# Autumn Glow wins Winx Stakes at Royal Randwick

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/winx-stakes-horse-racing-preparations
> Updated: 2026-08-22T08:12:55.000Z. Sources: 10. Developments: 4.

Autumn Glow secured her fourth Group 1 victory with a dominant performance in the $1 million Winx Stakes (1400m) at Royal Randwick. Ridden by James McDonald, the five-year-old favorite set a new race record time of 1m 21.03s, winning by one and a half lengths.

Sheza Alibi, trained by Peter Moody and Katherine Coleman, finished second despite a slow start from barrier one. Owner Fred Noffke expressed pride in the mare’s performance, noting her potential for a rematch over a longer distance.

Following the win, trainer Chris Waller and owner John Messara are evaluating Autumn Glow’s next steps. The connections will decide within the coming weeks whether to target the $20 million The Everest at 1200m or the $5 million King Charles III Stakes at 1600m on October 17.

## Claims

- Aeliana is a competitor in the Winx Stakes field. (corroborated by 4 sources)
- Jockey Rachel King noted that Green Spaces has grown and filled out physically since his three-year-old season. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- Green Spaces will compete in the Winx Stakes at Randwick, marking his first race in open company. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- Green Spaces has drawn barrier 14 for the 1400m Winx Stakes. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- Sheza Alibi, trained by Peter Moody and Katherine Coleman, has drawn barrier 1. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- The Winx Stakes is a Group 1 race with a $1 million prize pool. (single source)
- Autumn Glow is the odds-on favorite for the Winx Stakes. (single source)
- James McDonald will ride Autumn Glow in the upcoming race. (single source)

## Timeline

### 2026-08-22: Autumn Glow wins Winx Stakes at Royal Randwick

Autumn Glow claimed her fourth Group 1 win with a record-breaking performance in the $1 million Winx Stakes at Randwick, defeating Sheza Alibi by 1.5 lengths.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/autumn-glow-and-pembrey-secure-major-victories-at-randwick

### 2026-08-20: Randwick horse racing features Winx Stakes and Toy Show Quality

Top-tier horse racing arrives at Randwick this Saturday, headlined by the Winx Stakes featuring Autumn Glow and Sheza Alibi, alongside the Group 3 Toy Show Quality.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/randwick-horse-racing-features-winx-stakes-and-toy-show-quality

### 2026-08-18: Winx Stakes: Autumn Glow favored as Green Spaces returns

The Group 1 Winx Stakes at Randwick features star mare Autumn Glow as the favorite, alongside Derby winner Green Spaces making his return to open company.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/winx-stakes-autumn-glow-favored-as-green-spaces-returns

### 2026-08-16: Chris Waller prepares strong team for Winx Stakes

Trainer Chris Waller is preparing a strong team for the Group One Winx Stakes, with star mare Autumn Glow expected to lead a significant presence in the 1400-metre race.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/chris-waller-prepares-strong-team-for-winx-stakes

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Cite as: Autumn Glow wins Winx Stakes at Royal Randwick. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/winx-stakes-horse-racing-preparations