{"id":31542,"date":"2026-08-22T07:15:34","date_gmt":"2026-08-21T19:15:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tab.co.nz\/punters\/?p=31542"},"modified":"2026-08-22T07:23:38","modified_gmt":"2026-08-21T19:23:38","slug":"2026-winx-stakes-day-tips-preview-randwick","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tab.co.nz\/punters\/2026\/08\/2026-winx-stakes-day-tips-preview-randwick\/","title":{"rendered":"2026 Winx Stakes Day Tips & Preview (Randwick)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

We\u2019re all set for the return of Group 1 racing in Australia at Royal Randwick this weekend!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Owing to its position on the calendar, the Winx Stakes is always a high-quality affair, but this year\u2019s edition is set to go to another level as for the first time, we\u2019ll be treated to a showdown between star mares, Autumn Glow and Sheza Alibi.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Check out our Randwick tip sheet, including 2026 Winx Stakes best bets below!<\/p>\n\n\n

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Randwick Race 1 <\/div>\n
8 Ferinzo<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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While we haven\u2019t seen Ferinzo at the races since February, he hasn\u2019t turned in a poor performance since debuting; winning three of five starts and placing on the other two occasions. He\u2019s trialled up extremely well and can hit the ground running this week.<\/p>\n

Randwick R1 – Midway (Bm72) Hcp<\/span> <\/div>
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For current odds on all of our live racing markets, please visit www.tab.co.nz\/racing<\/span><\/a>. Data retrieved: 21\/09\/2026 04:53:59 PM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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Randwick Race 2<\/div>\n
9 Dee Dee Express<\/div>\n <\/div>\n
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Dee Dee Express has raced consistently through four starts this time in, recording an eye-catching win in Class 1 company at Moruya before filling the minors over 1100m at Canterbury last time out, beaten less than half a length. In peak order this week, her form is good enough to see her salute in something like this.<\/p>\n

Randwick R2 – Kosciuszko Tickets At Tab Highway Hcp (C2)<\/span> <\/div>
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9. Dee Dee Express (14)<\/span>
56.5kg<\/span>x7213<\/span><\/div>
J: Tommy Berry<\/span>T: Matthew Dale<\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
26.00<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/div>
6.50<\/span>PLACE<\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr> <\/tbody> <\/table> <\/div>
For current odds on all of our live racing markets, please visit www.tab.co.nz\/racing<\/span><\/a>. Data retrieved: 21\/09\/2026 04:54:12 PM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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Randwick Race 3<\/div>\n
2 I Park<\/div>\n <\/div>\n
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Kiwi raider I Park takes winning form into another winnable race at Randwick. Having finished off the pace at Rosehill at his first Australian start, I Park took plenty of improvement into a near miss over 1900m at Canterbury before hitting the line to get up in a similar race over this route last time out. In peak order this week, he does rise in the weights, but he need only hold his form to be right in the thick of it again.<\/p>\n

Randwick R3 – Jersey Day Andrew Wisemantel (Bm78) Hcp<\/span> <\/div>
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2. I Park (6)<\/span>
57kg<\/span>18031<\/span><\/div>
J: Tim Clark<\/span>T: Lauren Brennan<\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
6.50<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/div>
2.25<\/span>PLACE<\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr> <\/tbody> <\/table> <\/div>
For current odds on all of our live racing markets, please visit www.tab.co.nz\/racing<\/span><\/a>. Data retrieved: 22\/09\/2026 02:00:49 AM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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Randwick Race 4<\/div>\n
1 King Of The Sea<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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King Of The Sea turned in some competitive performances without recording an elusive victory during his debut Australian preparation, and he was last seen finishing an agonizingly close second behind Tazima at Randwick in May, beaten a photo. With the benefit of two recent trials to his name, he launches over a mile this week and is further boosted by the booking of James McDonald.<\/p>\n

Randwick R4 – Drinkwise (Bm78) Hcp<\/span> <\/div>
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1. King Of The Sea (9)<\/span>
60.5kg<\/span>x432x<\/span><\/div>
J: James McDonald<\/span>T: Ciaron Maher<\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
1.85<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/div>
1.18<\/span>PLACE<\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr> <\/tbody> <\/table> <\/div>
For current odds on all of our live racing markets, please visit www.tab.co.nz\/racing<\/span><\/a>. Data retrieved: 22\/09\/2026 02:00:50 AM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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Randwick Race 5<\/div>\n
5 Boniface<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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While yet to strike in four runs back this time, Boniface hasn\u2019t been far away at his three latest starts, finishing the runner up in a pair of BM88 contests here most notably, while he was only a length away in the Premier\u2019s Cup Prelude last time out. He\u2019s drawn ideally this week under Tommy Berry, gets into the race well under the conditions and should appreciate getting further out in trip.<\/p>\n

Randwick R5 – Gold Coast Turf Club Premier’s Cup (G3)<\/span> <\/div>
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5. Boniface (5)<\/span>
54kg<\/span>x5225<\/span><\/div>
J: Tommy Berry<\/span>T: Mick Price & Michael Kent Jnr<\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
2.45<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/div>
1.24<\/span>PLACE<\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr> <\/tbody> <\/table> <\/div>
For current odds on all of our live racing markets, please visit www.tab.co.nz\/racing<\/span><\/a>. Data retrieved: 22\/09\/2026 02:00:51 AM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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Randwick Race 6<\/div>\n
2 Apocalyptic<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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Apocalyptic was outstanding last spring, recording three-consecutive black type victories, including the Group 1 Flight Stakes, before only just missing again in the Group 1 Thousand Guineas. She made just two appearances during the autumn of this year and while she failed to win, both performances were full of merit. Two recent trials have suggested she\u2019s furnished into a strong horse, and with regular rider Tommy Berry engaged, she should get her chance to return a winner.<\/p>\n

Randwick R6 – Schweppes Toy Show Qlty (G3)<\/span> <\/div>
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2. Apocalyptic (5)<\/span>
58.5kg<\/span>2x24x<\/span><\/div>
J: Tommy Berry<\/span>T: Michael Freedman<\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
2.60<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/div>
1.24<\/span>PLACE<\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr> <\/tbody> <\/table> <\/div>
For current odds on all of our live racing markets, please visit www.tab.co.nz\/racing<\/span><\/a>. Data retrieved: 21\/09\/2026 09:15:42 PM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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Randwick Race 7<\/div>\n
2 Pembrey<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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Queenslander Pembrey returns to action and adds plenty of intrigue in the Silver Shadow Stakes. We haven\u2019t seen her at the races since Slipper Day, and she did finish well off the pace in that contest, but Pembrey was otherwise good during her two-year-old prep, winning in dominant fashion up at Eagle Farm before heading south to take out the Group 3 Magic Night Stakes. A Deagon trial performance earlier this month suggested she\u2019s returned a better horse and with James McDonald engaged, I think she\u2019ll get her chance.<\/p>\n

Randwick R7 – Hkjc World Pool Silver Shadow Stakes (G2)<\/span> <\/div>
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2. Pembrey (9)<\/span>
56kg<\/span>1510x<\/span><\/div>
J: James McDonald<\/span>T: Tony Gollan<\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
4.40<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/div>
1.80<\/span>PLACE<\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr> <\/tbody> <\/table> <\/div>
For current odds on all of our live racing markets, please visit www.tab.co.nz\/racing<\/span><\/a>. Data retrieved: 22\/09\/2026 02:00:52 AM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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Randwick Race 8<\/div>\n
8 Campione D’Italia<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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In five starts during his debut preparation, Campione D\u2019Italia experienced a meteoric rise to prominence, winning the Group 2 Skyline Stakes at just his second start before adding the Group 1 Sires\u2019 Produce to his CV two starts later. Those performances bookended a credible fourth placing in the Golden Slipper, while he was last seen finishing a head second in the Group 1 Champagne Stakes. Having trialled well around some excellent older horses, this looks an ideal campaign launchpad for him.<\/p>\n

Randwick R8 – Hyland Race Colours Show County Qlty (G3)<\/span> <\/div>
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8. Campione D’Italia (7)<\/span>
56.5kg<\/span>1412x<\/span><\/div>
J: Tommy Berry<\/span>T: Chris Waller<\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
5.50<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/div>
1.85<\/span>PLACE<\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr> <\/tbody> <\/table> <\/div>
For current odds on all of our live racing markets, please visit www.tab.co.nz\/racing<\/span><\/a>. Data retrieved: 21\/09\/2026 07:06:57 PM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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It\u2019s the first Group 1 of the season, and what a Group 1 it is! The Winx Stakes field is always packed with talent, but the showdown between Autumn Glow and Sheza Alibi adds all the more intrigue this year. All things considered, I\u2019m going to have a Same Race Multi and include both mares to finish in the Top 2. While she did suffer the first defeat of her career at her latest start in April, Autumn Glow remains a star of the Australasian Turf and is unbeaten at this point of her prep, while Sheza Alibi deserves her position in the market following her incredible domination of the Doncaster Mile. I\u2019m also going to include Lady Shenandoah to finish in the Top 4. A multiple Group 1 winner in her own right, Lady Shenandoah has been a model of consistency since debuting and is unbeaten over 1400m.<\/p>\n

Same Race Multi<\/strong> selections:<\/p>\n