The Championships Day 2 2026 - Randwick Fields & Race Guide for Saturday, April 11
The Championships Day 2 at Randwick on Saturday, April 11, offers a stellar lineup of horse races with four Group 1 events headlining the program, including the Queen Elizabeth Stakes, Sydney Cup, and Australian Oaks. This event features top middle-distance stars, stayers, and emerging fillies, promising high-quality racing action. Each race is equipped with detailed insights such as barrier draws and 'Fast Five' facts, ensuring a comprehensive overview for fans. Check the Live Racing & Sports Updates hub for more extensive coverage.
- The Championships Day 2 at Randwick includes four Group 1 races
- Features major events like the Queen Elizabeth Stakes & Sydney Cup
- Offers a detailed race-by-race guide with fast facts and insights
Randwick hosts Championships Day 2 with four Group 1 features anchoring a stacked autumn program. (Getty)
The Championships Day 2 takes centre stage at Randwick on Saturday, April 11, with another elite program headlined by some of the biggest races on the Australian calendar.
- Race 1 - HKJC World Pool Fernhill Mile (1600m)
- Race 2 - Bisley Workwear South Pacific Classic (1400m)
- Race 3 - TAB Percy Sykes Stakes (1200m)
- Race 4 - Provincial-Midway Championships Final (1400m)
- Race 5 - Australian Oaks (2400m)
- Race 6 - Arrowfield 3YO Sprint (1200m)
- Race 7 - Sydney Cup (3200m)
- Race 8 - Queen Of The Turf Stakes (1600m)
- Race 9 - Queen Elizabeth Stakes (2000m)
- Race 10 - Sapphire Stakes (1200m)
Four Group 1 features including the Queen Elizabeth Stakes, Sydney Cup and Australian Oaks ensure a high-quality mix of middle-distance stars, stayers and emerging gallopers across the card.
This guide delivers a race-by-race snapshot of the meeting, with barrier draws and Fast Five facts providing a clear and concise overview of every event.
For broader coverage and insights across all codes, head to our Live Racing & Sports Updates hub.
Race 1 - HKJC World Pool Fernhill Mile (1600m)
| No. | Horse | Trainer | Jockey | Barrier | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hydrobomb | Ben, Will & JD Hayes | Damian Lane | 4 | 58kg |
| 2 | Am I Dreaming | Jack Pilkington | Jason Collett | 1 | 57.5kg |
| 3 | Diameter | Chris Waller | Tommy Berry | 11 | 57kg |
| 4 | Don’t Look Back | Paul Perry | Ben Thompson | 2 | 57kg |
| 5 | Stitzer (NZ) | Tom Charlton | Zac Lloyd | 7 | 57kg |
| 6 | Salann | Ben Brisbourne | Tyler Schiller | 6 | 56.5kg |
| 7 | Farcolo | Gary Portelli | Craig Williams | 10 | 55.5kg |
| 8 | Sumac | Lee & Cherie Curtis | Jay Ford | 5 | 55.5kg |
| 9 | Tiger Turf | Gary Portelli | Alysha Collett | 8 | 55.5kg |
| 10 | To Dubai We Go | Neil Osborne | Rachel King | 9 | 55.5kg |
| 11 | Universe | Chris Waller | James McDonald | 3 | 55.5kg |
Fast Five - Race Facts:
- Last five winners: Spicy Lu (2025), Broadsiding (2024), Tom Kitten (2023), Williamsburg (2022), Converge (2021)
- Converge went on to win the JJ Atkins, highlighting the race’s Group 1 depth
- Notable past winners include Gunsynd, Beau Zam, Danewin, Gallant Tess and Dear Demi
- Key 1600m lead-in to the Champagne Stakes, with ballot exemption on offer
- Three of the past five winners have gone on to win at Group 1 level
Race 2 - Bisley Workwear South Pacific Classic (1400m)
| No. | Horse | Trainer | Jockey | Barrier | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Beskar | Anthony & Sam Freedman | Damian Lane | 3 | 59kg |
| 2 | Within The Law | Bjorn Baker | Tommy Berry | 13 | 57.5kg |
| 3 | State Visit | Ciaron Maher | Nash Rawiller | 15 | 56.5kg |
| 4 | Regal Award | Phillip Stokes | Chad Schofield | 6 | 54kg |
| 5 | Grand Prairie | Peter Snowden | Tom Sherry | 10 | 54kg |
| 6 | Burma Star | Chris Waller | Tyler Schiller | 12 | 53kg |
| 7 | Options | Tony & Calvin McEvoy | Kerrin McEvoy | 14 | 53kg |
| 8 | Mareth | Michael Freedman | Rachel King | 4 | 53kg |
| 9 | Azarax (NZ) | Tom Charlton | Dylan Gibbons | 2 | 53kg |
| 10 | Samarelle (NZ) | Tom Charlton | Zac Lloyd | 9 | 53kg |
| 11 | Autumn King | Paul Messara & Leah Gavranich | Ashley Morgan | 11 | 53kg |
| 12 | Cavallo Park (NZ) | John Sargent | Ben Thompson | 5 | 53kg |
| 13 | Eleven X (IRE) | Annabel & Rob Archibald | Braith Nock (a) | 8 | 53kg |
| 14 | Probability Theory | Nacim Dilmi | Jamie Melham | 7 | 53kg |
| 15 | Siragusa | Annabel & Rob Archibald | Craig Williams | 1 | 53kg |
Fast Five - Race Facts:
- Last five winners: Sergeant Major (2025), Panic (2024), Razeta (2023), Vilana (2022), Ellsberg (2021)
- Ellsberg was a subsequent Epsom Handicap winner, while Vilana took out five subsequent features, three at Group level
- Run under quality handicap conditions for three-year-olds
- Four of the last 10 winners have been double figure quotes, including two of the last three
- A key Randwick 1400m test for three-year-olds through the autumn
Race 3 - TAB Percy Sykes Stakes (1200m)
| No. | Horse | Trainer | Jockey | Barrier | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Medicinal | Ben, Will & JD Hayes | Jamie Melham | 7 | 57kg |
| 2 | Satono Glow (NZ) | Tom Charlton | Zac Lloyd | 4 | 57kg |
| 3 | Lumbini | Gai Waterhouse & Adrian Bott | Tim Clark | 9 | 55kg |
| 4 | Screen Icon | John Thompson | Chad Schofield | 1 | 55kg |
| 5 | Ciaron’s Star | Ciaron Maher | Tommy Berry | 5 | 55kg |
| 6 | Cherry Bomshell | Annabel & Rob Archibald | Ben Thompson | 8 | 55kg |
| 7 | Rachini | Bjorn Baker | Rachel King | 2 | 55kg |
| 8 | She’s Extra | Kris Lees | Damian Lane | 6 | 55kg |
| 9 | Reachin’ Out | Gai Waterhouse & Adrian Bott | Regan Bayliss | 3 | 55kg |
Fast Five - Race Facts:
- Last five winners: Tempted (2025), Eneeza (2024), Kristilli (2023), Paris Dior (2022), Jamaea (2021)
- Tempted has already returned to win the Group 1 Surround Stakes as a three-year-old
- Favourites have won four of the past 10 runnings, including three since 2020
- Six of the past 10 winners have started at double-figure odds
- A key 1200m Randwick test for two-year-old fillies late in the autumn
Race 4 - Provincial-Midway Championships Final (1400m)
| No. | Horse | Trainer | Jockey | Barrier | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lord Of Biscay (IRE) | Kris Lees | James McDonald | 9 | 57.5kg |
| 2 | Midnight Opal | Nathan Doyle | Kerrin McEvoy | 11 | 57.5kg |
| 3 | Il Passero | Richard Litt | Mitchell Bell | 16 | 57.5kg |
| 4 | Mogul Monarch | Kim Waugh | Jay Ford | 5 | 57.5kg |
| 5 | Matcha Latte | Nacim Dilmi | Ashley Morgan | 12 | 56kg |
| 6 | Buffalo | David Atkins | Nash Rawiller | 17 | 56kg |
| 7 | Octa De Lago | Richard Litt | Dylan Gibbons | 13 | 56kg |
| 8 | Oui Oui Oui | Jason Attard | Tom Sherry | 8 | 55.5kg |
| 9 | Imposant | Kris Lees | Tyler Schiller | 4 | 54kg |
| 10 | Oakfield Jupiter | Damien Lane | Jason Collett | 2 | 54kg |
| 11 | Flying Embers | John Thompson | Chad Schofield | 7 | 54kg |
| 12 | Miss Busslinger | Kris Lees | Tommy Berry | 1 | 54kg |
| 13 | Miss Spacegirl | Richard & Will Freedman | Sam Clipperton | 6 | 54kg |
| 14 | Harry’s Bar | Paul Murray | Jean Van Overmeire | 10 | 54kg |
| 15 | Oakfield Saturn | Damien Lane | Anna Roper (a) | 14 | 54kg |
| 16 | Mailata | Bryce Heys | 15 | 56kg | |
| 17 | Strawberry Impact | Blake Ryan | 3 | 56kg |
Fast Five - Race Facts:
- Last five winners: Matcha Latte (2025), Territory Express (2024), Spangler (2023), Kinloch (2022), Cristal Breeze (2021)
- Restricted to provincial and midway-trained runners, with the field built through NSW qualifiers
- Carries $1 million in prizemoney, making it one of the richest races of its kind
- Kris Lees has dominated the race, training five of the 11 winners since its inception, and prepares three runners in 2026
- Run over 1400m under set weights conditions
Race 5 - Australian Oaks (2400m)
| No. | Horse | Trainer | Jockey | Barrier | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ohope Wins (NZ) | Chris Waller | James McDonald | 7 | 56kg |
| 2 | After Summer | Dominic Sutton | Billy Egan | 3 | 56kg |
| 3 | Profoundly | Michael Freedman | Tommy Berry | 10 | 56kg |
| 4 | Soverato (NZ) | Chris Waller | Kerrin McEvoy | 4 | 56kg |
| 5 | Long Legs | Gary Portelli | Nash Rawiller | 1 | 56kg |
| 6 | Stand My Ground | Marc Chevalier | Tyler Schiller | 12 | 56kg |
| 7 | Classic Gem | Dominic Sutton | Damian Lane | 9 | 56kg |
| 8 | Queen Of Clubs | Gary Portelli | Craig Williams | 8 | 56kg |
| 9 | Satono Invader (NZ) | Kris Lees | Jason Collett | 6 | 56kg |
| 10 | La Morra | John Thompson | Regan Bayliss | 5 | 56kg |
| 11 | Mountain Queen | Matthew Smith | Rachel King | 2 | 56kg |
| 12 | Dance With Destiny (NZ) | John Sargent | Tom Marquand | 11 | 56kg |
Fast Five - Race Facts:
- Last five winners: Treasurethe Moment (2025), Autumn Angel (2024), Pennyweka (2023), El Patroness (2022), Hungry Heart (2021)
- Damian Lane has ridden three of the past five winners
- A Group 1 staying test for three-year-old fillies run over 2400m at Randwick
- The Adrian Knox Stakes and Vinery Stud Stakes are key lead-ups into the race
- Favourites have won four of the past seven editions, with nine of the last 10 starting at $6 or under
Race 6 - Arrowfield 3YO Sprint (1200m)
| No. | Horse | Trainer | Jockey | Barrier | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Beiwacht | Chris Waller | Adam Hyeronimus | 3 | 56.5kg |
| 2 | Devil Night | Michael, John & Wayne Hawkes | Ben Melham | 1 | 56.5kg |
| 3 | Grafterburners | Kelly Schweida | Damian Lane | 5 | 56.5kg |
| 4 | Skyhook | Gerald Ryan & Sterling Alexiou | Tim Clark | 2 | 56.5kg |
| 5 | Pallaton | Michael Freedman | Craig Williams | 4 | 56.5kg |
| 6 | Beadman | Peter Snowden | James McDonald | 9 | 56.5kg |
| 7 | Nashville Jack | Brad Widdup | Tommy Berry | 7 | 56.5kg |
| 8 | Marhoona | Michael Freedman | Zac Lloyd | 10 | 54.5kg |
| 9 | Tempted | Ciaron Maher | Chad Schofield | 8 | 54.5kg |
| 10 | Caffe Florian | Richard Litt | Jason Collett | 6 | 54.5kg |
Fast Five - Race Facts:
- Last five winners: Enriched (2025), Joliestar (2024), Aft Cabin (2023), Mazu (2022), Wild Ruler (2021)
- Mazu and Wild Ruler progressed to Group 1 success, while Joliestar is now a five-time Group 1 winner and Classique Legend (2019) won The Everest
- Run under set weights conditions, with fillies receiving a 2kg allowance
- The Darby Munro Stakes is a key lead-in, with the winner exempt from ballot
- A key form reference for three-year-old sprinters stepping into open company
Race 7 - Sydney Cup (3200m)
| No. | Horse | Trainer | Jockey | Barrier | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | River Of Stars (IRE) | Chris Waller | James McDonald | 6 | 56.5kg |
| 2 | Campaldino (NZ) | Gai Waterhouse & Adrian Bott | Tim Clark | 14 | 55.5kg |
| 3 | Changingoftheguard (IRE) | Kris Lees | Jason Collett | 3 | 55.5kg |
| 4 | Soul Of Spain (IRE) | Chris Waller | Tommy Berry | 12 | 54.5kg |
| 5 | Whisky On The Hill (GB) | Glen Thompson | Damian Lane | 15 | 54.5kg |
| 6 | Valiant King (GB) | Chris Waller | Jye McNeil | 11 | 54.5kg |
| 7 | Paradise Storm (FR) | Henry Dwyer | John Allen | 4 | 54kg |
| 8 | Piggyback | Ciaron Maher | Zac Lloyd | 8 | 53kg |
| 9 | Athabascan (FR) | Tom Charlton | Tom Sherry | 5 | 53kg |
| 10 | Juja Kibo (IRE) | Ciaron Maher | Craig Williams | 10 | 52kg |
| 11 | Mr Monaco (GB) | Ciaron Maher | Jamie Melham | 16 | 52kg |
| 12 | Machine Gun Gracie | Ben, Will & JD Hayes | Luke Cartwright (a) | 9 | 51kg |
| 13 | Newlook (FR) | Trent Busuttin & Natalie Young | Rachel King | 1 | 51kg |
| 14 | Litzdeel | Danny O’Brien | Tyler Schiller | 7 | 51kg |
| 15 | Highland Bling (IRE) | Phillip Stokes | Ben Thompson | 2 | 51kg |
| 16 | Hutchence (GB) | Chris Waller | Alysha Collett | 13 | 51kg |
Fast Five - Race Facts:
- Last five winners: Arapaho (2025), Circle Of Fire (2024), Explosive Jack (2023), Knights Order (2022), Selino (2021)
- Chris Waller has trained four winners since 2011, while Ciaron Maher has won three of the past six editions
- Run over 3200m, it is Australia’s premier two-mile handicap outside of the Melbourne Cup
- The Chairman’s Quality is a key lead-in, with 15 of the past 31 winners coming through the race
- Only two favourites have won the past 10 editions, with six winners starting at double-figure odds
Race 8 - Queen Of The Turf Stakes (1600m)
| No. | Horse | Trainer | Jockey | Barrier | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pride Of Jenni | Ciaron Maher | Declan Bates | 1 | 57kg |
| 2 | Lady Shenandoah | Chris Waller | James McDonald | 2 | 57kg |
| 3 | Treasurethe Moment | Matt Laurie | Damian Lane | 3 | 57kg |
| 4 | Lazzura | Chris Waller | Nash Rawiller | 11 | 57kg |
| 5 | She’s A Hustler (NZ) | Grahame Begg | Jordan Childs | 6 | 57kg |
| 6 | Leica Lucy (NZ) | Chris Waller | Tommy Berry | 10 | 57kg |
| 7 | Arctic Glamour | Gerald Ryan & Sterling Alexiou | Tom Sherry | 7 | 57kg |
| 8 | Idle Flyer | Matthew Smith | Zac Lloyd | 4 | 57kg |
| 9 | Melody Again | Scott Singleton | Winona Costin | 9 | 57kg |
| 10 | Pinito | Chris Waller | Jason Collett | 13 | 57kg |
| 11 | Perfumist (NZ) | Bjorn Baker | Regan Bayliss | 8 | 57kg |
| 12 | Dark Glitter | Mike Van Gestel | Dylan Gibbons | 14 | 57kg |
| 13 | Modella | Lee & Cherie Curtis | Chad Schofield | 12 | 57kg |
| 14 | Ole Dancer | Peter G Moody & Katherine Coleman | Luke Nolen | 5 | 54.5kg |
Fast Five - Race Facts:
- Last five winners: Fangirl (2025), Zougotcha (2024), Atishu (2023), Nimalee (2022), Nettoyer (2021)
- Chris Waller has trained the past three winners, with James McDonald aboard the last two
- Run at weight-for-age for fillies and mares over the Randwick mile
- The last two favourites have won, though four of the past 10 winners were at double figures, including three at $26+
- Mares have dominated historically, winning 23 of the past 30 editions compared to seven by fillies
Race 9 - Queen Elizabeth Stakes (2000m)
| No. | Horse | Trainer | Jockey | Barrier | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dubai Honour (IRE) | William Haggas | Tom Marquand | 5 | 59kg |
| 2 | Sir Delius (GB) | Gai Waterhouse & Adrian Bott | Craig Williams | 3 | 59kg |
| 3 | Light Infantry Man (FR) | Ciaron Maher | Ethan Brown | 1 | 59kg |
| 4 | Lindermann | Chris Waller | Nash Rawiller | 6 | 59kg |
| 5 | Wootton Verni (FR) | Chris Waller | Tommy Berry | 7 | 59kg |
| 6 | Caviar Heights (IRE) | William Haggas | Zac Lloyd | 4 | 59kg |
| 7 | Autumn Glow | Chris Waller | James McDonald | 2 | 57kg |
| 8 | Aeliana (NZ) | Chris Waller | Damian Lane | 8 | 57kg |
Fast Five - Race Facts:
- Last five winners: Via Sistina (2025), Pride Of Jenni (2024), Dubai Honour (2023), Anamoe (2022), Addeybb (2021)
- Tommy Smith holds the training record with 11 wins, while Chris Waller is next best with six
- Run at weight-for-age over 2000m, it is one of Australia’s premier middle-distance races
- The Ranvet Stakes, George Ryder Stakes and Tancred Stakes are key lead-ups into the race
- Only one double-figure winner in the past 10 editions, with five winners at $2.50 or under
Race 10 - Sapphire Stakes (1200m)
| No. | Horse | Trainer | Jockey | Barrier | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Splash Back (FR) | Grahame Begg | Jordan Childs | 2 | 57kg |
| 2 | Infancy | Kris Lees | Jason Collett | 14 | 57kg |
| 3 | Gangsta Granny | Michael, John & Wayne Hawkes | James McDonald | 13 | 56.5kg |
| 4 | Catch The Glory | Jason Coyle | Adam Hyeronimus | 5 | 56.5kg |
| 5 | In Flight | Joseph Pride | Craig Williams | 1 | 56kg |
| 6 | Flying For Fun | Bryce Heys | Zac Lloyd | 10 | 56kg |
| 7 | Coco Jamboo (IRE) | Annabel & Rob Archibald | Ben Thompson | 3 | 56kg |
| 8 | She’s Got Pizzazz | Peter G Moody & Katherine Coleman | Luke Nolen | 11 | 56kg |
| 9 | Tiger Shark | Clayton Douglas | 12 | 55kg | |
| 10 | Monte Supreme | Bjorn Baker | Kerrin McEvoy | 9 | 55kg |
| 11 | More Territories | Tom Charlton | Dylan Gibbons | 6 | 55kg |
| 12 | Spring Lee | Bjorn Baker | Rachel King | 7 | 55kg |
| 13 | Monte Kate | Robert & Luke Price | Jamie Melham | 8 | 55kg |
| 14 | Husk | Michael, John & Wayne Hawkes | Tyler Schiller | 4 | 55kg |
Fast Five - Race Facts:
- Last five winners: Infancy (2025), Wee Nessy (2024), Zapateo (2023), Bella Nipotina (2022), Fasika (2021)
- Bella Nipotina and Zapateo both progressed to Group 1 success
- Run under set weights plus penalties for fillies and mares over 1200m
- Notable past winners include Spinning Hill, Glamour Puss, Hurtle Myrtle and Atlantic Jewel
- Favourites saluted in 2022 and 2023, but the last two winners have been at double figures, including Infancy at $19
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