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WINNO'S WINNERS, RANDWICK, APRIL 11. 2026

By Darren Winningham | Thursday, April 9, 2026

RANDWICK this week. day 2 of The Championships. The track is rated “SOFT”. The rail is out 4 metres this weekend. Another four Group 1 races on the program – an amazing day on Australian racing calendar. I did have a great weekend last weekend – tipping the BIG 6 that paid $3886 and the Quaddie and the Treble.

NB: As these selections were made prior to race-day, please check for any changes to track conditions and for any scratchings on the day.

Race 1

A Listed race for the two-year-olds over 1600 metres to start us off.

Selections:

8 – Sumac
5 – Stitzer
1 – Hydrobomb
3 – Diameter
Rough chances – (6) Salann

Race 2

A Listed race over 1400 metres.

Selections:

2 – Within The Law
4 – Regal Award
5 – Grand Prairie
1 – Beskar
Rough chances – (12) Cavallo Park

Race 3 – THE PERCY SYKES STAKES – GROUP 2

A Group 2 race for the two-year-olds over 1200 metres

Selections:

7 – Rachini
2 – Satono Glow
1 – Medicinal
6 – Cherry Bomshell
Rough chances – (9) Reachin’ Out

Race 4

A restricted race over 1400 metres.

Selections:

5 – Matcha Latte
6 – Buffalo
1 – Lord Of Biscay
9 – Imposant

Rough chances – (8) Oui Oui Oui

Race 5 AUSTRALIAN OAKS – GROUP 1
A Group 1 race over 2400 metres.

Selections:

1 – Ohope Wins
3 – Profoundly
4 – Soverato
5 – Long Legs

Race 6 ARROWFIELD 3YO SPRINT – GROUP 2

A Group 2 race - this one is over 1200 metres.

Selections:

9 – Tempted
6 – Beadman
8 – Marhoona
4 – Skyhook
Rough chances – (3) Grafterburners

Race 7 SYDNEY CUP – GROUP 1

First leg of the Quaddie. A Group 1 race over 3200 metres.

Selections:

11 – Mr Monaco
13 – Newlook
4 – Soul Of Spain
2 – Campaldino
Rough chances – (12) Machine Gun Gracie

Race 8 – QUEEN OF THE TURF - GROUP 1

First leg of the Treble. A Group 1 race over 1600 metres.

Selections:

5 – She’s A Hustler
10 – Pinito
8 – Idle Flyer
2 – Lady Shenandoah
Rough chances – (1) Pride Of Jenni

Race 9 QUEEN ELIZABETH STAKES – GROUP 1

A Group 1 race over 2000 metres.
Selections:

7 – Autumn Glow
8 – Aeliana
2 – Sir Delius
1 – Dubai Honour

Race 10 SAPPHIRE STAKES – GROUP 2

The last race on a wonderful racing program. A Group 2 race over 1200 metres.

Selections:

4 – Catch The Glory
6 – Flying For Fun
3 – Gangsta Granny
1 – Splash Back
Rough chances – (8) She’s Got Pizzazz
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Early Quaddie (races 3 to 6)

1,2,7 / 1,5,6 / 1,3 / 6,9 - cost is $36 to $1.

Value Early Quaddie (races 3 to 6)

2,7 / 5,6 / 1,3 /9 - cost is $8 to $1

Quaddie (races 7 to 10)

4,11,13 / 2,5,8,10 / 7,8 / 1,3,4,6 - cost is $96 to $1

Value Quaddie (races 7 to 10)

6,7 / 15,16 / 3,5 / 3,4,6 - cost is $24 to $1

Treble (races 8 to 10)

2,5,8,10 / 7,8 / 1,3,4,6 - cost is $32 to $1.

Big 6 (races 5 to 10)

1,3 / 6,9 / 4,11,13 / 2,5,8,10 / 7,8 /3,4,6 - cost is $288 to $1

Jockey Challenge

James McDonald, Zac Lloyd, Tommy Berry, Chad Schofield all have solid books of rides. McDonald may just pip Zac Lloyd who is riding in sensational form.

WEEKEND UPDATEE

I will post some late mail this weekend. Be sure to check the up to date and amended tips each Saturday morning on Facebook after any track changes and scratchings!

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