We have Sheraco Stakes tips and predictions for the Group 2 1200m race at Rosehill on Saturday.
Sheraco Stakes odds have Lazzura listed as the favourite, and the Chris Waller-trained mare will be hard to beat.
LAZZURA (5) loves racing at Rosehill with four starts for two wins and two second placings, and she tops our Sheraco Stakes tips in 2026.
The 5YO daughter of Snitzel went to another level in the autumn, and she could be in for a very successful spring campaign. It’s good to see James McDonald picking her to ride in the big race.
He would have had the pick of the Waller rides, and we’re not surprised to see him go with Lazzura. She is a physical mare who will get a good run from barrier 5, and McDonald is the best at positioning them in the run.
The $3.10 odds about where we priced her, and she is the one to beat.
| 2. Lazzura (5) J: James McDonald 58kg x212xT: Chris Waller | |||
| Resuming. Finished off last preparation second of 13 at Randwick in the G1 All Aged April 18 over 1400m, 0.9 len behind Beiwacht carrying 57kg at $15. Previously first up; second of 9 at this track in the G2 Millie Fox February 21 over 1300m, a head behind Cinsault carrying 58kg at $2.05. Tempo suits and saves her best for this track. | |||
The winning chances of LADY SHENANDOAH (10) largely depend on how the race is run, but we’re hoping they go quickly up front, and she will be steaming home from the back of the field.
Drawing barrier 10 isn’t ideal, but she prefers getting into the open before making a late run, and her finish for fourth behind Autumn Glow and Sheza Alibi last start in the Winx Stakes was excellent.
We liked the way she ran through the line behind two champions, and if she runs up to that level, she should be right on the cusp of winning this race. She is still in the mix for a spot in The Everest, and a win on Saturday could secure her spot in the big race.
| 1. Lady Shenandoah (10) J: Kerrin Mcevoy 59kg 342×4T: Chris Waller | |||
| Second run back. First-up after four months 4th of 11 in the G1 Winx Stakes at Randwick on August 22 over 1400m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind Autumn Glow carrying 57kg at $19. Previously second-up 3rd of 10 in the G1 Canterbury Stakes at Randwick on March 7 over 1300m, 1.2 len behind Joliestar with 57kg at $4.20. No Autumn Glow today, and can finish over | |||
There is a lot of upside with PLAINTIFF (8), and although yet to be tested against this level of opposition, we wouldn’t mind owning her.
She has four wins and a second placing from five starts, with the second placing coming last start behind Snitzel Dancer. It’s not high-level form, but she will only improve with more racing under her belt this season.
There is an unknown quantity about the 4YO, and that’s why we’re including her in our Sheraco Stakes predictions. Should be anything, and we’re happy to take the $10 odds to find out how good she is.
We wouldn’t be shocked to see her odds firm to a single-figure quote on Saturday, so it’s best to jump on early.
| 10. Plaintiff (8) J: Chad Schofield 55kg 1x12xT: Peter Snowden | |||
| Resuming after a break of five months. Finished off last preparation second of 10 at Randwick in the G3 James Carr April 18 over 1400m, 0.8 len behind Snitzel Dancer carrying 57kg at $2.15. Previous preparation first-up favourite; won by long-neck Randwick G3 P J Bell April 4 over 1200m slow track defeating Nepo Baby carrying 55kg at $5. Graduated quickly last prep and can go on with it this campaign. | |||
Punters get value odds with our Sheraco Stakes SRM, which includes our three selected runners.
- Top 2 – No. 2 Lazzura
- Top 3 – No. 1 Lady Shenandoah
- Top 5 – No. 10 Plaintiff
We have Lazzura Top 2, Lady Shenandoah Top 3, and Plaintiff Top 5, which pays $7.25 for our three-runner SRM.
Lazzura and Lady Shenandoah should run in the trifecta, as the two class horses in the race. Plaintiff is good enough to run at least fifth, and she should be on speed and grinding home well.
| 1. Lady Shenandoah (10) J: Kerrin Mcevoy 59kg 342×4T: Chris Waller | |||
| Second run back. First-up after four months 4th of 11 in the G1 Winx Stakes at Randwick on August 22 over 1400m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind Autumn Glow carrying 57kg at $19. Previously second-up 3rd of 10 in the G1 Canterbury Stakes at Randwick on March 7 over 1300m, 1.2 len behind Joliestar with 57kg at $4.20. No Autumn Glow today, and can finish over | |||
| 2. Lazzura (5) J: James McDonald 58kg x212xT: Chris Waller | |||
| Resuming. Finished off last preparation second of 13 at Randwick in the G1 All Aged April 18 over 1400m, 0.9 len behind Beiwacht carrying 57kg at $15. Previously first up; second of 9 at this track in the G2 Millie Fox February 21 over 1300m, a head behind Cinsault carrying 58kg at $2.05. Tempo suits and saves her best for this track. | |||
| 10. Plaintiff (8) J: Chad Schofield 55kg 1x12xT: Peter Snowden | |||
| Resuming after a break of five months. Finished off last preparation second of 10 at Randwick in the G3 James Carr April 18 over 1400m, 0.8 len behind Snitzel Dancer carrying 57kg at $2.15. Previous preparation first-up favourite; won by long-neck Randwick G3 P J Bell April 4 over 1200m slow track defeating Nepo Baby carrying 55kg at $5. Graduated quickly last prep and can go on with it this campaign. | |||
Latest Sheraco Stakes 2026 Odds
| 1. Lady Shenandoah (10) J: Kerrin Mcevoy 59kg 342×4T: Chris Waller | |||
| Second run back. First-up after four months 4th of 11 in the G1 Winx Stakes at Randwick on August 22 over 1400m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind Autumn Glow carrying 57kg at $19. Previously second-up 3rd of 10 in the G1 Canterbury Stakes at Randwick on March 7 over 1300m, 1.2 len behind Joliestar with 57kg at $4.20. No Autumn Glow today, and can finish over | |||
| 2. Lazzura (5) J: James McDonald 58kg x212xT: Chris Waller | |||
| Resuming. Finished off last preparation second of 13 at Randwick in the G1 All Aged April 18 over 1400m, 0.9 len behind Beiwacht carrying 57kg at $15. Previously first up; second of 9 at this track in the G2 Millie Fox February 21 over 1300m, a head behind Cinsault carrying 58kg at $2.05. Tempo suits and saves her best for this track. | |||
| 3. Apocalyptic (1) J: Tommy Berry 58kg x24x3T: Michael Freedman | |||
| Second-up. First-up after six months 3rd of 7 in the G3 Toy Show Quality at Randwick on August 22 over 1100m, on a slow track; 0.9 len behind Prima Bella carrying 58.5kg at $2.50. Previously second-up 4th of 8 in the G1 Surround Stakes at Randwick on February 28 over 1400m, slow going 5 len behind Tempted with 56kg at $5. Sound return and proven at this level. | |||
| 4. Savvy Hallie (7) J: Nash Rawiller 57kg 120×7T: Brad Widdup | |||
| Second run back. First-up after five months raced on the speed throughout before fading to run last of 7 in the G3 Toy Show Quality at Randwick on August 22 over 1100m, on a slow track; 5.5 len behind Prima Bella with 59kg at $3.30. Previously second-up won by 0.8 len in the G2 Light Fingers Stakes at Randwick on February 14 over 1200m defeating Apocalyptic with 56kg at $3.70. Pulled up 1/5 lame first up, can impr | |||
| 5. Gangsta Granny (4) J: Dylan Gibbons 55.5kg 123×6T: M, W & J Hawkes | |||
| Second run back. First-up after four months ran second last of 7 in the G2 Missile Stakes at Randwick on August 8 over 1200m, 5.5 len behind Ninja carrying 54.5kg at $3.70. Previously second-up 2nd of 16 in the G3 Star Kingdom Stakes at this track on March 28 over 1200m, on a slow track; long-neck behind Roselyn’s Star carrying 59kg at $7.50. Certainly worth another chance. | |||
| 6. Catch The Glory (3) J: Adam Hyeronimus 55.5kg 005×4T: Jason Coyle | |||
| Dual acceptor. Second-up. First-up after three months 4th of 7 in the G3 Toy Show Quality at Randwick on August 22 over 1100m, on a slow track; 2 len behind Prima Bella with 57.5kg at $17. Previously second-up ran last of 12 in the G2 Sapphire Stakes at Randwick on April 11 over 1200m, 4.5 len behind In Flight carrying 56.5kg at $12. Caught the eye first up, but this is stronger. | |||
| 8. Weeping Woman (6) J: Tim Clark 55kg 11x1xT: Joseph Pride | |||
| Back after a long spell. Finished off last campaign favourite; won by 1.2 len in the G3 Triscay Stakes at Randwick on February 14 over 1200m defeating Manaal with 54.5kg at $3.40. Won previous preparation first up favourite; won by 1.2 len in a F&M Bm78 at this track on November 8 over 1100m defeating Spirit Of Wealth with 58.5kg at $3.20. Won a Gosford trial over 800m on August 31. Group winner last prep fitted with the two sli | |||
| 10. Plaintiff (8) J: Chad Schofield 55kg 1x12xT: Peter Snowden | |||
| Resuming after a break of five months. Finished off last preparation second of 10 at Randwick in the G3 James Carr April 18 over 1400m, 0.8 len behind Snitzel Dancer carrying 57kg at $2.15. Previous preparation first-up favourite; won by long-neck Randwick G3 P J Bell April 4 over 1200m slow track defeating Nepo Baby carrying 55kg at $5. Graduated quickly last prep and can go on with it this campaign. | |||
| 11. Dark Glitter (2) J: Anna Roper 54kg 64166T: Mick Van Gestel | |||
| Returns from a 42-day let-up. At the latest run 6th of 11 in a Bm94 at this track on August 1 over 1300m, slow going 1.5 len behind Carbonados carrying 54kg at $8. Before that 6th of 12 in a Bm88 at this track on July 18 over 1300m, on a wet track; 2.5 len behind Romeo’s Choice carrying 58.5kg at $8. Likely to find this out of reach. | |||
| 12. Stardom (9) J: Rachel King 54kg 944×2T: Gai Waterhouse & Adrian Bott | |||
| Second run back. First-up after three months made some head-way from midfield; 2nd of 7 in the G3 Toy Show Quality at Randwick on August 22 over 1100m, on a slow track; head behind Prima Bella carrying 53kg at $16. Previously second-up 4th of 14 in the G3 Gold Coast Guineas on May 9 over 1200m, 1.5 len behind Beadman with 55kg at $31. Tough race today from the gate. | |||
| 7. Midnight In Tokyo (9) Scratched: | |||
| 9. Ahha Ahha (10) Scratched: | |||