{"id":89702,"date":"2026-08-22T04:53:22","date_gmt":"2026-08-21T18:53:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.neds.com.au\/blog\/?p=89702"},"modified":"2026-08-22T04:53:23","modified_gmt":"2026-08-21T18:53:23","slug":"winx-stakes-form-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.neds.com.au\/blog\/2026\/08\/winx-stakes-form-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"Winx Stakes 2026 Form Guide & Runner Analysis"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The Group 1 Winx Stakes runs this Saturday at Randwick, and Neds has a Winx Stakes form guide 2026.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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All 14 runners are expected to line up in the $750,000 feature, with Winx Stakes odds<\/strong><\/a> showing a potential two-horse race between Autumn Glow and Sheza Alibi.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Our form guide features a runner-by-runner guide, so punters can make an informed bet.<\/p>\n\n\n

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#1 Ceolwulf – $34<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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A genuine top-level performer, although the 1400m looks like a slight query for him. We\u2019re happy to watch him this time around and wait for a more suitable assignment before getting involved.<\/p>\n

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1. Ceolwulf (6)<\/span>
J: Chad Schofield<\/span> 59kg<\/span><\/div>
1x66x<\/span> T: Joseph Pride<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
51.00<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/div>
6.50<\/span>PLACE<\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr> <\/tbody> <\/table> <\/div>
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#2 Gringotts – $23<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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We wouldn\u2019t be dismissing Gringotts at this price. He has already shown he can perform first-up, and he doesn\u2019t often put in a bad effort. A worthy first-four contender in the 2026 Winx Stakes.<\/p>\n

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2. Gringotts (5)<\/span>
J: Ethan Brown<\/span> 59kg<\/span><\/div>
x924x<\/span> T: Ciaron Maher<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
23.00<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/div>
3.80<\/span>PLACE<\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr> <\/tbody> <\/table> <\/div>
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#3 Lindermann – $51<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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We can\u2019t make a case for backing Lindermann. He\u2019s being set for targets later in the carnival, and it would be a big upset.<\/p>\n

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3. Lindermann (10)<\/span>
J: Hugh Bowman<\/span> 59kg<\/span><\/div>
3922x<\/span> T: Chris Waller<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
46.00<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/div>
6.00<\/span>PLACE<\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr> <\/tbody> <\/table> <\/div>
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#4 Midnight Dynamite – $61<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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It was always likely that one runner would arrive here after a lengthy winter campaign, and that horse is Midnight Dynamite. He has continued to race consistently for Bjorn Baker, but the workload may be starting to catch up with him. Against Group 1 opposition, he could falter.<\/p>\n

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4. Midnight Dynamite (4)<\/span>
J: Tim Clark<\/span> 59kg<\/span><\/div>
21314<\/span> T: Bjorn Baker<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
51.00<\/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.neds.com.au\/racing<\/span><\/a>. Data retrieved: 21\/10\/2026 09:21:42 PM (Australia\/Brisbane) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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#5 Beiwacht – $18<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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Be very careful about dismissing Beiwacht. He has won both of his starts over 1400m and appears ideally placed to produce another strong performance. There\u2019s plenty to like about his progression, and he should continue improving as an older type. At $18, he has the potential to score an upset.<\/p>\n

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#6 Autumn Boy – $46<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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A talented horse with plenty of upside for Waller, but his ideal distance is likely to come later in the spring. He looks like a runner who could eventually progress towards the 2000m feature races, potentially even developing into a Cups contender. His ability is undeniable, but this looks like an early assignment rather than his main target.<\/p>\n

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#7 Green Spaces – $126<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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We\u2019re struggling to make a case for Green Spaces winning this. He appears destined for longer distances and could find the early tempo far too sharp. At $126, the market reflects the significant challenge he faces.<\/p>\n

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7. Green Spaces (11)<\/span>
J: Rachel King<\/span> 58.5kg<\/span><\/div>
6621x<\/span> T: Bjorn Baker<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
151.00<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/div>
13.00<\/span>PLACE<\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr> <\/tbody> <\/table> <\/div>
For current odds on all of our live racing markets, please visit www.neds.com.au\/racing<\/span><\/a>. Data retrieved: 21\/10\/2026 09:21:42 PM (Australia\/Brisbane) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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#8 Autumn Glow – $1.90<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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The horse everyone is here to watch. Autumn Glow is an outstanding talent and returns as the clear favourite to make a winning start to her campaign in the Winx Stakes. At $1.90, she remains odds-on, but her price is still appealing given what she produced during the autumn. She\u2019ll smoke her pipe in the run and let down with a big effort in the straight.<\/p>\n

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8. Autumn Glow (3)<\/span>
J: James McDonald<\/span> 57kg<\/span><\/div>
1113x<\/span> T: Chris Waller<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
1.75<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/div>
1.10<\/span>PLACE<\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr> <\/tbody> <\/table> <\/div>
For current odds on all of our live racing markets, please visit www.neds.com.au\/racing<\/span><\/a>. Data retrieved: 21\/10\/2026 09:21:42 PM (Australia\/Brisbane) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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#9 Aeliana – $26<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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Aeliana is a difficult runner to assess with confidence. There\u2019s no questioning her ability, but a recent setback has set her spring carnival back a few weeks. That\u2019s not ideal, and as the odds suggest, she could struggle this time around.<\/p>\n

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9. Aeliana (9)<\/span>
J: Nash Rawiller<\/span> 57kg<\/span><\/div>
2211x<\/span> T: Chris Waller<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
14.00<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/div>
2.70<\/span>PLACE<\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr> <\/tbody> <\/table> <\/div>
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#10 Fangirl – $27<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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Fangirl presents a similar picture to Aeliana. It\u2019s difficult to know exactly where she sits fitness-wise, while her autumn and winter preparation didn\u2019t quite reach the heights we\u2019ve seen previously. We\u2019re prepared to watch and learn from this run.<\/p>\n

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10. Fangirl (8)<\/span>
J: Tommy Berry<\/span> 57kg<\/span><\/div>
x834x<\/span> T: Chris Waller<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
26.00<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/div>
4.00<\/span>PLACE<\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr> <\/tbody> <\/table> <\/div>
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#11 Idle Flyer – $46<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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An intriguing runner who normally attracts plenty of interest from punters, although the $46 quote suggests the market isn’t expecting a huge performance. She could find a spot near the speed and give a strong account. If she gets the right run, we think she has enough to sneak into the Top 4.<\/p>\n

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11. Idle Flyer (7)<\/span>
J: Tyler Schiller<\/span> 57kg<\/span><\/div>
x411x<\/span> T: Matthew Smith<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
35.00<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/div>
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#12 Lady Shendandoah – $21<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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Her record when returning from a break is a major positive, and there appears to be plenty of confidence surrounding her preparation from the Waller camp. This isn\u2019t simply a fitness run for Lady Shendandoah, with enough speed in her arsenal to make her presence felt late. If the leaders overdo it early, she could be the runner charging home strongest. The $21 price is worth considering.<\/p>\n

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12. Lady Shenandoah (2)<\/span>
J: Kerrin Mcevoy<\/span> 57kg<\/span><\/div>
3342x<\/span> T: Chris Waller<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
19.00<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/div>
3.30<\/span>PLACE<\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr> <\/tbody> <\/table> <\/div>
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#13 Barnavara – $151<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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There has been some support for Barnavara since the market opened, with her price shortening from $251 to $151. Perhaps her connections are prepared to take a chance, but we\u2019re finding it difficult to see her troubling the major contenders. She looks up against it in this company.<\/p>\n

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#14 Sheza Alibi – $2.90<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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The exciting runner who could be one of the major talking points of the spring. The key question is whether she is forward enough to challenge Autumn Glow first-up. We certainly wouldn\u2019t rule it out. She needs luck from the inside draw, but if the breaks go her way, she could finish powerfully.<\/p>\n

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14. Sheza Alibi (1)<\/span>
J: Luke Nolen<\/span> 56.5kg<\/span><\/div>
x111x<\/span> T: Peter G Moody & Katherine Coleman<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
3.50<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/div>
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For current odds on all of our live racing markets, please visit www.neds.com.au\/racing<\/span><\/a>. Data retrieved: 21\/10\/2026 09:21:42 PM (Australia\/Brisbane) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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The Group 1 Winx Stakes runs this Saturday at Randwick, and Neds has a Winx Stakes form guide 2026. All 14 runners are expected to line up in the $750,000 feature, with Winx Stakes odds showing a potential two-horse race between Autumn Glow and Sheza Alibi. Our form guide features a runner-by-runner guide, so punters can make an informed bet. #1 Ceolwulf – $34 A genuine top-level performer, although the 1400m looks like a slight query for him. We\u2019re happy to watch him this time around and wait for a more suitable assignment before getting involved. Randwick R9 – Winx…<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":56,"featured_media":89518,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[10188,2],"tags":[],"hub_post_cat":[],"class_list":["post-89702","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-agency-produced","category-horse-racing"],"acf":{"md_tip_date":"","md_tip_date_end":"","md_market_url":"","tip_date":"22\/08\/2026","event_country":"Australia"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.neds.com.au\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/89702","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.neds.com.au\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.neds.com.au\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.neds.com.au\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/56"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.neds.com.au\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=89702"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/www.neds.com.au\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/89702\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":89705,"href":"https:\/\/www.neds.com.au\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/89702\/revisions\/89705"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.neds.com.au\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/89518"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.neds.com.au\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=89702"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.neds.com.au\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=89702"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.neds.com.au\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=89702"},{"taxonomy":"hub_post_cat","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.neds.com.au\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/hub_post_cat?post=89702"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}