Australian wonder horse Winx has done it. She is the first Australian horse to winn 30 races consecutively. This is also her 3rd Group Two Apollo Stakes win.
Winx levelled-up to Happy Clapper at the 150m before producing the sprint we’ve seen so often inside the final furlongs of her races, quickly blowing away her rivals.
But it was never in doubt with Winx, who sat back before a trademark huge finish over the top of Happy Clapper, claiming a race record to boot.
Trainer Chris Waller feels the pressure to keep the 7YO racing. However she is likely to be retired after this race.
An emotional Chris Waller has revealed he will seek counselling sessions for his entire team, including jockey Hugh Bowman, to best prepare for life after Winx.
1st Winx (J: Hugh Bowman, T: Chris Waller), 2nd Happy Clapper (T: P Webster J: S Clipperton), 3rd Brimham Rocks (T: C Waller J: J Ford), 4th Patrick Erin (T: C Waller J: S Weatherley)
Distance: 1,400 metres, Surface: Turf, Track: Right-handed, Qualification: Three-year-old and older, Weight: Weight for Age, Purse: $250,000 (2019)
Credit: Race Net