Winx spot on for return

1 year ago

Like the rest of racing fans around the world, jockey Hugh Bowman can't wait for Winx's return to racing next Saturday

The world's best mare will be gunning for a remarkable 30th consecutive win in the Group 2 Apollo Stakes (1400m) at Randwick, which will kick off what will almost certainly be her final preparation before being retired.

Not surprisingly, Winx proved she's spot on her for autumn campaign, impressing in a special exhibition gallop at Randwick this morning.

"She really put the afterburners on this morning, although I didn't let her use them I certainly felt them and I'm looking forward to next Saturday now," Bowman said.

"I hadn't felt that will to go and attack the line this preparation until this morning."

Easy as that! @winx_horse runs down Egg Tart to some applause from the public @royalrandwick #GoWinx @7horseracing @atc_races pic.twitter.com/PklH8iyVXx

— Racing NSW (@racing_nsw) February 8, 2019

Great to feel the unbelievable power of @winx_horse this morning. Can't wait to let her use it next weekend @royalrandwick! Fantastic to see many of her followers made the effort to get out of bed early to come and watch @worldsbesthorse in the flesh. pic.twitter.com/yy2JMY0TMa

— Hugh Bowman (@HugeBowman) February 9, 2019

Stablemate Egg Tart put a four-length margin on Winx in the gallop, before the champion reeled her in to finish on terms.

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