Trending
Prev Story
Next Story

Champions Stakes Day LIVE: Spring racing continues at Flemington; Aeliana, Cosmic Crusader and Birdman favourites in 5.10pm main race

Sydney Morning Herald (SMH) •
November 06, 2026 • 11:57 PM
• By Roy Ward
1
1 reads 0 reactions

Champions Stakes Day arrives at Flemington with a bumper card and all the fun of the carnival. Follow along live as we bring you the fashion, colour and racing action.

1 / 2
Swipe Photos

You have reached your maximum number of saved items.

Remove items from your saved list to add more.

You've used all of your gift articles. 3 more will become available on the 1st of every month.

Some trainers and jockeys wait a lifetime to be involved in one good horse. On Saturday, Chris Waller and James McDonald will race three in 80 minutes – Joliestar, Autumn Glow and Aeliana.

It will be testament to Flemington’s decision to rebrand the final meeting of Melbourne Cup week Champions Day.

For the first time this spring, all the best horses, trainers and jockeys are in the one place – with the exception of Sheza Alibi, which has been sent for a spell.

Waller and McDonald fronted the media on Friday morning to give punters a run-down on their three great mares.

G’day everyone and welcome to our Champions Stakes Day live blog.

I’m Roy Ward and I’ll be tapping away on the keyboard today as we take you through all the fashion, fun, colour and racing from Champions Stakes Day.

We have a team of reporters on the ground at Flemington to bring this to you.

The first race is set for 12.40pm AEDT and the Champions Stakes is at 5.10pm AEDT.

Prev Swipe Story Next

Same Story from Other Publications

Compare how 1 other independent news outlet reported on this story.

1 Publication
The Age
6d ago
Champions Stakes Day LIVE: Spring racing continues at Flemington; Aeliana, Cosmic Crusader and Birdman favourites in 5.10pm main race

Champions Stakes Day LIVE: Spring racing continues at Flemington; Aeliana, Cosmic Crusader and Birdman favourites in 5.10pm main race

Champions Stakes Day arrives at Flemington with a bumper card and all the fun of the carnival. Follow along live as we bring you the fashion, colour and racing action.

#flemington #aeliana #champions
Compare →

Related Stories

World News
Build #2611