Autumn Glow dodges Doncaster clash
Unbeaten mare to skip clash with Sheza Alibi and target weight-for-age feature at Randwick
Undefeated super mare Autumn Glow is set to target the Queen Elizabeth Stakes and bypass a showdown with filly Sheza Alibi.
Autumn Glow, who has won 11 straight, was due to carry 56.5kg in the Doncaster Handicap, 7kg more than the Peter Moody trained Sheza Alibi. The race had been billed as a match-up between two of Australia's best.
But Autumn Glow's trainer Chris Waller confirmed his mare will now target the Queen Elizabeth Stakes.
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''Following discussions with Arrowfield Stud and Hermitage Thoroughbreds, it has been confirmed that Autumn Glow will contest the Group 1 Queen Elizabeth Stakes on Day 2 of The Championships,'' he said in a statement.
''We’ve been very pleased with how she has come through her impressive George Ryder Stakes victory. James McDonald and I have been particularly taken with her ability to relax in her races, along with her outstanding recovery post-run."
''We now look forward to her final run of the preparation on April 11.''
Autumn Glow is now the $1.50 favourite with Bet365 for the Queen Elizabeth Stakes.
