Winx ‘as good as ever’

WONDER mare Winx equalled her career-best rating with a stunning win in the Queen Elizabeth Stakes at Royal Randwick last Saturday.

Form guru Gary Crispe, who compiles the Australian Timeform ratings, said Winx proved that she is going as well as ever after winning her 25th race in succession to equal Black Caviar’s record, a mark long tipped never to be matched.

Winx returned a 134 Timeform rating in the Queen Elizabeth Stakes which also equalled her peak performance from the George Ryder Stakes last year.

Crispe said Winx has maintained her form at a very high level for three years and is adamant there are no signs her extraordinary ability is diminishing.

“The evidence shows that at the age of six Winx remains as good as she has ever been,’’ Crispe said. “There is nothing to suggest she can’t improve her ratings next season, either.’’

The early indications from trainer Chris Waller is that Winx will race on next season.