Trainer Winx at plans

TRAINER Gerald Ryan had a one-word answer at the ready when asked why Trapeze Artist would not be contesting the Group 2 Apollo Stakes at Royal Randwick on Saturday: “Winx!”

Ryan simply can’t see the point of sending classy sprinter Trapeze Artist out to attempt what has become racing’s version of mission impossible and try to end Winx’s famous winning streak.

With champion mare Winx chasing her 30th consecutive win in her Apollo Stakes, Ryan has changed his original race plans for Trapeze Artist this campaign.

Ryan said the four-year-old won’t race again for a month.