Winx keeps same habit

TRAINER Chris Waller will keep Winx to her usual routine as he tries to cope with the intense build-up to the great mare’s farewell race, Saturday’s Group 1 Queen Elizabeth Stakes (2000m) at Randwick.

He is even counting how many fast trackwork gallops Winx has left before she attempts to end her career with a 33rd consecutive win.

“There’s two gallops to go and she’s certainly well prepared going into her grand final,” Waller said after Winx produced a strong piece of work on the course proper before the opening race at last Saturday’s Randwick meeting.

“She’ll have a similar piece of work on Tuesday morning. It’s all about maintenance and making sure the horse is safe.”