As the brisk afternoon meeting unfolded at Rosehill Gardens on Saturday, 14 March 2026, the Australian Turf Club conducted a competitive ten-race programme for the annual Chandon Ladies Day fixture. The card brought together a balanced mixture of handicaps and stakes contests across sprint and middle-distance trips, attracting several prominent trainers and jockeys from the Sydney racing circuit. Consistent performances across the afternoon shaped the outcomes as the programme progressed from the opening race through to the concluding event.
The meeting opened with Race 1 – Midway Handicap, where AUDREY’S LANE delivered a composed performance to secure the opening contest of the day. Ridden by Ms A. B. Collett and trained by Brad Widdup, the runner travelled comfortably before finishing strongly in the final stages to record a time of 1:10.81. EVERYONE’S A STAR finished second after maintaining a steady run throughout, while ZARAGOZA completed the placings in third.
Race 2 – Cactus Imaging Handicap over the longer journey produced a controlled display from TAZIMA. J. B. McDonald partnered the Chris Waller-trained runner, positioning the horse well during the early stages before drawing clear in the straight to record a winning time of 1:57.61. UNLEESHING finished second with a consistent performance, while ICEMAN secured third.
In Race 3 – Tresemmé Magic Night Stakes, PEMBREY delivered an impressive performance in the juvenile feature. Ridden by J. B. McDonald for trainer Tony Gollan, the runner showed early speed and maintained momentum throughout the race to cross the line in 1:10.72. LUMBINI finished second with a late effort, while BY CHOICE filled third place.
The programme continued with Race 4 – TAB Pago Pago Stakes, where WARWOVEN produced a well-timed run to capture the event in 1:10.41. Ms R. King partnered the Bjorn Baker-trained runner to victory ahead of OUTSPAN, while CENTRAL EUROPE finished third.
Stayers came to the fore in Race 5 – Asahi Super Dry Sky High Stakes, where VAUBAN produced a commanding display over the distance. T. Clark rode the runner for trainers Gai Waterhouse and Adrian Bott as the horse travelled smoothly before asserting in the closing stages to record 2:03.00. SOUL OF SPAIN finished second after maintaining a steady rhythm, while JUST FINE completed the top three.
Speed dominated Race 6 – Toyota Forklifts Maurice McCarten Stakes, where FLYING FOR FUN delivered a sharp performance over the sprint trip. Z. T. Lloyd guided the Bryce Heys-trained runner, who showed strong early pace before maintaining the advantage to stop the clock at 1:03.42. MAL COUPE finished second, while KING’S SECRET secured third place.
The feature three-year-old contest, Race 7 – Chandon Phar Lap Stakes, saw SIXTIES record a convincing success. J. B. McDonald partnered the Chris Waller-trained runner, positioning the horse effectively before finishing strongly to record 1:29.70. FEDERALIST finished second after staying on well, while CELLARMASTER claimed third.
Attention then turned to Race 8 – Coolmore Classic, the principal contest for fillies and mares. LAZZURA produced a determined late run to secure the feature race in 1:28.39. J. B. McDonald again partnered the Chris Waller-trained runner to victory, while ARCTIC GLAMOUR finished second and VIVY AIR completed the placings.
In Race 9 – Hyland Race Colours Ajax Stakes, CRISTAL CLEAR delivered a resolute performance to capture the event in 1:29.62. B. Nock rode the Annabel and Rob Archibald-trained runner to victory ahead of ROBUSTO, while ENXUTO finished third.
The meeting concluded with Race 10 – Schweppes Handicap, where MODELLA provided jockey Z. T. Lloyd with his second winner of the afternoon. Trained by Lee and Cherie Curtis, the runner travelled comfortably before finishing strongly to record 1:22.53. AMREEKIYAH finished second, while CAPTAIN FURAI completed the placings.
The ten-race programme produced several competitive contests and notable performances across the afternoon, highlighted by feature victories and consistent riding displays as reflected in the Rosehill Gardens Race Results 14 March.
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