The Queen is back.

What a remarkable thoroughbred WINX is. Her constitution is beyond belief, especially in the twilight of her career - she returns to us in brilliant condition, her coat gleams without a race start under her belt . A true testament to the dedication, love and hard work from Umut and Candice, Waller team in general who work with her and the staff where she spells. As trainer Chris and owners have often said, she is a day by day proposition, and even though a plan is mapped out for her swansong this Autumn Carnival, its not a given.

I've had the privilege on seeing her many times now in barrier trials and early morning track gallops... and she looks just as good as she ever has. A happy, content horse who LOVES her job ! 

I took these few photos on Tuesday at her first barrier trial for 2019 at Rosehill Gardens. Enjoy !

WINXTrial January 15, 2019
Rosehill Gardens WINXTrial January 15, 2019
Rosehill Gardens WINXTrial January 15, 2019
Rosehill Gardens

WINXTrial January 15, 2019
Rosehill Gardens WINXTrial January 15, 2019
Rosehill Gardens WINXTrial January 15, 2019
Rosehill Gardens WINXTrial January 15, 2019
Rosehill Gardens WINXTrial January 15, 2019
Rosehill Gardens WINXTrial January 15, 2019
Rosehill Gardens WINXTrial January 15, 2019
Rosehill Gardens WINXTrial January 15, 2019
Rosehill Gardens

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