The Group 1 Winx Stakes (1400m) entries are packed with Group 1-winning mares, but Saturday’s Randwick card features another race showcasing top-level talent.
The $250,000 Group 3 Toy Show Quality (1100m) is set to be the springboard for Lady Laguna, who claimed victory in the Group 1 Canterbury Stakes (1300m).
The five-year-old mare was unable to participate in Monday’s Randwick trials, which were rescheduled from last Friday.
However, a strong exhibition gallop at Rosehill last Saturday provided sufficient preparation for her return to competition.
“It has been a bit frustrating with her because her first trial was postponed, which I wouldn’t say put us on the back foot, but there was certainly no room for error,” explained co-trainer Annabel Neasham.
“I just felt trialling Monday and running first-up on Saturday was a bit close, so they very kindly offered for us to come (to Rosehill) and gallop instead.
“She possibly goes to the Toy Show off one trial and one exhibition gallop. Off that work (on Saturday), I’d be happy to run her.”
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