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Autumn Glow crowns her unbeaten Sydney spring in the King Charles

Autumn Glow had cruised to the lead in the Group 1 $5 million King Charles III Stakes (1600m) at the top of the straight when Ceolwulf began to move into the race. Chris Waller turned to Beadman and said: “Are…

By RS NewsWire · Just Horse Racing

Published: Saturday, 17 October 2026 at 8:14 AM

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Autumn Glow won the Group 1 $5 million King Charles III Stakes at Royal Randwick on Saturday.
Ridden by James McDonald, the $1.26 favorite defeated runner-up Ceolwulf by two-and-a-half lengths.
The victory secured her 14th career win from 15 starts and her fifth career Group 1 title.

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Autumn Glow completed an unbeaten Sydney spring campaign by winning the Group 1 $5 million King Charles III Stakes over 1600 meters at Royal Randwick on Saturday. Ridden by James McDonald for trainer Chris Waller, the $1.26 favorite defeated runner-up Ceolwulf by two-and-a-half lengths, with early leader Just Folk finishing a further seven lengths back in third place.

The victory marked Autumn Glow's fifth Group 1 win and her 14th career victory from 15 starts, taking her total earnings beyond $12.8 million. Waller noted that discussions with her connections will determine whether she finishes her campaign in the Group 1 Champions Mile at Flemington on November 7.

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Autumn Glow crowns her unbeaten Sydney spring in the King Charles

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