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The money is coming for the Chris Waller-trained Lazzura to return to winning form with the class mare firming into favouritism in Coolmore Classic 2026 betting at Rosehill this weekend.
A key race for female gallopers offering a ballot free ride into both the Doncaster Mile and Queen of the Turf Stakes, the Group 1 $1 million Coolmore Classic (1500m) has attracted a top-class field of fillies and mares chasing an elite-level win for the autumn.
Following the official release of the Coolmore Classic field and barriers, it is Waller’s four-year-old daughter of Snitzel, Lazzura, who has hit the top of the markets at $4.60 through Ladbrokes.com.au.
Master trainer Waller has won the past three editions of the race and looks to have a strong chance of making it for on the trot following on from his victories with Espiona (2023), Zougotcha (2024) and Lady Shenandoah (2025).
Lumped with carrying the equal 58kg topweight, Lazzura presents fit second-up off a good run fresh when runner-up to Cinsault when narrowly edged out as the beaten odds-on favourite in the Group 2 Millie Fox Stakes.
She goes up a furlong here which suits, has a nice second-up record she’s out to add to here (4:2-0-1) and looked the goods in a subsequent Randwick trial when second to Perfumist on March 5.
Lazzura will jump from gate eight with hoop of the hour, James McDonald, booked to ride in another big plus as the flying jockey chases down the G.O.A.T. – Damien Oliver’s – Group 1 record in the saddle.
While Lady Shenandoah ($2.60 in 2025) saluted for the punters in last year’s event, she was only the fourth top fancy going back to 2004 to do so.
The danger occupying the second line of Coolmore Classic betting at $5 is Brad Widdup‘s classy filly Savvy Hallie looking to beat home her older rivals in the race as Lady Shenandoah did 12 months ago.
The bonny daughter of Hellbent, drawn wide out in gate 13 for jockey Nash Rawiller to overcome, is fourth up and out for her second win this prep.
She took out the Group 2 Light Fingers in a good run two back before her devastatingly close second behind Tempted in the Group 1 Surround Stakes (1400m) at her latest – a form line that could be worth following into Saturday’s Group 1 over further.
It is a wide-open edition of the Coolmore this year with a further four runners also under $10 for the win including the Peter Moody & Katherine Coleman-trained Ole Dancer ($6.50) who is already a proven Group 1 champion.
She claimed Thousand Guineas glory further south in the spring over the Caulfield mile and should relish the step up to 1500m now after two runs over seven furlongs this time in.
Another Surround Stakes graduate, she completed the trifecta in that fillies’ only feature on February 28 and has Zac Lloyd sticking in the saddle for her test against the mares now.
The consistent Michael Freedman-trained Manaal ($8) presents as another fit hope with genuine winning claims after back-to-back seconds this prep.
The four-year-old daughter of Tassort loves it here at Rosehill Gardens (5:2-1-0) having won the Group 2 Sheraco Stakes / Golden Pendant double at the track last campaign.
She resumed carrying 59.5kg to run second in the Group 3 Triscay Stakes before finishing one off the winner again in the Group 2 Guy Walter Stakes on Surround Stakes Day.
Krone (2021) was the last runner to complete the Guy Walter Stakes / Coolmore Classic double and this year out to repeat that feat is Verona Rose ($9) for Ciaron Maher.
The four-year-old was strong through the line on a Soft rated track second-up and ticks plenty of boxes to salute again after drawing favourably in gate four for Craig Williams.
The second runner for Freedman in the mix at a nice price to add to her impressive picket fence is Cinsault ($9).
The Brazen Beau four-year-old comes off a hat-trick of wins including handling a notable rise in grade to defeat many of these same rivals home in the Millie Fox which is proving a strong form race this autumn.
The 2026 Coolmore Classic is set to run as Rosehill Race 8 at 4:35pm (AEDT) on Saturday’s 10-race card.
Coolmore Classic 2026 Odds
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1. Lazzura (8)
J: James McDonald 58kg
T: Chris Waller |
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| Second-up. First-up after four months sat on the pace when 2nd of 9 at this track in the G2 Millie Fox on February 21 over 1300m, head behind Cinsault with 58kg at $2.05. Previously second-up favourite; won by a head at Flemington G2 Lets Elope September 13 over 1400m defeating Oh Too Good carrying 57.5kg at $2.05. Fitter again after a recent trial and looks very well placed here | ||
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2. Manaal (2)
J: Jason Collett 58kg
T: Michael Freedman |
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| Third-up today and won third-up previously. Resuming made some head-way from midfield; 2nd of 10 at Randwick in the G3 Triscay on February 14 over 1200m, 1.2 len behind Weeping Woman with 59.5kg at $4.20. Second run from a spell held ground to the line 2nd of 10 at Randwick in the G2 Guy Walter on February 28 over 1400m, on a slow track; 0.8 len behind Verona Rose carrying 59kg at $3.40. Gets map favours from the draw with the winkers going on, keep safe. | ||
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3. Vivy Air (9)
J: Reece Jones 57kg
T: Ciaron Maher |
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| Dual acceptor. Resuming after a break of three-and-a-half months. Finished off last preparation eighth of 16 at Ascot in the G1 Northerly December 6 over 1800m, 5.5 len behind Cosmic Crusader with 57kg at $5.50. Previously first up; second of 13 at Newcastle in the G3 Cameron September 19 over 1500m, 1.1 len behind Headley Grange with 54kg at $19. Later on. | ||
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4. Verona Rose (4)
J: Craig Williams 56kg
T: Gary Portelli |
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| Third-up today. Resuming 3rd of 10 at Randwick in the G3 Triscay on February 14 over 1200m, 1.4 len behind Weeping Woman carrying 53.5kg at $12. Second run from a spell ran on from midfield and won by 0.8 len at Randwick G2 Guy Walter February 28 over 1400m in soft going defeating Manaal with 56kg at $5. Heading in the right direction and gets map favours. | ||
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5. Arctic Glamour (1)
J: Tom Sherry 55.5kg
T: Gerald Ryan & Sterling Alexiou |
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| Second-up. First-up after three months 3rd of 10 at Randwick in the G2 Guy Walter on February 28 over 1400m, on a slow track; 1.0 len behind Verona Rose carrying 57kg at $12. Previously second-up 2nd of 16 at this track in the G3 Festival on November 29 over 1500m, long-neck behind Yorkshire with 54kg at $8.50. Back in good order and has the figures to take this out. | ||
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6. Ole Dancer (11)
J: Zac Lloyd 55kg
T: Peter G Moody & Katherine Coleman |
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| Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Resuming 2nd in a small field at Flemington in the LR Desirable Stks on February 14 over 1400m, 2.25 len behind Sass Appeal carrying 59.5kg at $2.70. Second run from a spell tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 8 at Randwick in the G1 Surround on February 28 over 1400m, slow going 2 len behind Tempted carrying 56kg at $9. Will need to do even more from the wide gate. | ||
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7. Savvy Hallie (13)
J: Nash Rawiller 55kg
T: Brad Widdup |
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| Most recently tried to lead throughout but was claimed late 2nd of 8 at Randwick in the G1 Surround on February 28 over 1400m, slow going head behind Tempted with 56kg at $10. Before that won by 0.8 len at Randwick G2 Lghtfinger February 14 over 1200m defeating Apocalyptic carrying 56kg at $3.70. In career best form but happy to take her on over this trip. | ||
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8. Cinsault (5)
J: Tim Clark 55kg
T: Michael Freedman |
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| On a three run winning streak. Last start tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by a head at this track G2 Millie Fox February 21 over 1300m defeating Lazzura carrying 55kg at $6. The start before that won by 0.6 len at Randwick Mares Bm78 February 7 over 1300m defeating La Roja carrying 57.5kg at $2.25. Goes to a new pain barrier here and place claims look best. | ||
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9. Firestorm (12)
J: Tyler Schiller 53.5kg
T: Chris Waller |
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| Second run back. First-up after four months 6th of 10 at Randwick in the G2 Guy Walter on February 28 over 1400m, slow going 1.75 len behind Verona Rose carrying 57kg at $11. Previously second-up eased back early on 9th of 17 at this track Alan Brown on October 11 over 1400m, 3.5 len behind Headley Grange with 54.5kg at $21. Unlucky not to win this race last year, can go one better. | ||
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10. Melody Again (7)
J: Winona Costin 53.5kg
T: Scott Singleton |
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| Second-up. First-up after three months came home strongly from last on the turn; 3rd of 10 at Newcastle in the G3 Ncle Stakes on March 6 over 1400m, 1.0 len behind Tuileries carrying 54kg at $7. Previously second-up 4th of 14 at Hawkesbury in the LR Ladies Day on November 8 over 1500m, 0.7 len behind Harlem Queen carrying 54kg at $31. Good run in the Festival Stakes over this trip in the Spring, fitter now. | ||
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11. You Wahng (14)
J: Dylan Gibbons 53kg
T: Kris Lees |
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| Comes here off a 56-day let-up. At the latest run ran on from midfield; 2nd of 15 at Gold Coast Mm Trophy on January 17 over 2200m, 1.3 len behind Snitzanova carrying 56kg at $6. The run before that raced on the pace before fading 8th of 13 at Gold Coast The Wave Wfa on January 10 over 1800m, 2.75 len behind Miss Joelene carrying 56.5kg at $5.50. Has the job ahead over this trip. | ||
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12. Shohisha (6)
J: Andrew Adkins 51kg
T: David Payne |
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| Second-up. First-up after four months 4th of 10 at Randwick in the G2 Guy Walter on February 28 over 1400m, slow going 1.5 len behind Verona Rose with 55kg at $19. Previously second-up won by a neck at Randwick Bm94 September 6 over 1600m defeating Fully Lit with 52kg at $3.80. Caught the eye first up and looks a genuine each way contender. | ||
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13. Jenni The Fox (10)
J: Jett Stanley 51kg
T: Ciaron Maher |
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| Most recently ran last of 10 at Randwick in the G2 Guy Walter on February 28 over 1400m, on a slow track; 5.5 len behind Verona Rose carrying 55kg at $7.50. The race before that raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 18 at Gold Coast Mm F&M on January 17 over 1300m, nose behind Poster Girl carrying 56.5kg at $4.80. Big drop in weight but needs to find a few lengths. | ||
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14. Cilacap (3)
J: Rachel King 51kg
T: Grahame Begg |
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| Third-up today and won third-up previously. First-up eased back early on 7th of 9 at Sandown-Lakeside in the LR Xmas Stks on December 26 over 1200m, 4 len behind Hedged carrying 54kg at $10. Second-up 6th of 9 at this track in the G2 Millie Fox on February 21 over 1300m, 3 len behind Cinsault carrying 56kg at $11. Can improve. One for the exotics. | ||
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