Bullets with hooves: McDonald is loaded and ready to fire on Champions day

The Sydney Morning Herald · Danny Russell · 2026-11-06 07:15 UTC

Some trainers and jockeys wait a lifetime to be involved in one good horse. On Saturday, Chris Waller and James McDonald will race three in 80 minutes – Joliestar, Autumn Glow and Aeliana.

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Some trainers and jockeys wait a lifetime to be involved in one good horse. On Saturday, Chris Waller and James McDonald will race three in 80 minutes – Joliestar, Autumn Glow and Aeliana.

It will be testament to Flemington’s decision to rebrand the final meeting of Melbourne Cup week Champions Day.

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