Warwick Farm played host to a strong set of autumn trials on Thursday, with the return of Doncaster Mile heroine Stefi Magnetica among the highlights.
The mare produced a slick effort in heavy going, closing strongly over 900 metres to account for Verona Rose, while Angel Capital, Attica and Caulfield Cup runner-up River Of Stars also featured in the heat.
In the second trial, Willaidow posted the fastest overall time of the session, edging out Oh Diamond Lil in a blanket finish that saw the pair clear the remainder by more than eight lengths.
Joliestar worked home well for third, while Autumn Boy finished just behind her in his first public hit-out since his Caulfield Guineas triumph.
Chris Waller said the colt had returned in excellent order.
“Autumn Boy has come back really well. James (McDonald) rode him on Monday morning and was really impressed with how he has come back,” Waller said.
“The Hobartville (Stakes), Randwick Guineas and then we see whether we go George Ryder or if we need to go down the three-year-old path.”
Joliestar is expected to remain in Sydney, with plans to target the Canterbury Stakes before stepping out in the T J Smith Stakes.
“She will have a run before the Canterbury Stakes, which will be her first Group One of the prep, and then most likely the T J,” Waller said.
“We are very keen to see her in form because if she is, the connections are pretty keen to take her to Ascot.”
Angel Capital is set to begin his campaign in the Expressway Stakes before a likely tilt at the Newmarket Handicap.
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