Five Things To Expect on The Star Championships Day 2

11 April, 2024

The Grand Finals of Australian racing conclude at Royal Randwick this Saturday with The Star Championships – Day 2.

April 13 sees some outstanding fields assembled for The Star Championships Day 2, with over $12 million in prizemoney set to be distributed throughout the afternoon.

Great entertainment, fashion and a vast variety of food and beverage options makes Royal Randwick the place to be this Saturday.

Here are five things to expect when trackside:

1. BEST OF THE BEST ON THE TRACK 

The best horses in Australia will descend upon Royal Randwick for Day 2. With over $12 million in prizemoney on offer this Saturday, the feature event is the $ 5 million Queen Elizabeth Stakes. Champion trainer Chris Waller has this year’s favourite in Via Sistina. The former UK galloper is $2.20 with TAB Fixed Odds and was ultra impressive in winning at her Australian debut three weeks ago at Rosehill Gardens in the Group 1 Ranvet Stakes. Check out the FULL FIELDS here.

Other features on the day include:

*$2 million Group 1 Schweppes Sydney Cup

*$1 million Group 1 The Star Australian Oaks

*$1 million Group 1 Grainshaker Vodka Queen of the Turf

*$1 million Group 2 Arrowfield 3YO Sprint

*$1 million Group 2 TAB Percy Sykes Stakes

*$1 million Polytrack Provincial-Midway Championships Final

2. GLAM IT UP AT THE PAMPER PAVILION

Look your absolute best at Royal Randwick for The Star Championships Day 2! Head on over to the Octagonal Lawn where the Pamper Pavilion is your destination for complimentary hair and make-up touch ups, photo moments and express manicures! Don’t forget the fashion inspiration for the day is Royal Blue. Looking for ideas of what to wear? Stuck for ideas of what to dress up in? Check out our WHAT TO WEAR page.

3. ENJOY A VARIETY OF CULINARY DELIGHTS

Tantalise your tastebuds throughout the Sydney Autumn Racing Carnival with a food and beverage offerings like no other. Pop-up bars, street food vendors and beverage carts will feature throughout Royal Randwick for both Members and the general public. One of the highlights with be celebrity chef Hayden Quinn’s limited edition Pulled Pork burgers from The Smokehouse while there will be Yan’s Dumplings, Greek Street Food and more on offer. Grab a beverage at the many bars, caravans and carts located oncourse. Check out all the food and beverage offerings on the day.

4. WORLD-CLASS WINX STAND

Enjoy one of the best seats in the house when you head on over to the WINX Stand. Take in sweeping views of Royal Randwick, check out the Glam Cam on the ground floor while the Happy Clapper Bar upstairs will ensure you won’t miss a second of the action on the track.

5. DANCE THE DAY AWAY TO HOT DUB TIME MACHINE

Come for the racing, glitz and glamour that is the Grand Finals of Australian racing and stay for the music! The world’s first time-travelling DJ, Hot Dub Time Machine, will rock the Theatre Of The Horse as part of the ever-popular ‘After The Last’ concert series.