Champions Stakes Day LIVE: Spring racing continues at Flemington; Aeliana, Cosmic Crusader and Birdman favourites in 5.10pm main race

Champions Stakes Day LIVE: Spring racing continues at Flemington; Aeliana, Cosmic Crusader and Birdman favourites in 5.10pm main race

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.James McDonald and Autumn Glow at Randwick for the King Charles III Stakes last month.Getty ImagesFor the first time this spring, all the best horses, trainers and jockeys are in the one place – with the exception of Sheza Alibi, which has been sent for a spell.Waller and McDonald fronted the media on Friday morning to give punters a run-down on their three great mares.Click here to read the story.

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