Punters has published Katelyn McDonald's tips for the Flemington meeting, with the Champions Stakes identified as her next-best pick of the day, according to the outlet. The preview appeared on Friday, 6 November 2026, ahead of the race card.
The Champions Stakes is the centrepiece of the Flemington program and has drawn attention from several Australian racing outlets in the lead-up to the meeting. Nine.com.au framed the race around a possible rematch from the Cox Plate, describing it as a A$3 million event. The Australian reported on a horse it called "exceptional" and said connections were tempted to cement Champion status at Flemington. Racenet.com.au carried comments under the heading "Racehorses race," saying a crusade continues in the Champions Stakes. The Sydney Morning Herald also published David Gately's TAB preview of Champion Stakes Day.
McDonald's selections are one of several tipping pieces released before the meeting. Punters' summary does not set out her full card, and the individual horse she favours for the Champions Stakes is not stated in the headline or summary.
Readers looking for the complete set of selections should consult Punters' published preview. The next thing to watch is how the Champions Stakes field takes shape on race day and whether the Cox Plate rematch narrative holds.