The Chris Waller-trained Fangirl has missed most of the autumn carnival after having surgery to remove a bone chip from her fetlock. She hasn't raced since finishing fourth to Pride Of Jenni in the Empire Rose Stakes last November.

But the outstanding mare, winner of over $10.7 million prizemoney, has had two recent barrier trials and an exhibition gallop to prepare for her return to the races.

"Fangirl looks great and has come back really well,'' Waller said after the mare's workout last Saturday at Randwick.

"She is always great first-up, we have been working towards this race and she is well ahead of schedule. She is ready to run well.''

Fangirl is a rising eight-year-old mare and Waller was reluctant to confirm just how long the multiple Group 1 winner will continue racing.

"Every run could be her last run if she doesn't race well,'' he admitted.

"I don't know where she gets to this autumn, whether she gets to Brisbane or not.

"I wouldn't be surprised if she runs in the Winx Stakes (August) and then becomes a Mum after that.

"But I will obviously speak to the Inghams (family, owners) and see what they want to do with Fangirl.''

Waller will have multiple runners in the All Aged Stakes as he attempts to complete an extraordinary Sydney autumn carnival where he has trained at least one Group 1 winner each Saturday for seven successive weeks.

James McDonald, who has combined with Waller for the extended Sydney Saturday Group 1 streak, will ride Fangirl against stablemates Angel Capital, Beiwacht, Lazzurea and Kovalica.

"Angel Capital gets to 1400m and if this weather holds, the good track will suit him,'' Waller said.

"His run in the Newmarket Handicap run was good (third to Caballus) and his run last start was great (second to Jigsaw in the William Reid Stakes). He's ready for 1400m now, too.

Aritcle: Ray Thomas, International Editor for Racing and Sports

Photo: Martin King