Wow. What a day! Saturday’s $5 million Golden Slipper promises to be one for the ages with two star unbeaten colts — Storm Boy and Switzerland — clashing for the first time. I’m on record saying Storm Boy is an “absolute freak”, and he’s the one they have to beat. There’s no question Switzerland is...
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What Imperatriz will do today seemed impossible a few years ago
Imperatriz ridden by Michael Dee wins the Mittys McEwen Stakes at Moonee Valley Racecourse. Photo by Scott Barbour / Racing Photos What Imperatriz will do at The Valley today would have seemed nearly impossible just a few years ago. And that is before she even races in the A$1 million William Reid Stakes. The New...
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Dubai World Cup 2024: When is it, which horses are racing and are tickets still available?
The Dubai World Cup meeting is not only the climax of the UAE’s racing season but will draw a global audience when its 28th edition gets under way at Meydan on March 30. There is a total prize fund of $30.5 million for the nine-race card, the highlight of which is the $12 million Dubai...
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Golden Slipper plunge on Gai Waterhouse trained filly
Image: Steve Hart Lady Of Camelot has been heavily backed in the Golden Slipper Lady Of Camelot, the Waterhouse and Bott-trained filly, has emerged as a strong contender for Saturday’s Golden Slipper (1200m), attracting significant backing. Her odds have firmed from an initial $13 to $6 after the barrier draw, with Ladbrokes listing her as...
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No favourites, no worries as McDonald plots Slipper day smash-and-grab
“The Galaxy is always a hard one for me being a handicap but I have been locked into Aft Cabin for a while now,” McDonald said. “He has had that prep run under his belt and has come back an even better horse than last time. “I’m sure he is a group 1 sprinter and...
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‘Game over’: Storm Boy will blitz them in Golden Slipper
Every Thursday, News Corp Australia’s national racing editor Matt Williams and senior racing writer Ben Dorries chat all things horse racing. Matty (left) and Benny are up and about after last week’s heroics. MW: Benny, people hate when we trumpet, but that’s even more reason to do it! Last week, you tipped Pride Of Jenni....
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‘It’s the closest I’ll get to play in a State of Origin team’: How Coolmore finds a Golden Slipper winner
Shinzo charged past the post with Ryan Moore in the famous navy blue of Coolmore in 2023, adding the Golden Slipper to the bounty of big races the stud has won throughout the world. It was perhaps the most satisfying win of all for Magnier. “It’s about getting the best people involved,” he said. “The...
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Coolmore colts fund chases another Golden Slipper
Image: Steve Hart Coolmore chases another Golden Slipper with a son of Snitzel Shinzo last year provided Tom Magnier with one of his greatest thrills in a lifetime in racing when he won the $5 million Group 1 Golden Slipper. It was the first time the Coolmore navy blue had been carried to victory in...
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Unbeaten colt Storm Boy short odds in the Golden Slipper
Image: Steve Hart Unbeaten colt Storm Boy is a dominant favourite with Ladbrokes.com.au for the Golden Slipper (1200m) this Saturday at Rosehill. The GaiBott trained juvenile has been dynamic in his short career to date and is a clear favourite to remain unbeaten. He is at $2.15 and clearly holds the call. Switzerland is at...
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Eye of the storm: Question mark over Golden Slipper favourite
Jamie Kah returns after winning the Blue Diamond on Hayasugi.Credit: Getty Other than winning one of the seven races which offer a start in the Slipper, the entry order is determined by prizemoney and, this year, money earned in Victoria carried horses into the field. Hayasugi, who is at $17 in the betting, may be...
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Why Golden Slipper favourite Storm Boy is on his way to being a “generational horse”
Leading form analyst Jules Vallance believes Storm Boy could be a generational horse should he win the Golden Slipper on Saturday. The Gai Waterhouse & Adrian Bott-trained colt has conquered all before him in his four career starts with all of his wins being by 2.28 lengths or further. He’s your typical Waterhouse and Bott...
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Golden Slipper favourites fare well at barrier draw
Gai Waterhouse is aiming to win her eighth Group 1 Golden Slipper (1200m) and her second with co-trainer Adrian Bott, and their team of six have largely drawn low with headline act Storm Boy drawn barrier two for the $5 million race. The stable are enjoying a record two-year-old season and from their sextet, they...