4 w. ago Golden Slipper fairytale: Marhoona snuck into $5m race, then stunned her rivals

Marhoona gave trainer Michael Freedman his first Golden Slipper as a solo trainer.

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4 w. ago ‘He’s the best jockey in Australia right now’: Why Boss is backing Shinn to win Golden Slipper

Glen Boss and Blake Shinn have forged one of racing’s tightest – and unlikeliest – friendships since their paths crossed in dramatic circumstances before the 2008 Slipper.

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4 w. ago Gai backing spring form to stand up in hunt for ninth Golden Slipper

Champion trainer Gai Waterhouse believes spring form will rise to the fore again when she chases a ninth Golden Slipper win on Saturday.

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4 w. ago Freedman feels timing right with filly after team’s tough Golden Slipper run

Michael Freedman has had a roller-coaster ride trying to get horses into the Golden Slipper, but he feels Marhoona has the profile to give him a special win.

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last month ‘It’s the future of racing’: Chris Waller’s warning over proposed Rosehill sale

On the eve of the Golden Slipper, Australia’s premier trainer has voiced his concern at plans to sell the ‘jewel in the crown’ of the ATC’s portfolio without clarity over a new track to replace it.

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last month Baker eyeing breakthrough Slipper win in ultimate training challenge

In-form trainer Bjorn Baker wants to win the Golden Slipper more than any other race, and he’s confident Within The Law is up to the challenge.

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last month Cummings proud of Godolphin’s Golden Slipper day focus after tough run

Trainer James Cummings is confident everything will be fine at Godolphin Australia, and that their focus is sharp for a massive day at Rosehill on Saturday.

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