The Golden Slipper Stakes is an

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for two-year-old horses run over 1,200 metres on

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at set weights conditions, held at

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in Sydney, Australia. It is the premier two year old race in Australia and is the world's richest race for two-year-old Thoroughbreds. Prize money is A$5,000,000.

History

The first Golden Slipper Stakes took place in 1957 and was won by

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, by

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, who also sired the next four winners of the Golden Slipper. Star Kingdom bloodlines can still be found in many of today's winners.de Bourg, Ross, “The Australian and New Zealand Thoroughbred”, Nelson, West Melbourne, 1980, In 1986 it became the first race in New South Wales to have A$1 million in prize money. From 2009 to 2014 the race was held on the first Saturday in April. In 2008 it was held in mid-April - four weeks after Easter in March. Prior to 2008, the race was held on the Saturday before

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in conjunction with a series of races known as the Golden Slipper Carnival.

Distance

*1957–1972 - 6

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s (~1200 metres) *1973 onwards - 1200 metres

Grade

*1957–1978 - Principal Race *1979 onwards - Group 1

Records

Trainers with most wins: *

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(7) * T. J. Smith (6) * Freedman brothers (Lee, Michael, Richard, Anthony) (5) *

Bart Cummings James Bartholomew Cummings (14 November 1927 – 30 August 2015), also known by his initials J. B. Cummings, was one of the most successful Australian racehorse trainers. He was known as the Cups King, referring to the Melbourne Cup, as he w ...

, Clarry Conners (4) Jockeys with most wins: *

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, Ron Quinton (4) *

Mick Dittman Leonard Ross "Mick" Dittman (born 2 July 1952 in Rockhampton Queensland) is a retired Australian Racing Hall of Fame jockey. Nicknamed "The Enforcer" due to his strong use of the whip, he was renowned for his vigour and strength in a tight ...

, Kevin Langby, Athol Mulley, Tommy Berry (3)

Winners

*2022 - Fireburn *2021 - Stay Inside *2020 - Farnan *2019 - Kiamichi *2018 - Estijaab *2017 -

She Will Reign She Will Reign (foaled 26 August 2014) is a retired Australian thoroughbred racehorse. She is a Dual Group 1 winning Filly having won the 2017 Group 1 2YO Golden Slipper over 1200m at Rosehill Gardens, and the 2017 Group 1 WFA Moir Stakes at Moo ...

*2016 -

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*2015 - Vancouver *2014 - Mossfun *2013 - Overreach *2012 - Pierro *2011 - Sepoy *2010 - Crystal Lily *2009 - Phelan Ready *2008 - Sebring *2007 - Forensics *2006 -

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*2005 - Stratum *2004 - Dance Hero *2003 - Polar Success *2002 - Calaway Gal *2001 - Ha Ha *2000 - Belle Du Jour *1999 - Catbird *1998 - Prowl *1997 - Guineas *1996 - Merlene *1995 - Flying Spur *1994 - Danzero *1993 - Bint Marscay *1992 - Burst *1991 - Tierce *1990 - Canny Lad *1989 - Courtza *1988 - Star Watch *1987 - Marauding *1986 - Bounding Away *1985 -

Rory's Jester Rory's Jester was a notable Australian Thoroughbred racehorse and sire. A chestnut son of Crown Jester from Rory's Rocket (GB) by Roan Rocket, he was trained by Colin Hayes. Some of his major race victories include the 1985 STC Golden Slipp ...

*1984 - Inspired *1983 - Sir Dapper *1982 -

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*1977 -

Luskin Star Luskin Star (1974-2002) was a Thoroughbred racehorse and winner of the Australian two-year-old Triple Crown of Thoroughbred Racing. Breeding The colt by Kaoru Star out of Promising (NZ) was consigned to the 1976 Sydney Easter Yearling Sales as ...

*1976 - Vivarchi *1975 - Toy Show *1974 - Hartshill *1973 - Tontonan *1972 - John's Hope *1971 - Fairy Walk *1970 -

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*1969 -

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*1968 - Royal Parma *1967 - Sweet Embrace *1966 - Storm Queen *1965 - Reisling *1964 - Eskimo Prince *1963† - Pago Pago *1962 - Birthday Card *1961 - Magic Night *1960 - Sky High *1959 - Fine And Dandy *1958 -

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*1957 -

† Initially scheduled for 23 March 1963 but the meeting was abandoned due to wet track conditions. Race was held 27 March 1963

External links

Golden Slipper Stakes (ATC)

References

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