Big numbers set sights on $5 million TAB Golden Slipper

11 July, 2026

A total of 1914 horses remain in the mix for the jewel in world two-year-old racing – the Group 1 $5 million TAB Golden Slipper at Rosehill Gardens

The world’s richest race for two-year-olds and Australia’s most coveted and influential event in the racing and breeding industry has attracted entries for 946 colts and 968 fillies.

The leading nominators from stables and racing and breeding organisations for the race include Ciaron Maher Racing with 119, followed by Yulong Investments (117), Gai Waterhouse & Adrian Bott (100), Lindsay Park Racing (88), and Chris Waller Racing with 86.

Sires represented by the most nominations are Home Affairs on 88, I Am Invincible (71), Anamoe (67), Snitzel (66) and Zoustar ( 60).

NSW based stables and operations lead the way with 963 nominations, with a further 764 nominations from Victoria, 155 from Queensland, along with 15 nominations from New Zealand.

The 2027 TAB Golden Slipper to be run on Saturday 20 March at Rosehill Gardens will be the 71st renewal of the iconic event.

Australian Turf Club CEO Steve McMahon said: “The TAB Golden Slipper is the race every owner and breeder dreams of winning, and thousands are again hoping to win this iconic race.

“Australian racing is renowned for producing the world’s fastest and best sprinters and interest in the TAB Golden Slipper is as strong as ever.

“We look forward to the first trials and races for these two-year-olds in the new racing calendar year ahead of the 2027 Autumn.’’

The full list of nominations is here at https://racing.australianturfclub.com.au/golden-slipper/noms

The first Official 2YO Trials will be held on the Kensington Track on Monday, 21 September 2026.

AUSTRALIAN TURF CLUB MEDIA CONTACT:
Brett de Vine
0419 613 455
bdevine@theATC.com.au