The majority of favoured runners have drawn well for the Group 1 Golden Slipper (1200m) at Rosehill this Saturday.
Impressive Group 2 Reisling Stakes (1200m) winner Tempted has firmed into $5.00 second favourite after drawing barrier one. Chris Waller’s Wodeton, priced at $4.50, will jump from barrier two. Waller’s assistant trainer, Charlie Duckworth, plans to ride Wodeton more conservatively after his last start defeat in the Group 2 Todman Stakes (1200m).
“We will be riding him conservatively, but you certainly can’t whinge with a good gate,” Duckworth said.
Group 3 Pago Pago Stakes (1200m) winner Skyhook will return on Saturday from barrier eight. Co-trainer Sterling Alexiou confirmed the colt has come through the race well and will aim for a good position despite wide speed.
Skyhook drifted slightly from $7.00 to $8.00 but remains third favourite. The stable also has Black Opal Stakes winner King Of Pop, who will start from the widest barrier.
The only other single-figure horse is Kris Lees’ unbeaten colt Rivellino, now at $9.00, after drawing barrier three. Michael Freedman’s Marhoona has shortened from $26 to $15 following a good barrier six draw.