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The iconic $5 million Group 1-TAB Golden Slipper – the centrepiece of Australia’s biggest day of Group 1 racing – headlines a huge day of racing and entertainment at Rosehill Gardens on Saturday.

The 69th running of the Golden Slipper sees the Chris Waller-trained colt Wodeton with James McDonald aboard the $4.80 TAB favourite ahead of filly Tempted at $5 for James Cummings and jockey Blake Shinn.

Saturday’s 10-race card includes five Group 1 races – the most of any raceday in Australia.

Added racing highlights are:

• A stellar field in the $1m Gr 1-The Agency George Ryder Stakes headed in TAB markets by Fangirl ($3.10)
• One of the world’s highest rated horses in Via Sistina in the $1m Gr 1-Ranvet Stakes
• A capacity field of 14 of Australia’s best sprinters in the $1m Gr 1-Kia Ora Galaxy
• Star multiple Group 1-winning Godolphin galloper Broadsiding as TAB favourite ($2.25) in the $750,000 Gr 1-Sky Racing Rosehill Guineas.

James McDonald steers Wodeton to an easy win at Rosehill Gardens. Image by Bradley Photographers

All tickets purchased at theraces.com.au to Saturday’s raceday include public transport across buses, trains, ferries and the new Parramatta Light Rail, along with an on-course concert by popular DJ Cyril after the final race.

Australian Turf Club's Chief Executive Matt Galanos said Rosehill Gardens’ TAB Golden Slipper Day was a signature event in world racing.

“The TAB Golden Slipper is one of world racing’s most important events and holds its place on a pedestal as the world’s richest race for two-year-olds," Mr Galanos said.

“Five Group 1 races and a vibrant on-course atmosphere come together including a new precinct in the Hard Rated Home Straight all included in General Admission tickets.

“Our major partners in TAB will also hold a special surprise takeover event ahead of the running of the TAB Golden Slipper."

Full fields for all 10 races at Rosehill Gardens are available HERE and full TAB markets for all races HERE.

Along with the world’s richest race for two-year-olds, Saturday offers a host of other headlines including:

• Sydney’s 14-time Champion Trainer Chris Waller is aiming for a remarkable eighth win in the $1m Gr 1-The Agency George Ryder with Fangirl ($3.10/James McDonald), Buckaroo ($26/Damien Lane), Militarize ($51/Zac Lloyd) and Kovalica ($61/Nash Rawiller)
• Via Sistina is a $1.40 favourite to win back-to-back $1m Gr 1-Ranvet Stakes ahead of international Al Mubhir ($6.50) for trainer William Haggas and jockey Tom Marquand. It would be the renowned UK trainer’s third win in the race in just six years
• Unbeaten speedstar Private Harry looks to create history in the $1m Gr 1-Kia Ora Galaxy at just his fifth start. He is an early $3.20 favourite for Newcastle trainer Nathan Doyle and jockey Ashley Morgan
• Broadsiding for the James Cummings and James McDonald pairing is a $2.25 early favourite in the $750,000 Gr 1-Sky Racing Rosehill Guineas, ahead of Swiftfalcon at $5 for Hawkes Racing and rider Tyler Schiller

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