The Australian Turf Club has received a staggering 2094 first nominations for the Group 1 $5 million Golden Slipper (1200m), set to grace Rosehill Gardens on March 22, 2025.
Among these nominations are 1059 fillies and 1035 colts and geldings hailing from stables across Australia, marking the 69th renewal of Sydney’s iconic race.
Gai Waterhouse and Adrian Bott headline the nominations with an impressive 159 entries, comprising 76 fillies and 83 colts, aiming to further embellish their record in the world’s richest race for two-year-olds.
Gai Waterhouse, who boasts a record eight wins as a trainer, including two with co-trainer Adrian Bott, expressed her ambition, stating, “The Golden Slipper is the pinnacle for every young horse in our stable.”
Godolphin, under the stewardship of James Cummings in Sydney, has contributed 110 first nominations, with 54 fillies and 56 colts.
Ciaron Maher follows closely with 98 nominations (53 fillies and 45 colts), while Chris Waller has submitted 91 nominations (39 fillies and 52 colts), affirming their status as Australia’s leading trainers.
In terms of sires, I Am Invincible leads with 96 nominations (54 fillies and 42 colts), followed by Snitzel with 90 (50 fillies and 40 colts), Zoustar with 81 (35 fillies and 46 colts), and 2016 Golden Slipper champion Capitalist with 80 nominations (44 fillies and 36 colts).
Nevesh Ramdhani, Australian Turf Club’s Head of Racing and Wagering, underscored the race’s significance, stating, “The Golden Slipper shapes Australian racing and breeding like no other event. It represents the career dream of every owner, trainer, and jockey from the moment a yearling joins a stable.”
Ramdhani also commended Inglis for their role, noting, “It is very pleasing to see the top lots from our great partners Inglis and their Easter sale all nominated.”
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