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Zac Lloyd after winning the Golden Slipper on Home Affair colt Guest House.

Sydney prince has crowning moment with Guest House in Golden Slipper

Zac Lloyd won the biggest race of his career so far after top jockey James McDonald’s record-breaking treble.

  • Craig Kerry
Jockey James McDonald fronts the media during the week to discuss breaking an Australian riding record.

Forget Oliver’s group 1 record. James McDonald is chasing another milestone

Champion jockey James McDonald can go past Damien Oliver’s record of 129 group 1 wins on Saturday – but he is more excited about another mark.

  • Christian Nicolussi
Rachel King winning on Warwoven at Randwick on December 20.

King driven by Golden Slipper glory, not a special place in history

Rachel King has a chance to become the first female rider to win the Golden Slipper, but the opportunity to make history is not what motivates her.

  • Craig Kerry
Pierre Boudvillain salutes aboard Music Time after winning the Black Opal Stakes.

Boudvillain finds his greatest adventure after long road to Slipper

Frenchman Pierre Boudvillain looks to have experienced a rapid rise to a Golden Slipper ride, but it’s actually been a long and winding road for the 38-year-old.

  • Craig Kerry
James McDonald after riding fireball in the James Harron Bloodstock colours.

Harron all smiles after draw adds to J-Mac booking for Fireball’s Slipper tilt

James Harron’s Fireball, and the colt’s Chris Waller-trained stablemates, were among the winners at the Golden Slipper barrier draw on Tuesday.

  • Craig Kerry
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Jockey Rachel King.

King to ride Slipper favourite after star turn in Japan

Rachel King has added to her celebrity status in Japan with another successful stint and now hopes Warwoven can carry her into the Golden Slipper spotlight.

  • Craig Kerry
Adrian Bott.

Bott sees big improver and redemption runs amid mixed Slipper fortunes

Adrian Bott and Gai Waterhouse lost two of their big chances to win another Golden Slipper, but they hope two other prospects can push their claims on Saturday.

  • Craig Kerry
Michael Freedman celebrates Stay Inside’s 2021 Golden Slipper win with jockey Tommy Berry.

Berry backs Incognito to handle weight of expectation in return

All eyes will be on Incognito when the Golden Slipper fancy returns at Rosehill on Saturday as part of a three-way attack from Tommy Berry and Michael Freedman.

  • Craig Kerry
Marhoona

Golden Slipper fairytale: Marhoona snuck into $5m race, then stunned her rivals

Marhoona gave trainer Michael Freedman his first Golden Slipper as a solo trainer.

  • Craig Kerry