Chief Stipe Posted March 23, 2019 Share Posted March 23, 2019 12:20PM: We’re now only 10 minutes away from the first race, where star Kiwi filly Avantage is rated a $4.80 second favourite by Australian bookmakers. As a well-known Kiwi racecaller would say, let’s bring it on! Winx-mania: But mainly it’s all about one horse – the wonderful Winx, lining up for what’s expected to be the second-to-last start of her extraordinary career. There has been a buzz around Sydney this week, spreading well beyond racing circles and into the mainstream. Plenty of Kiwis in action, but not Madison County: There’s a bumper New Zealand contingent in action on today’s big day, starting in the very first race with Avantage. However, there’s been big news in the last few minutes with second favourite Madison County scratched from the Rosehill Guineas. Madison County a late scratching from @rosehillgardens after knocking his head in the float on the way to the racecourse. Initially cleared to run but second vet inspection has led to withdrawal @atc_races @TAB_Racing @ForsmanAndrew @aleishalegg — Aidan Rodley (@Agent200) March 23, 2019 Here’s a list of the Kiwi involvement throughout today’s card: Race 1 (Birthday Card Stakes): Avantage Race 3 (N E Manion Cup): Vin De Dance, Zacada Race 4 (Rosehill Guineas): Crown Prosecutor, Surely Sacred, Vernanme, Arrogant Race 6 (Ranvet Stakes): Danzdanzdance, along with Kiwi-owned runners (He’s) Eminent, Shillelagh and Savvy Coup Weather and track conditions: It’s been a mixed bag in Sydney this week, with plenty of fine and warm afternoons along with a few bursts of overnight and morning rain. We’ve ended up with a Heavy8 track for today’s big day, but the skies are clear and the temperature is already up over 25 degrees. 11:45AM (Australian time): Hello, and welcome to The Informant’s live blog for the 2019 Longines Golden Slipper meeting at Rosehill. Join me, Richard Edmunds, for all of the latest in an action-packed raceday here. The A$3.5 million Golden Slipper is arguably the world’s most famous two-year-old race and is a showpiece on the Sydney racing calendar, but today it is almost overshadowed by some of the supporting programme. Phenomenal mare Winx will shoot for her 32nd consecutive win in the Gr. 1 George Ryder Stakes, while boom colt The Autumn Sun steps up to 2000 metres against a host of Kiwi raiders in the Gr. 1 Rosehill Guineas. View the full article Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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