Tag: Golden Slipper 2026 results

  • Australian Horse Racing Daily Wrap: Slipper Fallout, Australian Cup Odds & McDonald’s New Frontier

    Publish Date: March 23, 2026

    Golden Slipper Aftermath: Guest House to the Sires?

    The Mick Price and Michael Kent Jnr-trained Guest House ($11) has pulled up “enormously” well following his 1.3-length victory in the $5 million Group 1 Golden Slipper.

    • The Path Forward: Connections have indicated that the son of Home Affairs will likely head toward the Group 1 Sires’ Produce Stakes (1400m) at Randwick on April 4.
    • The Beaten Brigade: Pre-race favourite Chayan was found to be slightly “shinsore” following her 8th-place finish. Trainer Annabel Archibald has confirmed the filly will be sent to the paddock for a well-earned spell, missing the remainder of the autumn.

    James McDonald: 131 and Counting

    After claiming a hat-trick of Group 1s on Saturday (Aeliana, Autumn Boy, and Autumn Glow), James McDonald has officially moved to 131 career elite-level wins—two clear of the legendary Damien Oliver.

    The “J-Mac” juggernaut shows no signs of slowing down. He is booked for a full suite of rides at Randwick this weekend, including the ride on Autumn Glow as she looks to extend her unbeaten streak to 12 in the Group 1 Vinery Stud Stakes (2000m). Analysts are already speculating if she can clean sweep the Triple Crown for fillies.

    Flemington Focus: The Group 1 Australian Cup (2000m)

    All eyes return to Melbourne this Saturday for the $3 million Australian Cup at Flemington.

    • The Market Leader: Following the weekend’s results, Birdman has firmed into $3.00 favouritism. Chris Waller’s import has been the best-backed runner since his dominant Peter Young Stakes win.
    • The Challenger: Champion mare Pride of Jenni ($4.50) is the primary threat. Trainer Ciaron Maher confirmed she completed a “sensational” piece of work at Cranbourne this morning and is primed for the 2000m test.
    • The “Weight” Factor: Handicappers are noting that Buckaroo ($6.00) meets several rivals better at the weights under the Weight-For-Age conditions compared to previous handicap encounters.

    Industry News: Record Wagering Turnover

    Racing NSW and Racing Victoria have reported preliminary wagering figures for Saturday, showing a 7.2% year-on-year increase in total turnover. Despite cost-of-living pressures, the “Super Saturday” format—pitting five Sydney Group 1s against the William Reid in Melbourne—continues to drive massive engagement from the punting public.

    Monday Best Bets: Mornington & Queanbeyan

    For those looking for a midweek fill-up, today’s provincial meetings offer some sharp opportunities:

    • Mornington (VIC): Race 5, No. 2 – Brazen Style. Drops back in grade significantly and has an excellent second-up record.
    • Queanbeyan (NSW): Race 3, No. 1 – Field Of Myrtle. Was unlucky not to score at Goulburn last start; maps to lead and dictate here.

  • Australian Horse Racing Daily Wrap: Guest House’s Slipper Upset & James McDonald’s Historic Record

    Rosehill: The Day of James McDonald

    J-Mac Breaks the All-Time Group 1 Record

    Heading into the day, James McDonald needed two wins to surpass Damien Oliver’s long-standing record of 129 Group 1 victories. He didn’t just break it; he shattered it with a clinical hat-trick of elite-level wins.

    1. Ranvet Stakes (2000m): McDonald equalled the record aboard the Chris Waller-trained Aeliana ($1.65), who fought off a resilient Lindermann to win by a short neck.
    2. Rosehill Guineas (2000m): The record was officially broken in the very next race. McDonald steered Autumn Boy ($2.40) to a dominant nearly 2-length victory, surpassing Oliver with his 130th Group 1 win.
    3. George Ryder Stakes (1500m): For good measure, he extended the record to 131 aboard the undefeated superstar Autumn Glow ($1.30), who made it 11 wins from 11 starts in a professional display.

    Golden Slipper Stakes: Guest House Causes $11 Upset

    The world’s richest two-year-old race, the $5 million Group 1 Golden Slipper (1200m), was won by the Mick Price & Michael Kent Jnr-trained Guest House ($11).

    Ridden by young star Zac Lloyd, the Victorian colt found himself 11th at the top of the straight. Lloyd stayed patient, picking a path through a wall of horses to spear the son of Home Affairs to the front, winning by 1.37 lengths. Blue Diamond winner Streisand ran a brave second, while Music Time ($34) filled the minor placing. The pre-race favorite Chayan ($5.50) finished a disappointing 8th.

    Caulfield: Jigsaw’s Sprinting Masterclass

    While the Group 1 action was thick in Sydney, Melbourne hosted the Group 1 William Reid Stakes (1200m) at Caulfield.

    The evergreen seven-year-old Jigsaw ($5.50) made it six wins on the trot with a blistering front-running display. Ridden by apprentice Logan Bates for trainer Cindy Alderson, Jigsaw led from a wide gate and refused to be headed, denying Angel Capital by a half-length. The heavily backed favorite Jimmysstar ($2.20) failed to find clear air from his inside draw and finished 7th.

    Quick Results Summary

    Race Winner Jockey Trainer
    Golden Slipper Guest House ($11) Zac Lloyd Price/Kent Jnr
    William Reid Stakes Jigsaw ($5.50) Logan Bates Cindy Alderson
    George Ryder Stakes Autumn Glow ($1.30) James McDonald Chris Waller
    Rosehill Guineas Autumn Boy ($2.40) James McDonald Chris Waller
    Ranvet Stakes Aeliana ($1.65) James McDonald Chris Waller