Golden Slipper Day 2026 - Five Group 1 Fields Set for Rosehill Showpiece

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Last updated: Wed 18 Mar 2026 01:02

Bets.com.au Staff 18 Mar 2026

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Golden Slipper Day 2026 features five Group 1 races, including the $5 million Golden Slipper
Key events include the Ranvet Stakes, Rosehill Guineas, George Ryder Stakes, and The Galaxy
All fields for the March 21 program can be foiund below

Five Group 1 races feature on Golden Slipper Day 2026 at Rosehill Gardens. (Getty)

Rosehill Gardens takes centre stage for Golden Slipper Day 2026, headlined by Australia’s premier two-year-old showpiece on Saturday, March 21 with one of the strongest programs of the season featuring five Group 1 contests.

Ranvet Stakes
2026 Ranvet Stakes - Barriers & Final Field
Rosehill Guineas
2026 Rosehill Guineas - Barriers & Final Field
George Ryder Stakes
2026 George Ryder Stakes - Barriers & Final Field
Golden Slipper
2026 Golden Slipper - Barriers & Final Field
The Galaxy
2026 The Galaxy - Barriers & Final Field

The celebrated meeting is anchored by the $5 million Golden Slipper, while the Ranvet Stakes, Rosehill Guineas, George Ryder Stakes and The Galaxy combine to deliver the most Group 1 races on any Australian race day, adding elite weight-for-age depth, classic three-year-old form and high-pressure sprinting class to a standout Sydney Autumn Carnival card.

Below, the fields and barrier draws are confirmed for the Ranvet Stakes, Rosehill Guineas, George Ryder Stakes, Golden Slipper and The Galaxy, while a link to all lineups for the full race program is also included.

Ranvet Stakes

Aeliana (barrier 4) has not won since her Australian Derby romp last autumn; however, the mare has continued to perform competitively at Group 1 weight-for-age level, including runner-up finishes in the Winx Stakes and the Makybe Diva Stakes earlier in the season.

Second-up this campaign on February 28, the Chris Waller-trained mare finished runner-up to the smart and unbeaten Autumn Glow over a mile, improving off a 1400m resumption a fortnight prior in the Verry Elleegant Stakes.

Sir Delius (barrier 6) was well held in that same event when resuming, but it was still a pass-mark effort for the son of Frankel, who is expected to improve stepping out to 2000m.

The entire’s last Group 1 victory came over this distance in the Turnbull Stakes, where he accounted for a strong field that included Aeliana, while he has also won two of his three second-up attempts at the top level.

Lindermann (barrier 3), a six-time Group winner, had excuses when below his best last start with cardiac arrhythmia detected post-race, while Stefi Magnetica (barrier 1) and Trinity College (barrier 2) both bring strong form profiles, with the former a dual Group 1 winner with proven third-up success and the latter an import who was fair on Australian debut and holds a Group 3 victory over this trip at Royal Ascot alongside a Group 1 placing over 2400m.

2026 Ranvet Stakes - Barriers & Final Field

No.	Horse	Trainer	Jockey	Barrier	Weight
1	Sir Delius (GB)	Gai Waterhouse & Adrian Bott	Craig Williams	6	59kg
2	Lindermann	Chris Waller	Nash Rawiller	3	59kg
3	Trinity College (IRE)	Chris Waller	Damian Lane	2	58.5kg
4	Aeliana (NZ)	Chris Waller	James McDonald	4	57kg
5	Stefi Magnetica	Bjorn Baker	Jason Collett	1	57kg
6	Alalcance (GB)	Gai Waterhouse & Adrian Bott	Adam Hyeronimus	5	57kg

Rosehill Guineas

Observer (barrier 2) followed an unlucky third in last year’s Caulfield Guineas with four straight victories, including two at Group 1 level, highlighted by his latest success when scoring by half a length in the Australian Guineas.

The colt had already proven his credentials over longer distances in the spring, winning both the Victoria Vase and the Victoria Derby, and the rise to 2000m looks a natural progression third-up this preparation.

Autumn Boy (barrier 3) resumed with a solid effort in the Hobartville Stakes before finishing runner-up to the classy Sheza Alibi in the Randwick Guineas, with the step up in trip expected to suit at this stage of his campaign.

While untested at 2000m, the Chris Waller-trained colt shapes as though he will appreciate the rise in distance given his recent performances against strong opposition.

Green Spaces (barrier 8) has not featured in two runs this time in but may improve stepping up to 2000m, while Victorious Spirit (barrier 7) has been competitive behind Observer in both the Autumn Stakes and Australian Guineas and continues to build through his preparation.

2026 Rosehill Guineas - Barriers & Final Field

No.	Horse	Trainer	Jockey	Barrier	Weight
1	Observer	Ciaron Maher	Craig Williams	2	56.5kg
2	Autumn Boy	Chris Waller	James McDonald	3	56.5kg
3	Deal Done Fast	Matt Cumani	Damian Lane	5	56.5kg
4	Green Spaces	Bjorn Baker	Rachel King	8	56.5kg
5	Victorious Spirit	Peter G Moody & Katherine Coleman	Zac Spain	7	56.5kg
6	Federalist	Michael, John & Wayne Hawkes	Dylan Gibbons	1	56.5kg
7	One Step Closer	Tom Charlton	Zac Lloyd	9	56.5kg
8	Bingi	Peter G Moody & Katherine Coleman	Ben Melham	6	56.5kg
9	Are You Kidding	Paul Messara & Leah Gavranich	TBA	4	56.5kg

George Ryder Stakes

Autumn Glow (barrier 7) has stamped herself as one of the most exciting gallopers in Australia, remaining unbeaten through 10 starts, a sequence that includes her latest Group 1 victory when defeating Aeliana in the Verry Elleegant Stakes on February 28.

The Chris Waller-trained mare remains around a similar distance range for this third-up assignment, with only a slight drop back to 1500m, which is unlikely to pose any concern given her versatility and sustained turn-of-foot.

Lady Shenandoah (barrier 1) is still working back towards her peak after a standout three-year-old season that yielded three Group 1 victories, with encouraging signs this preparation following back-to-back third placings.

The mare made ground from a wide draw in the Canterbury Stakes last start after a solid first-up effort in the Expressway Stakes, and the rise to 1500m appears suitable third-up.

Pericles (barrier 9) brings strong recent form off a Futurity Stakes victory, while fellow Group 1 winners Beiwacht (barrier 12) and Gringotts (barrier 8) add further depth, with the former a dominant Golden Rose winner at Rosehill in the spring and the latter successful in this race last year.

2026 George Ryder Stakes - Barriers & Final Field

No.	Horse	Trainer	Jockey	Barrier	Weight
1	Gringotts (NZ)	Ciaron Maher	Nash Rawiller	8	59kg
2	Pericles	Bjorn Baker	Craig Williams	9	59kg
3	Evaporate (NZ)	Ben, Will & JD Hayes	Luke Currie	3	59kg
4	Headley Grange	Joseph Pride	Jason Collett	10	59kg
5	Yorkshire	Tom Charlton	Dylan Gibbons	11	59kg
6	Linebacker (NZ)	Tom Charlton	Zac Lloyd	5	59kg
7	Encap	Gary Portelli	Rachel King	6	59kg
8	Autumn Glow	Chris Waller	James McDonald	7	57kg
9	Lady Shenandoah	Chris Waller	Tommy Berry	1	57kg
10	Beiwacht	Chris Waller	Adam Hyeronimus	12	56kg
11	Attica	Joseph Pride	Andrew Adkins	4	56kg
12	Nepotism	Michael, John & Wayne Hawkes	Tyler Schiller	2	56kg

Golden Slipper

Paradoxium (barrier 18) strengthened his Golden Slipper credentials with an all-the-way win in the Todman Stakes at Randwick on March 7, building off a prior victory in the Wyong Magic Millions 2YO Classic before a short break.

The Bjorn Baker-trained colt had also impressed in a recent Rosehill trial and still appears to have upside heading deeper into the autumn with just one run this preparation.

Chayan (barrier 12) enhanced her claims with victory in the Reisling Stakes on the same program, improving sharply after finishing seventh in the Blue Diamond Stakes and comfortably accounting for Agrarian Girl (barrier 20) and subsequent Sweet Embrace Stakes winner Spicy Miss (barrier 5).

Warwoven (barrier 14) continued his progression with a win in the Pago Pago Stakes, having returned with a solid Skyline Stakes effort after being scratched from the Magic Millions, while Streisand (barrier 11) brings leading Victorian form off successive wins, including the Blue Diamond Stakes.

Closer To Free (barrier 17), Guest House (barrier 10), Stretan Ruler (barrier 13) and Pembrey (barrier 19) also feature among the key chances, with the latter a Magic Night Stakes winner who adds further depth to an open two-year-old contest.

2026 Golden Slipper - Barriers & Final Field

No.	Horse	Trainer	Jockey	Barrier	Weight
1	Fireball	Chris Waller	James McDonald	7	56.5kg
2	Closer To Free	Danny O'Brien	Jamie Melham	17	56.5kg
3	Guest House	Mick Price & Michael Kent (Jnr)	Zac Lloyd	10	56.5kg
4	Warwoven	Bjorn Baker	Rachel King	14	56.5kg
5	Paradoxium	Bjorn Baker	Jason Collett	18	56.5kg
6	Stretan Ruler	Phillip Stokes	Chad Schofield	13	56.5kg
7	Zambales	Anthony & Sam Freedman	Nash Rawiller	6	56.5kg
8	Music Time	Gratz Vella	Pierre Boudvillain	8	56.5kg
9	Campione D’Italia	Chris Waller	Damian Lane	4	56.5kg
10	Hidrix	Chris Waller	Kerrin McEvoy	1	56.5kg
11	Incognito	Michael Freedman	Tommy Berry	16	56.5kg
12	Streisand	Clinton McDonald	Ben Melham	11	54.5kg
13	Spicy Miss	Ciaron Maher	Craig Newitt	5	54.5kg
14	Chayan	Annabel & Rob Archibald	Craig Williams	12	54.5kg
15	Shiki	Gai Waterhouse & Adrian Bott	Regan Bayliss	9	54.5kg
16	Pembrey	Tony Gollan	TBA	19	54.5kg
17e	Agrarian Girl	Gai Waterhouse & Adrian Bott	Tim Clark	20	54.5kg
18e	Medicinal	Ben, Will & JD Hayes	TBA	15	54.5kg
19e	Gin Twist	Ben, Will & JD Hayes	TBA	2	54.5kg
20e	Screen Icon	John Thompson	TBA	3	54.5kg

The Galaxy

Briasa (barrier 14) shapes as a key contender in the 2026 Galaxy despite carrying top weight of 58.5kg, with the gelding bringing strong Group 1 credentials into the sprint feature.

His spring campaign tapered off in The Everest and Russell Balding Stakes; however, he had earlier produced a second-up victory over Jimmysstar after finishing runner-up on return.

The gelding was also unlucky in last year’s edition of this race when a wide draw proved costly, while his Group 1 success in the TJ Smith Stakes last autumn highlights his class at this level.

Grafterburners (barrier 8) continues to progress through the sprint ranks and benefits with a light weight, having won three of his past four starts, including a sharp victory over 1100m during the Magic Millions Carnival.

Bridal Waltz (barrier 7), Generosity (barrier 17) and Marhoona (barrier 10) all bring strong form lines, with the former a consistent performer, the latter a recent Challenge Stakes winner, and Marhoona returning to the scene of her Golden Slipper triumph from last year.

2026 The Galaxy - Barriers & Final Field

No.	Horse	Trainer	Jockey	Barrier	Weight
1	Briasa	Michael, John & Wayne Hawkes	Tyler Schiller	14	58.5kg
2	Mazu	Joseph Pride	Rachel King	9	56.5kg
3	Generosity	Chris Waller	James McDonald	17	55kg
4	Hedged	Gavin Bedggood	Tim Clark	3	55kg
5	Reserve Bank	Mick Price & Michael Kent (Jnr)	Damian Lane	2	55kg
6	Jedibeel (NZ)	Brad Widdup	Tommy Berry	16	53kg
7	In Flight	Joseph Pride	Jay Ford	13	52.5kg
8	Marhoona	Michael Freedman	Kerrin McEvoy	10	52kg
9	Ostraka	Annabel & Rob Archibald	Ben Thompson	4	52kg
10	Bridal Waltz	Peter G Moody & Katherine Coleman	Luke Cartwright (a)	7	51.5kg
11	The Black Cloud	Joseph Pride	Andrew Adkins	1	51kg
12	Enriched	Michael Freedman	Craig Williams	11	51kg
13	Infancy	Kris Lees	Alysha Collett	12	51kg
14	Grafterburners	Kelly Schweida	Zac Lloyd	8	50.5kg
15e	Catch The Glory	Jason Coyle	TBA	18	51kg
16e	Beadman	Peter Snowden	Jamie Melham	15	50kg
17e	Inkaruna	Anthony & Sam Freedman	Craig Williams	5	50kg
18e	Hidden Motive	Nathan Doyle	TBA	6	50kg