Jockey Sam Clipperton and trainer Ron Quinton with stable stalwart Monton. Picture: Mark Evans Source: Mark Evans / News Corp Australia
TRAINER Ron Quinton is banking on veteran Monton securing a Doncaster Mile start in the Group 2 Ajax Stakes at Rosehill Gardens on Saturday.
The Ajax winner is exempt from ballot for the Doncaster and also escapes a weight penalty. Monton currently has 52.5kg for $3 million race at Royal Randwick on April 12.
Quinton maintains rising eight-year-old Monton has never been going better, reeling off three wins in four starts before his fifth to Boban in the Chipping Norton Stakes last start.
"He was a touch unlucky at Warwick Farm,'' Quinton said. "He would not have beaten Boban or It's A Dundeel but he probably should have run at least fourth.
"The old horse is going well and he does like Rosehill.''
TRACER'S RISE TO QUEEN
SUPER mare Red Tracer has her next start in the Group 2 Emancipation Stakes (1500m) at Rosehill on Golden Slipper Day, trainer Chris Waller has confirmed.
Red Tracer, a notable omission from the Coolmore Classic on Saturday, is being aimed at the Group 1 $1 million Queen Of The Turf Stakes during The Championship at Royal Randwick on April 19 before a possible European campaign later this year.
Red Tracer wins the Millie Fox Stakes before an unlucky third in last week's Canterbury Stakes. Picture: Simon Bullard Source: News Corp Australia
WHIRLY BIRD TO THE SLIPPER
A lucky TAB Rewards member is set to be given the ultimate Golden Slipper VIP experience.
TAB Rewards will fly the lucky winner to Rosehill via helicopter where they will enjoy the Golden Slipper in style.
Given seats in the TAB Rewards lounge, which they'll enjoy their food and beverages from some of the best seats in the house, the winners will also be given a complimentary betting voucher courtesy of the TAB.
And after it's all said and done, a Rolls Royce Phantom will whisk the winners away from the track and back home in style!
Entry is free. To find out how you can become the Golden Slipper VIP head to the TAB Rewards website today.
LOOKING BACK
5 years ago
Theseo, Gai Waterhouse's warhorse, controlled the lead and was never seriously challenged to win the Ranvet Stakes comfortably from Melbourne Cup winner Viewed at Rosehill Gardens.
Typhoon Tracy remained unbeaten for Peter Moody when she won the first of her six Group 1 wins by warding off the challenge of Culminate to win the Coolmore Classic.
More Joyous qualified for the Golden Slipper with a brilliant Reisling Stakes win while Real Saga was equally impressive winning the Todman Stakes.
Apache Cat won his second successive William Reid Stakes at Moonee Valley.
Nash Rawiller celebrates winning the Ranvet Stakes in 2009. Picture: Carlos Furtado Source: News Limited
10 years ago
Alinghi, Melbourne's undefeated juvenile filly, followed her Blue Diamond win with a dominant effort in the Reisling Stakes to earn Golden Slipper favouritism.
Charge Forward won the Todman Stakes and also vaulted into a Slipper contention in a vintage year for two-year-olds.
Shamekha overcame a wide barrier and the determined late charge of the outstanding Private Steer to win the Coolmore Classic.
Sound Action gave trainer Roberta Maguire her biggest success when she defeated a crack field including the great mare Makybe Diva (third) in the Ranvet Stakes.
Regimental Gal defeated Our Egyptian Raine and Legally Bay in an "all girls'' finish to the William Reid.
20 years ago
Champion jockey Jim Cassidy rode an inspired race on outsider Dark Ksar to win the Ranvet Stakes while his brother Larry rode the Coolmore Classic winner when he guided Kapchat from barrier 16 to win the big race.
Moment's Of Pleasure, ridden by emerging apprentice Corey Brown, burst into Golden Slipper contention with her Reisling Stakes win while Pauillac impressed taking out the Todman Stakes.
Lady Jakeo ran down Hareeba and Primacy to win the William Reid.
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