One of the key races this Saturday at Rosehill is the Silver Slipper Stakes (1100m), with the race being a key lead up towards the Golden Slipper although there has been a key scratching in the race.
Down below is a speed map, runner preview and $100 betting strategy for the 2026 Silver Slipper Stakes.
2026 Silver Slipper Stakes Runner Preview:
1. Incognito: Didn’t pull up 100% post the Canonbury so I want to be forgiving of the effort though the late market drift was telling there. If he brings his best, he can threaten…but for me, I am happy to watch.
2. Hidrix: Hidrix commands respect after a debut win in the Canonbury three weeks ago at this track/distance, getting better as the race went on and was quite impressive in the run to the line. Natural upside/improvement, he takes beating against these.
3. Stretan Ruler: Didn’t do a bad job in the Blue Diamond Prelude and Blinkers on signals clear intent. But is another I am happy to watch.
4. Confederation: To me, I think he’ll be better on a bigger track and over slightly further. Did a good job in the Canonbury but I do think staying at the Rosehill 1100m is a negative. I’ll oppose him.
5. Savage Look: Has done little wrong in a two start career and was good late last time at Randwick. Blinkers on, and will need luck from the gate. I think he goes through to the keeper.
6. Eviction Notice: I think he’ll get front end control and give a good sight. But I thought if he was going to do anything, it was in the Canonbury and while he ran third, he was held late. He’ll give a sight but I have others ahead of him.
7. Euripedes: SCR
8. Dr Hook: Dr Hook is a well bred colt for Team Hawkes that resumes. He ran fifth to Fireball in November when off speed and kept chasing but did seemingly have his chance. Moved well in a recent trial win here, watch betting.
9. Shiki: Didn’t have the best of luck in the straight in the Gold Coast Magic Millions…but I will say, she was entitled to finish off a bit closer IMO. Trial since was good, has the residual fitness and the pull in the weights. Too short in betting for mine.
10. Wave Blaster: Did a decent job on debut behind Outspan but needs it easier.
2026 Silver Slipper Stakes $100 Betting Strategy:
$80 Win / $20 Place Shiki Tote/SP
Silver Slipper Stakes Field
| No | Horse | Trainer | Jockey | Barrier | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | INCOGNITO | Michael Freedman | Tommy Berry | 5 | 56.5kg |
| 2 | HIDRIX | Chris Waller | Zac Lloyd | 6 | 56.5kg |
| 3 | STRETAN RULER | Phillip Stokes | Chad Schofield | 4 | 56.5kg |
| 4 | CONFEDERATION | Chris Waller | James McDonald | 3 | 56.5kg |
| 5 | SAVAGE LOOK | Rodney Northam | Reece Jones | 8 | 56.5kg |
| 6 | EVICTION NOTICE | Gai Waterhouse & Adrian Bott | Adam Hyeronimus | 9 | 56.5kg |
| 8 | DR HOOK | Michael, John & Wayne Hawkes | Tyler Schiller | 2 | 56.5kg |
| 9 | SHIKI | Gai Waterhouse & Adrian Bott | Tim Clark | 7 | 54.5kg |
| 10 | WAVE BLASTER | Tracey Bartley | Ms Alysha Collett | 1 | 54.5kg |
Silver Slipper Stakes Odds
2026 Silver Slipper Stakes Speed Map
Incognito was on speed in the Canonbury but I dare say they’ll opt for cover. That should lead Eviction Notice as the leader, and I think will give the drag across to Euripedes. Savage Look and Stretan Ruler should settle handy.
