The 2025 Golden Slipper, scheduled for Saturday, March 22, at Rosehill Gardens Racecourse, features a diverse field of two-year-olds, each with unique sale histories and breeding backgrounds. Here’s an overview of the contenders, highlighting their breeding, sale prices, and associated details.
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| Horse Name | Breeding | Sale Price | Sale Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rivellino | Too Darn Hot x Intrinsic | $180,000 | 2024 Inglis Classic Yearling Sale (Lot 355) by Lime Country Thoroughbreds; purchased by Lees Racing / Bahen Bloodstock |
| Devil Night | Extreme Choice x Mischief Night | $1,400,000 | 2024 Magic Millions Gold Coast Yearling Sale (Lot 942) by Kingstar Farm; purchased by Highway Farm |
| North England | Farnan x Our Belisa | $280,000 | 2024 Inglis Classic Yearling Sale (Lot 551) by Valiant Stud; purchased by China Horse Club / Newgate Bloodstock / Go Bloodstock / Trilogy |
| Tycoon Star | Written Tycoon x Miss Iano | $400,000 | 2024 Magic Millions Gold Coast Yearling Sale (Lot 953) by Yulong; purchased by Lindsay Park Racing |
| West Of Swindon | Wootton Bassett x Fife | $350,000 | 2024 Magic Millions Gold Coast Yearling Sale (Lot 667) by Widden Stud; purchased by Hawkes Racing |
| Beiwacht | Bivouac x Metastasio | N/A | N/A |
| Skyhook | Written Tycoon x Madame Pauline | $575,000 | 2024 Magic Millions Gold Coast Yearling Sale (Lot 901) by Arrowfield Stud; purchased by Ryan & Alexiou Racing Pty Ltd |
| Wodeton | Wootton Bassett x Fiera Vista | $1,600,000 | 2024 Magic Millions Gold Coast Yearling Sale (Lot 666) by Segenhoe Stud; purchased by Tom Magnier |
| King Of Pop | Farnan x Za Zi Ba | $800,000 | 2024 Magic Millions Gold Coast Yearling Sale (Lot 377) by Newgate Farm; purchased by Ryan & Alexiou Racing Pty Ltd |
| Quietly Arrogant | Capitalist x Single Sapphire | $400,000 | 2024 Magic Millions Gold Coast Yearling Sale (Lot 197) by Newgate Farm; purchased by China Horse Club / Newgate / Go Bloodstock / Trilogy |
| Farcited | Farnan x I Am Excited | $1,200,000 | 2024 Magic Millions Gold Coast Yearling Sale (Lot 768) by Bell River Thoroughbreds; purchased by Waterhouse & Bott / Kia Ora / Farnan Partnership / Mt Hallowell Stud |
| Within The Law | Lucky Vega x Contract Signed | $30,000 | 2024 Inglis Classic Yearling Sale (Lot 185) by Yulong; purchased by Darby Racing |
| Tempted | Street Boss x Calliope | N/A | N/A |
| Bellazaine | Zousain x Benella | $160,000 | 2024 Inglis Classic Yearling Sale (Lot 116) by Widden Stud; purchased by Gai Waterhouse / Adrian Bott / Kestrel Thoroughbreds |
| Military Tycoon | Written Tycoon x Military Reign | $200,000 | 2024 Magic Millions Gold Coast Yearling Sale (Lot 937) by Emirates Park; purchased by Bennett Racing Pty Ltd |
| Marhoona | Snitzel x Salma | N/A | N/A |
| Alabama Magic | Alabama Express x Makfi Lass | N/A | N/A |
| Nepotism | Brutal x Brigite | $160,000 | 2024 Inglis Premier Yearling Sale (Lot 148) by Gilgai Farm; purchased by International Thoroughbred Solutions (FBAA) |
Note: “N/A” indicates that specific sale details were not available for those horses.
The sale prices of these contenders reflect the dynamic nature of the thoroughbred market. Notably, Wodeton, a colt by Wootton Bassett out of Fiera Vista, fetched a significant $1,600,000 at the 2024 Magic Millions Gold Coast Yearling Sale, with Segenhoe Stud as the vendor and Tom Magnier as the buyer. Similarly, Devil Night, sired by Extreme Choice and out of Mischief Night, was acquired for $1,400,000 from Kingstar Farm by Highway Farm at the same sale.
On the other end of the spectrum, Within The Law, a filly by Lucky Vega out of Contract Signed, was purchased for $30,000 at the 2024 Inglis Classic Yearling Sale, showcasing that potential champions can emerge from various price points.
The 2025 Golden Slipper promises an exciting competition, bringing together these young talents, each with their unique journey from the sales ring to the racetrack.