The Golden Slipper 2025 Preview 

What is the Golden Slipper?

The Golden Slipper was first raced in 1957 and is a key part of the Australian Turf Club’s Autumn Racing Carnival. It’s earned itself a reputation as one of the most exciting and highly anticipated two-year-old races in the world.

The race is run over 1,200 metres, or 6 furlongs as some still refer to it, and attracts the best young horses from around Australia and New Zealand. Winning the Golden Slipper is a massive achievement, and the race’s prestige is clear from the calibre of horses that compete.

It’s also a huge event with thousands of Aussies heading out to Sydney’s west as trainers, owners, punters and fashionistas enjoy a thrilling day of racing and entertainment at Rosehill Gardens.

Previous Golden Slipper Winners

Here are the winners of the Slipper since the year 2000 starting with Lady Of Camelot in 2024, Shinzo in 2023, and Fireburn in 2022. Stay Inside claimed victory in 2021, while Farnan triumphed in 2020.

The previous years saw wins from Kiamichi in 2019, Estijaab in 2018, and She Will Reign in 2017. Capitalist took the title in 2016, Vancouver in 2015, and Mossfun in 2014. Overreach won in 2013, with Pierro taking first place in 2012. Sepoy claimed the win in 2011, while Crystal Lily took out the 2010 race.

Other winners include Phelan Ready in 2009, Sebring in 2008, and Forensics in 2007. Miss Finland was victorious in 2006, Stratum in 2005, and Dance Hero in 2004. Polar Success won in 2003, Calaway Gal in 2002, Ha Ha in 2001, and Belle Du Jour in 2000.

Tips and Odds for the 2025 Golden Slipper

Gai Waterhouse trained last year’s winner and now has won the race seven times and is the most successful trainer in the race. Of the present jockeys Tommy Berry has ridden the most winners with three wins to his name.

Closer to the race it could pay to check out which runners they are involved with but for now here are the fancied horses and some approximate odds, Wodeton is currently available at about $4, with Pallaton and Apocalyptic both at $10. King Kirk, and United States are all listed at $15, while West Of Swindon is at $17, Bel Merci and O’ Ole are at $21.

The Pickabookie.com.au futures tip and value selection for the 2025 Golden Slipper is the Bjorn Baker-trained filly O’ Ole.

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