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THE SLIPPER FITS THIS EASTER
19/1/2010

For the first time in history the world’s richest race for two year old horses will be run on Easter Saturday (3 April) in Sydney.  The pinnacle of the Golden Slipper Festival, AAMI Golden Slipper Day includes five Group One races and forms one of the finest days of racing on the Australian calendar.  The Festival spans over three consecutive race days encompassing a myriad of associated events and competitions.  So get racing to Rosehill Gardens this Autumn!

Day One - Myer Ladies’ Day

The opening day of the Golden Slipper Festival is the highly glamorous Myer Ladies’ Day.  All about making a fashion statement, Myer Ladies’ Day kicks off the highly competitive $80,000 Myer Fashions on the Field contest.  Sydney’s social set flock to Rosehill Gardens on this day to lend their support to charity at the annual McGrath Foundation Lunch.

Snapshot:

  • Coolmore Classic (Group One) – Sydney’s richest race for fillies and mares
  • The Ranvet Stakes (Group One) - one of the world’s most outstanding 2000m weight-for-age contests
  • Myer Fashions on the Field ladies’ heats
  • McGrath Foundation Lunch
  • Appearance by Cleo Bachelors
  • Gates open 11.00am
  • First race approximately 12.10pm
  • Admission: $25 (pre-purchased through Ticketek), $40 (admission and reserved seat)

Day Two - Darley Guineas Day

Celebrating its 150th anniversary, day two of the Golden Slipper Festival sees the country’s finest thoroughbreds converge on Rosehill Gardens in search of success in the $500,000 Darley Rosehill Guineas. It’s also the last chance to qualify for the AAMI Golden Slipper, so the action on the racecourse is guaranteed to be hot.

Snapshot:

  • Darley Rosehill Guineas (Group One) – one of the three major races for three year olds in Autumn
  • Celebrations marking the 150th Darley Guineas Day
  • Gates open 11.00am
  • First race approximately 12.10pm
  • Admission: $25 (pre-purchased through Ticketek), $40 (admission and reserved seat)

Day Three – AAMI Golden Slipper Day

Steeped in 53 years of tradition, AAMI Golden Slipper Day is synonymous with glamour, grandeur and a great all-day experience. The richest day of Australian racing has staked its claim as Sydney’s No. 1 social event, with tens of thousands converging on Rosehill Gardens to experience the country’s finest racing program coupled with hospitality by our national award winning team.

Snapshot:

  • Five Group One races – one of the best race meetings in the world
  • AAMI Golden Slipper (Group One) – a 1,200m sprint for the brightest two year old thoroughbreds in Australia worth $3.5million
  • The BMW (Group One) – a $2.25million weight for age race over 2,400m
  • $80,000 Myer Fashions on the Field Competition – open competition for both men and women
  • Entertainment throughout the day
  • Charity souvenir pin for sale – chance to win great prizes and proceeds going to support children with cerebral palsy through The Spastic Centre
  • Gates open 11.00am
  • First race approximately 12.10pm
  • Admission:  $40 (pre-purchased through Ticketek), $55 (admission and B-reserved seat), $65 (admission and A-reserved seat)

The Golden Slipper Festival promises a stunning backdrop of colour, glamour and elegance as the best horses in Australia compete for more than $11 million in prize money. 

For everything you need to know about the 2010 Golden Slipper Festival, visit www.theslipper.com.au.

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