AAMI Golden Slipper Summary
Since it was first run in 1957, the AAMI Golden Slipper has been Sydney Turf Club's showpiece event. It is the world's richest race for 2 year old thoroughbreds and its impact on thoroughbred racing and breeding industries is second to none.
Commencing with Todman in 1957, Star Kingdom's Golden Slipper winning descendants have left their mark on the vast majority of this nation's feature races.
The race's history also includes record winning efforts by Tommy Smith, Lee Freedman, Clarry Conners, Ron Quinton, Shane Dye and Gai Waterhouse.
Gai Waterhouse recently commented on the race, 'The Golden Slipper epitomises Australian racing - it's all about youth and it's all about speed.'
In 2009, Brad Rawiller aboard Phelan Ready stormed home to win the highly coveted AAMI Golden Slipper trophy.
