Updated Golden Slipper Order of Entry

Tara Madgwick - Monday March 4
Saturday’s racing at Randwick produced two more youngsters that are exempt from ballot for the Golden Slipper with Anaheed (Fastnet Rock) and Microphone (Exceed and Excel) joining Time to Reign (Time for War) as being assured of a start.

Microphone was a big mover on the order of etnryThe James Cummings trained Godolphin runner Microphone was elevated to $9 third favourite for the $3.5 million feature after easily accounting for his opposition in the Group II ATC Skyline Stakes, while Anaheed is now a $26 chance after she turned in a tough performance to win the fillies equivalent, Sweet Embrace Stakes.

Brazen Beau colt Tassort, a stablemate of Microphone, remains a $4.50 favourite for the Slipper despite being beaten last start in the Group II ATC Silver Slipper by Time to Reign.

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