1. Sidestep Preview:

Sidestep has been unlucky this preparation and punters agree with good money coming for the Darley colt and he does look a big winning chance in the race with any luck.

Trainer: Peter Snowden

Jockey: K Mc Evoy

Breeding: Exceed And Excel X Dextrous

Prize money earned: $793750

Form at 1400m: 7:1,2,1

Golden Rose Stakes Odds:

Golden Rose Stakes barrier: 3

Weight to be carried: 56.5kg

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2. Fast ‘n’ Rocking Preview:

Fast ‘n’ Rocking is likely to jump as the favourite for today’s Golden Rose with his odds shortening into their current quote of $5. Fast ‘n’ Rocking broke his maiden status against Group 3 company last start and he will be looking to get a Group 1 win having placed in Group 1 company before.

Trainer: D A Hayes

Jockey: B Prebble

Breeding: Fastnet Rock X For The Good Times

Prize money earned: $507600

Form at 1400m: 9:1,3,0

Golden Rose Stakes Odds:

Golden Rose Stakes barrier: 5

Weight to be carried: 56.5kg

3. Criterion Preview:

Criterion was unlucky in his first up run when being posted four wide for the trip. He has drawn better here and will get an easy run in transit and has the ability to win the race at big odds.

Trainer: David Payne

Jockey: C Reith

Breeding: Sebring x Mica’s Pride

Prize money earned: $ 450950

Form at 1400m: 5:3,1,0

Golden Rose Stakes Odds:

Golden Rose Stakes barrier: 6

Weight to be carried: 56.5kg

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4. Zoustar Preview:

Zoustar was a little disappointing last start when returning from a spell although he would have needed that run under his belt and he has a Group 1 win next to his name which is a massive bonus. Good price at double figure odds.

Trainer: C J Waller

Jockey: J A Cassidy

Breeding: Northern Meteor X Zouzou

Prize money earned: $376080

Form at 1400m: 5:3,1,0

Golden Rose Stakes Odds:

Golden Rose Stakes barrier: 17

Weight to be carried: 56.5kg

5. Dissident Preview:

Dissident hit the line well last start in Sydney although this is a much tougher task and i don’t think he can win but a placing could be achieved at his best.

Trainer: P G Moody

Jockey: T Clark

Breeding: Sebring x Diana’s Secret

Prize money earned: $151000

Form at 1400m: 1:0,1,0

Golden Rose Stakes Odds:

Golden Rose Stakes barrier: 14

Weight to be carried: 56.5kg

6. Aussies Love Sport Preview:

Trainer: Ms G Waterhouse

Jockey: J R Collett

Breeding: Redoute’s Choice X Miss Jakeo

Prize money earned: $171295

Form at 1400m: 6:2,1,1

Golden Rose Stakes Odds:

Golden Rose Stakes barrier: 16

Weight to be carried: 56.5kg

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7. Windjammer Preview:

Windjammer hasn’t impressed me in his only two listed and group runs and this field is much tougher than what he met on those two occasions so i will be leaving him out.

Trainer: Nathan Berry

Jockey: Bjorn Baker

Breeding: Bernardini X Ekali

Prize money earned: $164750

Form at 1400m: 8:1,1,1

Golden Rose Stakes Odds:

Golden Rose Stakes barrier: 11

Weight to be carried: 56.5kg

8. Eurozone Preview:

Eurozone went into the Run To The Rose unbeaten but put in a poor run when finishing eight. Happy to forgive the run and include him in my selections here and he is currently at good odds for an each way bet.

Trainer: Bart & James Cummings

Jockey: J Parr

Breeding: Northern Meteor X Miss Vandal

Prize money earned: $159880

Form at 1400m: 4:3,0,0

Golden Rose Stakes Odds:

Golden Rose Stakes barrier: 2

Weight to be carried: 56.5kg

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9. Pitcrew Preview:

Pitcrew has won three from four although this is a massive step up in quality and i doubt he can figure in the finish.

Trainer: Ms G Waterhouse

Jockey: B Shinn

Breeding: Sebring X Pine Away

Prize money earned: $173630

Form at 1400m: 4:3,0,0

Golden Rose Stakes Odds:

Golden Rose Stakes barrier: 4

Weight to be carried: 56.5kg

10. Drago Preview:

Drago hit the line impressively after a long break and i think he will progress from that run very well here and will be one of the horses to beat in the race especially if there is good pace on in the race.

Trainer: A J Cummings

Jockey: P Robl

Breeding: Danehill Dancer X Snapdragon

Prize money earned: $140500

Form at 1400m: 5:1,1,0

Golden Rose Stakes Odds:

Golden Rose Stakes barrier: 13

Weight to be carried: 56.5kg

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11. Bull Point Preview:

Bull Point has had only the one run in Listed company which was in the Rosebud where he ran a respectable fourth. This will be much tougher and i doubt he will figure in the race.

Trainer: Ms G Waterhouse

Jockey: G Schofield

Breeding: Fastnet Rock X Rose Of Cimmaron

Prize money earned: $143250

Form at 1400m: 5:2,2,0

Golden Rose Stakes Odds:

Golden Rose Stakes barrier: 12

Weight to be carried: 56.5kg

12. War Preview:

War got a cheap lead last start and was able to fight off his rivals. I doubt he will get the same today and against better horses he will struggle.

Trainer: Ms G Waterhouse

Jockey: Tommy Berry

Breeding: More Than Ready X Deedra

Prize money earned: $96250

Form at 1400m: 3:1,1,0

Golden Rose Stakes Odds:

Golden Rose Stakes barrier: 10

Weight to be carried: 56.5kg

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13. Prince Harada Preview:

Prince Harada’s connections paid the $50k late entry fee to get him into the race which shows their confidence in the horse. Must be included in the selections and is one of the horses they will need to beat.

Trainer: A J Vasil

Jockey: J Bowman

Breeding: Haradasun X Potential Princess

Prize money earned: $85500

Form at 1400m: 3:2,1,0

Golden Rose Stakes Odds:

Golden Rose Stakes barrier: 1

Weight to be carried: 56.5kg

14. Thermal Current Preview:

Thermal Current has placed at all five of his career starts although this will be the testing material for him and im happy to risk him until he proves himself in this grade.

Trainer: P G Moody

Jockey: B Rawiller

Breeding: Exceed And Excel X Soaressa

Prize money earned: $82000

Form at 1400m: 5:1,2,2

Golden Rose Stakes Odds:

Golden Rose Stakes barrier: 8

Weight to be carried: 56.5kg

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15. Into The Red Preview:

Into The Red must be respected as Kelso Wood doesn’t enter his horses if they arent a chance and that is the case today.

Trainer: K C Wood

Jockey:

Breeding: Not A Single Doubt X Red Sequin

Prize money earned: $33250

Form at 1400m: 3:1,0,0

Golden Rose Stakes Odds:

Golden Rose Stakes barrier: 15

Weight to be carried: 56.5kg

16. Cluster Preview:

Cluster has been backed off the map in early markets and the money has continued to come for him despite not having a win next to his name. He has hit the line well at his three career starts and is a big player in the race.

Trainer: A J Cummings

Jockey: J B Mc Donald

Breeding: Fastnet Rock X Tarcoola Diamond

Prize money earned: $27950

Form at 1400m: 3:0,1,0

Golden Rose Stakes Odds:

Golden Rose Stakes barrier: 7

Weight to be carried: 56.5kg

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17. Marseille Roulette Preview:

Trainer: Ms G Waterhouse

Jockey: Ms K O’Hara

Breeding: Zizou X Eclectus

Prize money earned: $191000

Form at 1400m: 4:1,0,1

Golden Rose Stakes Odds:

Golden Rose Stakes barrier: 9

Weight to be carried: 56.5kg