A busy Thursday around the traps: a Golden Slipper winner headed for the sales ring, a Godolphin debutant who could not have been more impressive, and the Memsie shaping as the strongest edition in years.
Lady Of Camelot set to smash broodmare records
Golden Slipper winner Lady Of Camelot could become Australasia's highest-priced broodmare, with the champion filly officially on the market via private sale. Bidding closes at 5pm AEST on Friday, with Sir Owen Glenn's Go Bloodstock managing the sale of one of the world's most valuable broodmare prospects.
Appleby's exciting newcomer makes stunning debut
Charlie Appleby unveiled another exciting prospect overnight when Fortitudine, a half-brother to international superstar Rebel's Romance, demolished his rivals on debut. The colt won by a widening 21 length margin, immediately stamping himself as one to follow.
Everest on the radar for Ninja
Trainer Michael Freedman says emerging sprinter Ninja has no shortage of spring options, including a potential tilt at The Everest should his form warrant it. The talented galloper resumes in Saturday's Missile Stakes at Randwick, where he begins what could be an exciting campaign.
Star-studded Memsie shaping as a spring blockbuster
The Group 1 Memsie Stakes is shaping as one of the strongest editions in recent memory, with as many as seven Group 1 winners expected to line up. Mr Brightside, Jimmysstar, Sheza Alibi, Treasurethe Moment, Cosmic Crusader, Buckaroo and Tom Kitten headline a stacked field, while Angel Capital, Evaporate and several Chris Waller-trained stars could strengthen it further.
Aeliana suffers minor setback
Champion mare Aeliana had a minor scare at Warwick Farm on Tuesday after briefly getting a hind leg caught in the barriers, forcing her withdrawal from a barrier trial. Trainer Chris Waller remains confident the setback won't derail her spring, with the Winx Stakes or Memsie Stakes still her likely first-up targets.
Mr Brightside right on track
Champion miler Mr Brightside is closing in on his long-awaited return after surgery earlier this year to remove a bone chip from his left fore fetlock. Co-trainer JD Hayes was delighted with the gelding's first trial back, saying he "couldn't be happier", and confirmed the stable will step things up at another trial next Friday.
Hard Kick to head to Flemington jumpouts
Highly regarded juvenile Hard Kick will attempt to bounce back from a disappointing second start when he heads to the Flemington jumpouts on Friday morning. Trainer Ben Hayes reported the promising colt pulled up perfectly after his defeat and remains confident the Group 1 prospect is firmly on track.
That's the wrap for Thursday. 18+, and only bet what you can afford to lose.
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