Tara Talks Racing - The Road to the Golden Slipper

Tara Madgwick - Tuesday February 24

We're going through the Golden Slipper order of entry as the countdown is on towards the world's richest race for 2YOs- who do we like?

Who was the horse that didn't place in the Blue Diamond, but Clocker thinks can win the Slipper and find out why last year's Blue Diamond winner Devil Night might be the horse to follow from Caulfield last Saturday.

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New Record Set at Magic Millions Tasmania

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The Power of Zoustar

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Sires With Winners - Monday February 23

Here is the full list of 22 stallions which had winners throughout Australasia today with winners and result details.

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