{"id":76581,"date":"2026-09-06T15:59:51","date_gmt":"2026-09-06T15:59:51","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/btb.ehorseracing.com\/?p=76581"},"modified":"2026-09-06T15:59:54","modified_gmt":"2026-09-06T15:59:54","slug":"the-golden-shoe-2yo-g1-aussie-classic","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/btb.ehorseracing.com\/?p=76581","title":{"rendered":"The Golden Shoe (2yo G1 Aussie Classic)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Grade I | <\/strong> Purse : $1,500,000| 6 Furlongs<\/strong> |<\/strong> Sunday, September 6, 2026<\/strong>
Firm Turf |<\/strong><\/strong> Victoria-AUS (VIC)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

1<\/td>NEVER EVER EVER<\/a><\/td>IRE<\/td>2M<\/td>davekeon<\/a><\/td>H Harzheim<\/td>3<\/td>2<\/td>100%<\/td>$502,530<\/td>128.00<\/td>6\/1<\/td> <\/td> <\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>
Supertar No Nay Never colt winning a G1 race at third start after maiden runs. On pace runner and looks like barrier 1 will help chance.
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2<\/td>WRITTEN WARFARE<\/a><\/td>AUS<\/td>2M<\/td>deyoto2<\/a><\/td>W Desantis<\/td>5<\/td>2<\/td>80%<\/td>$105,830<\/td>16.00<\/td>9\/1<\/td> <\/td>  <\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>
Aussie bred Written Tycoon colt who has been a model of consistency so far. Really good recent runs at stakes level at distance range. Chance.
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3<\/td>GLENMUNRO<\/a><\/td>AUS<\/td>2M<\/td>gleneaglesnz<\/a><\/td>L Radzinski<\/td>5<\/td>4<\/td>100%<\/td>$155,440<\/td>24.00<\/td>10\/1<\/td> <\/td> <\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>
Aussie bred Home Affairs colt who has reeled in 4 straight wins and recent at stakes level. A natural front runner and pace in this race will test him
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4<\/td>JIMMY THE BRUSS<\/a><\/td>NZ<\/td>2G<\/td>superrugby<\/a><\/td>K Ledwith<\/td>5<\/td>3<\/td>100%<\/td>$674,610<\/td>192.00<\/td>8\/1<\/td> <\/td> <\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>
Highly talented Chaldean colt with recent win at Group 1 level proving he is a top-class horse. On pace runner. Strong winning chance here.
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5<\/td>ROCKBONE CHEETAH<\/a><\/td>AUS<\/td>2M<\/td>deyoto<\/a><\/td>R Dogs<\/td>4<\/td>1<\/td>100%<\/td>$60,475<\/td>5.00<\/td>14\/1<\/td> <\/td>  <\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>
Written Tycoon colt with 1 win and 3 placings from 4 career starts. Has the speed ratings and class to make presence felt here.
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6<\/td>ROAD TO FARGO<\/a><\/td>GB<\/td>2G<\/td>snoopthedogg<\/a><\/td>R Hansen<\/td>6<\/td>4<\/td>100%<\/td>$550,000<\/td>156.00<\/td>7\/1<\/td> <\/td> <\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>
Pinatubo gelding proving to a speedster despite pedigree. Has breezed through classes winning G2 and placing G1 level. Huge player here!!
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7<\/td>SEWICK<\/a><\/td>AUS<\/td>2M<\/td>lightng996<\/a><\/td>F Gossett<\/td>4<\/td>1<\/td>75%<\/td>$54,550<\/td>8.00<\/td>29\/1<\/td> <\/td>  <\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>
Empire Of Japan colt with relatively good performances although recent failure at G3 level would raise concerns here. Safely held.
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8<\/td>SHOWCASE PRESENCE<\/a><\/td>GB<\/td>2M<\/td>amirnew10<\/a><\/td>R Whisper<\/td>4<\/td>2<\/td>100%<\/td>$117,030<\/td>12.00<\/td>11\/1<\/td> <\/td>  <\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>
Top notch Showcasing colt. Won 2 from 4 starts including 3rd over 6f against G3 opposition. Tough race here and will need luck.
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9<\/td>FALCATA<\/a><\/td>IRE<\/td>2F<\/td>danzigmoon5<\/a><\/td>D Givins<\/td>5<\/td>3<\/td>100%<\/td>$323,090<\/td>36.00<\/td>9\/1<\/td> <\/td> <\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>
Supreme No Nay Never colt with 3 wins and 2 placings from 5 starts. Looks bombproof although on pace style might see him battle here. Place!!
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10<\/td>MACH ROCKET<\/a><\/td>AUS<\/td>2M<\/td>deyoto7<\/a><\/td>Q Simien<\/td>4<\/td>1<\/td>100%<\/td>$87,855<\/td>10.00<\/td>10\/1<\/td> <\/td>  <\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>
Extreme Choice colt and is a natural speedster. Recent runner up finish in stakes race was impressive. Top half finish expected.
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11<\/td>SUPERSONICS MAN<\/a><\/td>GB<\/td>2M<\/td>corza1<\/a><\/td>GD Mate<\/td>4<\/td>2<\/td>50%<\/td>$99,720<\/td>20.00<\/td>9\/1<\/td> <\/td> <\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>
Talented Kingman colt. After ungraded stakes win jumped straight into G1 class and did not disappoint. Experience will help. Maybe the future.
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12<\/td>I AM ROCKET<\/a><\/td>AUS<\/td>2M<\/td>fdllodge20<\/a><\/td>J Dawg<\/td>2<\/td>1<\/td>50%<\/td>$33,420<\/td>4.00<\/td>11\/1<\/td> <\/td><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>
I Am Invincible scratchbred facing starter for 3rd time in top G1 field. Has an abundance of talent and lack of experience might be downfall.
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13<\/td>PADDINGTLE<\/a><\/td>IRE<\/td>2M<\/td>amir<\/a><\/td>D Chancellor<\/td>4<\/td>1<\/td>75%<\/td>$42,800<\/td>10.00<\/td>13\/1<\/td> <\/td> <\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>
Paddington colt looks a very good talent with 5th start against top class G1 opposition. On pace style and wide barrier is not good here.
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14<\/td>BONESTARTER<\/a><\/td>AUS<\/td>2M<\/td>ksparrow2<\/a><\/td>V Kendall<\/td>4<\/td>2<\/td>75%<\/td>$54,030<\/td>8.00<\/td>12\/1<\/td> <\/td> <\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>
Zoustar colt with recent wins against allowance opposition. Was tested over 6f before and will certainly be the case here against G1 class.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

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