The Group 1 Golden Rose Stakes is one of the big highlights of the Sydney Spring Carnival and it all takes place at Rosehill Gardens this Saturday.

As one of the most anticipated races for three-year-olds, the Golden Rose often brings out future stars.

With $1 million in prize money on the line, the 1,400m sprint attracts some of the top talents in Australian racing.

This year's edition promises to be a thrilling contest, with several leading contenders eyeing the title.

Below we break down the expert tips from the best in the business, all recorded on TheGreatTipOff.com.

Track Conditions at Rosehill

The track at Rosehill Gardens is currently rated as a Good 4, but with plenty of rain forecast for Thursday and Friday, we should see a downgrade into the Soft range.

This should provide an interesting racing surface for the feature race, and it will pay big dividends to see how the track plays early on in the card.

Horse Racing Tips for the Golden Rose 2024

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Mick Gannon

Mick has turned $100 into $3,385 over the last 90 days

Mick Gannon is leaning towards two horses for the Golden Rose this Saturday.

Mick is keen to back Anode for a place, particularly if the track is rated a Good 4.

He believes the horse thrives on firm ground and could be excellent value at the current price of $15.

“He won’t start shorter than that, but we don’t have to rush—let’s wait for the final track rating,” Mick advises.

If the surface is a Good 4 or at worst a Soft 5, Anode looks like a strong each-way bet.

As for Storm Boy, Mick suggests punters should be willing to forgive his last run, where he was beaten despite doing much of the work upfront.

“Storm Boy was super,” he adds, pointing out that the horse set the race up for Traffic Warden, who eventually won.

Mick is confident Storm Boy can bounce back and is also worth a bet on the day.

Regarding the current favorite Broadsiding, Mick isn’t convinced.

“Broadsiding can’t possibly be backed first-up at $3.00,” he says, expecting a fairer price closer to $5 come race day if the track conditions remain dry.

Storm Boy

Dean Watling

Dean has turned $100 into $2,690 over the last 30 days

The race is set to be fascinating, particularly with Broadsiding attempting something rarely seen—going first-up in the Golden Rose.

“I tried to find if it’s ever been done before, but couldn’t find any stats.

It just shows how confident Godolphin must be in this colt's ability,” Dean explains.

Despite some early concerns about Broadsiding’s first trial, his second trial dispelled any doubts.

“He was outstanding in his second trial, and I think it’s his race to lose,” Dean says confidently.

While Broadsiding is currently priced at $3.00, Dean admits he’d prefer to wait and see how the barriers play out before committing.

Dean also acknowledges that Traffic Warden poses a serious threat, especially after his strong showing in the Run to the Rose.

“The only question mark with Traffic Warden is whether he needs more distance.

Does he want 1,600m rather than 1,400m?”.

For Dean, it’s a Godolphin race to lose, with Broadsiding on top.

Broadsiding is the one to beat, but he also sees Traffic Warden as a strong contender.

Broadsiding

Broadsiding wins the G1 Champagne Stakes

Lewie Willoughby

Lewie has a 20% strike rate over the past 90 days

Lewie Willoughby is also in support of Broadsiding for the Golden Rose, expressing confidence in the colt despite some concerns about him going first-up in this prestigious race.

“I’m not usually a huge trial guy, but Broadsiding’s two trials have looked pretty excellent,” Lewie notes.

While he acknowledges the uniqueness of this situation—where a horse has not previously run first-up in the Golden Rose—he doesn’t see it as a significant issue.

“It doesn’t guarantee a loss; it just means it’s a bit of an unknown.”

In addition to Broadsiding, Lewie suggests keeping an eye on Mayfair for a potential place bet.

“Mayfair showed toughness in the San Domenico and the Ming Dynasty, only getting beaten late in both,” he explains.

The horse's lead-up run over 1,400 meters could give it an edge compared to others that have only raced over shorter distances of 1,200 meters.

Furthermore, Mayfair is proven on wet tracks, and Lewie anticipates that it will be in a forward position throughout the race.

“Can it hold on for a place at a decent price? I think it’s worth considering,” he adds.

Luke Hovhanesian

Luke has turned $100 into $2,580 over the last 7 days

Emirate is a dangerous contender at a price.

After resuming behind Traffic Warden, he found himself too far back in the run but showed a strong finish to the race.

With Chris Waller opting to run him as the sole representative in the race, Emirate benefits from a jockey upgrade and is expected to get a much better run in transit.

This combination could make him a formidable threat in the Golden Rose.

Tropicus has the engine under the hood to finish in the top four.

He was a standout performer in the San Domenico, where he caught the eye with his fresh effort.

Following that, he raced behind Traffic Warden, where he was positioned near last.

Although he wasn’t a winning threat that day, he continued to find the line in a commendable performance.

Neil Evans

Neil has 9 winners from the past three tipped meetings

Neil Evans has his sights set on Traffic Warden for the Golden Rose, praising the horse's performance in its first-up run.

“Traffic Warden's off-speed win in the Run to the Rose was top-notch,” he notes.

Evans believes that the horse is even better suited to the additional distance of this race, making him a strong contender in the Golden Rose.

Cody Lane

Cody has nailed 9 Saturday best bets in a row

Cody Lane is confident in Traffic Warden, predicting a possible Godolphin quinella in the race.

“With the run under the belt, I’m expecting this 3-year-old son of Street Boss to be too strong,” he states.

Cody highlights that Traffic Warden won second-up as a 2-year-old and believes he can replicate that success as a 3-year-old in this race, which appears to play right into his hands.

“I expect him to storm over the top from the back,”.

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