Coolmore has finalised the jockey selections for their two entrants in the prestigious Group 1 Golden Slipper (1200m), scheduled to grace Rosehill on March 23.
The renowned English jockey, Ryan Moore, is confirmed to pilot the +130 favourite, Storm Boy, adding to the anticipation surrounding this juvenile feature.
Meanwhile, James McDonald maintains his partnership with Chris Waller’s Switzerland, a contender closely trailing as the +300 hopeful with top horse racing bookies.
Coolmore Australia took to Twitter/X to officially announce these developments, putting an end to the speculations that intensified following Switzerland’s impressive victory in the Todman Stakes last week.
McDonald’s involvement with Storm Boy in the Group 2 Skyline Stakes victory, replacing Adam Hyeronimus after Coolmore’s acquisition of the talented progeny of Justify in a landmark deal worth up to $60 million, further fueled the intrigue surrounding the jockey allocations.
While Hyeronimus may not be aboard Storm Boy, he remains in contention with the ride on Lady Of Camelot (+1400), a stablemate who narrowly missed out on victory in the Group 1 Blue Diamond Stakes (1200m).