All-Star Mile field and barriers confirmed as favourite Zaaki draws the carpark

Liam O'Loughlin

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All-Star Mile field and barriers confirmed as favourite Zaaki draws the carpark image

Fans and connections of All-Star Mile favourite Zaaki have been dealt a tough blow just days out from the race, drawing the widest gate ahead of the $5 million race at Flemington.

After the final 15-horse field was confirmed on Tuesday morning, the barriers were also announced, with the Annabel Neasham-trained star drawing barrier 15.

Currently rated a $3.50 chance after the barrier draw, Zaaki has three Group 1s to his name and has already amassed close to $4 million in career prizemoney. 

The wide draw was only made worse for Zaaki's connections when both I'm Thunderstruck ($6) and Inspirational Girl ($6) drew barriers 1 and 4 respectively.

Group 1 winners Tofane, Cascadian and Sierra Sue have also been confirmed for the All-Star Mile. 

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See below for the full barrier draw. 

For all the latest information on this year's All-Star Mile, click here. 

Liam O'Loughlin

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Liam has been with The Sporting News since 2019, helping lead both NRL and cricket content, as well as delving into the world of combat sports and NFL. A true rugby league tragic, he has spent the past 20 years playing, coaching and volunteering for his beloved junior club, Penshurst RSL. 

Away from work, Liam has a lifelong passion for all things pro wrestling and has travelled abroad to attend showcase events for WWE, AEW and NJPW.