Group 1 action returns to Rosehill this weekend, with the running of the 1400m Golden Rose set to headline a huge day of racing at the track.
Some of the country's best three-year-old gallopers will compete in the $1 million event, with the like of Cylinder and Shinzo both near the top of the betting market.
With the spring carnival well and truly underway and plenty of major events on the horizon, this promises to be a good preview for some of Sydney's biggest spring races and a look forward to next autumn.
The Sporting News has all the tips, analysis and insight ahead of Saturday's race below.
Golden Rose 2023 final field, barriers and betting odds
The final field for this year's Golden Rose has been confirmed, with the likes of Cylinder and Shinzo near the top of the betting market.
Odds courtesy of Dabble, correct as of 9:00 am AEST, September 23rd. WHAT'S GAMBLING REALLY COSTING YOU?
| Runner (Barrier) | Jockey | Trainer | Odds |
| 1. Militarize (2) | Joao Moreira | Chris Waller | $5.50 |
| 2. Shinzo (10) | Ryan Moore | Chris Waller | $5.50 |
| 3. Cylinder (6) | Nash Rawiller | James Cummings | $4.20 |
| 4. King Colorado (9) | Jason Collett | C.Maher/D.Eustace | $5.00 |
| 5. Don Corleone (5) | Josh Parr | P & P. Snowden | $46 |
| 7. Moravia (4) | Tyler Schiller | Michael Freedman | $17 |
| 8. Encap (3) | Dylan Gibbons | Gary Portelli | $13 |
| 9. Butch Cassidy (8) | Ryan Maloney | G.Waterhouse/A.Bott | $46 |
| 10. Nadal (13) | Zac Lloyd | C.Maher/D.Eustace | $34 |
| 11. Snapback (11) | Sam Clipperton | P & P. Snowden | $126 |
| 12. General Salute (12) | Kerrin McEvoy | G.Ryan/S.Alexiou | $61 |
| 13. Charm Stone (1) | Damian Lane | M.Price/M.Kent Jr | $6.00 |
Golden Rose 2023 betting preview
Close to half the field find themselves in betting contention, with five horses at single-figure odds heading into the Group 1 event for three-year-olds at Rosehill.
Cylinder ($4.20) has emerged as the slight outright favourite and rightfully so, winning in four of eight career starts to date and only missing out on a place once. With two wins already this preparation, the James Cummings-trained colt looks primed for a strong showing in the Golden Rose.
Also near the top of the market is Golden Slipper winner Shinzo ($5.50), who will be resuming after a six-month break and brings plenty of class to the race, while Militarize ($5.50) is receiving plenty of support despite a fifth-placed finish first-up in the Group 2 Run to the Rose a fortnight ago.
King Colorado ($5.00) and Charm Stone ($6.00) both come into the race with solid early careers and will be in the mix, while Encap ($13) has placed or emerged victorious in all five of his career starts to date.
According to Blake Johnston of The Leg Up Australia, Victorian-based filly Charm Stone can overcome history and take out the $1 million race, while co-host Nick Lloyd is tipping market mover Militarize to come out on top.
THE LEG UP'S EXERT TIPS: Charm Stone ($6) or Militarize ($5.50)
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