Direct Charge, one the first grandsons of Red Ransom to go to stud, promises to add to the growing reputation of emerging NSW north coast nursery Oakley Island Thoroughbreds.

Saturday’s Golden Slipper marks 56 years since Todman ran away with Australia’s inaugural two-year-old sprint, during which time the race has grown into the world’s most lucrative juvenile contest.

Saturday's Golden Slipper marks 56 years since Todman ran away with Australia's inaugural two-year-old sprint, during which time the race has grown into the world's most lucrative juvenile contest.

Triple Crown Syndications are hopeful of a strong 2013 autumn carnival with promising colt Charlie Boy and multiple stakeswinner Hot Snitzel each going to the paddock after encouraging displays last Saturday.

Triple Crown Syndications are hopeful of a strong 2013 autumn carnival with promising colt Charlie Boy and multiple stakeswinner Hot Snitzel each going to the paddock after encouraging displays last Saturday.