First Season Sire Watch on Saturday

Tara Madgwick - Friday January 8

There is plenty of interest in first season sire runners around Australia on Saturday and particularly at the Gold Coast where juveniles get their last chance to secure a slot in the Magic Millions 2YO Classic.

Shalaa (IRE) colt Shaquero will attempt to bounce back from an out of character failure at his previous run, while Star Turn filly Miss Hipstar will look to keep her unbeaten record intact.



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