Traffic Warden’s chance to prove he belongs among the top sprinters

Impending followed up his Golden Rose placing with victory in the Group 2 Stan Fox Stakes (1500m) at Rosehill on Saturday.

Godolphin trainer John O’Shea is convinced his Golden Rose contenders Astern and Impending have come through the right form race in the lead-up to Saturday’s $1 million feature at Rosehill.

Press Statement put a luckless Golden Rose run behind him with an impressive win in the Group 2 Stan Fox Stakes (1500m) at Rosehill on Saturday.

The much awaited return clash between quality three-year-olds Smart Missile and Helmet takes centre stage at Rosehill this afternoon in the Group 1 Golden Rose, a race since its inception in 2003 has proved a very good guide to subsequent three-year-old Classics