Pierro will jump as the second favourite in Saturday’s Golden Slipper. Trained by Gai Waterhouse the son of Lonhro will be ridden by arguably Sydney’s best jockey ‘Nash Rawiller’. Pierro is coming off a gallant win in the Group 2 Todman Stakes, he has also won the Silver Slipper Stakes and the NSW Breeders Plate.

Preview:

Trainer: Gai Waterhouse

Jockey: Nash Rawiller

Breeding: Lonhro x Miss Right Note (IRE)

Sale price: $230,000

Prize money earned: $363,400

Form: 3 starts for 3 wins.

1st in the Group 2 Todman Stakes

1st in the Group 2 Silver Slipper Stakes

1st in the Listed NSW Breeders Plate

Odds: $6

Tip: Great chance in the race, will jump from barrier 1 and get a good run during the race. Will need some luck around the turn to allow him to get clear during the straight but has the right jockey on. Great each way bet.