5:45am - DE BORTOLI WINES GOLDEN ROSE STAKES | 1400m | Group 1 | i

The Group 1 Golden Rose this year is a showdown between the star Colts and Waterhouse's powerhouse filly. EXOSPHERE and PRESS STATEMENT out-classed their rivals in The Run to the Rose first-up despite their big weights - will an extra 200m, a firmer track and 1kg weight turn-around be enough for Waller's very genuine galloper to turn the tables? The filly, SPEAK FONDLY, is built like a 1200m speedster, but her win last week rated so highly that you can't dismiss her chances. GOLD SYMPHONY, RAGEESE and SHARDS are consistent types that can fight on for a place.