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Running It Straight: 6pm TuesdaysStolen Slipper? Trophy missing after radio appearance
SENTrack & RSN • March 2nd, 2026 4:26 pm
Less than three weeks out from the $5 million Golden Slipper, the Australian Turf Club has confirmed that the Slipper trophy has gone missing.
The trophy for the prestigious two-year-old Group 1 sprint was taken to an on-air interview with Nova on Monday morning for a media appearance, however, unfortunately went unaccounted for.
Both Nova and the ATC are working closely together now to retrace the prestigious trophy’s movements and have requested that anyone with information on the its whereabouts contact the radio station.
The trophy is estimated to be worth $25,000.
“The Australian Turf Club has confirmed the 2026 TAB Golden Slipper trophy is unaccounted for after an on-air interview with Nova 96.9 hosts Ricki-Lee and Tim Blackwell in Pyrmont this morning.”
“The iconic TAB Golden Slipper trophy, on the 70th anniversary of Australia’s most prestigious two-year-old race, was unveiled at Nova’s studios during a media appearance to launch this year’s Sydney Autumn Racing Carnival.
“The trophy was last seen in Nova’s green room and the Australian Turf Club is working closely with the team at Nova to retrace its movements and locate the precious prize ahead of the upcoming race.
“Nova acknowledges the TAB Golden Slipper trophy is one of Australian racing’s most iconic and are doing everything they can to support the ATC in finding it.
“ATC Interim CEO Steve McMahon said: ‘In its milestone 70th year, the TAB Golden Slipper trophy holds enormous significance for the Australian Turf Club and the racing community. At this stage, we are still clarifying its movements following this morning’s appearance at Nova. We’re asking anyone who may have seen the trophy after the broadcast to stay tuned as we work through the details.’
“Anyone with information regarding the whereabouts of the TAB Golden Slipper trophy is encouraged to stay tuned for updates and follow developments in the coming days on Nova’s afternoon show from 4:00pm-6:00pm.”
