The release of entries this week for the $5million Group I ATC Golden Slipper (1200m) in 2027 shows Home Affairs as the most represented sire as he shoots for a second victory in the world’s richest race for juveniles.
Home Affairs provided this year’s exciting winner Guest House, who his back in work with the Mick Price and Michael Kent Jr stable as he prepares for a spring campaign with Coolmore now involved in his ownership.
The colt went to the paddock with two wins and two placings from four starts and the depth of his potential has barely been scratched.
Looking to the season ahead, Home Affairs has 87 entries for the 2027 edition which surpasses his sire I Am Invincible, who has 71.
The highest priced yearling by Home Affairs sold in 2026 was the Milburn Creek consigned colt from Group II winner Victoria Quay that made $1.3million at Inglis Easter when bought by EA & WA Huglin / Clarke Bloodstock.
The colt has already been named Noongar and has been entered by leading Sydney trainer Bjorn Baker, who has another very interesting Home Affairs filly among his entries in Sipsong.
The half-sister to this year’s Group I BRC Stradbroke Handicap winner Spicy Martini from Extra Olives, Sipsong was bought by Bjorn Baker Racing/Clarke Bloodstock Pty Ltd for $350,000 from the Coolmore draft at Magic Millions.
The highest priced filly by Home Affairs sold in 2026 has been entered by Annabel and Rob Archibald. They paid $700,000 for the Segenhoe Stud consigned daughter of multiple Group winner Dance Music at Magic Millions.
Guest House was a $270,000 Magic Millions purchase, so very much a middle market type yearling and the Price Kent stable will be looking for lightning to strike twice.
They have 52 entries in total and they include five youngsters by Home Affairs ranging in price from $200,00 to $350,000.
Set to be crowned Champion Australian First Season Sire, Home Affairs has covered 824 mares in his first four seasons at stud so has numbers and quality to build on his flying start to date and has had a fee increase this year to $176,000.
