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THE Daily Telegraph’s Ray Thomas runs the rule over every race, including speed maps and suggested bets for Rosehill Gardens on Saturday.

TOM Rockliff’s relegation from Brisbane captain to vice-captain is a “slap in the face” for the maligned midfielder, according to former on-baller Nick Dal Santo.

PETER Snowden hasn’t given up hope of Khan winning the Golden Slipper but concedes the Sires’ and Champagne Stakes will be his best shot at Group 1 glory this autumn.

Pep Guardiola is relishing the decisive phase of the season and has promised Manchester City are again “going for it”. The treble winners are in strong contention to repeat last season’s glories in the Premier League, Champions League and FA Cup. March will be a crucial month with a derby agai...