Two lightly raced and talented Scone gallopers who fought out a titanic Highway finish at Randwick nearly a month ago can strike in separate races on Monday.

Port Adelaide have opened their account with a regulation win against North Melbourne at Marvel Stadium, with both clubs destined to finish the season at opposite ends of the ladder.

The week in photos from our award winning staff photographers and regular contributing photographers at The Age.

A quick back-up from the All-Star Mile meant Grandslam and Sir Dragonet were going to skip Golden Slipper day but the pair will now run at the rescheduled meeting.

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