Three late entries confirmed for Golden Slipper

The Golden Slipper field has taken clearer shape with three late entries confirmed ahead of final acceptances for the $5 million two-year-old race at Rosehill.

Pembrey, Closer To Free and Music Time were added to the nominations after their connections paid the $150,000 late entry fee before Monday’s deadline.

The trio strengthened their Slipper credentials at their most recent starts, with Pembrey winning the Magic Night Stakes, Closer To Free finishing runner-up in the Blue Diamond Stakes and Music Time capturing the Black Opal Stakes.

Their inclusion means the 16-horse field is all but settled, with several other hopefuls likely to miss a start as the order of entry tightens.

Final acceptances are scheduled for Tuesday morning before the barrier draw later the same day.