Yeah, I agree with Ricky - I prefer to start all my 2yos off in maidens, then build up to G2/G3s, then go for the G1s at the end of the season. I can't remember the last time I entered a horse in the Golden Slipper.

In fact, the race would be a lot more use to me if it was right at the end of the season, as an extra G1 for 2yo sprinters after the Middle Park/Cheveley Park races. This would be unrealistic though, as the race isn't run at that time of year!