Lankan Star passed fit for Slipper start

Blue Diamond Stakes runner-up Lankan Star has been cleared to start in the $3.5 million Golden Slipper.

The Lindsay Park-trained filly finished 10th in Saturday’s Magic Night Stakes at Rosehill on a heavy track and on Monday Racing NSW veterinarians found her to be slightly restricted in her action in front.

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Connections of Lankan Star accepted with the filly on Tuesday for Saturday’s Group One Golden Slipper (1200m) and on Thursday she was re-examined and passed fit to start.

Lankan Star, to be ridden by Damien Oliver, has barrier three in the capacity field and was rated a $51 chance on Thursday.