Early mail, blackbookers and best exotic plays for Saturday's Rosehill program from racing editor Chris Scholtz.

The build up to the Golden Slipper kicks into overdrive this week and given the Sydney Autumn Carnival is back in full swing it is quite obvious that a mid-week race will struggle to capture the public's attention however the second race at Warwick Farm this afternoon shapes up as a highly competitive contest.

A number of leading Golden Slipper hopefuls headlined by Meidung and Faustus have been put through their paces during 16 barrier trial heats at Rosehill this morning.

A number of leading Golden Slipper hopefuls headlined by Meidung and Faustus have been put through their paces during 16 barrier trial heats at Rosehill this morning.

Gai Waterhouse's charge toward January's $2 million BMW Magic Millions 2YO Classic (1200m) received another boost today when No Looking Back dominated the juvenile race at Warwick Farm.