THE TAB EVEREST

THE WORLD'S RICHEST RACE ON TURF - THE TAB EVEREST

 

The TAB Everest in Australia is the richest turf race in the world, with a total of $20 million (AUD) in prize money, and a winner's purse of $7 million.  


A weight-for-age sprint contested over 6 furlongs, The Everest is now the crown jewel of Sydney's Everest Spring Racing Carnival, and the $20 million prize pool sees it surpass the iconic Melbourne Cup ($8 million) as the richest Australian horse race. The magnificent Everest Carnival runs for 9 weeks, beginning Friday night 15 September and ending Friday night 10 November, and the best horses in Australia will race for purses totalling an eye-watering $82 (AUD) million.

The Everest will be broadcast live on FanDuel TV Friday night, October 13 (US date/time) and is also available to live stream at skyracingworld.com or via the SRW Live Racing App. First Post: 9:30pm ET / 6:30pm PT.

The final 12-horse field for the 2023 Everest is not yet confirmed as Slot holders are still deciding on which horses to engage. 

 

See the 2023 confirmed horses below.

 

MAZU

THE STAR & ARROWFIELD
Breeding: Maurice-Chatelaine
Trainer: Peter & Paul Snowden
Prizemoney: $6,984,350 AUD
Career: 19-7:2:4
Comment: Accomplished Group 1 winning sprinter who ran a bold third in the 2022 TAB Everest.


THINK ABOUT IT

NEWGATE & GPI RACING
Breeding: So You Think-Tiarne
Trainer: Joe Pride
Prizemoney: $1,048,175 AUD
Career: 9-8:0:1
Comment: Up-and-coming sprinter who won his first Group 1 in the Kingsford Smith Cup at Eagle Farm.

GIGA KICK

JAMES HARRON BLOODSTOCK
Breeding: Scissor Kick – Rekindled Applause
Trainer: Clayton Douglas
Prizemoney: $9,599,700 AUD
Career: 10-7:1:1
Comment: Lightly raced sprinter who won the 2022 TAB Everest at only his fifth start. Has since added two Group 1 victories to is name including the Schweppes All Aged Stakes and Doomben 10,000.

I WISH I WIN

NZ TRACKSIDE
Breeding: Savabeel – Make A Wish
Trainer: Peter Moody and Katherine Coleman
Prizemoney: $7,760,553 AUD
Career: 16:6:5:3
Comment: Has gone to another level since arriving from New Zealand last year. Claimed the XXX Golden Eagle with a barnstorming finishing last spring before taking out the Furphy TJ Smith with a similar run, beating reigning Everest champ Giga Kick. Is aiming to become the first horse to win the Golden Eagle, TJ Smith and TAB Everest.

SUNSHINE IN PARIS

AQUIS
Breeding: Invader – Zenaida
Trainer: Annabel Neasham
Prizemoney: $691,700 AUD
Career: 6-4:1:1
Comment: Lightly raced 4YO mare who has quickly stamped herself as one of the top sprinters. Won the Group 1 Surround Stakes (1400m) earlier in the year and returned this spring winning the Group 2 Sheraco Stakes (1200m).

PRIVATE EYE

MAX WHITBY
Breeding: Al Maher – Confidential Queen
Trainer: Joe Pride
Prizemoney: $6,871,810 AUD
Career: 28-11:3:1
Comment: Last year’s Everest runner-up looking to go one better this year. Was brilliant winning the Toyota Forklifts Shorts, securing his spot in this year’s TAB Everest as a result.

OVERPASS

ATC / RAM RACING
Breeding: Vancouver – Walkway
Trainer: Bjorn Baker
Prizemoney: Bjorn Baker AUD
Career: 23-6:5:0
Comment: Has gone to another level in the last 12 months, finishing second to the likes of Everest winners Nature Strip and Giga Kick in The Shorts (2022) and Doomben 10000 respectively. Won The Quokka over in the west by leading throughout. A speedy customer who likes to go forward in his races. Was beaten narrowly by Private Eye in this year’s The Shorts.

 

 

 

GIGA KICK - 2022 WINNER

   


2022 RESULTS:

 
  Horse Win Place Show  
1st 12 - GIGA KICK 38.20 14.60 9.70  
2nd 6 - PRIVATE EYE   11.10 8.70  
3rd 5 - MAZU     10.10  
4th 1 - NATURE STRIP        
 
  $1 Exacta 12-6 $233.75    
  $1 Trifecta 12-6-5 $1,929.05    
  $1 Superfecta 12-6-5-1 $6,842.25    
 

 

THE EVEREST PAST WINNERS:

 
Year Winner Age / Sex Jockey Trainer  
2022 GIGA KICK 3yo / G Craig Williams Clayton Douglas   
2021 NATURE STRIP 7yo / G James McDonald Chris Waller   
2020 CLASSIQUE LEGEND 5yo / G Kerrin McEvoy Les Bridge  
2019 YES YES YES 3yo / H Glenn Boss Chris Waller  
2018 REDZEL 6yo / G Kerrin McEvoy Peter & Paul Snowden  
2017 REDZEL 5yo / G Kerrin McEvoy Peter & Paul Snowden  
 

 

 

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