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 RACINGBreeding: 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 BLOODSTOCKBreeding: 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 TRACKSIDEBreeding: 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
AQUISBreeding: 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 WHITBYBreeding: 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 RACINGBreeding: 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 | |
