A guide to The Everest 2017
The Everest, the world’s richest turf, is set to be Australia’s most anticipated sporting event of 2017.
The Everest, the world’s richest turf, is set to be Australia’s most anticipated sporting event of 2017.
A GUIDE TO THE EVEREST 2017
The Everest, the world’s richest turf, is set to be Australia’s most anticipated sporting event of 2017.
Making its debut at Royal Randwick, the race invites the world’s best thoroughbred sprinters, trainers, jockeys and industry legends to compete in a battle for one of racing’s most prestigious titles.
So what is The Everest, who are the contenders and how do you buy tickets? Here is our guide to the biggest day of Sydney Spring Carnival.
WHAT IS THE EVEREST?
The Everest is the centrepiece of a new-look spring racing program, introduced by racing NSW and the Australian Turf Club. Aiming to bring together the best sprinters from around the world, the carnival itself boasts a staggering $22.5 million prize money over a five-week period from September 9 to October 14.
The format of The Everest features 12 starters with horses nominated by slot owners who have paid $600,000 to secure a starting position in the race. The slot owner has the right to nominate their own horse for the race, sell their slot or do a deal with the owner of another horse to share their prize money.
The Everest will take centre stage on the final day, with total stakes for the meeting making it Australia’s richest race day.
WHO ARE THE CONTENDERS?
THE EVEREST
Chautauqua Team Hayes Runner – Redkirk Warrior, Vega Magic, Catchy to choose from The Australian Turf Club – Brave Smash, Clearly Innocent, Global Glamour, Le Romain short-listed She Will ReignEnglish RedzelHoutzenFell Swoop
The remaining runners will be confirmed as the spring carnival unfolds.
WHAT IS THE PRIZEMONEY?
Total stakes - $10 million1st - $5.8m2nd – $1.425m3rd - $800,000 4th - $400,000 5th - $250,000 6th – 12th - $175,000 Equine Welfare Fund - $100,000
WHAT ARE THE RACE DAY HIGHLIGHTS?
Like most race days, it’s important to plan ahead. The Everest boasts a range of general admission and members’ areas, each with their own individual and exciting offering.
Public Hospitality Options include everything from The Everest Trackside Marquee, the latest addition atop the Leger Lawn, to the Oaks Lawn Marquee which includes a grazing canapé menu metres away from the race-day action.
Members can also purchase tickets to the Club 2000 Trackside Marquee, just metres from the 2000m mark in the Group 3 $500,000 Craven Plate, the grandiose Everest luncheon, the gourmet food stations of The Stables or the Moet & Chandon Champagne Bar.
Originally published as A guide to The Everest 2017
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