Multi-platinum artist Jason Derulo will wing his way down under to Royal Randwick Racecourse next week for an epic free concert at the inaugural The Everest — the world’s richest race on turf with prizemoney of $10 million — on October 14.

Hot on the back of launching his latest single, If I’m Lucky, the superstar, who is staying mum on whether he is single or not choosing to “plead the fifth”, will perform a never-been-done-before free and exclusive 60-minute concert for all ticket holders after the last race in The Theatre of the Horse, part of Royal Randwick’s $170 million refurbishment.

“It’s so exciting, what an incredible event to bring my music to,” he said on the phone from his niece’s birthday party in Miami after celebrating his 28th birthday.

“It’s a perfect blend of music and festivity. I’m really excited I think it’s gonna be something different for me and different for the horse racing fans as well. I’m really excited to perform my new song for the first time for the people. I’m amped.”

Derulo, who has just launched his new two-part single to great success, joked that “maybe I need [to buy] a horse, I’ll look into it,” when asked if he would be interested in a filly, admitting he had never bet on a horse race before.

“Do I get to talk to the horses before I bet and see which one has the most confidence?”

The Miami-born singer and dancer, who will play hits such as Swalla, Talk Dirty and Trumpets, said he adored Australia, even having lived here for two months at one stage.

“It’s a beautiful, beautiful incredible country. I love Australians.

“I love the beaches, but I also love the people — they are very upbeat, very lively, carefree people. I really get on with that type of person.”

With the world as it is now, his main job, he said, was to keep people happy.

“You can only hope your music helps somebody through any diversity whether it’s a national disaster or a break up — you always hope your music can be some kind of light in someone’s darkness. It really is a goal every single time,” he said.

“Some songs are meant to make you fall in love, some are meant to make you not feel alone. My goal every single time is different — but always that it touches them in some way.”

When he’s not writing No. 1 hits, Derulo is a mini tycoon in the making. He has 13 businesses from gyms across America called Rumble, to a clothing line in Bloomingdales, a vodka line, real estate and apps.

“I still set goals for myself, it’s not like I’ve reached the end of the tunnel. I set short term goals, I set long term goals. What keeps me going at such a high intensity is my humble nature always to know there is always room for growth.”

Rather than spending on fast cars and a fast lifestyle, Derulo said his dream was to expand his empire.

“I hope to have 100 separate businesses by the end of 2018. It’s a goal that I believe is achievable,” he said.

“I have always wanted to diversify and the whole thing is about having this brand and platform but what do you do with this platform? Do you stay or do you continue to spread?

“I choose to use my money on not just things I like but things that can be useful in the future.”

Derulo is the newest weapon in the joint arsenal being used by Racing NSW and the Australian Turf Club to rival their Melbourne counterparts in the premier racing event stakes.

ATC Head of Commercial, Jeffrey Lemon, forecasts that The Everest is set to become Sydney’s premier spring racing event.

“What better way to launch the world’s richest race on turf than with a free performance by one of the world’s hottest performers?” Lemon said of his vision to see Sydney racing explode on to the world stage, attracting visitors from around the globe to the landmark destination at Randwick.

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It’s not only international artists appearing at The Everest, the ATC has secured an agreement with Australian Bloodstock to have former Japanese galloper Brave Smash represent the club in the race.

ATC Executive General Manager Racing James Heddo said the ATC was delighted to partner with Brave Smash who is currently rated in the top five of betting for The Everest.

“The ATC is committed to building the international profile of our carnivals and our racing, and to attract more overseas competitors to our racecourses.

“Brave Smash offers a point of difference to The Everest with his international background and pedigree.”

Australian Bloodstock Director Jamie Lovett said: “In Brave Smash, we believe we have the X-factor in what is already shaping as the biggest sprint race in the world, and one that we feel privileged to be part of.”