THOROUGHBRED SPRINTERS
New Sydney ‘Everest’ turf sprint beats Melbourne Cup as world’s richest
The Everest is predicted to be a game-changer, with prize money at $7.55m in the 1,200m sprint involving just 12 horses
Sydney — Sydney is set to host the world’s richest turf race, with $7.55m in prize money, surpassing the Melbourne Cup for the high-stakes honour. Coined "The Everest", organisers claim it represents "the pinnacle" of thoroughbred racing with the 1,200m sprint involving just 12 horses, Racing New South Wales said. The inaugural race will be run on October 14 with buyers from Australia and around the world invited to purchase a $455,373 spot in the event that can then be traded prior to the entry date. "The Everest will be a game-changer for racing in Sydney and provide a stage for showcasing the best Australian sprinters against leading international contenders," said Racing New South Wales chairman Russell Balding. It will eclipse the winnings from Australia’s Melbourne Cup, where tens of thousands of punters gather in November to watch world-champion thoroughbreds race for $4.71m. The Dubai World Cup and newly introduced Pegasus World Cup in the US carry more prize money, but they...
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