The Everest
‘Embarrassing’: V’landys fumes as Everest status keeps race from world’s best list
The Everest is rated the best race in Australia but still doesn’t have group 1 status because of a broken system, according to Racing NSW boss Peter V’landys.
- by Chris Roots
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NSW trainers want Racing Australia to take over welfare of Cup horses
Trainers are becoming increasingly worried about deaths in the Melbourne Cup in recent times and the effect it has on the image of the industry.
- by Chris Roots
Mature Bivouac chases winning end to spring
The Everest runner-up is chasing group 1 victory at Flemington for a winning end to the spring preparation.
- by Chris Roots
Retired racehorses still being slaughtered across NSW
Footage obtained by animal activists reveals up to a dozen identified former racehorses or recently retired breeding mares were killed at one knackery between March and August this year.
Rawiller, wet track could be key to Eduardo turnaround, says Pride
Joe Pride believes Eduardo has the right form going into Saturday's Yes Yes Yes Stakes despite a confidence-sapping run in The Everest.
- by Chris Roots
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Big names scale The Everest, minus a couple
Premier Gladys Berejiklian was a notable absence at The Everest at Randwick on Saturday.
- by Samantha Hutchinson
'I want to take up the challenge': Classique Legend to take on the world
Owner Bon Ho will take his Everest winner home to Hong Kong, and from there to Dubai and Japan, but flagged a return to Les Bridge's stable to defend his title at Randwick next year.
- by Chris Roots
Classique Legend should lift Bridge into Australian Racing Hall Of Fame
The legend of Les Bridge continues to grow and the 82-year-old Everest winning trainer should be in the Hall Of Fame after his stunning Everest triumph.
- by Chris Roots
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Emerald City
Sandilands muscles in on the real estate drama Sydney had to have
The upcoming reality series is touted as Australia's answer to popular US shows Selling Sunset and Million Dollar Listing.
- by Lucy Manly
Classique Legend to take on the world after conquering Everest
Classique Legend will leave the Les Bridge stable after famous win in The Everest.
- by Chris Roots
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Horse racing
'How far did he win by?': Classique Legend wins The Everest for veteran trainer
The grey horse stormed home off a hot speed to deliver a fairytale result for Les Bridge and jockey Kerrin McEvoy.
- by Chris Roots