Grace Hayden Puts on a Busty Display at The Everest in Sydney
The milestone races highlight a shifting spring carnival power balance, with The Everest’s $20 million purse and slot-holder model driving its rapid rise.
- On Saturday, the Caulfield Cup marks its 150th running in Melbourne while the $20 million The Everest celebrates its 10th birthday in Sydney.
- The spring racing rivalry between Sydney and Melbourne intensifies as the $6 million Caulfield Cup competes against the newer The Everest, described as a 'juggernaut' reshaping attention within the carnival.
- Former Melbourne Racing Club chairman Peter Le Grand attends his 65th straight Caulfield Cup, while jockey Jamie Melham rides Blue Door in Sydney instead of defending his Melbourne crown.
- At Royal Randwick, ATC Fashion Stakes Judge Kate Waterhouse advises racegoers that while individual flair is welcome, it is 'important to dress for the occasion' with elegance.
- The two events run 60 minutes apart today, forcing racing fans to choose between the traditional Caulfield Cup and The Everest, which challenges the staying races that historically defined Melbourne's carnival.
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Caulfield Cup and The Everest LIVE: Big day of racing lined up for Melbourne and Sydney
This blog will provide results, odds, tips and expert race commentary as The Spring Racing Carnival kicks off with the Caulfield Cup in Caulfield and The Everest from Royal Randwick. In the Caulfield, Cosmic Crusader is favourite ahead of top horses like Half Yours. In The Everest, last year’s winner Ka Ying Rising is the favourite again.
The Everest continues to soar: How a 10-year-old upstart is overshadowing the 150th Caulfield Cup
The racing rivalry between Sydney and Melbourne is nothing new. But it may never be starker than it is today as the 150th Caulfield Cup fights for attention with the 10th running of The Everest.
Australia: The Everest turns 10; Caulfield Cup celebrates 150 years
Australian racing is set for a history-making weekend, with the 10th running of The Everest, the 150th Caulfield Cup and another edition of the Friday Night Aussie Racing Show taking center stage. The action begins Friday night on Sky Racing World, before Sydney and Melbourne host two of the biggest events on the Australian Spring Racing Carnival. Aussie Racing Show returns Friday night Hosted by Andrew Brown and Kaitlin Benson, the Friday Night…
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