Redzel (Aus) (Snitzel {Aus}), a MG1SW and successful in the inaugural A$10-million The Everest, will have his entire campaign devoted to a title defense in the 1200-metre race. The Peter and Paul Snowden trainee, who contested the first running for slot-holder James Harron, is bound for the now-A$13-million race, which received a purse hike in early November, with a possible trip to Royal Ascot still in the cards.
“Our overarching guiding principle is that we would like to have a slot locked in a little earlier next year so that we can ensure his training program is designed specifically with the Everest in mind as a grand final,” Chris Ward, Director of Triple Crown, who races Redzel, told Racing NSW. “We are happy to speak with any slot holders whenever they like to discuss different ways and options of doing things to get another great result again next year.”
Redzel, successful in the G1 G1 Darley Classic Victoria Racing Club S. on Nov. 11, will target the G1 TJ Smith S. over 1200m on Day 1 of The Championships.
“Our main priority is The Everest so if we came to the conclusion that going to Ascot would get in the way of that it would make the decision for us,” he said. “There will be other horses that might be competing at Ascot and could come for the Everest themselves. I believe it could be done but it's a matter of whether it is the best approach. It hasn't been officially ruled out yet, we haven't gone too far into discussions on that front. The money here and races like the TJ Smith are very attractive.”
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