Racing powerhouse backs The Everest for another three years

Racing and breeding superpower Godolphin has secured a place in The Everest for the next three years.

Godolphin has again taken up the slot in the $15 million Everest vacated by disgraced former high-profile owner Damion Flower.

Flower‘s slot became available in 2019 when he was charged with serious drug offences. He recently pleaded guilty to two charges for his role in a syndicate smuggling commercial quantities of cocaine through Sydney Airport.

Godolphin secured the slot Flower’s vacated in 2019 when Alizee finished down the track before they secured their best finish in the race last year when Bivouac finished second to Classique Legend.

Godolphin’s private trainer James Cummings. Photo: Toby ZernaSource:News Corp Australia

“We have some exciting prospects coming through and our horses continue to perform in this race, which ultimately made the decision for us,” Godolphin Australia’s Managing Director Vin Cox said.

“Only last year we saw Bivouac come from well back to claim an exciting second in The TAB Everest and then go on to claim his third Group 1.

“Trekking claimed third (2019) and fourth (2020) and he’s back in training, and our Godolphin broodmare band received a huge boost last year when it was joined by our 2019 TAB Everest runner Alizee.

“Osborne Bulls, who flew down the outside fence for a thrilling third in 2018’s edition, he is now a flag-bearer for our Godolphin Lifetime Care program.

“It’s a race we hold many fond memories of and as an organisation look forward to in the coming years as The TAB Everest continues to build on its already formidable profile.”

Originally published asGodolphin lock in for The Everest

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