Del Mar had long been considered one of horse racing’s most treasured venues, but like Keeneland Race Course its seasonal boutique meets did not seem to be an ideal fit for the Breeders’ Cup World Championships. That all changed with an announcement by Breeders’ Cup officials on June 24, 2014.
The MASSIVE childhood hurdle jockey had to overcome to become Caulfield Cup champion as stayer Duke De Sessa claims the $5million prize
Duke De Sessa has won the $5million Caulfield Cup, the world's richest 2400m turf handicap
Veteran mare Bella Nipotina storms home to win The Everest: ‘I don’t know what to say, she is just a freak!’
Seven-year-old mare Bella Nipotina has won the $20million The Everest (1200m) at Randwick, the world's richest race on turf
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For racing fans in Sydney, the Everest at Royal Randwick is the sporting equivalent of Christmas Day. And given the prizemoney is a staggering $20million, the atmosphere will be electric.