Ciaron Maher‘s belle of the turf, Bella Nipotina, etched her identify in racing historical past when turning into the primary mare to win The Everest off a superb efficiency within the 2024 version of the $20 million dash function in Sydney. The seven-year-old daughter of Delight Of Dubai showcased her resilience and dedication, overcoming a difficult draw and difficult competitors to clinch the celebrated title in a racing first at Royal Randwick.
2024 The Everest successful mare Bella Nipotina handed jockey Craig Williams his second success. Photograph: Steve Hart.
The eighth version of the world’s richest turf race was a nail-biter, with Bella Nipotina ($9) going through a decided problem from the Clayton Douglas-skilled Giga Kick, the 2022 champion chasing a second time on the prime of The Everest outcomes.
Ridden by Craig Williams, who rode Giga Kick to victory two years in the past, Bella Nipotina displayed her trademark preventing spirit when refusing to offer in and finally edging out Giga Kick by a slim margin proper on the road.
“I couldn’t do it with out the efficiency of Bella. We drew 12, we have been hoping for extra rain, however the observe was to her liking gentle to her liking and mainly the plan was, Ciaron mentioned, let’s simply belief her,” Williams informed the media post-victory.
“We may be a bit broad, however let’s not be unfavorable, let’s be optimistic and let’s go ahead.
“I’m very fortunate I actually know her. And going to the gates as we speak, I mentioned to Ciaron, she was simply shifting so nicely for her. Earlier than I even gave her a pat and a cuddle, then she actually takes off.”
The earlier finest end by a mare in The Everest was a fourth by In Secret final 12 months.
Williams, already a legend in The Everest, added one other chapter to his illustrious profession stunning many when taking his mount to the entrance from the skin alley.
She did all of the work racing three-wide with out cowl as soon as Storm Boy moved up the within to hit the entrance, however by no means gave in and confirmed why she is Australia’s iron girl of racing.
Large, inside, doesn’t matter. And sure, Craig, lovely experience. You understand, to have the balls to do this,” successful coach Maher mentioned.
“I can’t thank my workforce sufficient. She trains up on the seaside and she or he’s been at Bong Bong the final two weeks and simply the entire workforce, it’s unbelievable!”
Kerrin McEvoy is the one different rider to have received the race a number of occasions with three wins.
Maher, who was represented in a The Everest discipline as a coach for the primary time, loved a dream day at Randwick with Bella Nipotina’s victory capping off a profitable The Everest marketing campaign. He additionally saddled up sensible three-year-old Rising Empire, who completed third within the race, showcasing the power of his steady.
Bella Nipotina’s journey to The Everest victory was crammed with obstacles. She overcame a luckless third-place end within the Premiere Stakes and confronted the problem of a large draw. Nonetheless, her dedication and sophistication shone by way of at her fifty fifth profession begin.
“She’s a bit like me. She doesn’t wish to miss out on a carnival. So, no, no, she’s a gorgeous horse to coach,” Maher mentioned of his mighty mare.
“And Michael Christensen and Tim Porter and his brothers and household, you understand, what a thrill for them.
“She’s been elite for like 5 years. It’ s unbelievable.”
2024 The Everest Outcomes
| End | No. | Horse | Coach | Jockey | Margin | Bar. | Weight | Penalty | Beginning Worth | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4 | BELLA NIPOTINA | Ciaron Maher | Craig Williams | 11 | 56.5kg | $9 | |||
| 2 | 2 | GIGA KICK | Clayton Douglas | Mark Zahra | 0.12L | 2 | 58.5kg | $14 | ||
| 3 | 9 | GROWING EMPIRE | Ciaron Maher | Kerrin McEvoy | 1.31L | 6 | 53kg | $9 | ||
| 4 | 12 | LADY OF CAMELOT | Gai Waterhouse & Adrian Bott | Ms Rachel King | 1.44L | 10 | 51kg | $41 | ||
| 5 | 7 | SUNSHINE IN PARIS | Annabel Neasham & Rob Archibald | Tommy Berry | 1.54L | 7 | 56.5kg | $7 | ||
| 6 | 3 | PRIVATE EYE | Joseph Delight | Jay Ford | 1.56L | 9 | 58.5kg | $31 | ||
| 7 | 8 | JOLIESTAR | Chris Waller | James McDonald | 1.59L | 3 | 56.5kg | $6F | ||
| 8 | 11 | STORM BOY | Gai Waterhouse & Adrian Bott | Brenton Avdulla | 1.86L | 4 | 53kg | $13 | ||
| 9 | 6 | STEFI MAGNETICA | Bjorn Baker | Zac Lloyd (a) | 2.34L | 5 | 56.5kg | $15 | ||
| 10 | 5 | I AM ME | Ciaron Maher | Nash Rawiller | 3.29L | 1 | 56.5kg | $13 | ||
| 11 | 1 | I WISH I WIN (NZ) | Peter G Moody & Katherine Coleman | Luke Nolen | 6.18L | 8 | 58.5kg | $8.50 | ||
Desk Credit score: Racing Australia.
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