THE
reigning champion of The Everest, Redzel, is back in the early stages of his
work at Snowden Racing, as he embarks on a 2018 focused on defending his
Everest title.
The five-year-old, who claimed the mantle as the country's best sprinter when
winning the showpiece $10 Million race in October and backing up a month later
to win the Group 1 Darley Classic at Flemington, is targeting a February return
to the racetrack in the Black Caviar Lightning Stakes over 1000m at Flemington.
The son of Snitzel is unbeaten in his last six outings, and co-trainer Peter
Snowden says he's returned in fantastic order following his spell.
"I'm really happy with the horse," said Snowden. "He looks in
fantastic order. He's spelled really well while he was out and he's come back
fresh and clearly enjoyed his break.
"He's on target for a return in the Lightning Stakes at Flemington where
of course he's now the horse to beat.
"He came in under the radar a little last preparation, but he proved the
doubters wrong and now all eyes will be on this horse.
"He continued to improve throughout the last preparationand we're
excited to see what's in store for him this time in."
Redzel's Autumn campaign will revolve around winning a first TJ Smith Stakes at
Royal Randwick on April 7, for which he has opened the $6 favourite in the
All-in markets ahead of reigning champion Chautauqua on $8.
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