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EVEREST DIARIES PLATINUM SOUVENIR O C T O B E R 2 0 1 9 A S E C R E T A R I A T ' S W O R L D P U B L I C A T I O N Quality Feed For Superior Results KENSINGTON PRODUCE Q U A L I T Y F E E D F O R S U P E R I O R R E S U L T S F O L L O W U S O N I N S T A G R A M @ K E N S I N G T O N P R O D U C E P : + 6 1 ( 0 2 ) 9 6 6 6 7 7 5 5 W : W W W . K E N S I N G T O N P R O D U C E . C O M . A U Everest Diaries Platinum Souvenir 2019 Welcome, I have always loved magazines. I read the articles, stare at the photos, and study how text and image combined to create in my imagination stories, people, and news events. I notice the headlines and white space and typography and savour the whole experience found in those pages that carry me into the wider world. A Editor-in-chief Pallavi Shevade magazine could be picked up, put down, returned to at will. Creative Director Ritesh Jamkhedkar The greatest magazines tell stories enabling the reader’s Senior Editor Archana Bansode thoughts to travel far beyond the carriage of paper and Editorial Assistant Prajwal Jain ink. Market Researcher Pooja Agarwal Fashion GÁLA by Ameera In this year’s edition of our The Everest Platinum Souvenir, we tell the stories of leaders of the racing industry connected 2019 The Everest runners. We have crucially asked all those we spoke to about why they EDI TORI AL OFFI CE believe theirs is the horse that will cross the finish line Post Box 124609 , Dubai, UAE first. Whether it's the pedigree or the physical form and potential or their current standings, there is always a +44 203 286 8458 | [email protected] reason to see them why their horse will win. Everest Diaries is published by Secretariat's World Magazine Robert Frost said: “Something we were withholding KrisMedia Network made us weak / Until we found it was ourselves.” Each of these horses has no reason to withhold themselves. www.everestdiaries.secretariatsworld.com They race to win, every time, irrespective of the size of their cheering squad. So its an opportunity to love every one of these beautiful sprinters as they line up next Saturday at Randwick. Enjoy Reading PShevade Pallavi Shevade Editor-in-chief Everest Diaries | October 2019 4 VIN COX: SCALING THE EVEREST, IN MORE WAYS THAN ONE Founded by HH Sheikh Mohammed bin She has shown us in her training and in Q) In a previous interview, you have Rashid Al Maktoum, Godolphin is a recent barrier trial that she is in great explained that you enjoy getting considered to be one of the leading form and it’s our belief that she offers involved in day-to-day stable affairs thoroughbred breeding operation and us an outstanding chance in this great alongside the more visionary aspects horseracing teams in the world race. of your current role. And people in spanning across four contents. As racing circles around Australia are Managing Director of Godolphin Trekking, one of our other fast Group willing to swear that they have Australia, Vin Cox has taken several One winners is also ‘Everest Ready’. never seen your smile falter. What decisions which have increased We’ll take aim at the Schillaci (Gr.2 has been a notable cringe-worthy Godolphin's profile in the Southern Stakes race held at Caulfield moment during your Godolphin Hemisphere including taking a slot in racecourse) and try to secure second tenure? the A$14 million The Everest. slot in The Everest. A) As you know, I previously worked Everest Diaries speaks to Vin Cox Q) Why did Godolphin decide to get with Magic Millions. When I first started about The Everest, future plans for involved in The Everest as a slot with Godolphin, we purchased Godolphin Australia and much more: holder? Are you able to share what Exhilarates at the Magic Millions Gold plans are afoot when it comes to Coast Sale. Exhilarates went on to win Q) Godolphin has confirmed that renewing your affiliation with The the A$2 million 2YO Classic during the multiple Gr.1 winner Alizee is to run Everest in the next round? Magic Millions carnival in outstanding in Godolphin’s The Everest slot. What fashion. On the day I was surrounded made this mare perfect for the A) We decided to get involved as we ( by old friends from Magic Millions and Richest Race On Turf in the world? Godolphin Australia) had several new friends and colleagues at potential contenders for this race. We Godolphin. I had tears in my eyes as I A) We are in the fortunate position of very fortunate to have been awarded having a choice of quality runners for the slot and we would very much like to watched Exhilarates. The Everest, each of which would have get involved with The Everest again. I been a great chance in the race. It have never seen anything like this in my It was a cringe-worthy moment to be wasn’t a simple decision, but in the end thirty years in the racing industry. It is crying, but it was a tremendous Alizee is a high-class mare who has a fantastic concept, with great theatre moment at the same time for me as part shown excellent form when fresh. and excellent coverage. of the Godolphin team. Everest Diaries | October 2019 6 Q) Next year is the 25th anniversary We aim to grow opportunities by Q) Who would you consider your top of the Dubai World Cup race. Are increasing our high-profile stallion racehorses at Godolphin Australia? you able to share any plans for the prospects. forthcoming DWC race meeting? A) We are excited about all our horses. We breed 120 foals every year, and we Hartnell at 9YO continues to race at A) Even this year we were keen to send are continually searching for the next the highest level, which is very our horses to Dubai. We hope to look at Dubawi, Megdalia d’Oro, or the next commendable. Then we have horses least one or two horses for the 2020 Street Cry. like Avilius, Alizee, Osborne Bulls, World Cup. We have Osborne Bulls as Exhilarates and Trekking. a speedy sprinter who could potentially Breeding and racing horses at the compete in the sprint races. Then we highest level is done through sustained Q) Godolphin Australia has had an have Avilius who could be on the long- passion and sustained learning and distance program. We will analyse sustained love for pedigrees. It doesn't unbelievably fantastic year under things closer to date as happen by accident. your guidance and captaincy. What always. are some of the goals on your bucket Q) You have recently persuaded list for Godolphin by the year 2030? Q) How many racehorses does H.H. Sheikh Mohammed to invest in Godolphin have in Australia currently Godolphin Australia by buying more A) 2030 is still a long way off, but I and of them how many are presently horses. What is your vision around would like to see Godolphin Australia actively racing? Could you please tell these purchases? take home a Melbourne Cup, a Cox us a bit more Godolphin Australia Plate, a The Everest trophy, a Caulfield and your current stable stars? GrAa)h aWme ea Mre aspepeki Wngi thto Nborovaedmenb eourr FlighCt u/p. stallion profileG brya hpmrovei dMinga pApustralian A) We have a total of 700 horses breeders access to successful We won the Golden Slipper earlier this across our 7 Godolphin sites in bloodlines from around the world. year and would like to win all the elite Australia. Of those, 300 horses are in Godolphin will continue to make Australian races. various stages of training, almost yearling purchases during the exclusively under James Cummings' Australian yearling sales to improve the care. quality of our bloodlines. Hartnell CF Orr Stakes / Godolphin bridal | september 2019 42 Everest Diaries | October 2019 7 We would also like to send our horses to international races such as the Dubai World Cup Carnival, Royal Ascot and even onward to America. Furthermore, as you know, Godolphin is powered by the Darley stallions, and we would like to stand the most commercial stallions in the Southern Hemisphere. Q) And finally, who is your favourite horse of all time? And why? A) I would have to say it was Manikato. He was a large, strong chestnut gelding. I saw him race when I was about ten years old. As a 2YO the Australian Racing Hall of Famer won the Blue Diamond Stakes & Golden Slipper Stakes double. During his career, he won 5 successive William Reid Stakes, 4 Futurity Stakes & 11 Group One races, earning A$1,154,210 Vin Cox Darley in his lifetime. I was at a very impressionable age at the time, and I Vin Cox / Godolphin believe Manikato is the horse who inspired me to go into the racing industry. Kiamichi winning the 2019 Golden Slipper Everest Diaries | October 2019 8 F E A T U R E S Redzel As Yearling / Triple Crown Syndications Everest Diaries | October 2019 10 CHRIS WARD: AIMING FOR THE THREE-PEAT During the 2014 Gold Coast Magic Millions Yearling Sale, the Ward brothers purchased a Snitzel colt for a mere A$120,000.