EVEREST DIARIES II Fortnightly Digital Magzine Year - 2018 | Issue - 3 | Volume - II Michael Ward And His ‘Bomb Proof ’ Redzel What Makes Redzel The Best Sprinter In The World? Michael Hawkes: The Man, The Horse and The Gray Flash In Conversation With Inglis CEO Mark Webster About Slot Holder Inglis’ Everest Contender, Santa Ana Lane Of Diamonds And Trophies In Australian Racing EVEREST DIARIES - II EVEREST DIARIES - II Publishers Note Team Ritesh Jamkhedkar Ritesh graduated with a degree in Computer Science. His interests are varied and include software development, gaming, trekking, traveling and playing sports like badminton & volleyball. Welcome to the third edition of Everest Diaries II, or simply EDII our new fortnightly supplement designed especially for people who care deeply about the Everest runners & connections. I am honored to be entrusted with a magazine that has broken so much ground in its first two years. Archana R. Bansode The purpose of The Everest Diaries will always be foremost about the showcasing the Archana joined Secretariat’s World in 2018 passion of the Everest connections’ and about reading. in the editorial division. Since that time, she has worked in the sales and marketing department as well learning different EDII is a publication that doesn't just report on developments around The Everest, it aspects of the industry. Archana works stands for something greater. We are convinced the magazine reflects and embodies the closely with Pallavi Shevade in assisting connections' passion for racing at the highest level. We celebrate the genius in people, at with client relations throughout the year, all levels, who have embraced this innovation called the Everest and strive to make their especially when magazines are at press. horses the conquistador of this battle of the hooves. Harold Ross, the founder of The New Yorker and its first editor, often roamed the Algonquin and pressed his friends, the hotel's literary habitués, to, well, write something. He was an editor acquainted with the nightmare of the empty page, the blank magazine. Reshma Sable My poor over-worked colleague, Archna, is also in constant fear of the 'blank Reshma provides editorial support and is our dedicated picture researcher for the magazine'. So she is in constant pursuit of those who are stalking The Everest trophy. SW team. She has an eye for detail and her The brave and persistent woman counts several racing celebrities among her catches. cheery nature makes her an indispensable member of the team. This week alone, we interviewed Redzel's owner Michael Ward and his trainer Peter Snowden, Mark Webster Inglis CEO (a slot holder), leading trainer Michael Hawkes (The trainers of potential Everest contender, Chautauqua) and the creator of the Everest trophy, Nic Cerrome. 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T: +91-20-27355689 EVEREST DIARIES - II EVEREST DIARIES - II After a successful career in Funds Management and Financial Services Michael Ward joined his brother Chris Michael Ward in the ownership and management of Triple Crown. Their stable star and Australia's fastest sprinter, Redzel And His 'Bomb Proof' Redzel was purchased by the astute brothers, from the Magic Millions Gold Coast Yearling Sale in 2014 for A$120,000. Triple Crown Syndicate Director and Redzel Owner Michael Ward speaks to Everest Diaries. Q - How did you choose to buy Redzel? How did the story begin ? A - Triple Crown were one of the first to spot the talent in the progeny of Snitzel having purchased Group 1 winner Hot Snitzel and Group 2 winner Flying Snitzel out of his first few crops for just A$60,000 and A$25,000 respectively, and Redzel was a yearling that very much caught our eye at the Magic Millions Yearling Sale. He has a speed pedigree that appeals to our ownership being out of the Golden Slipper placed mare Millrich, and is a half- brother to the very talented Group 3 winner Danerich. A very fluent mover, he looked a classy horse from the very start. Q - Who are the people behind Triple Crown Syndicates which own Redzel ? A - There are many great stories behind the ownership of Redzel and it is essentially an underdog story of a group of everyday Australians, coming together to compete at the very highest level of racing. Within the ownership there are people from all walks of life - from a taxi driver and a teacher, to a concreter and a group of policeman. For some, this has been their first foray into racehorse ownership, while others have owned several horses, yet the journey Redzel has taken them on has been a dream come true for all. There are 17 listed Redzel wins race 7 The Everest owners in Redzel and 30 owners all up, and below I document Credit-Gallop Magazine the individual stories of some of these owners. 06 07 EVEREST DIARIES - II EVEREST DIARIES - II Peter Piras “Words can't describe how much this horse means to me. “John suffered with chronic illness and mobility issues I've suffered through leukemia and endured bone marrow but his greatest joy was going to the races to watch Redzel transplants and truthfully I'm lucky to be here today. with his good friend and fellow owner Brad Playford, with the pair spending hours together studying the form. “I remember saying to Chris at Triple Crown when they purchased him to make sure he holds me a share in that “Sadly, we lost John two years ago just as Redzel was horse! I can't believe the success that we've had with starting to hit his stride. Redzel is a horse that's come up Redzel and he not only keeps me going but also my through the classes and with hard work and persistence family.” he has become one of the strongest sprinters in the country.” John Medland “I have been involved in sport all my life and particularly Mark Waddington through racing, cricket and golf. At times we are blessed “Four years ago my mother passed away and my brother to have success in our ventures, and in the mid-1980s I and I got together and decided a part share in a racehorse was fortunate to be coach of the NSW Cricket team that would be a wonderful way to use some of the inheritance won the Sheffield Shield and featured several top class we received. We were always around horses as children athletes. and we used to spend time with our father listening to the races on a Saturday afternoon on the radio. “However nothing compares to the thrilling ride that is happening with my fellow owners in Redzel. My son, “It's been an exciting ride for us and to remember mum in Luke, who has Downs Syndrome, absolutely loves the this way is quite emotional.” horse and never misses a race. For him it has been a wonderful journey.” Q - Has he started training for the Everest 2018 ? A - Redzel has been back at the Snowden Racing stable Abram Savage for three weeks now. He very much enjoys his time in the “They say racing is the sport of King's but if you go to the stable and after an easy couple of weeks his work is just races and take a look around most of the punters and beginning to be stepped up, as he nears a return to the racing fans are everyday people with dreams that one day races. they might be able to get involved with a racehorse! Q - Almost half the field has now formed. Are there “I'm just a simple concreter living the dream with any contenders which you think could pose a Redzel.” challenge to Redzel in his endeavour to retain his title ? A - As it was last year, the field will be made up of 12 of the Patricia Di Marco most talented sprinters in the world. Redzel's level of form “Nothing reflects the Australian spirit more than having a has been as good as any of his competitors who currently fair go, taking a chance and mateship. For my husband have a slot in the race and as the defending champion he will John, racing was an outlet for all three. command respect from all corners. It looks an open race 08 09 EVEREST DIARIES - II EVEREST DIARIES - II once again, but we're quietly confident Redzel can prove Q - And are there any plans to retire him anytime soon ? himself to be the leading sprinter in Australia once again. A - He's a gelding and therefore while he is still performing We're excited to be a part of the race again as it was a fantastic at a high level and has a zest for his work we will not have any day last year, and credit goes to Racing NSW and the plans to retire him.