Yulong selects Mazu for Randwick’s $20m Everest

Seven years after Redzel’s all-conquering win in the world’s richest turf race, Yulong and Triple Crown Syndications will look to replicate their proven partnership, with the Joseph Pride-trained Mazu stepping into the Yulong slot for The Everest in 2025.

Mazu has established himself as one of Australia’s most reliable and consistent sprinters, earning more than $9 million in prizemoney. His achievements include victories in the Group 2 Arrowfield Sprint and Group 3 Hall Mark Stakes, along with winning and placing in the Group 1 Doomben 10,000.

The now seven-year-old son of Maurice is no stranger to The Everest, having contested the $20 million Sydney spectacle twice before, including a third-place finish behind Giga Kick in 2022. His trademark on-pace running style is expected to serve him well this Saturday as he looks to build on a recent third-place finish in the Group 2 Premiere Stakes over the same course and distance just over a week earlier.

“Obviously, it’s disappointing that injury forced Private Harry’s withdrawal from the Yulong slot, but to secure a seasoned sprinter like Mazu is a huge bonus, particularly at this late stage,” said Yulong COO Sam Fairgray. “Mr Zhang has already tasted success in The Everest with Triple Crown Syndications thanks to Redzel’s phenomenal run in 2018, and it’s extremely exciting to be partnering with the team again for another tilt.”

Triple Crown Syndications’ Director of Racing, Sam Manion, added: “We’re absolutely thrilled to see Mazu lining up in the 2025 edition of The Everest for the third time. It’s a race that represents the pinnacle of world sprinting and continues to get bigger and better every year. To have Mazu competing in his third instalment is incredible and a true testament to his class, consistency, and the outstanding team behind him. We couldn’t be prouder to see him carrying the Triple Crown colours on racing’s biggest stage. We’re also delighted to be doing it once again in partnership with Yulong, with whom we’ve shared so much success in the past.”

Mazu will join Yulong-owned Angel Capital and Magic Time at Randwick this Saturday, who will run in the slots of James Harron Bloodstock and Inglis respectively.

“There aren’t many who can say they have three genuine chances in the world’s richest turf race,” Fairgray said. “We’re in a very fortunate position this year and looking forward to watching how it plays out on Saturday.”