In Her Time puts her hand up for Everest climb

Tom Walter - Saturday September 30

Newcastle mare In Her Time has almost certainly raced herself into contention for The Everest (1200m) after a hard-fought win in the Group II Premiere Stakes (1200m) at Randwick on Saturday.

Benjamin Smith and Corey Brown celebrate In Her Time's win in the Group II Premiere Stakes (1200m) at Randwick. Photo: Steve Hart

It is a $10 million dream that is fast becoming a reality for young trainer Benjamin Smith after In Her Time ($4.80) staved off the Gai Waterhouse and Adrian Bott-trained English ($5.50) to win the $500,000 contest by a short neck. Kris Lees' Clearly Innocent ($8.50) flashed home late into third, beaten another length.

"Unbelievable. You know my heart was in my mouth all the way up the straight. Good to see she got the job done. Her trials were outstanding," Smith said.

"We've been here before. The Brisbane winter we got run down a couple of times. I was just waiting for it again but she is tough as nails this horse and she held off English quite well.

"We will let the dust settle today and just see what happens. Nothing might happen and we might go to Melbourne or stay here.

"There is a big carrot to dangle – $10 million. I'll turn the phone on (for a slot)."

As of Saturday, two slots (Damion Flower and Coolmore) remain vacant in The Everest field, to be run back at Randwick on October 14.

Winning rider Corey Brown is adamant the daughter of Time Thief will make her presence felt should she gain a start in the inaugural race.

"I was lucky enough to snag the ride at the trials at Rosehill and I haven't had a horse trial like that in a long while, especially since I've been home from Singapore," Brown said.

"She's the real deal and showed it here today."

"I think there would be no doubt she would be competitive in The Everest."

Advertisment
More Reading...
Metro Double for Promising Pierro Fillies
Pierro enjoyed a two state metro double on ANZAC Day with a pair of talented three year-old fillies saluting at Flemington and Randwick.
Juvenile Trial Watch – Warwick Farm
Trials were at Warwick Farm on Friday morning with five heats won by juveniles and they included some unraced youngsters by champion sires Snitzel and Written Tycoon as well as first season sire Yes Yes Yes.
Woodside Park Stud 2024 Fees Announced - Hypo Matings for All Stallions
Woodside Park Stud have confirmed fees on their six strong roster for this spring headed by new addition Benbatl (GB), a triple Group I winning sin of Dubawi, who won the Group I MRC Caulfield Stakes in 2018 and chased Winx home for second in the Cox Plate.
Sires With Winners - Thursday April 25
Here is the full list of 94 stallions which had winners throughout Australasia today with winners and result details.
New SW Deep Field - Mr Mojo Risin' Wins Listed Anzac Mile
Cambridge raider Mr Mojo Risin’ capitalised on a dream rails run to capture his first stakes victory when he claimed the Listed TAB Anzac Mile (1600m) at Otaki.
The Stars Come Out at Sha Tin for Champions Day
The crowd will flock to Sha Tin on Sunday for Champions Day, which features three of the most popular horses in recent years: Golden Sixy, California Spangle, and Romantic Warrior.
Best On Breeding
A sensational day of racing at Morphettville on Saturday with seven stakes races highlighted by the $1,000,000 Group 1 Sportsbet Australasian Oaks (2000m) and $1,000,000 Group 1 Sportsbet Robert Sangster Stakes (1200m).
Sires With Winners - Friday April 26
Here is the full list of 44 stallions which had winners throughout Australasia today with winners and result details.
Te Akau Look to Keep Almanzor Winning Run Going in Adelaide
Te Akau Racing’s Mark Walker was busy packing on Thursday morning as he readied himself for a trip to Adelaide to link up with a five-strong arsenal from the team’s Cranbourne base that will contest most of the major events at Morphettville on Saturday.
Kiwi Bred Almanzor Fillies Quinella Listed St Leger
Cambridge Stud stallion Almanzor played a starring role at Flemington on Anzac Day, siring the quinella in the A$200,000 Listed VRC St Leger (2800m) with his three-year-old daughters Ahuriri and Alma Rise.