Jimmysstar locked in for The Everest
New Zealand-bred sprinting sensation Ka Ying Rising might be the talk of this year’s $20 million The Everest (1200m), but compatriot Jimmysstar will be out to spoil the party.
The Group One-winning son of Per Incanto has secured the slot of the TAB for the October Sydney showpiece, much to the delight of his connections, headlined by prominent Australian owner Ozzie Kheir.
“We had an expectation as owners on what we thought Jimmy’s pecking order would be in The Everest and he has probably negotiated on par a fair deal between the owners and TAB,” Kheir told SENTrack.
“We had a few interested parties and we went with what we thought was the right deal for us and the right partner, and the TAB came out on top.
“We had a view of what we wanted, and they had a look at it and came back to us and it was pretty much in line with our expectations. It was pretty smooth and we got it wrapped up pretty quickly.”
The son of Per Incanto was initially trained in New Zealand by Guy Lowry, for whom he won two of his three starts before his sale to Kheir and subsequent transfer to leading Australian trainer Ciaron Maher, for whom he has won seven races, including the Group 1 Oakleigh Plate (1100m) and Group 1 All Aged Stakes (1400m).
“Jimmy has always had the ability,” Kheir said. “I think the difference now with Jimmysstar is that he (Maher) has got him mentally right. He has also been able to put on some serious muscle, he looks unbelievable. He looks like a sprinter now.”
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