Champagne Cuddles Hopes To Scale The Everest
Champagne Cuddles, the favourite in the Gr.1 Tattersalls Tiara the final Group I race of the Australian racing season. Her performance could secure her a prized spot in the next Everest.
Champagne Cuddles boasts four Group 1 placings across her 10 career starts, including one behind the current Everest favourite Trapeze Artist in last spring's Golden Rose.
Trainer Bjorn Baker was cautious in his voicing his ambitions when talking about the future for his charge.
"A lot depends on Saturday and how she performs but there is the possibility of a spot in The Everest if she can win," Baker said.
"She's got Group 1 form up to a mile (1600 metres), so we've got any number of options in the spring for her.
Credit: Ritesh Jamkhedkar ritesh.jamkhedkar@secretariatsworld.com