The TAB Everest 2018: Redzel wins the world’s richest turf race for the second year running under Kerrin McEvoy

REDZEL made all to win The Everest and land his owners another huge payday.

The six-year-old was quick to bounce out from the stalls and never saw another rival under jockey Kerrin McEvoy as the pair landed just over £3 million for first place.

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Trapeze Artist battled on for second with Osborne Bulls coming home third but there was only ever one horse in the race.

McEvoy said: "It's just euphoria at it's best and it's such an electric feeling.

"There's such a big build up to what is already such a great race and it's a huge buzz to win it again.

"It was similar to last year. I thought perhaps U S Navy flag might give us a test early but from the gate Plan A was to control it from the front.

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"And that's exactly what he did, he's such a little warrior.

"He's quite reserved other than raceday, and all he wants to do is gallop and gallop hard. He's a gem."

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Redzel wins The Everest for the second year running in a thrilling race