New Zealand’s iconic TAB is putting a massive $10 million on offer if a Kiwi punter can correctly pick the finishing order of this year’s edition of The Everest, the world’s richest race on turf, at Randwick in Sydney on Saturday, 19 October.
The $10 million The Everest Mega Millions pool was scooped last year in the inaugural year of the promotion by an Auckland customer who correctly placed all 12 runners in order, from the winner Think About It right back to Alcohol Free in 12th place.
The free-to-enter competition for TAB customers will open on 16 October once the final field is available, with entries (one per customer) to be placed through tab.co.nz/everest-megamillions.
The two New Zealand horses, I Wish I Win and Joliestar, that have been confirmed as starting in The Everest are sure to attract plenty of support from TAB customers when they shift their selections around into their preferred order. Alternatively, customers can also use the Shuffle button to automate their entry.
With more than 400 million possible results in a 12-horse field, Cameron Rodger, Managing Director – New Zealand of Entain Australia and New Zealand, the operators of TAB, is prepared to take on New Zealand’s astute racing fans again, even after last year’s shock winner.
“I was pretty blown away to get the call last year that someone had won, but we’re prepared to put up the $10 million to test Kiwis’ ability to conjure up a moment of genius for the second year in a row,” Cameron Rodger said.
“The presence of I Wish I Win – racing for us in the Trackside Media slot – and Joliestar is already making this edition of the A$20 million The Everest pretty amazing for Kiwis, but imagine if lightning struck twice in two years with this competition?”
Entries will be open at tab.co.nz/everest-mega-millions on 16 October, and will close 15 minutes before the race jumps on Saturday, 19 October.
