Racing Australia Release
MELBOURNE, Vic. – Racing Australia is pleased to announce the elevation of 2 major races to Group 1 Status.
Following the recent agreement and adoption of the Australian Black Type Guidelines by the Racing Australia Board, a review of races under those guidelines is being conducted. As a priority, the following races have been determined to have achieved the criteria and will be recognised as a Group 1:
• THE EVEREST
• THE ALL STAR MILE
The All Star Mile and The Everest race upgrades have been ratified internationally.
Whilst these upgrades will take immediate effect, further analysis and review of all black type races is being undertaken with the expectation that further announcements will be made in the near future.