Pride’s Cranky Old Mazu Upstages Everest Hopefuls in $1m Shorts The $1 million Shorts at Randwick last Saturday will be remembered for its unexpected upsets, but none as surprising as the win by eight year old gelding Mazu.
Trained by Joe Pride, this front running veteran stole the show from more fancied Everest hopefuls like Joliestar and Headwall. Mazu has been on the radar for years, but his consistency often overshadows his age.
He's had high profile starts, including three Everest appearances, but this time he showed that he still has what it takes to compete with the best. His win was a testament to the staying power of these veteran horses.