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Any horse that contested the TAB Everest, Sydney Stakes or The Kosciuszko at Randwick on 18 is eligible for the Sportsbet Multi Bonus if they contest the $3 million Russell Balding Stakes (1300m) on November 1.

The bonus applies to any eligible horse which finishes in the top three in the Russell Balding Stakes.

A $700,000 bonus is added to the prizemoney if an eligible horse wins the Russell Balding Stakes, $200,000 if it runs second and $100,000 if it runs third.

If the winner of the TAB Everest, Ka Ying Rising, contests the race he is eligible for a $1 million bonus.

In addition, the Russell Balding Stakes is the final leg of the Sportsbet Bet With Mates Sprint Series with double points on offer.

To be eligible, a horse must have contested three legs of the series which consists of the Concorde Stakes, The Shorts, Premiere Stakes, TAB Everest, Sydney Stakes and The Kosciuszko.

Or, only two races provided that these race starts are in one of the three qualifying races on Everest Day and the Russell Balding Stakes.

The Sportsbet Bet With Mates Bonus comprises $2,000,000 with the top five point scorers sharing in the bonus - $1,000,000 for first, $500,000 for second, $250,000 for third, $150,000 fourth and $100,000 fifth.

Current Eligible Horse Point Score:
9 Briasa
8 Jimmysstar
6 Joliestar
5 Mazu, Ka Ying Rising, Clear Thinking, Rothfire
4 Lady Shenandoah, Tempted, Gallant Star, Iowna Merc
3 Ostraka, Generosity, Chidiac, With Your Blessing
2 Jedibeel, Tiger Shark, Libertad, Lisztomania
1 So You Pence, Caballus

Full details at https://www.racingnsw.com.au/sportsbet-sydney-sprint-series/.