Racing Australia confirmed on Wednesday afternoon that the All-Star Mile (1600m) will ascend to Group 1 status in 2025. The announcement also included The Everest (1200m), which gained its own Group 1 designation ahead of next Saturday’s running.
“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 (and) The All-Star Mile,” stated a Racing Australia media release.
“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.”
Responding to the news, Racing Victoria issued a statement:
“We note and welcome Racing Australia’s announcement that The All-Star Mile has been upgraded to Group 1 status, a decision ratified by the Asian Racing Federation.
“The All-Star Mile has surpassed the Group 1 rating benchmark of 115 in each of its six editions and thus is worthy of carrying this elite status.
“This year’s All-Star Mile winner Pride Of Jenni was crowned Australian Racehorse of the Year last night and superstars in Mr Brightside and Zaaki preceded her on the honour roll.
“With The All-Star Mile finding a new home at Flemington on Super Saturday 2025 (March 8), the race is now firmly entrenched as Victoria’s premier mile race of the autumn and a key feature on the Australian racing calendar.”
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