The Everest was officially upgraded to a Group 1 race in 2024 with Bella Nipotina winning as the first mare to do so!
The ninth edition of the Group 1 The Everest ran on Saturday October 18, 2025 offering a staggering $20 million in prize money and was won by the world’s best sprinter, Hong Kong flyer Ka Ying Rising ($2).
2025 The Everest Results
The Everest 2025 race results and full finishingorder will be available below once the race is run and won on Saturday October 18, 2025.
2025 The Everest winner Ka Ying Rising beat home the locals with ease. Photo: Bradley Photos.
1st: No. 1 Ka Ying Rising
2nd: No. 12 Tempted
3rd: No. 4 Jimmysstar
Hong Kong flyer Ka Ying Rising ($2) confirmed his status as the world’s best sprinter with a dominant win by the well backed David Hayes trained visitor the 2025 The Everest results at Randwick, silencing doubters and delivering Hong Kong its biggest international racing triumph. Ridden just off speed by Zac Purton, the five-year-old charged down the front running Overpass on the home straight going on to beat the Ciaron Maher trained filly Tempted by a length with Maher also running third with Jimmysstar.
2025 The Everest Odds
The Everest 2025 betting featuring who’s who of Australian sprinters and The Everest odds will be provided below as soon as open.
Runners confirmed in The Everest field feature heavily in all-in odds, while early spring performers that are dominating lead-up races are also being kept safe in early markets.
Betting on The Everest 2025 is traditionally led by the year’s TJ Smith Stakes winner / placegetters and proven Group 1 sprint stars with good lead-up form.
Randwick R7 - The Tab Everest (G1)
FinalRace time:
1st
1. Ka Ying Rising (7)
J: Zac Purton 58.5kg
111x1T: David A Hayes
2.05WIN
1.22PLACE
2nd
12. Tempted (1)
J: Craig Williams 51kg
31x13T: Ciaron Maher
15.00WIN
3.50PLACE
3rd
4. Jimmysstar (11)
J: Ethan Brown 58.5kg
41x52T: Ciaron Maher
12.00WIN
3.00PLACE
4th
3. Overpass (9)
J: Josh Parr 58.5kg
x259xT: Bjorn Baker
46.00WIN
7.50PLACE
5th
9. Joliestar (5)
J: James McDonald 56.5kg
921x1T: Chris Waller
5.50WIN
1.90PLACE
6th
8. Angel Capital (3)
J: Ben Melham 58.5kg
x1x14T: Chris Waller
23.00WIN
4.60PLACE
7th
10. Lady Shenandoah (6)
J: Damian Lane 56.5kg
11x24T: Chris Waller
13.00WIN
3.20PLACE
8th
2. Briasa (10)
J: Tyler Schiller 58.5kg
14x21T: M, W & J Hawkes
12.00WIN
3.00PLACE
9th
6. Mazu (2)
J: Jason Collett 58.5kg
6x543T: Joseph Pride
101.00WIN
13.00PLACE
10th
5. War Machine (4)
J: Tim Clark 58.5kg
111x1T: Ben, Will & Jd Hayes
9.00WIN
2.50PLACE
11th
7. Jedibeel (8)
J: Kerrin McEvoy 58.5kg
28x84T: Brad Widdup
151.00WIN
17.00PLACE
12th
11. Magic Time (12)
J: Michael Dee 56.5kg
67x13T: Grahame Begg
61.00WIN
9.00PLACE
For current odds on all of our live racing markets, please visit www.ladbrokes.com.au/racing. Data retrieved: 01/06/2026 02:26:31 PM (Australia/Brisbane)
The Everest betting tips favour proven Group 1 winning sprinters and those proven down under. The 1200m Randwick course gives the advantage to the locally trained contingent so the Aussie horses in the mix dominate The Everest tips each season.
That said, the 2025 The Everest results saw the first internationally trained champion with Hong Kong superstar Ka Ying Rising ($2) saluting.
Because the event is a weight-for-age race the best of the season’s three-year-old stars also feature highly in betting tips for The Everest race. In 2019 Yes Yes Yes won The Everest as a three-year-old, while in 2022 the then undefeated Giga Kick became the second three-year-old The Everest winner with his upset victory.
Keeping an eye on lead-up sprints both in Australia and overseas including England’s Royal Ascot carnival during our winter are also key The Everest tips.
2025 The Everest Tips
Our Ladbrokes’ insider The Everest 2025 betting tips and exotic race selections will be detailed in full below the week of the race so stay tuned for the sprinters to back and sack in the $20 million Sydney race feature.
2025 The Everest Same Race Multi Selections ($18 at time of publish)
Top 2 – No. 1 Ka Ying Rising
Top 3 – No. 2 Briasa
Top 4 – No. 12 Tempted
KA YING RISING (7) is the Hong Kong sprinting superstar everyone’s talking about — and with 14 wins from 16 starts, it’s no surprise he sits at the top of The Everest market. Trained by David Hayes and to be ridden by Zac Purton, the four-time Group 1 winner has been a dominant force over 1200m in Hong Kong and now brings that elite form to Sydney. His most recent outing at Sha Tin saw him cruise to victory under a hefty 61kg, proving once again why he’s regarded as one of the best sprinters on the planet. While there’s been some chatter about his condition since arriving in Australia, Hayes has firmly quashed the speculation, insisting his stable star is in perfect shape for his Australian debut. The barrier seven draw couldn’t be better, giving Purton the option to roll forward and control the race from the outset. World-class sprinter with speed, class, and the perfect setup — hard to see anything running past him.
BRIASA (10) might be drawn wide, but he’s shaping as one of the best value runners in this year’s The Everest — a genuine each-way danger who could easily shake up the big guns at Randwick. The Team Hawkes-trained grey is absolutely flying this prep, arriving third-up and rock-hard fit with six wins from seven starts at 1200m, including multiple victories at Randwick. He’s already proven himself against some of the key locals, having defeated Jimmysstar in the Group 2 Premiere Stakes and finished just a length behind Joliestar when resuming in The Shorts. Those form lines read perfectly for this assignment. Tyler Schiller retains the ride and knows the horse well, while the stable has made it clear they’re confident he can match motors with the favourites if things go his way. From barrier 10, he’ll need a touch of early luck to find cover, but if he lands midfield with clear running, his turn of foot could make things very interesting late. Flying grey with the right form and fitness — if he gets the run of the race, Briasa is a huge each-way player.
TEMPTED (1) shapes as a genuine value place chance, perfectly drawn in barrier one and carrying just 51kg. The Ciaron Maher-trained filly brings rock-solid form and consistency, and while no filly has yet won the world’s richest turf race, she’s got the credentials to give it a serious shake. A dual Group 2 winner as a juvenile, Tempted also finished third in the Golden Slipper behind Marhoona, proving her class early. She’s picked up right where she left off this campaign, producing a brilliant win in the Group 2 Run To The Rose before finishing third behind Beiwacht in the Group 1 Golden Rose — a race that looks a standout form reference heading into The Everest. Back to her preferred 1200m trip, Tempted looks perfectly suited under the light weight, with Craig Williams — already a two-time Everest-winning jockey — taking the ride. Expect her to box-seat from the inside draw and have every chance to finish strongly late. Lightly weighted, beautifully drawn, and in top form — Tempted is an excellent value pick to run into the money.
Randwick R7 – The Tab Everest (G1)
FinalRace time:
1st
1. Ka Ying Rising (7)
J: Zac Purton 58.5kg
111×1T: David A Hayes
2.05WIN
1.22PLACE
2nd
12. Tempted (1)
J: Craig Williams 51kg
31×13T: Ciaron Maher
15.00WIN
3.50PLACE
8th
2. Briasa (10)
J: Tyler Schiller 58.5kg
14×21T: M, W & J Hawkes
12.00WIN
3.00PLACE
For current odds on all of our live racing markets, please visit www.ladbrokes.com.au/racing.
Data retrieved: 01/06/2026 02:26:31 PM (Australia/Brisbane)
The Everest is one of the newer horse races in Australia and also the richest turf race in the world with an unprecedented total of $20 million in prize money as of 2023, up from the original $10 million on offer in the inaugural edition.
2024 The Everest winner Bella Nipotina became the first mare in history to win the $20 million feature. Photo: Steve Hart.
It is now second in prize money to only the $28m Saudi Cup which is the world’s richest thoroughbred event and runs on a dirt track.
It officially gained Group 1 status ahead of the 2024 edition with the autumn’s All-Star Mile also upgraded to elite level.
It was run for the first time in 2017 on Saturday October 14 at Royal Randwick Racecourse – won by Redzel who successfully defended his title in 2018 – and the event now competes for attention with the Melbourne horse races around this time.
A weight-for-age sprint contested over 1200m, The Everest is the jewel of the Sydney Spring Racing Carnival crown. The $20 million prize pool sees it surpass the iconic Melbourne Cup as the richest Australian horse race.
The Everest is unlike any other race contested down under and entry into The Everest field comes at a colossal cost of $600,000 to connections. Only the richest racing horse owners are able to buy their way into the event and The Everest field has a capacity of 12 starters.
Open to both Australian-trained and international horses The Everest is fast becoming one of the most recognised and revered racing events held anywhere in the world.
During the spring racing season in Australia lead-up races into The Everest include Randwick’s Group 2 The Shorts (1100m) in September and the weight-for-age Group 2 Premiere Stakes (1200m) at the same track. In 2017 the inaugural The Everest winner Redzel backed-up from a victory in The Shorts. Twelve months later Redzel improved on a lead-up fifth in the Premier Stakes to become a dual The Everest champion.
The Everest history was made in 2019 when the Chris Waller-trained three-year-old Yes Yes Yes beat the older horses in a new track record time.
In 2020 The Everest winner Classique Legend improved on his sixth in the previous year’s edition to become the first favourite to win at $4.20 handing jockey Kerrin McEvoy his incredible third victory in four years.
In 2021 Chris Waller won his second The Everest when Nature Strip ($3.70) saluted for the punters at his third attempt in the event.
The 2022 The Everest result saw Giga Kick become the second three-year-old to win, the first undefeated horse to claim the race and the longest-priced winner at $21.
The 2023 The Everest winner was the Joe Pride-trained Think About It who saluted as the $4.40 favourite for trainer Joe Pride when defeating I Wish I Win (2nd) and Pride’s other runner Private Eye (3rd) who had run second the previous year.
The 2024 The Everest winner was the Ciaron Maher-trained Bella Nipotina who saluted at $9 as the first mare to win the event when defeating the 2022 champion Giga Kick (2nd) and her stablemate Growing Empire (3rd).
The 2025 The Everest winner was David Hayes’ super sprinter from Hong Kong, Ka Ying Rising, who won as the $2 top fancy to take his record up to 15 wins from 17 starts.
After contesting The Everest racehorses may continue onto the Melbourne Spring Racing Carnival for Group 1 sprint targets including the Manikato Stakes (1200m) at Moonee Valley and the VRC Sprint Classic (1200m) – now known as the VRC Darley Champions Sprint – run down the famous Flemington straight on the first Saturday of November during the Melbourne Cup Carnival.
Redzel (2017) became the first sprinter to do The Everest – VRC Sprint Classic interstate spring sprint double. In 2019, star short distance specialist Nature Strip improved on a lead-up fourth in The Everest results to win the VRC Sprint Classic.
Each Sydney Spring Racing Carnival Racing NSW previously renamed the $3 million Winners Stakes (1300m), held at Rosehill Gardens on The Golden Eagle Day in early November, in honour of The Everest winner. For the inaugural Winners Stakes race in 2019 the event was known as The Redzel Stakes. However, in 2024 the Winners Stakes was renamed in honour of former Racing NSW chairman Russell Balding and was run as the Russell Balding Stakes.
Bella Nipotina (2024) is the latest runner to complete The Everest / Russell Balding Stakes double.
The Everest Day also now features the renamed Group 1 $5 million King Charles III Stakes (1600m) – formerly the George Main Stakes – moved to the card ahead of the 2023 edition.
The $2 million Special Condition race The Kosciuszko (1200m) for NSW Country Trained Horses only also runs on The Everest Day.
Other features at the meeting include the lucrative Group 3 $2 million Sydney Stakes (1200m) for horses that failed to gain a slot in The Everest field, the $1 million Silver Eagle (1300m) for Golden Eagle-bound four-year-olds, the Group 3 Angst Stakes (1600m), and the Big Dance Wild Card.
With The Everest event boosting the popularity of slot-racing in Australia, the latest to be added to the calendar was the $4 million The Quokka (1200m) in WA running at Perth’s Ascot Racecourse for the first time in April of 2023 and won by Overpass.
The Everest 2025 runs for a total prize pool of $20 million, with $6.050 million going to the winner. It’s a slot race, where slots are purchased for $600,000. It’s why the purse is so big, and deals are made between slot holders and owners/trainers to work out a fair agreement.
Position
Prize Money
1st
$6,050,000
2nd
$2,140,000
3rd
$1,240,000
4th
$900,000
5th
$680,000
6th
$450,000
7th-14th
$400,000
There is also a $140,000 donation to the horse welfare fund, and donations are also made to the winners’ charity of choice. It’s an initiative run by Racing NSW to great effect.
The Everest Betting
The Everest betting markets are some most interesting of each spring racing season and odds on the world’s richest turf race are dominated by the star sprinters getting around at that time.
Some horses from international stables in The Everest betting markets may be unfamiliar to punters down under so doing the form on the race will be more crucial than ever.
A key early lead-up race for contenders that impacts The Everest odds is the Group 2 The Shorts (1100m) held at Randwick in mid-September, which produced the very first The Everest winner Redzel (1st in 2017).
Horses that dominated the autumn carnival sprint races including the TJ Smith Stakes also feature highly in The Everest race odds in the spring. In 2020 Classique Legend completed The Shorts – The Everest double with a Group 2 Premiere Stakes second between the two wins, while in 2021 Nature Strip improved on a lead-up The Shorts second to win The Everest and that year’s The Shorts winner Eduardo ran third in The Everest trifecta.
In 2023 The Shorts winner Private Eye ran third in The Everest results behind his stablemate Think About It having run second the year before to Giga Kick.
Held even earlier in the season, the Group 3 The Heath 1100 Stakes at Caulfield in August makes a good early The Everest guide and the results of that short-distance Melbourne race can affect markets on the world’s richest turf race. 2021 The Heath winner Masked Crusader went on to run a narrow second in The Everest quinella that year.
Classique Legend ($4.20 in 2020), Nature Strip ($3.70 in 2021), Think About It ($4.40 in 2023) and Ka Ying Rising ($2 in 2025) are the current The Everest betting favourites to have won.
Group 1 winning sprinters out of the autumn features earlier in the year including Randwick’s Group 1 TJ Smith Stakes (1200m) dominate The Everest betting markets as the event is contested at the same track / distance as The Everest race during ‘The Championships’. Dual TJ Smith Stakes champion Nature Strip finally won The Everest in 2021 at his third attempt. Nature Strip would go on to secure his third TJ Smith Stakes victory in 2022.
In 2022 the defending champion Nature Strip started odds-on in The Everest betting after a lead-up win in The Shorts, but only managed to run fourth behind the three-year-old winner Giga Kick who saluted at a blowout price of $21.
The Everest Field
Entry into the spring’s The Everest race field is via a hefty $600,000 payment from connections.
There are 12 spots available into The Everest final field and each of those slots will be sold to interested owners.
Those connections can then choose to trade their position in the world’s richest turf race or go into partnership with another owner who does not hold one of the original slots in The Everest race field.
The Everest field will attract an elite line-up of the world’s best sprinters from both local and international stables and a host of weight-for-age stars.
Many horses that may have previously run in Melbourne spring sprint races may choose to shoot for the bigger prize money in The Everest field with $6.2 million on offer to the winner. Prize money is paid down to 12th so every horse in The Everest field comes away with stakes.
One of the very first potential lead-up races of the spring for horses looking for a slot in The Everest field is August’s Group 3 Show County Quality on Winx Stakes Day.
The other excellent The Everest lead-up is Randwick’s Group 3 Concorde Stakes (1000m) held in early September. Redzel won the Concorde Stakes three years straight (2017-19) including in the lead-up to his back-to-back The Everest victories, while the 2020 Concorde Stakes winner Gytrash ran third in that year’s The Everest trifecta.
Nature Strip (2021) was the last sprinter to complete the Concorde Stakes – The Everest double.
In 2022 Giga Kick won The Everest in an upset after lead-up Melbourne victories in the Group 3 Vain Stakes (1100m) and Group 2 Danehill Stakes (1200m).
The 2023 The Everest winner Think About It came off a lead-up win at the course and distance in the Group 2 Premiere Stakes (1200m).
In 2024 Bella Nipotina improved on a lead-up third in the Premiere Stakes to win The Everest.
2025 The Everest Field
The official The Everest 2025 field and barriers will be made available below as soon as the 12 slots in the race are confirmed by 10am (AEDT) on Tuesday October 7, 2025.
The 2025 The Everest barrier draw will also be conducted on Tuesday October 7, 2025, with barriers released around 8:00pm (AEDT) that evening at a special event.
The official The Everest 2025 final field is now out with Hong Kong sensation Ka Ying Rising the odds-on favourite to be ridden by Zac Purton from barrier 7.
Randwick R7 - The Tab Everest (G1)
FinalRace time:
Entrant
Last 6
Sex
Barrier
Weight
1. Ka Ying RisingJ: Zac Purton T: David A Hayes
1111x1
G
7
58.5kg
2. BriasaJ: Tyler Schiller T: M, W & J Hawkes
414x21
G
10
58.5kg
3. OverpassJ: Josh Parr T: Bjorn Baker
1x259x
G
9
58.5kg
4. JimmysstarJ: Ethan Brown T: Ciaron Maher
341x52
G
11
58.5kg
5. War MachineJ: Tim Clark T: Ben, Will & Jd Hayes
The 2025 Everest final field and barriers are announced on Tuesday, October 14, 2025 at 8:00 pm (local time). The Everest barrier draw is showcased via a drone show at Sydney Harbour, which shows the jockey silks and the barrier draw.
The official barrier draw is done behind closed doors earlier in the day, but the general public and connections find out at the presentation. It’s a great spectacle, which hasn’t been without controversy when they displayed the barrier draw on the Sydney Opera House, which was considered disrespectful.
The Everest Barrier Statistics
Barrier five is the only gate to produce more than one The Everest winner. Giga Kick and Think About It both jumped from barrier five in consecutive years, and drawing in the middle is always a good barrier for sprint races.
There have been two winners drawn wide. Bella Nipotina jumped from barrier 12 in 2024, and Nature Strip had barrier 10 when winning in 2021. Drawing wide isn’t a bad thing, but it depends on how much early speed the horse possesses.
Redzel won back-to-back Everests when drawing barriers 4 and 1. He’s the only horse to win closer than fifth to the rail, so being along the inside isn’t always a positive.
Barrier 7 is the most recent The Everest winning barrier producing Hong Kong sensation Ka Ying Rising (2025).
Confirmed 2025 The Everest Horses, Jockeys & Slot Holders
Below punters can stay up to date with the latest confirmed The Everest horses that have secured a slot in the 12-horse feature race at Randwick.
Currently the confirmed slot holders for the 2025 The Everest are:
Max Whitby, Steve McCann, Colin Madden & Neil Werrett: Have selected Briasa as their runner.
Yulong Investments: Originally selected Private Harry as their runner after but the Nathan Doyle-trained sprinter was withdrawn after pulling up lame in the near foreleg following his unplaced run in the Group 2 Premiere Stakes at Randwick on October 4. Mazu comes in as their replacement.
Hong Kong Jockey Club: Have chosen Ka Ying Rising as their contender after leasing their slot from the Australian Turf Club (ATC).
TAB: Have selected dual Group 1 winning Jimmysstar as their contender.
Chris Waller Racing: Have selected Newmarket Handicap winning mare Joliestar as their runner.
John Camilleri (Fairway Thoroughbreds): Have chosen triple Group 1 winning mare Lady Shenandoah as their contender.
Newgate & GPI Racing: Have picked two-time Everest performer Overpass as their runner.
James Harron Bloodstock: Will be represented by Chris Waller’s consistent sprinter Angel Capital.
Inglis: Originally selected Skybird as their contender in 2025 but with Skybird withdrawn due to injury the slot has subsequently been filled by Magic Time.
Mulberry Racing: Will be represented by Brad Widdup’s progressive sprinter Jedibeel.
Coolmore: Have selected War Machine to fill their slot following the sprinter’s Group 2 Gilgai Stakes win.
Godolphin: Will be represented by Golden Rose third placed filly Tempted.
Additionally, Racing NSW is currently offering a vacant slot for sale, with expressions of interest closing on May 30th. The successful bidder will then nominate their runner.
The complete list of confirmed The Everest 2025 slot holders will be detailed below with their chosen runners updated as news breaks on what horses are running for who in this year’s The Everest race field.
Horse
Jockey
Trainer
Slot Holder
Ka Ying Rising
Zac Purton
David Hayes (HK)
HKJC / ATC
Tempted
Craig Williams
Ciaron Maher
Godolphin
Jimmysstar
Ethan Brown
Ciaron Maher
TAB
Magic Time
Michael Dee
Grahame Begg
Inglis
Overpass
Josh Parr
Bjorn Baker
Newgate / GPI Racing
Joliestar
James McDonald
Chris Waller
Chris Waller Racing
Jedibeel
Kerrin McEvoy
Brad Widdup
Mulberry Racing
War Machine
Tim Clark
Ben, Will & JD Hayes
Coolmore
Lady Shenandoah
Damian Lane
Chris Waller
Fairway Thoroughbreds
Angel Capital
Ben Melham
Chris Waller
James Harron Bloodstock
Briasa
Tyler Schiller
Michael, Wayne & John Hawkes
Whitby, Madden, McCann, Werret
Mazu
Jason Collett
Joseph Pride
Yulong Investments
Stay tuned below as the 12 slots in The Everest Field are filled, the confirmed horses and jockeys along with the slot-holders to be listed below as positions are announced leading up to the race.
Confirmed 2025 The Everest Horses
Below punters can stay up to date with the latest confirmed The Everest horses that have secured a slot in the 12-horse feature race at Randwick.
Please note that this is not the final field, and further confirmations will be made closer to the race date as slot holders finalise their selections and horses maintain form through their preparations. Keep an eye on lead-up races for more clues on the final composition of the 2025 The Everest field.
1. KA YING RISING
Ka Ying Rising. Photo: Hong Kong Jockey Club.
Slot Holder: Hong Kong Jockey Club (leased from the Australian Turf Club)
Breeding: by SHAMEXPRESS (IRE) from MISSY MOO (NZ)
Trainer: David Hayes
Jockey: Zac Purton
Barrier: 7
Owners: Ka Ying Syndicate
Trained by David Hayes and ridden by champion jockey Zac Purton – who will travel from Hong Kong specifically for the ride – champion Hong Kong sprint star Ka Ying Rising currently boasts an incredible record of 14 wins from 16 starts, including four Group 1 victories. The horse is a son of Shamexpress and is widely regarded as the fastest sprinter in the world. His recent triumph in the 2025 Chairman’s Sprint Prize at Sha Tin, further cemented his status as the odds-on favourite for The Everest in all-in markets. The Hong Kong Jockey Club secured his slot in the race through a lease agreement with the Australian Turf Club. During his Sydney campaign, Ka Ying Rising will be stabled at Canterbury Park, with Hayes expressing confidence in the facilities and preparation plan. Following The Everest, the horse is also scheduled to contest the Russell Balding Stakes over 1300 metres at Rosehill. He was last seen carting a hefty 61kg to a flawless 2-length romp home at Sha Tin over 1200m on September 7 showing he was more than ready to take them on in Sydney this spring. Arrived safely down under and is settling in well.
Slot Holder: Max Whitby, Steve McCann, Colin Madden & Neil Werrett
Breeding: by SMART MISSILE from MARY’S GRACE
Trainers: Michael, John & Wayne Hawkes
Jockey: Tyler Schiller
Barrier: 10
Owners: Mr I R Johnson, Dr A R Johnson
Briasa has emerged as a formidable early contender for the 2025 The Everest, securing a coveted slot with prominent owners Max Whitby, Steve McCann, Colin Madden, and Neil Werrett. Trained by the powerful Hawkes Racing team, this talented sprinter truly announced himself with a brilliant victory in the Group 1 TJ Smith Stakes during Sydney’s Autumn Carnival, defeating Overpass. This win showcased Briasa’s exceptional speed and solidified his status as one of Australia’s most exciting sprinters. While he stretched out to 1400m in the All Aged Stakes, finishing fourth behind Jimmysstar, his preferred distance appears to be the shorter, high-pressure sprint of The Everest. With a rapidly improving record, Briasa is a young horse who continues to develop, making him a serious threat in the world’s richest turf race. He resumed in the Group 2 The Shorts (1100m) on September 20 and ran a solid second to fellow The Everest slot holder Joliestar. Latest run in the Group 2 $1 million Premiere Stakes (1200m) at Randwick on October 4 saw him salute for the punters in the ideal lead-up leaving him cherry-ripe for The Everest.
Overpass will run in The Everest for a third straight year. Photo: Steve Hart.
Slot Holder: Newgate & GPI Racing
Breeding: by VANCOUVER from WALKWAY
Trainer: Bjorn Baker
Jockey: Josh Parr
Barrier: 9
Owners: Mr S G Darby, Mr P Halfhyde, Mr T Kingston, Mr W E Payne, Ms S G Wilson, Mr B E Wright, Jimlee Racing, Knuckleheads Racing, Darby Racing Walkway, Cantbreakmystride, Jacknife Racing, Blue Arrow Equine, Mrs A E Baker, Mr K R Ferrel
Overpass has secured a slot in the 2025 TAB Everest, marking his third attempt at the world’s richest turf race, where he will represent the Newgate/GPI Racing syndicate and run first-up at Randwick on October 18. Trainer Bjorn Baker confirmed the decision to target the Everest fresh, citing Overpass’s proven first-up form, including wins in the Sydney Stakes and The Quokka, and a close second in the TJ Smith Stakes. The gelding will have a trial and possibly an exhibition gallop before race day. Newgate’s Henry Field described the selection as a “sensible play,” while owner Scott Darby said, “Overpass has been the forgotten sprinter in the build-up to The Everest. We’ve always believed he deserved a spot, and he’s going as well as ever.”
2025 All Aged Stakes winner Jimmysstar runs for the TAB in this year’s The Everest. Photo: Bradley Photos.
Slot Holder: TAB
Breeding: by PER INCANTO (USA) from ANNIESSTAR (NZ)
Trainer: Ciaron Maher
Jockey: Ethan Brown
Barrier: 11
Owners: Mr A Kheir, Mr J A O’Neill, Mr P A Cook, A K Racing, Mrs C A Algie, Ciaron Maher Racing, Mr J Steet, Carty Racing, Mr T R Maddern, Red Rocks and Crocks, S and D Racing, Mr B D Nettlefold, Mr S A Lewin, GC 600 Syndicate, Mrs C R Williams, Mr A S Williams, Solscaf Racing
Ciaron Maher’s Per Incanto six-year-old, racing in the colours of Ozzie Kheir who previously tasted Everest success with Yes Yes Yes in 2019, has been a standout in the Group 1 scene over the past season with the Kiwi expat finally hitting his straps in 2025. He resumed in the autumn and put on a speed display at Caulfield to win the Group 1 Oakleigh Plate (1100m) but would later show off his range claiming Sydney’s Group 1 All Aged Stakes (1400m) beating a very nice mare in Joliestar home in April. In between those he added to his CV a William Reid third at The Valley and game fourth to Briasa in the TJ Smith over The Everest track and trip. Could he be the value in this year’s Everest? He resumed with a fifth in the Group 3 Concorde Stakes (1000m) with improvement expected after he was forced to carry the 60.5kg topweight and was still only 1.7 lengths off the winner Headwall fresh. Lost few admirers with his strong second to Briasa in the Group 2 Premiere Stakes in his final lead-up.
War Machine represents Coolmore in this year’s The Everest. Photo: Ultimate Racing Photos.
Slot Holder: Coolmore
Breeding: by HARRY ANGEL (IRE) from CASERTA
Trainers: Ben, Will & JD Hayes
Jockey: Tim Clark
Barrier: 4
Owners: Lindsay Park Bloodstock, R & C Legh Racing Pty Ltd, Mr N J Griffin, Mrs J S Griffin, Mr G B Robinson, Mr B C Hollow, Mr S W Kay, Ms M A Keating, Mr G Lygoyris, Mrs S Lygoyris, Mr A S Byron, Mr A Williams, Mr K McCaul, Mr J B Hart, Mr M J Davies, Mr D W Wallace, Mr J V Wallace
War Machine has officially secured a slot in the 2025 The Everest, racing under the banner of Coolmore. The announcement followed his explosive first-up win in the Group 2 Gilgai Stakes at Flemington, where he surged home under 60kg to score by two lengths in a sharp 1:08.53. That performance sealed the deal for slot-holder Coolmore, who partnered with owner Rupert Legh and the Hayes brothers—Ben, Will, and JD—to lock in War Machine for the $20 million sprint at Randwick. Trained by the Lindsay Park team and ridden by Blake Shinn, War Machine brings serious form to the race, having already claimed the Group 1 Stradbroke Handicap earlier in the season. Coolmore Australia Principal Tom Magnier expressed excitement about the partnership, stating, “We’re delighted to team up with the Hayes brothers for our slot in The Everest this year… War Machine adds real strength to our presence in Australia’s richest race.”
Mazu is out to improve on his third in 2022. Photo: Bradley Photos.
Slot Holder: Yulong Investments
Breeding: by MAURICE (JPN) from CHATELAINE
Trainers: Joseph Pride
Jockey: Jason Collett
Barrier: 2
Owners: Triple Crown Syndications, Mr M A De Stoop, Mr D Da Silva, Mrs V B Mossman, Mr M D Garreffa, Mr R G Edge, Ms S P Hopkins, Mr K F May, Mr G B Clark, Mr L Caminiti, Dr F McCourt, Mr A J Prince, Dr M Healy, Mr M L Spilstead
Mazu will line up for his third crack at The Everest in 2025 after being selected by Yulong Investments to fill their slot, stepping in following the late withdrawal of Private Harry. The $20 million sprint at Randwick will once again feature a star-studded field, and Mazu is out to prove he still belongs among the elite. Trained by Joseph Pride and syndicated by Triple Crown, the seven-year-old gelding brings solid form into this year’s edition, having finished in the top four in both The Shorts and the Premiere Stakes. A proven performer at the highest level, Mazu famously ran third in the 2022 Everest and now gets another chance to match motors with the best sprinters in the country. Triple Crown’s Chris Ward has praised the gelding’s trademark consistency and fighting spirit, while Yulong’s Sam Fairgray described his late-stage inclusion as a major coup for the team. With more than $9 million in career earnings, Mazu is already a proven money-spinner, and a top-six finish this weekend would see him push past the $10 million milestone. Back in form and reunited with familiar rivals, he’ll be out to deliver another big performance under the bright lights of Randwick. Seasoned Everest campaigner with genuine claims to feature again – tough, proven, and primed for another big run in The Everest.
Jedibeel represents first time The Everest slot holders Mulberry Racing. Photo: Steve Hart.
Slot Holder: Mulberry Racing
Breeding: by SAVABEEL from STARRY (NZ)
Trainer: Brad Widdup
Jockey: Kerrin McEvoy
Barrier: 8
Owners: Mr M J Gregg, Mr L Sheridan, Mulberry
Jedibeel will take his place in the 2025 The Everest, representing Mulberry Racing in their debut year as slot holders. Trained by Brad Widdup at Hawkesbury, the talented sprinter was confirmed for the $20 million Randwick feature after a strong fourth-place finish in the Group 2 Premiere Stakes. Despite being beaten by Everest-bound rivals Briasa and Jimmysstar, Jedibeel impressed with his closing speed, prompting Mulberry Racing to lock him in. Earlier this year, Jedibeel claimed the Group 2 Challenge Stakes over 1000m and enters The Everest as a $51 outsider. By Savabeel out of Starry, he pulled up in excellent condition after his last run and will be kept ticking over ahead of the October 18 showdown. Trainer Brad Widdup acknowledged the depth of this year’s field, saying, “It’s a very, very good Everest this year… but I thought he performed well on Saturday.”
Angel Capital is the third Chris Waller trained runner in this year’s The Everest field. Photo: Ultimate Racing Photos.
Slot Holder: James Harron Bloodstock
Breeding: by HARRY ANGEL (IRE) from BAHAMAS
Trainer: Chris Waller
Jockey: Ben Melham
Barrier: 3
Owners: Yu Long Investments
Angel Capital has officially secured a slot in the 2025 edition of The Everest, representing James Harron Bloodstock. Trained by Chris Waller and owned by Yulong, the four-year-old colt has impressed this spring with a last-to-first win in the Listed Chautauqua Stakes and a luckless fourth in the Group 1 Sir Rupert Clarke Stakes. Harron, a two-time Everest-winning slot holder, praised Angel Capital’s backmarker racing style and upward trajectory, calling him a “serious X-factor” addition to the field. Angel Capital joins Waller’s other confirmed runners—Joliestar and Lady Shenandoah—as part of a strong stable presence in the $20 million feature.
Joliestar winning the 2025 Newmarket Handicap down the famous Flemington straight. Photo: Ultimate Racing Photos.
Slot Holder: Chris Waller Racing
Breeding: by ZOUSTAR from JOLIE BAY
Trainer: Chris Waller
Jockey: James McDonald
Barrier: 5
Owners: Cambridge Stud
Star mare Joliestar has officially secured a coveted slot in The Everest 2025, representing Chris Waller Racing for the second consecutive year in the $20 million sprint at Randwick on October 18. After a luckless seventh-place finish in last year’s race, beaten by just 1.5 lengths, Joliestar has surged into elite company with standout victories in the Newmarket Handicap and Kingsford Smith Cup, solidifying her status as one of Australia’s top sprinters. Trainer Chris Waller praised her maturity and consistency, calling her return to The Everest “exciting” and a testament to her growth. Owned by Cambridge Stud’s Brendan Lindsay, Joliestar joins a stellar field including Ka Ying Rising, Briasa, Private Harry, and Jimmystar. Her delayed spring campaign kick-off was in the Group 2 The Shorts (1100m) where she was huge beating home a strong field by over a length to have her The Everest odds slashed.
Lady Shenandoah is another boom mare in The Everest for trainer Chris Waller. Photo: Steve Hart.
Slot Holder: Fairway Thoroughbreds
Breeding: by SNITZEL from STAR PUPIL
Trainer: Chris Waller
Jockey: Damian Lane
Barrier: 6
Owners: Hermitage
Lady Shenandoah has officially secured a slot in The Everest 2025, racing under Fairway Thoroughbreds. The four-year-old mare, trained by Chris Waller and owned by Hermitage Thoroughbreds, becomes the sixth confirmed runner in the elite 12-horse field, joining stablemate Joliestar. A triple Group 1 winner, Lady Shenandoah impressed last season with five consecutive wins and recently resumed with a luckless second in the Group 3 Concorde Stakes. Her Everest preparation will continue with a run in the Group 1 Manikato Stakes at Moonee Valley, where she is currently the favourite. Her selection follows the withdrawal of Camilleri’s previous contender, Sunshine In Paris, due to injury, making Lady Shenandoah a timely and formidable replacement. She was fourth with excuses in the Group 1 Manikato Stakes as the beaten favourite at The Valley on September 26 with improvement expected when she returns to Sydney.
Magic Time has been confirmed for the 2025 The Everest, running in the Inglis slot in partnership with Yulong. The six-year-old mare, trained by Grahame Begg and ridden by Michael Dee, replaces the injured Skybird in the $20 million sprint at Randwick. A dual Group 1 winner and Inglis Classic graduate, Magic Time earned her spot with a dominant win in the Group 3 Cockram Stakes and a strong third in the Group 1 Manikato Stakes. Yulong’s General Manager Jun Zhang called her “the ultimate model of consistency,” noting she’s placed in the top three on 14 occasions and thrives on both wet and dry tracks. Inglis Bloodstock CEO Sebastian Hutch added, “We were very enthusiastic about partnering with Yulong for The Everest, and Magic Time more than deserves her place.”
Run To The Rose winner Tempted runs for Godolphin. Photo: Bradley Photos.
Slot Holder: Godolphin
Breeding: by STREET BOSS (USA) from CALLIOPE
Trainers: Ciaron Maher
Jockey: Craig Williams
Barrier: 1
Owners: Godolphin
Tempted has officially secured her place in the 2025 edition of The Everest, running for Godolphin with Craig Williams booked to ride. The Street Boss filly, trained by Ciaron Maher, continues to build an impressive résumé as one of the country’s brightest young sprinting stars. Already a dual Group 2 winner, Tempted has proven her quality against elite opposition, finishing a gallant third in both the Golden Slipper and the Golden Rose. Her ability to consistently perform at the highest level marks her as a genuine Everest contender despite her age and inexperience. Williams, aiming for a remarkable third Everest victory after triumphs aboard Giga Kick (2022) and Bella Nipotina (2024), reunites with Maher as they look to make it back-to-back wins in the $20 million feature. Set to carry a featherweight 51kg, Tempted comes into the race in sparkling form, fresh off victory in the Group 2 Run to the Rose and a brave placing behind Beiwacht in the Golden Rose. Her light weight, explosive finish, and proven ability against top-level rivals make her one of the most intriguing runners in this year’s field. Brilliant filly on the rise – well-weighted, in peak form, and perfectly placed to make her presence felt at good odds.
*2025 The Everest odds correct at time of publication and subject to change.
The Everest Form Guide
The Everest form guide is a punters’ best friend providing all the essential information on the 12 horses in the field including lead-up runs, track / distance records, jockeys and the all-important The Everest barrier draw.
Looking for horses with Group 1 wins on the record, international race experience, a stellar 1200m distance record, past Randwick wins in races like the autumn’s TJ Smith Stakes and weight-for-age performers on The Everest form guide are all important before placing bets on the $20 million event.
The 2022 The Everest form was franked with the winning three-year-old Giga Kick returning the following year for a stellar autumn / winter bid that included Group 1 wins in the 2023 All Aged Stakes and Doomben 10,000.
Giga Kick returned in the 2024 The Everest field and was huge running second to the mare Bella Nipotina when narrowly denied his second success.
Bella Nipotina franked her 2025 The Everest winning form with a next up victory in the Russell Balding Stakes followed by a third in that Melbourne Cup Carnival’s Group 1 Champions Sprint.
2025 The Everest Form Guide
A link to our comprehensive The Everest 2025 Form Guide will be provided for punters below the week of the race.
The very first edition of The Everest ran on Saturday October 14, 2017, at Royal Randwick Racecourse in Sydney and the inaugural The Everest winner and race results were dominated by the Team Snowden-trained Redzel who went on to win Flemington’s VRC Sprint Classic next-up.
Redzel went on to repeat her stunning performance the very next year, winning The Everest in convincing fashion over an arguably much more talented field. The win saw Redzel’s career earnings reach over $15 million across her four-year career.
Using The Everest results as a guide to later Melbourne Spring Carnival races is important for punters with the VRC Sprint Classic in November making a nice betting double with the lucrative Group 1 race.
The 2022 The Everest results saw the Clayton Douglas-trained three-year-old Giga Kick make history as the longest-priced winner at 20/1 and the first unbeaten horse to claim the feature sprint.
The 2023 The Everest results had the favourite Think About It saluting for the punters with a terrific effort thanks to a lovely ride by Sam Clipperton for trainer Joe Pride and slot-holders Newgate Farm & GPI Racing.
The 2024 The Everest results saw a mare, Bella Nipotina ($9), become the first female galloper to win handing race sponsors TAB their first win after having had a runner in all eight editions of the event.
Bella Nipotina (2024) is to date the only mare to win The Everest.
Ka Ying Rising (2025) became the first international The Everest winner coming from Hong Kong and representing slot holders the Hong Kong Jockey Club.
Past The Everest Winners
A complete list of The Everest winners and placegetters dating back to the race’s inauguration in 2017 are detailed in the below table. For more information, see our guide on past The Everest winners.
Year
Winner
Runner-Up
Third
Time
2025
Ka Ying Rising
Tempted
Jimmysstar
1:08.13
2024
Bella Nipotina
Giga Kick
Growing Empire
1:08.76
2023
Think About It
I Wish I Win
Private Eye
1:07.64
2022
Giga Kick
Private Eye
Mazu
1:09.86
2021
Nature Strip
Masked Crusader
Edurardo
1:09.11
2020
Classique Legend
Bivouac
Gytrash
1:08.27
2019
Yes Yes Yes
Santa Ana Lane
Trekking
1:07.32(R)
2018
Redzel
Trapeze Artist
Osborne Bulls
1:12.03
2017
Redzel
Vega Magic
Brave Smash
1:08.36
What are the biggest odds paid for a winning The Everest horse?
Giga Kick scored an upset in the 2022 Everest when paying $21. It was a good price for the talented sprinter, who showed a fine turn-of-foot to beat a quality field for Clayton Douglas and Craig Williams.
He is the only Everest winner to pay double-figure odds. Bella Nipotina and Yes Yes paid $9 respectively, but it’s a race for well-backed runners.
FAQs about The Everest
When is The Everest 2025?
The Everest is run on Saturday October 18, 2025 at 4:15 pm. It’s the seventh race on the Randwick schedule.
Where is The Everest 2025?
Randwick is the new home for The Everest. It was run at Rosehill for the first eight years before Racing NSW made the change in 2025.
What is the prize money for The Everest 2025?
The Everest prize money is $20 million, with the winner getting $6,050,000. The first three runners come collect at least $1 million.
What distance is The Everest run over?
The Everest is run over 1200m. It’s the richest sprint race on turf, but sprinters and milers are known to be selected for the race.
How many horses run in The Everest?
The Everest field features 12 runners plus four emergencies. Due to the nature of sprint races and it being a slot race, 12 is a good number.
Who won the 2025 The Everest?
The 2025 The Everest was won by five-year-old Shamexpress gelding Ka Ying Rising from Hong Kong at $2 favouritism for trainer David Hayes with jockey Zac Purton aboard on 58.5kg from barrier 7 to win by 1.15 lengths on a Good (4) track in a time of 1:08.13. Ka Ying Rising was the first internationally trained winner.
Who won the 2024 The Everest?
Bella Nipotina won the 2024 Everest for Ciaron Maher and jockey Craig Williams. She paid $9.00 with bookmakers, making her the joint second-highest-priced winner in Everest history.
Who won the 2023 The Everest?
Think About It won the 2023 Everest for Joe Pride and jockey Sam Clipperton. He was a $4.40 chance to win, and he produced a scintillating performance to justify the odds.
Who won the 2022 The Everest?
Giga Kick caused an upset to win the 2022 Everest. He paid $22 to win despite having good form in the lead-up.
What horse holds The Everest record time?
Yes Yes Yes holds the record for fastest Everest at 1:07.32. He carried a light weight as a 3YO, and the closest to his time since is Think About It, who ran 1:07.64.
Which jockey has won the most The Everest races?
Kerrin McEvoy has won three Everests. He scored with Redzel twice before returning with Classique Legend in 2020. Craig Williams has two wins from the last three years.
Which trainer has won the most The Everest races?
Peter and Paul Snowden won twice with Redzel, and Chris Waller also has two Everest wins with Yes Yes Yes and Nature Strip.
How can I bet on The Everest?
Bet on The Everest with Ladbrokes. It has everything you need to place your Everest bets, including win, place, exotics, and more.
What is futures The Everest betting?
Futures Everest betting is when punters bet on the race before the final field is released. Punters typically get value odds in the months leading up to the race. Markets are open for most of the year.
How do I watch The Everest live?
You can watch The Everest live on Ladbrokes. Other options are available, including at Sky Racing.
How do I buy The Everest tickets?
Tickets for The Everest are available at theeverest.com.au and with Everest tour groups.
What is The Everest dress code?
Smart attire is expected for The Everest, as it’s a premier meeting.
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Which horse will win the 2025 The Everest?
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