The Everest was officially upgraded to a Group 1 race in 2024 with Bella Nipotina winning as the first mare to do so!Â
The next edition of the Group 1 The Everest runs on Saturday October 18, 2025 offering a staggering $20 million in prize money.Â
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.
Early market betting odds on the 2025 The Everest will be displayed below once available. Odds are subject to fluctuation. For current odds on all of our live markets, please visit ladbrokes.com.au.
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.Â
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).Â
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.Â
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.Â
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.Â
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 Race Info
- Date: Saturday October 18, 2025
- Track: Royal Randwick Racecourse
- Distance: 1200m
- Conditions: Weight-for-age
- Status: Group 1
- Prize Money: $20 million
- First Run: 2017
2025 The Everest Results
The Everest 2025 race results and full finishing order will be available below once the race is run and won on Saturday October 18, 2025.
- 1st: TBD
- 2nd: TBD
- 3rd: TBD
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), and Think About It ($4.40 in 2023) 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.Â
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. Â
Confirmed 2025 The Everest Horses, Jockeys & Slot Holders
Currently the confirmed slot holders for the 2025 The Everest are:Â
- Max Whitby, Steve McCann, Colin Madden & Neil Werrett: Have selected Briasa as their runner.
- Yulong Investments: Have selected Private Harry as their runner.
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.
While these are the only officially confirmed slot holders with announced runners at this stage, many other entities hold slots. Based on previous years and current speculation, some of the other slot holders are likely to include:
- TAB
- Australian Turf Club (ATC)
- Coolmore
- Godolphin
- Trackside Media
- Newgate & GPI Racing
- Chris Waller Racing
- John Camilleri (Fairway Thoroughbreds)
- Sir Owen Glenn
- The Star & Arrowfield
However, these are based on previous involvement and haven’t all formally announced their participation or their chosen runners for 2025. We will know the full list of slot holders and their selected horses closer to the race on October 18th, 2025.
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.Â
The Everest Tips
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.
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.
To Win: TBD
The Danger: TBD
Each Way: TBD
Best Roughie:
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.
Strong Potential Contenders:
- Ka Ying Rising: The Hong Kong champion sprinter is a prime target for slot holders.
- Giga Kick: The 2022 winner is always a major threat in top-level sprints.
- Sunshine In Paris: A strong performer in the 2024 edition, could be back.
- Jimmysstar: His recent Group 1 All Aged Stakes win puts him in contention.
Please note that this is not the final field, and further confirmations will be made closer to the race date as slot holders finalize 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.
BRIASA
Briasa. Photo: Bradley Photos.
- Slot Holder: Max Whitby, Steve McCann, Colin Madden & Neil Werrett
- Breeding: by SMART MISSILE from MARY’S GRACE
- Trainers: Michael, John & Wayne Hawkes
- Jockey: TBD
- Barrier: TBD
- Owners: Mr I R Johnson, Dr A R Johnson
- Current 2025 The Everest Odds*: $7 (at time of publish) – BET NOW
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.Â
PRIVATE HARRY
Private Harry. Photo: © 2025 – Bradley Photos.
- Slot Holder: Yulong Investments
- Breeding: by HARRY ANGEL (IRE) from HAPPY PILGRIM
- Trainers: Nathan Doyle
- Jockey: TBD
- Barrier: TBD
- Owners: Kurrinda Bloodstock, Yu Long Investments, J Samios, Mr D Deeth, Mrs A Reid, Mr B Carne, Mr S Walsh, Mr J Deeth, Mr C Murray, Mr M Rancic, Mr D R Porter, Mr J Croese, Miss D M Andrew, Mr C C West, D J Gantley, Mr R J Parish, Mr J R Tall, B2B Thoroughbreds P/L, Mr G A Snow, Mr A Deeth
- Current 2025 The Everest Odds*: $7 (at time of publish) – BET NOW
Private Harry is an exciting early contender for The Everest 2025, having been the first horse locked into the prestigious race following his impressive victory in The Galaxy on Golden Slipper day. This unbeaten colt is trained by Nathan Doyle, and his Everest campaign will be run under the slot held by his part-owners, the powerful Yulong Investments. Private Harry’s early confirmation highlights the high regard in which he is held, and his explosive speed makes him a genuine threat in the 1200m sprint. His undefeated record adds an element of intrigue, as he will be tested against the very best sprinters in the world. With his combination of raw talent and powerful connections, Private Harry is set to be one of the most watched horses leading up to The Everest.
*2025 The Everest odds correct at time of publication and subject to change.Â
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.Â
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 Everest Results
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.Â
Bella Nipotina (2024) is to date the only mare to win The Everest.Â
Past The Everest Winners
A complete list of past The Everest winners and placegetters dating back to the race’s inauguration in 2017 are detailed in the below table.
| Year |
Winner |
2nd |
3rd |
Time |
| 2025 |
TBD |
TBD |
TBD |
TBD |
| 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 |
FAQ
When is The Everest 2025?
Saturday October 18, 2025
What is the prize money The Everest 2025?
$20,000,000
Where is The Everest 2025?
Royal Randwick Racecourse, Alison Rd, Randwick NSW 2031.
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