The 2025 The Everest ran on Saturday, October 18, at Randwick Racecourse in Sydney and saw Hong Kong star Ka Ying Rising ($2) salute for the punters to become the first international to win!
| 1. Ka Ying Rising (7) J: Zac Purton 58.5kg 111x1T: David A Hayes | ||
| 12. Tempted (1) J: Craig Williams 51kg 31x13T: Ciaron Maher | ||
| 4. Jimmysstar (11) J: Ethan Brown 58.5kg 41x52T: Ciaron Maher | ||
| 3. Overpass (9) J: Josh Parr 58.5kg x259xT: Bjorn Baker | ||
| 9. Joliestar (5) J: James McDonald 56.5kg 921x1T: Chris Waller | ||
| 8. Angel Capital (3) J: Ben Melham 58.5kg x1x14T: Chris Waller | ||
| 10. Lady Shenandoah (6) J: Damian Lane 56.5kg 11x24T: Chris Waller | ||
| 2. Briasa (10) J: Tyler Schiller 58.5kg 14x21T: M, W & J Hawkes | ||
| 6. Mazu (2) J: Jason Collett 58.5kg 6x543T: Joseph Pride | ||
| 5. War Machine (4) J: Tim Clark 58.5kg 111x1T: Ben, Will & Jd Hayes | ||
| 7. Jedibeel (8) J: Kerrin McEvoy 58.5kg 28x84T: Brad Widdup | ||
| 11. Magic Time (12) J: Michael Dee 56.5kg 67x13T: Grahame Begg |
The Everest Info
- 2025 The Everest Date: Saturday the 18th of October 2025
- Track Location: Royal Randwick Racecourse, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
- Distance: 1,200m
- Conditions: Weight-for-age
- Status: Group 1 (as of 2024)
- Prize Money (AUD): $20,000,000
- First Run : 2017
- Reigning The Everest Winner: Ka Ying Rising (2025)
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The Group 1 The Everest is an internationally-recognised and celebrated weight-for-age test for Australia’s top sprinters. It is the crown jewel of the Sydney Spring Racing Carnival and traditionally takes place at Royal Randwick Racecourse in mid to late October as the highlight of The Everest Day conducted by the Australian Turf Club (ATC).
As the world’s richest turf race, this sprint sensation attracts the fastest and most valuable thoroughbreds in racing.
It is considered Australia’s leading weight-for-age races and attracts some of the best gallopers in the country with AU$20 million in prize money.
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Our in-depth The Everest racing analysis, form guides, and betting insights will help you navigate the competitive field and select the next The Everest champion with TAB NZ.
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The Everest Fast Facts
- Last mare to win The Everest: Bella Nipotina (2024)
- Last three-year-old to win The Everest: Giga Kick (2022)
- Last favourite to win The Everest: Ka Ying Rising ($2 in 2025)
- Last international to win The Everest: Ka Ying Rising (2025)
- Last dual The Everest winner: Redzel (2017-18)
- Notable Fact: After his second success in 2018 Redzel shot to number two on the all-time Australian racing prizemoney earner second only to Winx!
The Everest betting takes place on the world-famous The Everest race which is held at Australia’s Royal Randwick Racecourse on a Saturday in mid to late October annually.
The Everest gained Group status for the first time ahead of the 2024 edition upgraded to a Group 1 event and is one of Australia’s most popular horse races.
The slot race has been run and won since 2017 when Redzel became the inaugural The Everest winner in the then A$10 million event.
Redzel from the Snowden stable returned to go back-to-back in 2018 and remains the sole two-time The Everest champion to date.
The Everest was introduced by Racing NSW and the Australian Turf Club to challenge Melbourne for the attention of racing fans and punters over the spring racing season down under.
It has gone from strength to strength since its introduction to the Australian racing calendar. The Everest now reigns supreme as the world’s richest turf race, boasting a staggering prize pool second only to the $28 million Saudi Cup which is contested on a dirt track.
The Everest’s position during the peak of spring racing in Australia, it’s unprecedented prize money and slot conditions all make it a prestigious and much sought-after prize.
It is also one of the newest Group 1 Australian horse races officially upgraded ahead of the 2024 race.
The Everest field attracts a line-up of champion sprinters each season with runners selected by slot holders in the months leading-up to the country’s best sprint race.
How many horses can run in The Everest?
The Everest field has a 12-starter limit plus up to six emergencies. Field positions are filled via a selection process by the dozen slot holders who pay $700,000 to have a horse run in the race. The six emergencies must be selected from acceptors for the Group 3 Sydney Stakes (1200m) which is a A$2 million race held on The Everest Day as a consolation prize for horses that failed to gain a start in The Everest.
The Everest is weight-for-age race meaning the older a horse is, the more weight they will carry.
The highest-rated horse in The Everest field dons the number one saddlecloth.
The Everest is an exclusive event reserved for racing’s elite. With a limited field of 12 runners, only the most successful horse owners can secure a coveted slot. This exclusivity has contributed to The Everest’s status as a global racing icon. Open to both domestic and international horses, the event attracts the world’s fastest sprinters, creating a thrilling spectacle for fans and owners alike.
The Everest slot holder enjoys the exclusive right to nominate a horse for the race. They have the flexibility to race their own horse, lease a runner, enter into a partnership, or even sell their slot to another owner.
The Everest Day
The Everest Day betting is dominated by online The Everest bets, but there are also a host of exciting support races that the TAB NZ offer top Randwick, spring racing odds on.
The prestige of The Everest and lucrative stakes on offer for it and the other races in Sydney that day make it a standout program for spring betting.
The other Group 1 race on The Everest Day is the A$5 million King Charles III Stakes (1600m) for the milers.
The other key The Everest Day races to check out our insider Randwick racing tips for include the:
- A$2,000,000 The Kosciuszko (1200m) which is the richest race for country-trained horses,
- Group 3 A$2,000,000 Sydney Stakes (1200m),
- Group 3 A$1,000,000 Silver Eagle(1300m),
- Group 3 A$250,000 Angst Stakes (1600m),
- A$500,000 ATC St Leger Stakes (2600m),
- Listed A$200,000 Reginald Allen Quality (1400m), and the
- A$160,000 Big Dance Wild Card (1600m).
In Melbourne on The Everest Day the action at Caulfield Racecourse is headlined by the leading Melbourne Cup lead-up race, the A$5 million Group 1 Caulfield Cup (2400m).
In 2024 trainer Ciaron Maher won The Everest / Caulfield Cup double on the same day with Bella Nipotina (The Everest, Randwick, Sydney) and Duke De Sessa (Caulfield Cup, Caulfield, Melbourne).
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Confirmed 2025 The Everest Horses, Jockeys & Slot Holders
The current confirmed 2025 The Everest slot holders and their contenders 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.
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.
| Runner | Slot Holder |
|---|---|
| Briasa | Max Whitby, Steve McCann, Colin Madden & Neil Werrett |
| Mazu | Yulong Investments |
| Ka Ying Rising | Hong Kong Jockey Club (leased from the Australian Turf Club) |
| Jimmysstar | TAB |
| Joliestar | Chris Waller Racing |
| Lady Shenandoah | John Camilleri (Fairway Thoroughbreds) |
| Overpass | Newgate & GPI Racing |
| Angel Capital | James Harron Bloodstock |
| Jedibeel | Mulberry Racing |
| War Machine | Coolmore |
| Magic Time | Inglis |
| Tempted | Godolphin |
Expert Tips on the 2025 The Everest
Stay tuned for our expert tips and The Everest betting predictions ahead of this year’s Group 1 feature at Randwick.
2025 The Everest Same Race Multi Selections ($18 at time of publish) – BET NOW
- 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 easy to see why he’s the clear favourite for The Everest. Trained by David Hayes and to be ridden by champion jockey Zac Purton, the Shamexpress gelding has been a dominant force over 1200m in Hong Kong, boasting four Group 1 victories and a reputation as one of the world’s top-rated sprinters. He arrives in Sydney off a commanding win at Sha Tin, where he carried a hefty 61kg to victory in effortless fashion, reinforcing his status as the one to beat. While there’s been some speculation around his condition since touching down in Australia, Hayes has confidently dismissed those rumours, insisting his stable star is in peak order. The barrier seven draw gives Purton every chance to take control of the race early, and with his proven speed, strength, and class, it’s hard to see him being run down. World-class sprinter with flawless form — Ka Ying Rising looks ready to dominate from the front and prove why he’s the horse to beat.
BRIASA (10) might have come up with a wide draw, but he shapes as one of the best each-way chances in The Everest, offering serious value for punters. The Team Hawkes-trained grey has been flying under the radar this prep yet arrives third-up and rock-hard fit, boasting six wins from seven starts over 1200m and proven Randwick form to match. The flashy Smart Missile gelding already holds strong local credentials, having defeated Jimmysstar in the Group 2 Premiere Stakes and finishing just a length behind Joliestar when resuming in The Shorts. Those form lines stack up beautifully heading into Saturday’s $20 million feature. Regular rider Tyler Schiller keeps the mount, and the stable has made it clear they’re confident their runner can mix it with the best. While the wide gate (10) will require some early luck to find cover, Briasa’s tactical speed and strong late kick make him a real threat if he lands in the right spot. Fit, proven, and racing in career-best form — Briasa is a genuine value hope who can finish in the money at a big price.
TEMPTED (1) shapes as a genuine value place chance, perfectly drawn in barrier one and carrying just 51kg. The Ciaron Maher-trained filly has been nothing short of consistent, and while no filly has yet conquered the great race, her form suggests she’s capable of giving it a big shake. A dual Group 2 winner as a juvenile, Tempted also finished third in the Golden Slipper behind Marhoona, proving her class early on. She’s returned this campaign in the same vein of form, producing an effortless win in the Group 2 Run To The Rose before finishing third to Beiwacht in the Group 1 Golden Rose, where the extra 1400m may have stretched her. Back to her ideal 1200m trip, she’s beautifully weighted and looks set to enjoy a perfect run from the inside alley. With Craig Williams — already a dual Everest-winning jockey — back in the saddle, she’ll get every opportunity to sit handy and launch late. Lightly weighted and well-drawn — Tempted has the form and class to feature prominently and is a strong value play for a top-three finish.
The Everest Tips
The Everest tips on which horse will win the next edition of New South Wales’ 1200m feature flood in as the countdown to the important Randwick race heats up.
The Everest race tips on what horse will win the event this year are highly sought after by smart punters and racing fans every season.
When looking at The Everest race tips it is important to consider factors including:
- What horses in The Everest field are proven over the 1200m distance?
- Who the key The Everest trainers and jockeys are and what horses they have in The Everest field this year?
- The Everest barrier statistics and where your The Everest betting selections are drawn.
- The Everest horses that come via a lead-up run in the Premiere Stakes earlier in the spring. Bella Nipotina (3rd in 2024) was the last The Everest winner to come via a Premiere Stakes run.
How long does it take to know if you placed a winning The Everest race tip?
The event itself takes on average 1 minute and 8 or so seconds for competing horses to run the 1200m trip depending on track conditions.
Usually, the official The Everest winner and winning The Everest trifecta are known shortly after unless there is a protest or a photo-finish The Everest result.
The Everest Tips: Australian-Bred Horses in The Everest
Betting on the Australian born and bred horses in the field is more and more popular as The Everest tips favour the proven local sprinters who won the opening eight editions of the race before the 2025 success of Hong Kong galloper Ka Ying Rising.
Since the first Australian-bred and trained The Everest winner back in 2017 the locals are increasingly dominating The Everest tipping and results with Ka Ying Rising (NZ) in 2025 the first New Zealand bred champion who hailed from Hong Kong.
The Everest Tips for a Trifecta
The Everest tips for a trifecta cover the first three horses to officially go past the finishing post in The Everest results.
The horse to finish on top of The Everest trifecta is your The Everest winner, the runner who outsprinted all their rivals and finished in the fastest time.
Placing a The Everest trifecta exotic bet on the race is a great way to add to the thrill and potentially be rewarded with a generous pay-out.
A The Everest trifecta is only successful if the three horses in your bet finish in the exact order you predict. Punters may choose instead to box their trifecta bets on The Everest to cover more finishing options and increase the chances of winning.
Adding the favourite into your The Everest trifecta bet is a top tip as the favourites have a solid strike-rate in the race, while skipping any fillies or mares in the race is also historically favourable with no female runner finishing top three in the race’s opening seven editions. In 2024 Bella Nipotina made history as the first mare to win The Everest.
Key The Everest Statistics and Insights
Place an informed bet on this year’s The Everest by considering the following key statistics and insights:
- Win Rates: Horses with high win rates in similar races are strong contenders for The Everest. Our The Everest betting tips available at the TAB NZ Punters Lounge provide detailed win rate statistics.
- Place Percentages: Evaluate horses with consistent place percentages, indicating reliability and competitiveness. The Everest race tips offer comprehensive data on place percentages.
- Barrier Success Rates: Horses starting from mid-field barriers historically shown a higher success rate in The Everest.
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The Everest Past Results
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 | Ka Ying Rising | Tempted | Jimmysstar | 1:08.13 |
| 2024 | Bella Nipotina | Giga Kicki | 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 |
The Everest Betting Info
The Everest betting is open all year round at the TAB NZ.
We offer pre-acceptance The Everest betting odds throughout the year that are known as futures The Everest odds online which are open even before the official slot holders make their decisions on what horses are running.
Betting on The Everest field is available following final declarations which close on the Tuesday of race week (Australian time).
Betting on The Everest favours the locally trained champions from the best Australian horse racing stables in Sydney and interstate.
The Everest race betting traditionally focuses on any past Group 1 winners who have an outstanding record in the event and the class male sprinters in the race who have a dominant record in the spring showdown over their female counterparts.
The Everest race tips centre on the standout WFA champion thoroughbreds in Australia and New Zealand that have good lead-up form in similar grade events from the spring, horses with previous experience at the Randwick track and the runners from the key stables including Chris Waller who have dominated The Everest race results.
The Everest is a weight-for-age event open to runners three and above.
The Everest Field & Acceptance Dates
It is crucial to take note of when The Everest field is out, what time The Everest declarations close and the official The Everest acceptance dates when placing a The Everest bet online as horses may drop out of the race and bets may be cancelled.
The Everest field features a capacity of 12 horses with 6 emergencies.
See below for the official The Everest field dates for 2025.
- 2025 The Everest Final Field: Revealed on Tuesday, October 14, 2025, at 10:00am (Sydney time).
- 2025 The Everest Barrier Draw: Announced on Tuesday, October 14, 2025, at 8:00pm (Sydney time).
Where can you bet on The Everest?
The best place to bet on this year’s The Everest race is through the TAB NZ online.
The Everest Odds
The Everest odds and online betting tips on The Everest horse race in Australia are dominated by proven Group 1 sprinters, the locally trained short-distance specialists in the race and backing the runners in the mix drawn a mid-field gate who have a strong recent record in the event.
Where can I find The Everest odds?
For the latest odds and updates on The Everest, TAB NZ is your go-to source. They provide real-time odds fluctuations, ensuring you have the most current information to make informed betting decisions. It’s crucial to monitor these odds closely, as they reflect the market’s perception of each horse’s chances, influenced by factors like form, barrier draw, and track conditions.
How to Place a Bet on The Everest
Want to know how to make a bet on The Everest race? Visit the TAB NZ racing page to access the latest The Everest betting odds and options.
It is simple to learn how to place a bet on The Everest online.
You can place a The Everest bet online anytime.
There are more ways than ever to get involved in betting on The Everest.
From seasoned punters analysing form guides to casual racing fans drawn to the excitement, The Everest is a race for everyone.
Whether you’re diving deep into the latest odds, joining a The Everest sweepstake with friends, or simply enjoying the atmosphere of the spring carnival at Randwick, The Everest offers it all!
This iconic race showcases Australia’s finest thoroughbreds and attracts racing enthusiasts from all over the globe.
How to Bet on The Everest in 2025?
1. Log in or sign-up with TAB NZ.
2. Make a secure online deposit using one of the TAB NZ safe deposit methods.
3. Check out The Everest betting guide, The Everest form guide and our expert The Everest tips.
4. Choose a The Everest bet to place such as Win, Place, Each-Way or The Everest Trifecta. There are many more The Everest betting options available so make sure to check out our The Everest betting markets.
5. Select The Everest horse you want to bet on from the early markets or official The Everest field once announced.
The Everest Prize Money
The Everest prize money is currently set at A$20 million in total stakes allocated between first to twelfth place with the event now worth double the original prize pool.
How much does The Everest winner get?
The winning The Everest horse receives a total of $7 million in prize money.
See below for the official breakdown of The Everest prizes on offer from The Everest winner to the last horse to cross the finish line in the official The Everest results.
- First: $7,000,000
- Second: $2,900,000
- Third: $2,000,000
- Fourth: $1,500,000
- Fifth: $1,200,000
- Sixth: $950,000
- Seventh – Twelfth: $700,000
The Everest is the biggest horse racing event conducted at the Randwick race track over the all-important The Everest Carnival and a highlight of the wider Sydney Spring Racing Carnival.
How many horses have won The Everest twice?
To date, the only horse to win The Everest twice is Redzel in 2017 and 2018.
Multiple The Everest winners: Redzel (2017-18).
What makes betting on The Everest so popular?
The fact that The Everest is the globe’s premier turf sprint, the richest race in Australasia and one of the leading spring races held down under make it a must watch and must bet on horse racing event.
The Everest prize money puts it at the top of Australia’s richest horse races surpassing both the A$10 million The Golden Eagle (1500m) and Flemington’s A$10 million Melbourne Cup (3200m).
Richest Turf Race in the World: The staggering prize money, currently at $20 million, immediately captured global attention. This massive purse attracts the highest caliber of sprinters, making it a spectacle that punters don’t want to miss.
Unique “Slot” System: The innovative concept of 12 slots being bought for a significant fee creates a fascinating pre-race narrative. Speculation around which horses slot holders will choose adds an extra layer of intrigue and discussion, driving betting interest.
High-Quality Field: The race consistently draws together the best sprinters from Australia and sometimes internationally. Punters are keen to bet on elite athletes competing at the peak of their ability.
Weight-for-Age Conditions: This ensures a fair contest among the best horses, as they carry weight based on age rather than handicap ratings, allowing punters to focus on pure talent.
Big Betting Turnover: The sheer scale of the event and its profile naturally lead to massive betting turnover, with both casual and serious punters wanting to be part of the action.
Exciting Lead-Up Races: Key races in the weeks leading up to The Everest provide crucial form indicators, fueling betting discussions and strategies.
Group 1 Status: Officially granted Group 1 status in 2024, this elevates the race’s prestige and attracts even more attention from punters who focus on the highest level of racing.
What makes The Everest so special?
The Everest is held at Randwick Racecourse which is home to some of the spring’s biggest events, making it a favourite destination for racegoers in New South Wales.
It serves as a great guide historically to other important Australian and New Zealand Group 1 races so using The Everest winners’ list for upcoming Group events is popular with punters.
It is a highly competitive and prestigious race that grows in popularity each winter.
Showcase Event: The Everest has quickly become the centerpiece of the Sydney Spring Racing Carnival, generating significant media coverage and public interest. It’s a major event that everyone is talking about.
Australia’s Love of Sprint Racing: Australia has a strong tradition and passion for sprint racing, and The Everest taps directly into this enthusiasm, showcasing speed and excitement.
Australian and international racing fans, including those in New Zealand, tune into the thrilling 1200m spring event every season to see if their bets on The Everest race won!
The Everest currently offers AU$20,000,000 in prize money plus bragging rights with jockeys, trainers and owners from across the country and further abroad keen to add their names to the list of The Everest champions.
What are the popular betting markets for The Everest?
When it comes to betting on The Everest, there are a number of more popular betting options with punters including:
Exotics: These include Quinella, Trifecta, and First Four, where you predict the specific order of finishers, offering potentially higher payouts but requiring more precise predictions.
Win & Place: Bet on a horse to win or finish in the top places. This is one of the most straightforward and popular betting options.
Each-Way: A combination of win and place bets, providing a safety net if your chosen horse doesn’t win but finishes in the top positions.
How many international horses have won The Everest?
One. In 2025 the world’s highest-rated sprinter, Hong Kong sensation Ka Ying Rising, became the first internationally trained The Everest winner.
The Everest has already been won by a host of turf greats and with slot holders the Hong Kong Jockey Club winning with Hong Kong galloper Ka Ying Rising in 2025 the scope for international horses to be tempted and brought to Australia for the sprint races and not only the spring staying events like the Caulfield Cup and iconic Melbourne Cup in Victoria has increased.
Betting on The Everest often favours the reigning The Everest winner as history shows the weight-for-age conditions make it an ideal event for horses to successfully defend their crown and go back-to-back without having to be penalised and carry extra weight like they would in a handicap race. Despite this, only Redzel (2017-18) has to date achieved the feat.
The Everest race betting traditionally focuses on the locally-trained weight-for-age horses and graduates out of key lead-up races including The Shorts and Premiere Stakes both also run over the spring at Randwick.
Earlier, the Group 1 TJ Smith Stakes (1200m) held in the autumn is considered a premier The Everest lead-up. The Everest history shows Nature Strip, a three-time TJ Smith Stakes champion, is the only horse to win both events in 2021.
How many mares have won The Everest?
Since the race was inaugurated in 2017, just one mare has won The Everest with Bella Nipotina (2024).
What age group has the best The Everest record?
Five-year-olds have dominated The Everest results with four saluting between 2017 and 2025, most recently Ka Ying Rising (2025).
The youngest The Everest winners are Yes Yes Yes (2019) and Giga Kick (2022) who saluted in the race as three-year-olds.
The oldest The Everest winners are Nature Strip (2021) and Bella Nipotina (2024) who saluted in the race as seven-year-olds.
Between 2017 and 2025 the breakdown of The Everest winners by age is as follows:
3YOs – 2 (latest Giga Kick in 2022)
4YOs – 0
5YOs – 4 (latest Ka Ying Rising in 2025)
6YOs – 1 (latest Redzel in 2018)
7YOs – 2 (latest Bella Nipotina in 2024)
What races will runners out of The Everest target next?
Looking ahead, good next-up options for The Everest graduates include the A$3 million Russell Balding Stakes (1300m) – formerly the Winners Stakes – and Flemington’s A$3 million Group 1 Champions Sprint (1200m) run on the last day of the Melbourne Cup Carnival.
Horses to complete The Everest / Champions Sprint double in the same year: Redzel (2017) and Nature Strip (2021).
Bella Nipotina (2024) is the last horse to complete The Everest / Russell Balding Stakes double.
For the best online betting on The Everest, consider tipping a horse to win both The Everest and a Group 1 sprint race over the carnival in a spring double!
What Time Does The Everest Start?
The Everest start time is traditionally scheduled around 4:15pm (AEDT) in Sydney.
- Queensland: 3:15pm
- New South Wales: 4:15pm
- Victoria: 4:15pm
- Tasmania: 4:15pm
- Northern Territory: 2:45pm
- ACT: 4:15pm
- Western Australia: 1:00pm
- UK & Ireland: 5:15am
- New Zealand: 6:15pm
- Japan: 2:15pm
- Hong Kong: 1:15pm
- Dubai: 9:15am
Note: Times listed are subject to change.
The Everest Barriers
When is The Everest barrier draw?
The Everest barrier draw is a highly anticipated event on the spring racing calendar. Held confidentially on the Tuesday morning of race week, the barrier positions for the 12 runners are revealed during a public event that evening, following the final field announcement. This creates a sense of excitement and anticipation as owners and punters alike discover their horse’s starting position for the big race.
The Everest barrier draw and allocated The Everest gates play a key role for many punters when deciding on what horses to bet on in the big race.
Barriers have historically affected The Everest results with the distance and make-up of the course best suited to horses drawn near the inside.
Notable The Everest barrier statistics to consider when placing your next The Everest bet include:
- Barrier 7 is the latest The Everest winning barrier with Ka Ying Rising (2025)
- Barrier 5 is the only The Everest gate to produce multiple winners with and back-to-back champions with Think About It (2023) and Giga Kick (2022)
- Only two The Everest winners from 2017 – 2025 have jumped from a double-digit gate with Nature Strip successful from barrier 10 in 2021 and Bella Nipotina from barrier 11 in 2024
Other The Everest barriers to produce a winner: 1 (Redzel in 2018), 4 (Redzel in 2017), 6 (Classique Legend in 2020), and 9 (Yes Yes Yes in 2019).
The Everest Betting Favourites
Favourites in The Everest betting are those horses that jump at the shortest The Everest odds.
Last The Everest favourite to win: Ka Ying Rising ($2 in 2025)
Last odds-on The Everest favourite to win: None
Shortest-priced The Everest favourite to win: Ka Ying Rising ($2 in 2025)
Worst finish by a The Everest favourite: 11th (Arcadia Queen at $5 in 2019 and Shoals at $5 in 2018)
Overall, The Everest favourites have won four of the opening nine editions from 2017 – 2025 with Classique Legend the first at $4.20 in 2020, Nature Strip ($3.70 in 2021), Think About It ($4.40 in 2023) and visiting Hong Kong superstar Ka Ying Rising ($2 in 2025).
The last The Everest favourite to finish worse than third and miss out on a spot in The Everest trifecta was Joliestar ($6) who ran seventh for the Chris Waller stable only beaten 1.59 lengths by the winner Bella Nipotina ($9).
The Everest Form
We offer a complete The Everest form guide and expert analysis on every horse in The Everest field in addition to insider The Everest racing tips and betting odds.
Our The Everest form guides include:
- The Everest race preview and predictions
- Racing analysis on the event and runners
- Previous runs, barrier trials and lead-up statistics
- Key information on all horses in the race like trainer and jockey form
- Runner commentary
Whether you are just starting out tipping horses in The Everest or you are an expert The Everest tipster, our form guide gives you all the statistics and information you need to make a smart bet on The Everest.
The Everest Carnival
The Everest Carnival is the key festival of racing held in New South Wales over the spring in Australia with the multi-meeting carnival providing some unique betting opportunities for punters on many of the state’s richest races.
Strap in each September – November as Randwick and Rosehill come alive across eight weeks of heart-stopping racing headlined by The Everest Day.
Sydney’s spring racing season explodes into life with the thrilling Everest Carnival, boasting a staggering $60 million in prize money. The A$20 million Everest headlines a stellar line-up of seven-figure races, attracting the world’s top sprinters to compete for racing glory. From the prestigious Epsom Handicap and Golden Rose Stakes to the iconic Golden Eagle and The Big Dance in Sydney on Melbourne Cup Day, the carnival offers a diverse range of contests to captivate racing enthusiasts.
The Everest Carnival race meetings are:
Sydney surf to Turf Day (Randwick): Features the A$1 million 7 Stakes (1600m) and key The Everest lead-up with the running of the Group 2 The Shorts (1100m).
Golden Rose Day (Rosehill): Racing is headlined by the Group 1 Golden Rose Stakes (1400m) for three-year-olds.
Epsom Handicap (Randwick): A time-honoured meeting featuring a triple-shot of Group 1 racing action including the eminent mile showdown the Group 1 Epsom Handicap (1600m).
Hill Stakes Day (Rosehill): Headlined by the Group 2 A$2 million Hill Stakes (1900m).
The Everest Day (Randwick): Don’t miss out on your chance to back the next The Everest champion with the world’s richest turf race bringing Randwick to life!
Spring Champion Stakes Day (Randwick): Headlined by the three-year-old Victoria Derby-bound stayers doing battle in the Group 1 Spring Champion Stakes (2000m).
Golden Eagle Day (Randwick): Australia’s second richest race – the Group 1 A$10 million Golden Eagle (1500m) for four-year-olds headlines this bumper race day.
The Big Dance on Cup Day (Randwick): The first Tuesday of November may be famous for Victoria’s Melbourne Cup race at Flemington, but there is still lots on offer in Sydney on the same date including the $3 million The Big Dance race.
Five Diamonds Ladies Day (Rosehill): The five-year-olds are the focus on the carnival’s last official race day in the A$2 million Five Diamonds (1800m).
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The Everest Results
The Everest results are known when the event takes place on a Saturday in mid to late October with the race traditionally running around 4:15pm (AEDT) local time.
You can bet on The Everest race results nearly all year round with our futures The Everest markets here at the TAB NZ.
Betting on The Everest results entails picking The Everest winning horse and we can help you place an informed bet on The Everest with our The Everest tips and form guide.
Other The Everest results include the winning jockeys, trainers, successful barrier and finishing time.
The complete The Everest finishing order shows what position every horse in the traditional 12-horse field ran.
Some punters even like to place bets on what horse will finish last in The Everest results!
The Everest exotic results show how all the exotic The Everest bet types resulted like The Everest Quinella, The Everest Exacta, The Everest Trifecta, and The Everest First Four.
The Everest Jockeys
Securing a ride in the prestigious The Everest field is a highly sought-after achievement for jockeys worldwide. Winning this iconic race is the ultimate goal for many of Australia’s and the world’s top riders looking to cement their legacy in racing history.
What jockeys are riding in The Everest field is determined by the owners and trainers of the horses, and official The Everest jockey announcements are made in the weeks and days leading up to the race.
Zac Purton is the latest The Everest winning jockey aboard Ka Ying Rising in 2025.
Who is the most successful The Everest jockey?
Kerrin McEvoy has won The Everest three times. He went back-to-back on the inaugural and dual champion Redzel in 2017 and 2018 before saluting aboard Classique Legend in 2020.
Craig Williams is the only other The Everest jockey to win the race more than once with Giga Kick (2022) and Bella Nipotina (2024).
Who are the other past The Everest winning jockeys?
The other hoops to ride a The Everest winner to victory are Glen Boss (Yes Yes Yes in 2019), James McDonald (Nature Strip in 2021), Craig Williams (Giga Kick in 2022), Sam Clipperton (Think About It in 2023), and Zac Purton (Ka Ying Rising in 2025).
No female jockey has won The Everest to date but with Australia and New Zealand producing a host of champion female riders that could soon change!
Stay tuned to the TAB NZ racing blog to see what jockeys lock in a confirmed ride on one of the 12 The Everest horses this spring.
The Everest Trainers
Who are the most successful The Everest trainers?
Two training teams have won The Everest more than once. Father and son dual Peter & Paul Snowden went back-to-back in 2017 and 2018 with Redzel, while Chris Waller prepared two winners with Yes Yes Yes (2019) and Nature Strip (2021).
The other past The Everest winning trainers are: Les Bridge (Classique Legend in 2020), Clayton Douglas (Giga Kick in 2022), Joseph Pride (Think About It in 2023), Ciaron Maher (Bella Nipotina in 2024), and David Hayes (Ka Ying Rising in 2025).
David Hayes is the latest The Everest winning trainer having prepared the Ka Ying Rising for his 2025 win to become the first internationally trained winner.
The Everest Winners
Past The Everest winners throughout history include:
Redzel (2017-18): First The Everest winner, nicknamed “Richie” who took out the opening two editions going back-to-back for Team Snowden. Currently has amassed over A$16.4 million in earnings.
Yes Yes Yes (2019): First three-year-old The Everest winner saluting for New Zealand expat and Sydney’s leading horseman Chris Waller by beating home the older horses to set the current record time of 1:07.32.
Classique Legend (2020): The 2020 Everest witnessed a historic victory for Classique Legend, who improved on his previous year’s sixth-place finish to claim the coveted title as the $4.20 favourite. This marked the first time a favourite had won the race and secured jockey Kerrin McEvoy’s third victory in four years, solidifying his status as an Everest legend.
Nature Strip (2021): Master trainer Chris Waller claimed his second Everest victory in 2021 when Nature Strip stormed home at $3.70. The win marked Nature Strip’s third attempt at the prestigious sprint, with Waller becoming the second trainer to win the race twice.
Giga Kick (2022): The 2022 Everest delivered a shock result when Giga Kick, a then undefeated three-year-old, stormed home at the massive odds of $21. The victory shattered expectations and solidified the race’s reputation for producing unexpected outcomes.
Think About It (2023): Joe Pride claimed The Everest glory in 2023 with his star sprinter Think About It. The $4.40 favourite proved too strong for his rivals, defeating stablemate Private Eye, who had finished second the previous year. The victory marked a memorable day for the Pride stable and solidified Think About It’s status as a top-class sprinter.
Bella Nipotina (2024): Ciaron Maher’s outstanding mare became the first female The Everest winner with the multiple Group 1 winning daughter of Pride Of Dubai taking out the event at her 55th start off an on-speed run three-wide without cover at $9.
Ka Ying Rising (2025): Hong Kong flyer Ka Ying Rising travelled down under for trainer David Hayes having won 14 of his 16 starts before extending his record to the global stage when dominating the 2025 The Everest results to confirm his status as the world’s best sprinter. He started the $2 favourite and beat two Ciaron Maher trained runners home – the filly Tempted (2nd) and Jimmysstar (3rd) – thanks to a perfectly timed ride by Zac Purton.
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