The Everest (GR1)
The Everest is a Special-Entry 1200 metre Group 1 Weight-For-Age
race that is run in October at Randwick racecourse in New South Wales
as part of the Sydney Spring Racing Carnival.
2025 total prize money: $20,000,000
1st $7,000,000, 2nd $2,900,000, 3rd $2,000,000
[Race Record: 1:07.32 – Yes Yes Yes 2019]
The Everest is the richest race on turf in the world and is capped at 12 runners.
The race itself is operated via a slot system where entry into the race is gained by securing a “slot” or barrier.
These 12 slots can be purchased by interested parties ie: individuals, businesses, studs etc, for around $700,000 and it is then up to the slot-holders to decide how they utilise their slot.
The slot-holders may start their own horse in the Everest, or sell or lease their slot, they may enter into a financially mutual agreement with the connections of another horse whom they consider to have a winning chance. There are many options available to those who secure a slot in The Everest.
The inaugural running of The Everest occurred at Randwick Racecourse on Saturday, October 14th 2017 and was won by the Snowden trained speedster, Redzel. Redzel repeated the win again the following year.
In 2025 the champion Hong Kong sprinter Ka Ying Rising ventured to Sydney to take on the best of Australia’s sprinters in The Everest. With regular rider, Zac Purton in the saddle, Ka Ying Rising gave nothing else a chance, confirming his reputation as the best sprinter in the world.
2025 Ka Ying Rising (late Mr Express)
Ka Ying Syndicate
Pale blue, orange zig-zag band, red sleeves, yellow cap, orange stars
B g 5y Shamexpress – Missy Moo
Trainer D. A. Hayes
Rider Z. Purton 58.5
12 Ran – Barrier 7 – SP EvensF
2nd Tempted 51
3rd Jimmysstar 58.5
1 ¼ len x sht nk. Time 1:08.13
2024 Bella Nipotina
M Christian, Ms S Miller, Mrs P Christian, A Ingersole, M Johnston, B Christian, Porter Pelchen B’Stock
Royal blue, lime green stars, red & orange hooped sleeves, black & white striped cap
Ch m 7 Pride Of Dubai – Bella Orfana
Trainer C. Maher
Rider C. Williams 56.5
11 Ran – Barrier 11 – SP 8/1
2nd Giga Kick 58.5
3rd Growing Empire 53
Hd x 1 ¼ len. Time 1:08.76
2024 – Group 1 Pattern Rating
2023 Think About It
Proven T’breds, B McDonald, R Miller, Newfan P/L, A Halloran, G Hele, Barraband Racing, S Maindonald, Mrs L Siltala, K McCaffrey, T Heesh, J Finney, D Wilson, W Reeks, S Vaughan, M Whiteman, P Brown, S Wilson
Black, lime green disc & armbands & qtrd cap
(wore a red cap to distinguish him from Private Eye)
B g 5y So You Think – Tiare
Trainer J. Pride
Rider S. Clipperton 58.5
12 Ran – Barrier 5 – SP 7/2F
2nd I Wish I Win 58.5
3rd Private Eye 58.5
Lng nk x nk. Time 1:07.64
2022 Giga Kick
Pinecliff Racing
White, red stripes
Ch g 3y Scissor Kick – Rekindled Applause
Trainer C. Douglas
Rider C. Williams 53
12 Ran – Barrier 5 – SP 20/1
2nd Private Eye 58.5
3rd Mazu 58.5
Lng nk x ½ len. Time 1:09.86
2021 Nature Strip
R A E Lyons, P D Harrison, P N Kean, S W Hansen, G L Smith, J P Van Duuren, P J Balderstone, K C Garland, D McCluskey, C A Bennett, G D Dumesny, F Giampaolo, Ms D J McShane, T G McHenry & D J Slocum
Yellow and red stripes, navy blue sleeves, navy blue & yellow spots cap
Ch g 7y Nicconi – Strikeline
Trainer C. Waller
Rider J. McDonald 58.5
12 Ran – Barrier 10 – SP 11/4F
2nd Masked Crusader 58.5
3rd Eduardo 58.5
Lng hd x ½ nk. Time 1:09.11
2020 Classique Legend
Legend Racing (Mgr: K. K. Ho)
White, red epaulettes & armbands, striped cap
B g 5y Not A Single Doubt – Pinocchio
Trainer L. Bridge
Rider K. McEvoy 58.5
12 Ran – Barrier 6 – SP 13/4F
2nd Bivouac 58.5
3rd Gytrash 58.5
2 ½ len x ½ len. Time 1:08.27
2019 Yes Yes Yes
Yes Yes Yes (T Magnier), B Sokolski, Ocean Five, S Thompson, R Smykowsky, Collins St Partners, O Jackson, S Inglis, T Mehmet, P Caputo, W Johnston, C Hay, T W M, The Golden Table, Property H’weights No 3, T Kinsella-Neijs, A Kheir, Winning Behaviours, M Donegan & B Broomhead
Grey, black & olive tartan, olive sleeves & cap, black pom-pom
B c 3y Rubick – Sin Sin Sin
Trainer C. Waller
Rider G. Boss 53
12 Ran – Barrier 9 – SP 8/1
2nd Santa Ana Lane 58.5
3rd Trekking 58.5
½ len x lng nk. Time 1:07.32 (race record)
2018 Redzel
Triple Crown Synd, Walfam No 2, Ten Players, J Allen, P Piras, V Chau, T Cheng, M Waddington, Mrs A Gibson, Dr. A Kuok, J Medland, T Kocovski, Mrs P Di Marco, L Halloran, M Hardwick, B Playford, D Yates & A Savage
Red, white Triple Crown Syndications logos
B g 6y Snitzel – Millrich
Trainer P. & P. Snowden
Rider K. McEvoy 58.5
12 Ran – Barrier 1 – SP 15/2
2nd Trapeze Artist 58.5
3rd Osborne Bulls 58.5
1 ¼ len x 1 ½ len. Time 1:12.03
2017 Redzel
Triple Crown Synd, Walfam No 2, Ten Players, J Allen, P Piras, V Chau, T Cheng, M Waddington, Mrs A Gibson, Dr. A Kuok, J Medland, T Kocovski, Mrs P Di Marco, L Halloran, M Hardwick, B Playford, D Yates & A Savage
Red, white Triple Crown Syndications logos
B g 5y Snitzel – Millrich
Trainer P. & P. Snowden
Rider K. McEvoy 58.5
12 Ran – Barrier 4 – SP 15/2
2nd Vega Magic 58.5
3rd Brave Smash 58.5
¾ len x sht nk. Time 1:08.36
2017 – First running of The Everest
1200m at Randwick Racecourse
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