The Everest 2022 – Field Preview, Odds, Speed Map and Betting Strategy

A full field of 12 will line up for The Everest (1200m) at Randwick on Saturday, where all eyes will be on Nature Strip, who will look to defend the title from 12 months ago.

Down below is a speed map, runner preview and $100 betting strategy for the 2022 The Everest.

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2022 The Everest Speed Map

Looks to be a stack of speed here. Nature Strip, Eduardo, Joyful Fortune and Shades Of Rose all like to push forward and be handy. You’d think Joyful Fortune will dig up from gate one to try and hold a forward spot. Eduardo is drawn inside Nature Strip and with Nash aboard, he’ll try and lead Nature Strip. Nature Strip drawn 12 and J Mac will take his time getting across. Jacquinot will get a suck run from gate two.

2022 The Everest Runner Preview

1. Nature Strip: He’s a champion Nature Strip, the best sprinter in Australia and indeed the world. I think he’ll strut his stuff here and make a mess of them. He was there to be beaten fresh in The Shorts but he just had panels on them and was dominant. He’ll land on the bunny, he’s relaxing much better with age and he’s the lone proven big time performer at this track/distance.

2. Eduardo: He is the only horse in this field who has a win over Nature Strip, and multiple wins at that. That is his saving grace because he was pretty plain in The Shorts but he does get Nash back aboard, who rides the horse better than most. 1200m has to be a query though so I’m happy to ignore him.

3. Lost And Running:

4. Masked Crusader: He’s flying this horse and he will get the speed on in front to launch. Just missed out on the Premiere win last time, charging late when a close up second to Lost And Running. He will likely be back near last in the run but will be finishing off better than most.

5. Mazu: He’s earned his spot in the field. Jury was out after it was initially announced but he won the Doomben 10,000 and his two runs this prep have been strong, the latest in the Premiere behind Lost And Running. Team Snowden are a great GF stable…but I think he needs to find a couple of lengths, and I doubt he has that in him.

6. Private Eye: Private Eye is one of a few here who will love a fast tempo and be strong late. He resumed in the Gilgai down the Flemington straight where he was backed as if unbeatable and he duly saluted, giving his rivals a proper galloping lesson in an arrogant return. Clearly better suited over further, but that win was superb and he is proven at Randwick, plus will be stronger than most late.

7. Overpass: He has been up and firing since trialling at the start of the prep. Impressed enough fresh in The Shorts but was a bit on the plain side in the Premiere. I can’t see him troubling this lot.

8. Ingratiating: Surprise inclusion IMO. He ran well on Saturday in the Schillaci but was safely held by stablemate Paulele. He’s a good horse that has done enough to decide his life post racing. But he’s not good enough to beat these.

9. Joyful Fortune: Fascinating runner. Former Hong Kong galloper that made his Australian debut at Flemington down the straight and he made a mess of them, them being ordinary compared to this field. Either he’s one right out of the box and measures up, or he’s a squib…think it’s the latter.

10. Shades Of Rose: What a genuine mare she is. Has been kept on ice for this race since her Sheraco win, where sustained speed came to the fore. She has shown that she can take a sit, but this is different gravy.

11. Jacquinot: Jacquinot is the fresh blood and like most, I love three year olds in this race. He comes here off the back of a stunning Golden Rose triumph where he launched from the back out wide to win and secure a valuable Group l. A win here, beating the worlds best sprinter…the value rockets upwards. He gets the set up to sit back and launch. Hopefully he doesn’t get too far back.

12. Giga Kick: Beware the unbeaten horse. 4/4 to start his career this colt and each time he has been a line chaser to win, the latest being the Danehill. What a test this is for him but Craig Williams gave up Caulfield Cup Day to purely focus on this horse in this race.

13. Kementari (First Emergency): I can sleep easy at night knowing Kementari will run in The Everest. Can he win The Everest? Nope, but he’s flying and I don’t think he’ll finish last. Top 5/6 yes.

2022 The Everest $100 Betting Strategy:

All things equal, Nature Strip wins. $100 on him.

Group l Strategy Outlay: $1350
Group l Strategy Return: $861.5