Odds-on favourite Ka Ying Rising tightened immediately after drawing barrier seven for Saturday’s $20 million The Everest.
The Hong Kong sprinter has landed a prime middle alley, giving Zac Purton the option to stalk the speed if desired, with one of the likely leaders, Overpass, drawn to his outside in gate nine.
Godolphin filly Tempted has come up with the inside marble in barrier one, while on-pacer Mazu will jump from gate two.
The two principal dangers in betting, Briasa and Jimmysstar, have both fared wider with draws in 10 and 11 respectively.
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