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The Everest 1200m (Slot Race)
October 17, 2026
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Ka Ying Rising
Tempted
Guest House
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Ninja (S)
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Oliveanotherday
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Angel Capital
St Gotthard
Satono Reve
Jokers Grin
Overpass
Natural Fling
Giga Kick
My Gladiola
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War Machine
Marhoona
Private Eye
Lady Shenandoah
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Well Written
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King's Secret
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The Everest Information

The Everest is Australia’s richest race as well as the richest turf race in the world and is held at Randwick Racecourse in New South Wales each year.

The Everest (1200m) boasts a total prize pool of $20,000,000 and is at weight for age conditions for all horses who must pay a $600,000 entry fee to race.

The Everest 2026 will be run on October 17, 2026 at Randwick Racecourse.

The field limit is 12 horses with the race introduced to lure the best International sprinters from around the world.

Ka Ying Rising wins The Everest 2025

The Everest Slots

Connections who wish to enter into The Everest will need to secure a slot. In the races inaugrial year slots were sold at $600,000 per year and required a three year commitment from purchasers.

Despite there being some scepticism from racing enthusiasts all slots for the The Everest were sold well prior to the race.

Slots for The Everest are trade-able commercial instruments meaning they can be sold, joint ventured or leased at a time prior to a nominated race entry date.

The Everest Prize Money

The Everest is not only Australia’s richest race but also the richest turf race in the world. The 12 runners in The Everest will compete for an incredible $20 million in prize money.

The winner will take home $7 million, with generous payouts also awarded to all other runners down to 12th place.

Prize Money Breakdown

1st $7,000,000 2nd $2,900,000
3rd $2,000,000 4th $1,500,000
5th $1,200,000 6th $950,000
7th $700,000 8th $700,000
9th $700,000 10th $700,000
11th $700,000 12th $700,000
Equine Welfare Fund: $150,000 Jockey Welfare Fund: $100,000

The 12 slot holders contribute to the overall prize pool, with the remaining funds raised through race meeting revenues and sponsorships.

The Everest Form Guide

The weight-for-age sprint is expected to attract the worlds best sprinters and form lines from all over the globe.

The form guide for the 2026 The Everest will take into account lead-up runs, track & distance records and the barrier draw. Given the race will be run at Randwick Racecourse we will also look at horses who have performed at the venue in the past.

The weight-for-age TJ Smith Stakes is a 1200m race run at Randwick which will also prove to be an ideal guide. The 2017 TJ Smith Stakes was won by Chautauqua.

The Everest International Runners

While the field for the 2026 The Everest is currently unknown it’s expected to attract many of the best sprinters from across the globe.

Canterbury Park Racecourse is a fully equipped racecourse with state of the art training facilities. Canterbury Park will also act as a dedicated  quarantine centre for international horses in the lead up to The Everest.

The Everest Field

The field for the 2026 The Everest race has almost been decided pending any late injuries to any of the selected horses with slot holders determine their horses.

Below is a list of the current horses who have secured a 2026 The Everest slot and their respective slot holder.

Sponsor / Owner Horse Name
Hong Kong Jockey Club / ATC
Newgate & GPI Racing
TAB
Whitby, Madden, McCain & Werret
James Harron
Coolmore
Mulberry Racing
Inglis
Chris Waller Racing
Fairway Thoroughbreds
Godolphin
Yulong Investments

The Everest Betting

The Everest has become one of the biggest betting markets on the Australian calendar with bookmakers offering odds on the race months out from the race. The market changes quite a lot form opening to when the race jumps as the announcement of different horses in the race influence the odds.

The easiest way to bet on the race is via an online bookmaker. We have reviewed over 80+ online bookmakers in Australia here. We also have a list the Top 10 newest online bookies here.

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How do i bet on the The Everest?

The easiest way to bet on the The Everest is with an online betting site or app. We recommend the following bookmakers Neds, swiftbet, Unibet and Ladbrokes. Once you have signed up simply navigate your way to the correct market and click on the odds of the horse you wish to bet on.

When is the The Everest?

The The Everest 2026 will be run on Saturday, October 17 at Randwick Racecourse. The scheduled start time for the race is to be determined.

Where is the The Everest 2026?

The The Everest 2026 will take place at Randwick Racecourse on Saturday, October 17.

How to live stream the 2026 The Everest

Have you backed our Best Bet and want to know how you can watch the 2026 The Everest?

The The Everest is scheduled to be run on October 17, 2026 so sign up to any of the compatible online bookmakers below and stream the race for free!

View the table below to work out which online bookmaker will live stream the The Everest.

Bookmaker VIC NSW QLD SA WA TAS NTSign Up
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The Everest Replay

 

The Everest Winners

  • 2025: Ka Ying Rising
  • 2024: Bella Nipotina
  • 2023: Think About It
  • 2022: Giga Kick
  • 2021: Nature Strip
  • 2020: Classique Legend
  • 2019: Yes Yes Yes
  • 2018: Redzel
  • 2017: Redzel
 
 

The Everest News

    • Ka Ying Rising smashes Sha Tin record ahead of The Everest

      World champion sprinter Ka Ying Rising has produced one of the most extraordinary performances of his career, smashing the Sha Tin 1200m course record by more than a second while extending his winning streak to 21. The David Hayes-trained superstar stopped the clock at a remarkable 1:06.11 in Sunday’s Group… Read More »

       
    • Tempted simply stunning in Concorde Stakes return

      Ciaron Maher isn’t sure if Tempted can upset Hong Kong superstar Ka Ying Rising in the $20 million Everest, but he’s satisfied the mare couldn’t be going any better after her scintillating return in the Concorde Stakes at Randwick. Against a high quality field, Tempted ($1.95 fav) unleashed a withering turn of foot… Read More »

       
    • Ninja is the first horse into The Everest

      Trainer Michael Freedman’s crack young sprinter Ninja is the first confirmed starter in the Group 1 $20 million TAB Everest (1200m) at Royal Randwick next month. Freedman confirmed a deal has been negotiated with slot-holder John Camilleri’s Fairway Thoroughbreds to lock in a start in the world’s richest turf race… Read More »

       
    • Ka Ying Rising cleared to run after injury scare

      David Hayes has declared champion sprinter Ka Ying Rising “totally clear” to make his seasonal return in Sunday’s HK$4.2 million Group 3 HKSAR Chief Executive’s Cup Handicap (1200m) at Sha Tin following a minor injury scare. Ka Ying Rising suffered bruising to his left hind foot earlier in the week,… Read More »

       
    • Maher Tempted by 1000m kick-off

      Racing over 1000 metres is not exactly new territory for Tempted, but the star mare will do it for the first time in a while this weekend. The Ciaron Maher-trained four-year-old will resume in the $1 million Group 2 Concorde Stakes at Randwick, which will be just her second start… Read More »

       
 
 
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