The Everest is the world’s richest race on turf, run over 1200 metres at Royal Randwick Racecourse under weight-for-age conditions. In 2025, the $20 million sprint was claimed by Hong Kong sprinting superstar Ka Ying Rising, trained by David Hayes and ridden to victory by Zac Purton.
Recent Everest Winners
- 2025 – Ka Ying Rising: David Hayes’ world-class Hong Kong gelding dominated the field from barrier 7 to claim the $7 million winner’s check as the heavily backed favourite.
- 2024 – Bella Nipotina: Ciaron Maher’s courageous 7YO mare overcame barrier 12 under a brilliant Craig Williams ride to win at $9 odds.
- 2023 – Think About It: Joseph Pride’s charge completed a rapid rise through the ranks to salute under Sam Clipperton at $4.40 odds.
| Year | Horse | Jockey | Trainer | Barrier | Weight | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Ka Ying Rising | Zac Purton | David Hayes | 7 | 58.5 kg | $2.00 |
| 2024 | Bella Nipotina | Craig Williams | Ciaron Maher | 12 | 56.5 kg | $9.00 |
| 2023 | Think About It | Sam Clipperton | Joseph Pride | 5 | 58.5 kg | $4.40 |
| 2022 | Giga Kick | Craig Williams | Clayton Douglas | 10 | 53.0 kg | $21.00 |
| 2021 | Nature Strip | James McDonald | Chris Waller | 10 | 58.5 kg | $3.70 |
| 2020 | Classique Legend | Kerrin McEvoy | Les Bridge | 6 | 58.5 kg | $4.20 |
| 2019 | Yes Yes Yes | Glen Boss | Chris Waller | 9 | 53.0 kg | $9.00 |
| 2018 | Redzel | Kerrin McEvoy | Peter & Paul Snowden | 1 | 58.5 kg | $8.50 |
| 2017 | Redzel | Kerrin McEvoy | Peter & Paul Snowden | 4 | 58.5 kg | $8.50 |
Full list of The Everest Winners Since 2017
Inaugurated in 2017, The Everest introduced a slot-holder format to Australian racing before officially being granted Group 1 status ahead of the 2024 edition.
| Year | Horse | Jockey | Trainer |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Ka Ying Rising | Zac Purton | David Hayes |
| 2024 | Bella Nipotina | Craig Williams | Ciaron Maher |
| 2023 | Think About It | Sam Clipperton | Joseph Pride |
| 2022 | Giga Kick | Craig Williams | Clayton Douglas |
| 2021 | Nature Strip | James McDonald | Chris Waller |
| 2020 | Classique Legend | Kerrin McEvoy | Les Bridge |
| 2019 | Yes Yes Yes | Glen Boss | Chris Waller |
| 2018 | Redzel | Kerrin McEvoy | Peter & Paul Snowden |
| 2017 | Redzel | Kerrin McEvoy | Peter & Paul Snowden |
The Everest Records
Horses to win The Everest more than once
To date, only one sprinter has successfully won The Everest multiple times:
- Redzel (2 wins): 2017, 2018
Most successful Everest Trainers
- Peter & Paul Snowden (2 wins): Redzel (2017, 2018)
- Chris Waller (2 wins): Yes Yes Yes (2019), Nature Strip (2021)
- David Hayes (1 win): Ka Ying Rising (2025)
- Ciaron Maher (1 win): Bella Nipotina (2024)
- Joseph Pride (1 win): Think About It (2023)
- Clayton Douglas (1 win): Giga Kick (2022)
- Les Bridge (1 win): Classique Legend (2020)
Most successful Everest jockeys
- Kerrin McEvoy (3 wins): Redzel (2017, 2018), Classique Legend (2020)
- Craig Williams (2 wins): Giga Kick (2022), Bella Nipotina (2024)
- Zac Purton (1 win): Ka Ying Rising (2025)
- Sam Clipperton (1 win): Think About It (2023)
- James McDonald (1 win): Nature Strip (2021)
- Glen Boss (1 win): Yes Yes Yes (2019)
The Everest Race Winner & Odds
- Date: Saturday, October 17, 2026
- Track: Randwick, Sydney, NSW
- Distance: 1200m
- Conditions: WFA
- Status: Group 1
- Prize Money: $20 million
- First Run: 2017
- Current Champion: Ka Ying Rising
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