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The final field is locked in, the market’s on the move, and punters are keen to get behind the season’s elite sprinters – below is the ultimate Races.com.au guide to The Everest 2025 with the latest odds, late mail, and expert tips ahead of today’s $20 million sprint at Randwick.
The richest turf race on the planet returns to Royal Randwick today, Saturday October 18, and the mountain is steeper than ever with Hong Kong flyer Ka Ying Rising ready to conquer the ninth running of the now world-famous Group 1 The Everest (1200m).
Horse Racing Tip
Ka Ying Rising has the class, but Overpass and War Machine bring tactical edge and momentum. Joliestar is the midfield swooper to watch. Expect fireworks from the jump!
David Hayes‘ four-time Group 1 winner remains the firm favourite in The Everest betting at Ladbrokes but late mail from the Sydney and tactical maps suggest a few challengers could cause an upset.
Randwick Track Report
- Rail: +3m Entire
- Penetrometer: 5.21
- Weather: Fine
- Dual Track Meeting: N
- Track Type: Turf
- Track Rating: Good 4
- General Comment: Finalised 18/10 – 7:45am
- Irrigation: Nil last 24hrs, 21mm last 7 days
- Rainfall: 1.5mm last 24hrs, 1.6mm last 7 days
- Going Stick: Index 9.3, Shear 12.5
Randwick is currently rated a Good 4, with no major rain forecast which suits speed horses and those drawn inside.
Randwick Race 7 (4:15PM AEDT) – The Everest
Scratchings: None
Market Moves
Standout Market Mover:
- No. 5 War Machine – $15 into $9.50
From smoky to serious contender, Lindsay Park's Stradbroke champ, War Machine, is the early mover punters are rallying behind to keep the wins coming second-up today. He turned heads fresh, smashing his rivals in the Group 2 Gilgai Stakes while lugging serious weight. This is his biggest challenge yet, but he’s rising to every occasion and fully deserves his crack at The Everest. Shortening fast, now into single digits after early double-figure quotes.
Favourite:
- No. 1 Ka Ying Rising – $1.80 out to $2
Ka Ying Rising has climbed the Hong Kong sprinting ranks with style, and now he’s ready to scale The Everest. He’s got the ratings, the rhythm, and the rider with Zac Purton down under to continues associations making him the one to beat. The market knows he’s the fastest horse in the race, and while Randwick may be new territory, winning certainly isn’t. He has eased out slightly now and is no longer odds-on opening up value if you're on the favourite but also indicating the punters think he could be vulnerable with plenty of locals ready to run over the top of him late. Odds hovering around $2. Still firm, but not bulletproof.
Market Firmers:
- No. 2 Briasa – $13 into $10
- No. 3 Overpass – $51 into $41
Market Drifts:
- No. 4 Jimmysstar – $9 out to $10
- No. 6 Mazu – $101 into $126
- No. 8 Angel Capital – $21 out to $26
- No. 12 Tempted – $13 out to $16
Steady in the Markets:
- No. 9 Joliestar – $6
- No. 10 Lady Shenandoah – $13
- No. 11 Magic Time – $61
Rank Outsider:
- No. 7 Jedibeel – $201
Speed Map Predictions
- Leaders: No. 1 Ka Ying Rising, No. 3 Overpass, No. 6 Mazu
- Midfield: No. 2 Briasa, No. 5 War Machine, No. 10 Lady Shenandoah, No. 11 Magic Time
- Off Midfield: No. 7 Jedibeel, No. 9 Joliestar, No. 12 Tempted
- Backmarkers: No. 4 Jimmysstar, No. 8 Angel Capital
Speed Map Tips: Overpass is expected to push forward and set the tempo as one of the potential leaders, with Briasa possibly tracking but at risk of being posted three wide. Ka Ying Rising will be right up on speed but could potentially be overrun late. Off the map, Joliestar and Lady Shenandoah loom as the late dangers, while Jimmysstar is the backmarker to watch for a final swoop!
Late Mail Contenders
Top Seed
Randwick R7 – The Tab Everest (G1)
| 1. Ka Ying Rising (7) J: Zac Purton 58.5kg 111×1 T: David A Hayes |
For current odds on all of our live racing markets, please visit www.ladbrokes.com.au/racing. Data retrieved: 09/09/2026 01:03:02 AM (Australia/Brisbane)
The Danger
Randwick R7 – The Tab Everest (G1)
| 9. Joliestar (5) J: James McDonald 56.5kg 921×1 T: Chris Waller |
For current odds on all of our live racing markets, please visit www.ladbrokes.com.au/racing. Data retrieved: 09/09/2026 01:03:02 AM (Australia/Brisbane)
Value Play
Randwick R7 – The Tab Everest (G1)
| 2. Briasa (10) J: Tyler Schiller 58.5kg 14×21 T: M, W & J Hawkes |
For current odds on all of our live racing markets, please visit www.ladbrokes.com.au/racing. Data retrieved: 09/09/2026 01:03:02 AM (Australia/Brisbane)
Roughie to Watch
Randwick R7 – The Tab Everest (G1)
| 3. Overpass (9) J: Josh Parr 58.5kg x259x T: Bjorn Baker |
For current odds on all of our live racing markets, please visit www.ladbrokes.com.au/racing. Data retrieved: 09/09/2026 01:03:02 AM (Australia/Brisbane)
Industry Top Tips
Win Bet: No. 1 Ka Ying Rising
- Why: Rated the best sprinter in the world, with 14 wins from 16 starts.
- Concerns: Trial was flat, but trainer David Hayes and jockey Zac Purton say he’s bounced back.
Value Play: No. 3 Overpass
- Why: Maps to lead, handles pressure, and has the toughness to stick on.
- Odds: At $41/$7 offers enormous each-way value for punters wanting to take on Ka Ying.
X-Factor: No. 5 War Machine
- Why: Explosive fresh win in the G2 Gilgai under a big weight. Market mover with upside.
- Odds: Shortening fast, now into single digits.
Late Danger: No. 9 Joliestar
- Why: Strong turn of foot, proven at Randwick, and was brilliant in The Shorts. Could be the one to flash late.
- Odds: Around $6, good price for a good mare.
Lucy Henderson’s Same Race Multi Selections ($16 at time of publish)
- Top 2 – No. 1 Ka Ying Rising
- Top 3 – No. 2 Briasa
- Top 4 – No. 12 Tempted
Randwick R7 – The Tab Everest (G1)
| 1. Ka Ying Rising (7) J: Zac Purton 58.5kg 111×1 T: David A Hayes | ||
| 12. Tempted (1) J: Craig Williams 51kg 31×13 T: Ciaron Maher | ||
| 2. Briasa (10) J: Tyler Schiller 58.5kg 14×21 T: M, W & J Hawkes |
For current odds on all of our live racing markets, please visit www.ladbrokes.com.au/racing. Data retrieved: 09/09/2026 01:03:02 AM (Australia/Brisbane)
The Everest 2025 Results
Randwick R7 - The Tab Everest (G1)
| 1. Ka Ying Rising (7) J: Zac Purton 58.5kg 111x1 T: David A Hayes | ||
| 12. Tempted (1) J: Craig Williams 51kg 31x13 T: Ciaron Maher | ||
| 4. Jimmysstar (11) J: Ethan Brown 58.5kg 41x52 T: Ciaron Maher | ||
| 3. Overpass (9) J: Josh Parr 58.5kg x259x T: Bjorn Baker | ||
| 9. Joliestar (5) J: James McDonald 56.5kg 921x1 T: Chris Waller | ||
| 8. Angel Capital (3) J: Ben Melham 58.5kg x1x14 T: Chris Waller | ||
| 10. Lady Shenandoah (6) J: Damian Lane 56.5kg 11x24 T: Chris Waller | ||
| 2. Briasa (10) J: Tyler Schiller 58.5kg 14x21 T: M, W & J Hawkes | ||
| 6. Mazu (2) J: Jason Collett 58.5kg 6x543 T: Joseph Pride | ||
| 5. War Machine (4) J: Tim Clark 58.5kg 111x1 T: Ben, Will & Jd Hayes | ||
| 7. Jedibeel (8) J: Kerrin McEvoy 58.5kg 28x84 T: Brad Widdup | ||
| 11. Magic Time (12) J: Michael Dee 56.5kg 67x13 T: Grahame Begg |
For current odds on all of our live racing markets, please visit www.ladbrokes.com.au/racing. Data retrieved: 09/09/2026 01:03:02 AM (Australia/Brisbane)
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