The Everest

What Is The Everest?

Known as the “world’s richest race on turf,” The TAB Everest is Australia’s biggest success story when it comes to new horse races.

When Is The Everest?

The Everest is held annually in October at Royal Randwick Racecourse in Sydney.

What Is The Everest Prize Money?

The Everest is now worth a staggering $20,000,000 AUD, putting it right up there as one of the richest turf races in the world.

Everest Race History

First run in 2017, it quickly became established as the race of the Spring in Sydney. 

Is The Everest a Group 1 Race?

The Everest is an Australian Turf Club Group 1 Weight for Age Thoroughbreds race. This classified as Special Conditions class but in 2024 the race was granted Group 1 status.

How Many Runners Are In The Everest?

There are 12 slots available and 4 reserve spaces. This is to ensure that for those who invest in buying a slot have the best chance of getting a runner and not having to scratch and miss out on some very large prize money.

Everest Qualifying Process

The race is a 1,200-metre sprint and is unique in that it features slot owners i.e. individuals or companies who purchase a spot to run a horse in the race.

They then select the horse they want to represent them or sell it or lease it out to any interested parties who feel they have a horse which might run well in the race.

Who Will Win The Everest?

It’s a tough race to call with such a top quality field. Make sure you check out our expert race preview closer to the race. We also offer free AI betting tips every day from 8:00am AEST.

The Everest Festival

This innovative approach has helped the race gain huge popularity especially as it the Sydney Autumn Carnival is now known as the Everest Carnival.

The Everest Barrier Draw

In the build up to the race you can expect plenty of drama and excitement. Racing NSW has made the barrier draw into one of the most entertaining anywhere on the planet for a horse race!

Previous Winners of The Everest

The TAB Everest has seen some thrilling races and generated many memories in a short period of time. In 2017, Redzel (Age: 5, Sex: Gelding) took the win, trained by Peter & Paul Snowden and ridden by Kerrin McEvoy. Redzel then repeated his success in 2018 at the age of 6, again with Kerrin McEvoy aboard.

Yes Yes Yes & Classique Legend

The 2019 race was claimed by Yes Yes Yes (Age: 3, Sex: Colt), trained by Chris Waller and ridden by Glen Boss. In 2020, Classique Legend (Age: 5, Sex: Gelding) emerged victorious, with Kerrin McEvoy in the saddle and trained by Les Bridge.

Think About It

Nature Strip (Age: 7, Sex: Gelding) claimed the 2021 win, trained by Chris Waller and ridden by James McDonald. The 2022 winner was Giga Kick (Age: 3, Sex: Gelding), trained by Clayton Douglas and ridden by Craig Williams. In 2023, Think About It (Age: 5, Sex: Gelding) triumphed, trained by Joseph Pride and ridden by Sam Clipperton.

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