The Everest
‘Dad’s famous’: Fangirl wins King Charles III Stakes for Waller’s kids
Chris Waller might have won his 152nd group 1 as Fangirl careered away with Saturday’s King Charles III Stakes, but he has always been just ‘Dad’ at home, until this week.
- by Chris Roots
Latest
Finally out of the shadows, a master trainer has his moment in The Everest
Joe Pride has spent more than two decades as one of the most respected and understated trainers in the business. The fact he won The Everest with a $70,000 buy encapsulates perfectly his career.
- by Adam Pengilly
The Everest 2023 as it happened: Think About It wins Australia’s $20 million race
It’s the richest race on turf in the world, and Sydney has turned on a glorious day for The Everest. Follow all the action live from Royal Randwick.
- by Billie Eder
Clipperton reaches Everest pinnacle after nearly giving the game away
As Sam Clipperton went past the post to win The Everest on Think About It, the weight of a week of drama at home and years of hard work fell from his shoulders.
- by Chris Roots
Front Page news: Dale picks up where Duryea left off in Kosciuszko
Front Page went back to back in for two different trainers in the rich race for country sprinters.
- by Chris Roots
What about Me? Maher kicks another goal in Sydney
Ciaron Maher and David Eustace methodically ticked off another major race in Sydney when I Am Me surged to victory in the Sydney Stakes at Royal Randwick on Saturday.
- by Adam Pengilly and Chris Roots
At The Everest, young people are more interested in dancing than dressing up
Growing crowds at Sydney’s biggest race day prefer music to millinery.
- by Damien Woolnough
‘Why is anyone’s life more important than mine?’ Everest jockey’s dangerous trips to Ukraine
Huddled in a war bunker with an eight-year-old girl helping her grandmother, Craig Williams broke down. But the champion jockey has found his purpose in life and is on a mission to raise millions for the war-torn country.
- by Adam Pengilly
Purton tees up ideal preparation for The Everest
Zac Purton jetted in from Hong Kong on Friday and prepared for his Everest ride on In Secret by hitting the golf course.
- by Christian Nicolussi
Wishful thinking: Bookies split over inside story on fallen favourite
I Wish I Win might not have the inside running to victory in The Everest from barrier 1.
- by Chris Roots
Opinion
Opinion
Peak hypocrisy: Why The Everest must be a group 1 race
It’s nonsense that The Everest isn’t a group 1 race. Any argument about it being showy or gimmicky is irrelevant when you examine Racing Australia’s rules and The Everest’s ratings since its inception.
- by Darren Kane