{"id":93235,"date":"2026-10-15T10:19:38","date_gmt":"2026-10-15T00:19:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.neds.com.au\/blog\/?p=93235"},"modified":"2026-10-15T10:19:39","modified_gmt":"2026-10-15T00:19:39","slug":"the-everest-2026-betting-tips-predictions-favourites","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.neds.com.au\/blog\/2026\/10\/the-everest-2026-betting-tips-predictions-favourites\/","title":{"rendered":"The Everest 2026 Betting Tips, Predictions & Favourites"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

One of the biggest days on the Australian racing calendar takes centre stage at Royal Randwick this Saturday, with the world\u2019s best sprinters chasing glory and a share of the $20 million purse in the Group 1 The Everest <\/a><\/strong>(1200m). The Neds form team has you covered with our 2026 The Everest betting tips, predictions and favourites<\/strong>, breaking down the key winning chances, market movers and value runners in the world\u2019s richest race on turf.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Everest continues to attract an elite field of local and international sprint stars, and this year\u2019s milestone 10th edition is no exception. With proven Group 1 performers, exciting up-and-comers and plenty of betting intrigue throughout the field, punters are set for another cracking edition of the Sydney sprint feature.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Defending champion Ka Ying Rising sits atop The Everest betting <\/a><\/strong>as he chases a rare second victory in the race and looks to cement his status as the world’s premier sprinter. The Hong Kong superstar brings an extraordinary winning record into the contest and remains the benchmark despite drawing wide.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The unbeaten Tempted shapes as the clear danger after a flawless spring preparation, while proven Group 1 performers Jimmysstar, Angel Capital, Joliestar and former Everest winner Giga Kick add plenty of depth. Meanwhile, exciting three-year-old filly Blue Door brings genuine X-factor as the sole youngster in the field.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With championship class at the top of the market and betting value scattered throughout the line-up, the 2026 edition of The Everest shapes as one of the standout betting races of the spring.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Below you’ll find our full 2026 The Everest preview, betting tips and same race multi selections.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

2026 The Everest Favourites & Best Bets<\/h2>\n\n\n
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No. 1 Ka Ying Rising<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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KA YING RISING (11)<\/strong> remains the horse to beat in the 2026 The Everest, even if his odds leave little room for value.<\/p>\n

The reigning champion has not been beaten since January 2024, boasts an outstanding 1200m record, and heads back to Randwick chasing an incredible 22nd straight victory.<\/p>\n

The wide draw in barrier 11 is far from ideal, but it shouldn’t prove a major obstacle given Bella Nipotina won from the same gate in 2024.<\/p>\n

With Zac Purton travelling to Sydney to maintain the partnership and David Hayes adamant the Hong Kong superstar has improved since last year’s triumph, he looks primed to make another bold bid for history.<\/p>\n

Ka Ying Rising toyed with his rivals when winning his latest start at Sha Tin by seven lengths carrying 61kg, and he returns to weight-for-age conditions with just 58.5kg on his back.<\/p>\n

While some punters may point to his recent trial defeat to Ninja as a reason to oppose him, there was little concern from connections, who viewed the hit-out as nothing more than a fitness exercise.<\/p>\n

On exposed form, he’s still clearly the benchmark and looks every chance to become just the second dual winner of The Everest.<\/p>\n

Randwick R7 – The Tab Everest (G1)<\/span> <\/div>
Open<\/span> Race time: <\/span> <\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div>
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1. Ka Ying Rising (11)<\/span>
J: Zac Purton<\/span> 58.5kg<\/span><\/div>
111×1<\/span> T: David A Hayes<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
1.50<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/a> <\/div>
1.07<\/span>PLACE<\/span><\/div> <\/a> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr>
Second-up. Comes off a 41-day let-up. First-up after four months won by 7 len in the G3 HKSAR Chief Executive’s Cup at Sha Tin on September 6 over 1200m defeating Copartner Prance with 61kg. Previously second-up won by 1.2 len in a G1 The Everest at this track on October 18 over 1200m defeating Tempted carrying 58.5kg at $2. World’s best sprinter who can stamp his authority again.<\/td> <\/tr> <\/tbody> <\/table> <\/div>
Odds are subject to fluctuation. For current odds on all of our live racing markets, please visit www.neds.com.au\/racing<\/span><\/a>. Data retrieved: 16\/10\/2026 05:26:24 PM (Australia\/Brisbane) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
\n Bet Now: Randwick Race 7<\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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