The world's richest race on turf returns for another edition this weekend, with the running of the $20 million TAB Everest at Royal Randwick.
Ka Ying Rising, the David Hayes-trained, Hong Kong-based sprinting superstar will be looking to overcome some of Australia's best speedsters.
Here's what you need to know about The Everest 2025.
When is The Everest 2025? Date, start time
The Everest is scheduled for Saturday, October 18.
As the seventh race of a 10-race card at Randwick, it is slated for a 4:15 pm AEDT start time.
Where is The Everest held?
The Everest will again be run at Randwick Racecourse in Sydney’s east.
The track is roughly six kilometres from the Sydney CBD and is one of the city’s most iconic racing venues.
The Everest 2025 field, barriers, odds
Odds via Unibet, at 17/10
| Runner (Barrier) | Trainer | Jockey | Odds | Slot holder |
| 1. Ka Ying Rising (7) | David Hayes | Zac Purton | $1.70 | Hong Kong Jockey Club/Australian Turf Club |
| 2. Briasa (10) | J, M & W Hawkes | Tyler Schiller | $16 | Max Whitby, Col Madden, Steve McCann & Neil Werret |
| 3. Overpass (9) | Bjorn Baker | Josh Parr | $51 | Newgate & GPI Racing |
| 4. Jimmysstar (11) | Ciaron Maher | Ethan Brown | $13 | TAB |
| 5. War Machine (4) | B, W & JD Hayes | Tim Clark | $9 | Coolmore |
| 6. Mazu (2) | Joe Pride | Jason Collett | $126 | Yulong Investments |
| 7. Jedibeel (8) | Brad Widdup | Kerrin McEvoy | $151 | Mulberry Racing |
| 8. Angel Capital (3) | Chris Waller | Ben Melham | $26 | James Harron |
| 9. Joliestar (5) | Chris Waller | James McDonald | $7 | Chris Waller Racing |
| 10. Lady Shenandoah (6) | Chris Waller | Damian Lane | $14 | Fairway Thoroughbreds |
| 11. Magic Time (12) | Grahame Begg | Michael Dee | $81 | Inglis |
| 12. Tempted (1) | Ciaron Maher | Craig Williams | $16 | Godolphin |
The Everest 2025 tickets
Click here to purchase tickets to this year's Everest.
How to watch The Everest 2025: TV channel, live stream
Channel 7 will again show the race on free-to-air TV, with live coverage set to begin from midday, with the majority of races from Randwick featured.
Fans can stream the Channel 7 broadcast via the network's free-to-use platform 7plus.
Sky Racing will also broadcast the big race, as they have in previous years.
The Everest 2025 prize money
The total prize money for The Everest has remained at $20 million for 2025, retaining its spot as the world's richest race on turf.
The winner will take home $7 million, while connections from the bottom half of the race will receive $700,000 each.
| Place | Prize money |
| 1st | $7 million |
| 2nd | $2.9 million |
| 3rd | $2 million |
| 4th | $1.5 million |
| 5th | $1.2 million |
| 6th | $950,000 |
| 7th-12th | $700,000 |
What conditions are The Everest run under?
The Everest is an Australian Turf Club weight-for-age, thoroughbred horse race over 1200m.
The Everest: Past winners, history
| 2017 | Redzel |
| 2018 | Redzel |
| 2019 | Yes Yes Yes |
| 2020 | Classique Legend |
| 2021 | Nature Strip |
| 2022 | Giga Kick |
| 2023 | Think About It |
| 2024 | Bella Nipotina |