The Everest 2025
The Everest is a blockbuster Group 1 weight-for-age sprint held over 1200 metres at Royal Randwick Racecourse, Sydney. Launched in 2017, it has become the world’s richest turf race, showcasing elite sprinters in a spectacular slot-based format.
The 2025 edition is scheduled for Saturday, 18 October 2025 at Randwick, featuring a record purse of A$20 million.
The Everest
Preview, Trends & Analysis
- Track: Royal Randwick Racecourse, Sydney
- Distance: 1200m
- Class: Group 1 (elevated in 2024)
- Conditions: Weight-for-age (slot-based entry system)
- Date: Saturday, 18 October 2025 (Randwick, or alternate Sydney metro venue within 8 days)
- Purse: A$20 million (Winner approx. A$7 million; scaled payouts down to 12th)
About the Race
Conceived to transform the Sydney Spring Carnival, The Everest began in 2017 and quickly rose to global prominence. Unlike traditional entries, this race employs a slot-purchase system—12 slots are sold to entities, who then field their chosen horse.
It was upgraded to Group 1 status in 2024, cementing its elite standing.
When Is the Next Running?
The Everest 2025 will be held on Saturday, 18 October 2025 at Royal Randwick, as the highlight of Sydney’s Spring Racing Carnival.
Betting Guide
Popular Bet Types:
Win, Place, Exacta, Trifecta, First Four, Same Race Multi
Form Tips:
- Look for proven elite Group sprinterswith strong recent form.
- Horses emerging from top sprints like the TJ Smith Stakesoften make compelling bets.
- The unique slot-entry system means early market movers can significantly shift odds.
The Everest Recent Winners
| Year | Winner |
| 2024 | Bella Nipotina |
| 2023 | Think About It |
| 2022 | Giga Kick |
| 2021 | Nature Strip |
| 2020 | Classique Legend |
| 2019 | Yes Yes Yes |
| 2018 | Redzel |
| 2017 | Redzel |
The Questions
Saturday, 18 October 2025, at Randwick—or potentially another Sydney metropolitan racecourse.
Weight-for-age over 1200 metres, with a slot system entry.
A record A$20 million, making it the richest turf race worldwide. Approx. A$7 million to the winner.
Bella Nipotina, becoming the first mare to win the race.
