Chris Waller-trained Yes Yes Yes knocked off back-to-back champion Redzel to become the second winner of The Everest.
1. Yes Yes Yes
2. Santa Ana Lane
3. Trekking
The third running of The Everest takes place at Royal Randwick, with A$14 million up for grabs. Join The Roar for live scores and commentary from 4:15pm (AEDT).
While much of the racing action taking place at Caufield throughout the day has potentially more impact and importance to the future of Australian racing and the Spring Carnival itself, nothing can match the buzz at Royal Randwick, the money on offer and the glamour of the Everest.
A $6.05 million awaits the winner of the third edition of the new weight for age sprint, with a unique structure and one that has built an astronomical level of excitement in punters and fans of the industry.
After a solid run of warm and dry weather, the race will be a far different one to last year’s edition where Redzel dominated in heavy conditions.
It will be fancy hats and suits at ten paces today in the brilliant Randwick sunshine and the two-time reigning champ will find it tough to complete the three-peat.
Pierata and Santa Ana Lane appear to be the logical choices yet Trekking, Classique Legend, Alizee and Sunlight also have strong claims.
Irish representative Ten Sovereigns is not here for a haircut and could be the surprise runner. Lurking will be Redzel, searching for another huge pay day.
Chris Waller’s Arcadia Queen will be thundering home and with the Midas touch of the nation’s most successful trainer, the Western Australia runner could produce a result that will silence any remaining doubters.
Prediction
This is a tough race to line up, with early speed, luck and positioning crucial. Santa Ana Lane will be flashing home, potentially needing to run down Pierata and Trekking is in excellent form after its win last Saturday in the Schillaci Stakes.
1. Santa Ana Lane
2. Pierata
3. Trekking
Catch all the action on The Roar live coverage from 4:15pm (AEDT).
Where: Randwick Racecourse
When: Saturday 19th October 2019, 4:15pm (AEDT)
TV: Channel Seven, Sky Racing
1. Santa Ana Lane
2. Pierata
3. Redzel
4. Nature Strip
5. Trekking
6. Classique Legend
7. Ten Sovereigns
8. Alizee
9. Sunlight
10. In Her Time
11. Arcadia Queen
12. Yes Yes Yes
Stuart Thomas
Expert
Thanks for being on board for the call and be sure to tune in at 5:15pm for my call of the Caufield Cup. See you then. Final Results 1st Yes Yes Yes 2nd Santa Ana Lane 3rd Trekking
Stuart Thomas
Expert
Redzel wasn't really there today, Santa Ana Lane was brave. Nature Strip and Trekking ran well but Yes Yes Yes has won the most lucrative race on the planet. Final Results 1st Yes Yes Yes 2nd Santa Ana Lane 3rd Trekking
Stuart Thomas
Expert
Yes Yes Yes makes his way back to scale. What an achievement by the colt. One can only imagine what that does to his value. Final Results 1st Yes Yes Yes 2nd Santa Ana Lane 3rd Trekking
Stuart Thomas
Expert
Chris Waller is very emotional as he speaks to the media. His horse was not on everyone's lips through the week but he has done it again. What a trainer. Final Results 1st Yes Yes Yes 2nd Santa Ana Lane 3rd Trekking
Stuart Thomas
Expert
Another brilliant training performance from Chris Waller and the three-year-old has won the Everest. Not many saw that coming. Final Results 1st Yes Yes Yes 2nd Santa Ana Lane 3rd Trekking
Stuart Thomas
Expert
Another Waller win. What a great run and Santa Ana Lane gave it everything down the outside with Trekking third.
Stuart Thomas
Expert
YES YES YES storms to the front halfway down the straight as Santa Ana Lane makes up metres in the final furlong, but the youngster has done it.
Stuart Thomas
Expert
In Her Time and Arcadia Queen are handy.
Stuart Thomas
Expert
Racing! Redzel forward, Sunlight and Nature Strip follows.
Stuart Thomas
Expert
Nature Strip goes in last.
Stuart Thomas
Expert
Five to go in and we are close to the start.
Stuart Thomas
Expert
In they go and this race will be over before it began. Get ready for chaos and mayhem down the Randwick straight.
Stuart Thomas
Expert
Horses still circling behind the barriers and the runners are about to move in. My heart is racing. A great moment in Australian racing.
Stuart Thomas
Expert
$5.00 the field is a nice return for punters. Good potential trifectas as well.
Stuart Thomas
Expert
Late money for Alizee and Arcadia Queen will start favourite with Santa Ana Lane.
Stuart Thomas
Expert
Great to be with you for this one. Let's hope for a cracking Everest and a worthy winner.
Stuart Thomas
Expert
We are just moments away from the start of the 2019 Everest. Santa Ana Lane remaining as favourite late in the betting and it appears the punters have made their decisions. Little movement late.
Stuart Thomas
Expert
The horses are out on the track and on their way to the 1200 metre starting point.
Stuart Thomas
Expert
Latest odds Santa Ana Lane $5.00 Pierata $6.80 Redzel $8.60 Nature Strip $30.00 Trekking $31.90 Alizee $10.60 Classique Legend $19.20 Ten Sovereigns $19.60 Sunlight $12.00 In Her Time $19.00 Arcadia Queen $5.40 Yes Yes Yes $9.50
Stuart Thomas
Expert
The track is dry and firm and the field is a brilliant one. Evenly matched right across the field.