Michael Christian ended Heeney’s Brownlow hopes. He feels more pressure owning an Everest runner

Michael Christian ended Heeney’s Brownlow hopes. He feels more pressure owning an Everest runner

Michael Christian was persona non grata at the SCG after suspending Isaac Heeney,but this week he is a special guest own the road at Randwick as an owner of Everest hopeful Bella Nipotina.

  • byAndrew Wu

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Waller’s trackwork top gun says Joliestar is ‘ready to explode’

Waller’s trackwork top gun says Joliestar is ‘ready to explode’

The track rider of Joliestar – the horse with the longest stride in the Chris Waller yard – says the Everest contender has been a handful this week.

  • byChristian Nicolussi
‘I’m so lucky’:Man who survived tragic 1998 Sydney to Hobart is The Everest’s best story

‘I’m so lucky’:Man who survived tragic 1998 Sydney to Hobart is The Everest’s best story

Paul Lumtin set off for Hobart on a boat with nine people on it in the famous race 26 years ago. Only six survived. He’s now the inspiration behind a star horse.

  • byAdam Pengilly
How to pick the Everest winner by the numbers

How to pick the Everest winner by the numbers

What the age,barrier number and sex of a horse tells us about their chances of winning The Everest.

  • byBillie Eder
At The Everest,Gen Z racegoers to ditch Melbourne Cup-style dress codes

At The Everest,Gen Z racegoers to ditch Melbourne Cup-style dress codes

Expect a relaxed and cool approach to racewear at Royal Randwick Racecourse on Saturday,as mini skirts replace floral dresses.

  • byDamien Woolnough
‘If you back them,you’re a long way in front’:Why younger is better in The Everest

‘If you back them,you’re a long way in front’:Why younger is better in The Everest

For the first time in The Everest’s short history,four three-year-old horses have been chosen to compete. Is this the start of an evolution in the race?

  • byAdam Pengilly
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Everyone’s basking in Sunshine while owner keeps to the shade

Everyone’s basking in Sunshine while owner keeps to the shade

John Camilleri saw off world breeding giants Coolmore to obtain Sunshine In Paris at the Magic Millions in 2023,and then bought his Everest slot from Aquis

  • byChris Roots
How the Everest will be run and won,and why a flighty colt holds the key

How the Everest will be run and won,and why a flighty colt holds the key

Who leads the race? Will the three-year-olds have an advantage? How will the track play? The $20 million sprint looks a puzzle even the most astute punters might struggle to solve.

  • byAdam Pengilly
Sold-out Randwick to party for running of first group 1 Everest

Sold-out Randwick to party for running of first group 1 Everest

The Everest’s group 1 status has been confirmed as Randwick sells out for Saturday.

  • byChris Roots
Non-conforming I Wish I Win a rarity in world of equine perfection

Non-conforming I Wish I Win a rarity in world of equine perfection

It’s lucky The Everest isn’t a beauty pageant,because the favourite might not get a start.

  • byChris Roots
‘False and defamatory’:V’landys hits back at Latham claims,defends dual roles
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‘False and defamatory’:V’landys hits back at Latham claims,defends dual roles

The powerful sports supremo has said he’s personally delivered more than $500 million in benefits to racing in NSW,while batting away criticism of how he runs Racing NSW.

  • byAdam Pengilly andChris Barrett