The drums are beating to declare The Everest our nation's biggest race and they could well be right, following the high profile that the race has achieved in only its third year.

It is great to see the feature race supported by a quality card, with the Sydney Stakes (Everest reserves) sure to attract plenty of betting turnover, as will the stayers event where many of The Metropolitan runners will back-up again. 

I am very keen on one in the Craven Plate, who was backed as if unbeatable last start before missing. Expect punters to come for him again late. 

Race 5 The Kosciuszko (3YO & UP, SW + P) 1200m

Check out our preview of The Kosciuszko here, which includes market moves, track analysis, runners comments and race tips.

Race 6 Sydney Stakes (Group 3 WFA) 1200m

There is no going away from Brutal (2) here, who should tuck in behind a good speed and be darting through as they top the Randwick rise. He would not be out of place in The Everest and should account for these.

Champagne Cuddles (7) has raced well at both starts back this prep and has been well supported in betting at each. She has a huge SP profile where the money often comes for her late, and you can expect her to be the one charging home. 

Brave Song (3) maps well from an inside draw and if they went warp speed, he will be go very close.   

Throw in Fiesta (8), who is always honest and goes very well first up (4:3-0-1).  

 Best Racing Tips

1^st  Brutal

2^nd  Champagne Cuddles

3^rd  Brave Song

4^th  Fiesta 

Race 7 The Everest (WFA) 1200m

Read everything you need to know about The Everest here, including analysis of the track, race tempo, all the key runners as well as our top selections for the $14 million feature race. 

Race 8 Craven Plate (Group 3 WFA) 2000m

Stampede (10) and Samadoubt (6) should run them along up front at a moderate or better tempo.

This will allow Life Less Ordinary (5) to run home hard late and following his sound last start effort here when heavily backed, I want to be with him. 

Samadoubt (6) has had an excellent prep so far and there's no reason why he can't continue that here, provided they don't overdo it up front. Will be kicking for a long way.

Danzdanzdance (4) is dripping in class and now has a new trainer, who will be highly motivated to impress. Include.  

Expect Happy Clapper to attract plenty of mug money investment due to his high profile. Despite the price likely to be well unders, he'll be grinding home late.

 Best Racing Tips

1^st  Life Less Ordinary

2^nd  Samadoubt

3^rd  Danzdanzdance

4^th  Happy Clapper

Race 9  ATC St Ledger Stakes (SW+P) 2600m

Happy to follow the Metropolitan form here, where a number of the leading chances ran well. 

Come Play With Me (13) was dynamic late when he darted through the middle to win that race. Provided he has recovered well, he should be going very close here.

I expect Gallic Chieftain (8) to turn the tables in this following his second in the Metrop, given the slightly softer draw. The speed map also suggests he'll be closer in the run.

Hush Writer (12) also comes via the Metrop and is the clear leader. If they let him get away with cheap sectionals throughout, he can pull their pants down. 

Vallac (2) is the blowout chance and has some hope, following the good win in listed level over 2400m at Mornington.

 Best Racing Tips

1^st  Gallic Chieftain

2^nd  Come Play With Me

3^rd  Hush Writer

4^th  Vallac