| Date | October 16 |
| Distance | 1200m |
| Track | Randwick |
| Class | WFA |
| 2020 winner | Classique Legend ($4.20) |
With the Spring Carnival heating up, punters will be keen to check out David Gately's early oil for some of the highlights throughout the season.
This week we look at Gator's selections and thoughts for the richest turf race on the planet, The Everest.
The pinnacle of Australian sprint racing, The Everest sees the some of the world's quickest horses fight it out for the riches and glory on offer.
Let's see what David Gately says about the race...
MASKED CRUSADER
Silenced many last prep when measuring right up to the world-class sprinters off the back of a dominant G1 win in Melbourne. His recent trial and first-up win were nothing short of outstanding. The one on the up too!
ROTHFIRE
Hope he gets back to his best because fancy his best is world-class also! Runs serious times, absorbs speed. Recent trial win was also very good.
NATURE STRIP
He has the runs on the board, it's a simple as that.
No reason to think he will go backwards and now well and truly proven at elite 1200m level.
CLASSIQUE LEGEND
Brilliant winner in this race last year. Has had issues since and that is a query but if 100% he surely goes close again!
| Runner | Win $ |
| Nature Strip | $4.50 |
| Masked Crusader | $5 |
| Classique Legend | $6 |
| Lost And Running | $8 |
| Rothfire | $11 |
| Eduardo | $13 |
| Anamoe | $15 |
| Gytrash | $15 |
| Paulele | $15 |
| The Inferno | $21 |