29/9/20 Randwick Races: The Everest early predictions
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- Author: Damian DeguaraSep 29, 2020 10:27 AM
- Photo: AAP
Gator & Gannon give us their early crows
| Date | 17th October 2020 |
| Distance | 1200m |
| Track | Royal Randwick |
| Prize money | $15,000,000 |
| Class | WFA |
| 2019 winner |
Yes Yes Yes ($9.00) |
Contested over 1200m at Royal Randwick, The Everest has quickly become one of the flagship events on the Australian racing calendar with the $15 million purse making it the world's richest race on turf.
The event attracts the best sprinting talent from around the globe and the unique slot holder concept adds to the drama in the lead up to the event.
Each slot holder has invested $600,000 for their chance to pick a runner in this year's Everest, with the confirmed horses outlined below.
| Slot Holder | Runner |
| Aquis | Farnan |
| Bon Ho | Classique Legend |
| TAB | Nature Strip |
| The Star | Behemoth |
| Yulong Investments | Tofane |
| Inglis | Gytrash |
| Godolphin | Bivouac |
| Max Whitby and Neil Werret | TBC |
| James Harron | TBC |
| MiEverest | TBC |
| Coolmore | TBC |
| Chris Waller Racing | TBC |
With just over three weeks until the highly anticipated clash, we talk to David Gately and Michael Gannon to get their early predictions for the race.
The Everest: Horses to follow 
Gator says...
NATURE STRIP
We always knew he was a superstar but equally, we also knew he needed to learn to harness that energy and talent.
There is little doubt this has been achieved since joining the Waller stable.
His TJ Smith Stakes and VRC Classic wins at 1200m were both outstanding, both visually and on the clock.
He showed he was vulnerable first-up, but I expect him to bounce back. He's the world’s best sprinter!
FARNAN
If you believe that Nature Strip has the older sprinters covered, then maybe it is up to a three-year-old to pose the greatest threat. Yes Yes Yes won it last year after breaking the track record and running past Nature Strip in the process.
First-up in the Run to the Rose, he scorched out to lead recording a 34.21 first 600m which was definitely fast, but not as crazy as it looked.
The greater problem for the horse was his inability to relax, which Hugh Bowman confirmed post-race.
If Waterhouse and Bott can get him to settle, he will give it a shake.
Gannon says...
CLASSIQUE LEGEND
He was a preparation short last year when running an unlucky 2.5-lengths sixth behind Yes Yes Yes.
The Les Bridge trained galloper came back in great order this time in, winning the Group 2 The Shorts in fine style.
He's matured significantly and looks to have this race at his mercy.
2020 The Everest All-In market (Top 20)
|
RUNNER |
WIN $ |
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Nature Strip |
3.50 |
|
Classique Legend |
5.00 |
|
Gytrash |
6.00 |
|
Bivouac |
11.00 |
|
Behemoth |
13.00 |
|
Anders |
15.00 |
|
Farnan |
15.00 |
|
Trekking |
15.00 |
|
North Pacific |
17.00 |
|
Tofane |
17.00 |
|
Eduardo |
21.00 |
|
Alligator Blood |
26.00 |
|
Dirty Work |
26.00 |
|
Doubtland |
26.00 |
|
Santa Ana Lane |
26.00 |
|
Haut Brion Her |
34.00 |
|
Libertini |
34.00 |
|
Standout |
34.00 |
|
Deprive |
51.00 |
|
Fasika |
51.00 |
|
Fituese |
51.00 |
|
Flit |
51.00 |
