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7 clusters · 24 sources · 25 days · First seen about 1 month ago · Last updated 12 days ago

Tempted upsets Ka Ying Rising in The Everest

Overview

The $20 million Group 1 The Everest at Randwick concluded with an upset victory by the mare Tempted. Trained by Ciaron Maher for the Godolphin empire, the four-year-old won the world’s richest turf race by a head, paying $7 on the TAB.

Tempted defeated the heavy favourite, Ka Ying Rising, who entered the race as the $1.50 favourite and was rated the number one horse in the world. Despite concerns from trainer David Hayes regarding track conditions, the race was held on a soft 5-rated track. Ka Ying Rising, ridden by Zac Purton from barrier 11, finished in second place after settling in midfield following a wide draw. This defeat ended Ka Ying Rising’s 21-race winning streak.

The victory represents a significant turnaround for Tempted, who finished second to Ka Ying Rising in the previous year’s edition of the race. The tenth running of the event was held before a record crowd of over 52,000 spectators.

The top five finishers were Tempted, Ka Ying Rising, Joliestar, Headwall, and Ninja. The 12-runner field competed for the $20 million prize pool in an event characterized by its unique slot-holder entry system.

In a 2026 rematch, Tempted secured victory again in a dramatic repeat of the rivalry. Entering as the $6.50 second-favourite, the mare utilized barrier one to take an early lead in the straight, narrowly defeating Ka Ying Rising by a neck. While Ka Ying Rising attempted a strong late charge in pursuit of a 23rd win, the leader held on to secure Ciaron Maher’s second win in The Everest. Joliestar and Headwall finished third and fourth, respectively.

Entities

Ka Ying Rising · David Hayes · The Everest · Zac Purton · Randwick Racecourse

Claims

What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.

[● 3 SOURCES] The mare Tempted won The Everest 2026.
[● 3 SOURCES] Ka Ying Rising finished in second place.
[● 3 SOURCES] Joliestar finished in third place.
[● 3 SOURCES] Headwall finished in fourth place.
[● 3 SOURCES] The total prize money for The Everest 2026 was $20 million.
[● 3 SOURCES] The track surface at Royal Randwick was rated a soft 5.
[● 2 SOURCES] Tempted won the race at odds of $7.
[● 2 SOURCES] Tempted was trained by Ciaron Maher for the Godolphin empire.

Timeline

12 days ago

[SPORTS] 13 sources
Tempted wins The Everest 2026 in major upset
Tempted upset the heavy favourite Ka Ying Rising to win the $20 million The Everest at Royal Randwick, ending the Hong Kong star's 21-race winning streak.
13 days ago

[SPORTS] 3 sources
Giga Kick eyes Everest upset at Randwick
Trainer Clayton Douglas hopes veteran sprinter Giga Kick can secure an upset in the $20 million Everest at Randwick, potentially leveraging a wet track to challenge favorites Ka Ying Rising and Tempted.
14 days ago

[SPORTS] 8 sources
Ka Ying Rising faces wet track concerns for The Everest defense
Ka Ying Rising is the $1.50 favourite for The Everest at Randwick, but heavy rain in Sydney has raised concerns about his performance on a wet track against rivals like Ninja.
15 days ago

[SPORTS] 2 sources
Horse racing updates: US breeding declines and Ka Ying Rising targets Everest Stakes
US breeding reports show a decline in foal numbers for 2027, while trainer David Hayes prepares Ka Ying Rising for the Everest Stakes in Australia despite challenging barrier draws.
17 days ago

[SPORTS] 9 sources
Ka Ying Rising prepares for The Everest as betting favorite
Ka Ying Rising enters The Everest as the heavy betting favorite after an impressive final gallop, aiming to become the first horse to win the prestigious race in consecutive years.
23 days ago

[SPORTS] 9 sources
Ka Ying Rising defeated in Randwick trial ahead of The Everest
World-rated racehorse Ka Ying Rising finished second to Ninja in a 1000m barrier trial at Royal Randwick, but remains the heavy favourite for the $20 million Everest race.
about 1 month ago

[SPORTS] 2 sources
Ka Ying Rising arrives in Sydney for The Everest defense
Trainer David Hayes says champion sprinter Ka Ying Rising is in better condition than last year ahead of his $20 million Everest title defense in Sydney.

Sources

7news.com.au · americanindependent.com · brisbanetimes.com.au · flameracing.wordpress.com · galopponline.de · hochi.news · horseracingnation.com · jugem.jp · justhorseracing.com.au · justracing.com.au · m.smh.com.au · perthnow.com.au · plainsman.com · races.com.au · smh.com.au · sportal.com.au · sportsnews.com.au · stheadline.com · theage.com.au · theqldr.com.au · thesportingbase.com · thoroughbreddailynews.com · time.news · transportnsw.info

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