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Ka Ying firming after drawing perfectly in The Everest
An ideal barrier draw of seven has pleased Ka Ying Rising’s trainer David Hayes as betting support resumed in earnest for the Hong Kong star ahead of The Everest.
Ready to race and ready to sell: Rachini could create breeze-up history
In the space of 24 hours this week, Zoustar filly Rachini could become both a black-type winner and an Inglis Ready 2 Race sale-topper.
'That's a deal' - How Ka Ying Rising saved an agent and built on the Hayes family's training legacy
New Zealand-based agent Mike Marais made a desperate phone call to champion Hong Kong trainer David Hayes, who fortuitously agreed to take The Everest favourite off his hands after the original buyer reneged.
Run The Numbers - The Guineas Triple Play
Autumn Boy’s victory in the Caulfield Guineas created its own piece of history as the first time three generations of colts - son, sire and grandsire - had won the famous stallion-making race. How unusual is the feat globally? This week’s Run the Numbers finds out.
Rowe On Monday - Transatlantic mission accomplished, sky's the limit for Apocalyptic, Gewan delivers in Dewhurst
In today's Rowe On Monday, Kevin Maloney relives Transatlantic's Toorak Handicap win, the latest on star filly Apocalyptic and a Dewhurst Stakes triumph for Yulong.
Mazu completes Everest field as 11th-hour entry for Yulong
The Joe Pride-trained Mazu will be given another chance at Everest glory after Yulong’s decision to pick the veteran sprinter as its slot runner for the $20 million race.
Fake News - How a Ka Ying Rising rumour caught fire
Ka Ying Rising, arguably the most anticipated runner in the relatively short history of The Everest, will take his place in Saturday’s $20 million race, despite wild rumours forcing a temporary shuttering of betting markets.