Ka Ying Rising to Break from Barrier 11 in The Everest Defence

Ka Ying Rising (Shamexpress) will break from stall 11 at Randwick on Saturday when the world's highest-rated racehorse bids to make it back-to-back wins in the A$20 million G1 The Everest, the world's richest turf race. Bidding to extend his winning streak to 22, Ka Ying Rising will face 11 rivals this weekend, with several of last year's rivals returning for a second crack at Hong Kong's champion, including Tempted [second in 2025], Jimmysstar [third], Joliestar [fifth] and Angel Capital [sixth]. Tempted drew barrier one for Saturday's contest, with Jimmysstar in eight, Joliestar in five and Angel Capital in two.