The Everest horse race is held at the Royal Randwick Racecourse in Sydney, Australia. It is a 1,200 meter turf sprint and is the richest turf race in the world, with a prize pool of $20 million AUD as of 2025. The race takes place annually in October as the highlight of the Sydney Spring Racing Carnival. The Everest features 12 of the world's top sprinters competing for slots that are sold for $700,000 each, giving the right to enter a horse in the race. The event has been a Group 1 race since 2024 and draws a large crowd and global attention. The 2025 edition was held on October 18 at Randwick Racecourse.
