The Everest at Randwick is the centerpiece, with Ka Ying Rising as a heavy favourite aiming for a potential record-breaking performance on a wet track, and already top of the Longines World's Best Racehorse Rankings with a 135 rating.

Ka Ying Rising is regarded as an almost unbeatable favorite, though rain-softened ground and barrier 11 pose concerns, his class and recent trials keeping him in top contention for a second Everest title.

Waller acknowledged that Changing Colours spoiled their party but credited Changing Colours’ connections for their earlier success and showed respect for the achievement.

Miss Scott, with the least exposure in the field, benefited from getting first run on rival Precise, who was ridden by Ryan Moore.

During the same card, jockey Oliver Carmichael was carried off on a stretcher after Forest Hills clipped heels and fell, though the horse reportedly emerged unscathed.

Peter Moody responded to Sheza Alibi’s runner-up finish with a defiant and reflective tone, praising the winner and the team’s effort while noting tough race conditions.

Moody also commented on Sheza Alibi’s defeat to Land Legend, maintaining professionalism and signaling regrouping for future campaigns.

Hayes noted that the filly benefited from freshening, with ground and trip being unusual but pedigree suggesting suitability for future races if she remains in training.

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A WhatsApp clip from bloodstock agent Michael Marais to Australian trainer David Hayes sparked a life-changing decision to buy and train the horse, shaping Hayes’ storied involvement.

J-Mac delivered a winning ride aboard Lady Shenandoah in the Toorak Handicap, part of a winning treble for jockey-trainer duo Chris Waller, with Flying For Fun finishing strong despite being edged by a flyer in Jigsaw.

Lady Shenandoah’s Toorak Handicap victory, trained by Chris Waller and ridden by James McDonald, came narrowly over Changing Colours, who had been in strong form entering the race.