The Everest for 2023 rolls around this Saturday at Randwick and this edition, albeit not as high in quality compared to previous years, it’s very intriguing.
Down below is a speed map, runner preview and $100 betting strategy for the 2023 The Everest.
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2023 The Everest Speed Map
On paper, it looks straight forward with Overpass finding the front. Mazu, drawn wide, will press forward no doubt, along with Alcohol Free. Hawaii Five Oh and J Mac has a decision to make, whether to press the button early and try to find a forward spot, or drag back, try and get midfield cover. I Wish I Win drawn gate one, he potentially lands either box seat or three back.
2023 The Everest Runner Preview:
1. I Wish I Win: He showed in the TJ Smith that he can give them a start and a beating. Did more than enough in the Memsie and we know how hot that race has been as a form reference. This has been a plan since he got picked up for a slot and looks spot on. The draw looks a bit on the tricky side, but he is one of only 2/3 horses that can sit back, give them a start and a beating IMO.
2. Private Eye: Jury was out on him last prep but this time, he’s back. First up win was huge, sitting wide no cover and finding plenty to win. But what has sealed me is the trial a few days ago. It was such a lovely piece of work, sitting off the speed but was given a squeeze late and yep, the response was instant. He’s ticking along beautifully and he did go so close in this race last year. He can certainly go one better.
3. Think About It: Gee it’s hard to get away from him. Just a win in the Premiere but the barrier meant Clipperton had to ride him close, which meant he was left exposed early in the straight but the comments from Clipperton post race were telling when he said the horse had plenty to give when challenged late and he has got big improvement to come. He’ll explode IMO and is the one to beat.
4. Mazu: After the first up run, I thought he would be the knockout hope. But he’s had injury issues, the trials have been fair since, drawn wide…can’t entertain him.
5. Overpass: He’s the leader…it depends how easy of a time he gets it in front. He has shown the last 6 months that he is a different/better horse, winning The Quokka and placing behind Giga Kick at Group l level in Brisbane. He’ll look the winner for a long way. Last bit may test.
6. Buenos Noches: He has been a bit out of sight out of mind this horse. His run in The Shorts was very good, warming to the task nicely late in the piece. Closed off well in the trial behind Overpass and he will love a truly run 1200m. Likely concedes a start but should be strong at the end.
7. Hawaii Five Oh: He’s right on track for this and then the Golden Eagle. Just missed out on the win in the Premiere…the gate is tricky. If J Mac rolls the dice, goes forward and finds a spot, he can win for sure. If he drags back for cover, he can’t give them a start and a beating IMO.
8. Alcohol Free: Is there such thing as too much money? Of course not. But is there such thing as silly spending? Yes. $10 Million for this mare was crazy and they won’t be getting that returned on the track. Not good enough.
9. In Secret: It’s hard to pinpoint one at odds there is unders but I reckon this mare is. She comes through questionable lead up runs. Beaten and held by Remarque first up and then had every chance in The Shorts. Trial was solid without jumping up and down…likely goes back to last, I can’t see her giving them a start and a beating.
10. Espiona: If this becomes a fast run 1200m, the Espiona is the pony to watch late. She still has that quirk of wanting to put her head to the side but she has the motor to measure up. Arrogant Golden Pendant win and we saw a few years that a similar mare, Haut Brion Her, measured up in The Everest, and IMO, Espiona is more brilliant than what she was. A win from her wouldn’t shock at all.
11. Shinzo: Golden Slipper winner that was 2/5 lame in the Golden Rose so a total forgive. Potentially, he is the clear forgotten horse and a fast run 1200m will be no issue for him. Just depends where he is at after the return.
12. Cylinder: Should have won the Golden Rose but had no luck in the run, sitting wide throughout. It all depends if there is petrol left in the tank. If there is, he can win, but that last start was a brutal one. He can win, but without me.
13. Bella Nipotina (First Emergency): Best chance of the emergencies given she has been quite good in two Everest lead ups.
14. Zapateo (Second Emergency): Not up to this level.
15. King Of Sparta (Third Emergency): Going really well but he’s not up to these.
16. Vilana (Fourth Emergency): Gun first up horse but he’s not this good.
2023 The Everest $100 Betting Strategy:
$50 Win Think About It (Tote/SP)
$30 Win I Wish I Win (Tote/SP)
$10 Win Private Eye (Tote/SP)
$10 Win Espiona (Tote/SP)
Group l Strategy Outlay: $1000
Group l Strategy Return: $1060
2023 The Everest Odds:
