2026 The Everest Betting Tips - 3 Long-Range Predictions

The early market is dominated by a global superstar, backed by a rapidly improving Godolphin sprinter, and includes a developing roughie who may surprise once the spring picture becomes clearer. 

Here are the three horses who stand out most at this very early stage.

Ka Ying Rising deserves his short quote and remains the most likely winner of the 2026 Everest. His dominance in Hong Kong and his extraordinary 2025 Everest victory established him as one of the elite sprinters on the planet. He has exceptional tactical speed, combines that with total control of the mid-race, and possesses a devastating surge when asked to extend. Randwick suits him perfectly because he builds through his gears and sustains speed better than any of his rivals. His form line continues to improve with each start and nothing in the current landscape suggests he is vulnerable unless something dramatic goes wrong. If Ka Ying Rising arrives in Sydney at his best, he will go around at a significantly shorter price than the $1.85 available now.

Tentyris looks ready to graduate to the top tier and is already being spoken about as the best of Godolphin’s emerging sprinters. His performances to date show a horse with natural early speed, the ability to maintain a strong gallop, and the toughness to absorb pressure against older, more seasoned rivals. What makes him particularly appealing is that he is still improving with every preparation. His physical development and rapidly rising ratings suggest he will be a genuine force at Randwick, where strong, sustained sprinting is often the key to winning. While Ka Ying Rising commands a different level of respect, Tentyris is the one horse in Australia with the raw attributes to challenge him if everything falls into place.

Point Barrow is the speculative option that punters may want to keep very safe at a big early quote. He is lightly raced and still learning, yet he continues to produce performances that hint at top-level talent. His acceleration from the 400m to the 200m has already caught the eye, and that type of sharp burst is exactly what wins Everests. As a developing sprinter with a significant scope for improvement, he appeals as the type who could make rapid ratings jumps through the winter and early spring before slot-holders begin making decisions. If he continues progressing at his current rate, Point Barrow is the kind of long-range play that could shorten dramatically as the field takes shape.