The Everest is less than a month away, with the $20 million sprint race at Randwick scheduled for October 14th.
Pre-race favourite Giga Kick has sensationally been ruled out of the event after suffering an injury at Moonee Valley in early September.
The galloper suffered a torn gluteal muscle in the Group 2 McEwen Stakes, with a veterinary assessment declaring there to be "insufficient time to have the horse recovered and ready for his spring targets".
As one of the most unique races in Australia, The Everest requires slot holders to select their runner for the race, with only 12 slots available each year.
The Sporting News details all the updated slot information, betting odds and prize money for The Everest below.
The Everest 2023 confirmed runners and slot holders
All 12 runners have been confirmed at this stage, with early favourite Giga Kick scratched and ruled out for the rest of the spring carnival.
| Slot Holder | Runner |
| Trackside Media | I Wish I Win |
| Newgate & GPI Racing | Think About It |
| Chris Waller Racing | Espiona |
| Australian Turf Club/RAM Racing | Overpass |
| Coolmore | Shinzo |
| Aquis Farm | Hawaii Five Oh |
| James Harron Bloodstock | Cylinder |
| Max Whitby & Neil Werret | Private Eye |
| TAB | Buenos Noches |
| The Star & Arrowfield | Mazu |
| Yulong Investments | Alcohol Free |
| Godolphin | In Secret |
The Everest 2023 final field, barriers and betting odds
The final field and barriers have now been set, with the likes of I Wish I Win and Think About It sitting at the top of the betting market.
Odds courtesy of Dabble, correct as of October 14th. Say HEY to the social bet, Download the DABBLE app
| Runner (Barrier) | Jockey | Trainer | Odds |
| 1. I Wish I Win (1) | Luke Nolen | P.Moody/K.Coleman | $4.40 |
| 2. Private Eye (9) | Nash Rawiller | Joseph Pride | $7 |
| 3. Think About It (5) | Sam Clipperton | Joseph Pride | $4.60 |
| 4. Mazu (11) | Tommy Berry | P & P. Snowden | $71 |
| 5. Overpass (2) | Josh Parr | Bjorn Baker | $12 |
| 6. Buenos Noches (8) | Dylan Gibbons | Matthew Smith | $20 |
| 7. Hawaii Five Oh (10) | James McDonald | G.Waterhouse/A.Bott | $10 |
| 8. Alcohol Free (7) | Craig Williams | G.Waterhouse/A.Bott | $51 |
| 9. In Secret (12) | Zac Purton | James Cummings | $10 |
| 10. Espiona (3) | Hugh Bowman | Chris Waller | $14 |
| 11. Shinzo (6) | Kerrin McEvoy | Chris Waller | $18 |
| 12. Cylinder (4) | Zac Lloyd | James Cummings | $9 |
The Everest 2023 prize money
The total prizemoney for The Everest has increased to $20 million, cementing it as the world's richest race on turf.
The winning connections will take home a cool $7 million, while connections from the bottom-half of the race will receive $700,000 each.
| PLACE | PRIZEMONEY |
| 1st | $7 million |
| 2nd | $2.9 million |
| 3rd | $2 million |
| 4th | $1.5 million |
| 5th | $1.2 million |
| 6th | $950,000 |
| 7th-12th | $700,000 |
