Angel Capital last runner committed to The Everest

Yulong has confirmed Angel Capital as its Everest runner in 2026, with the last-start Sir Rupert Clarke Stakes winner the final horse to be locked in for the $20 million race.

In a race expected to be dominated by Ka Ying Rising ($1.30) and rising star Tempted ($5), the only two runners in the field of 12 who are at single figure odds in the 12-horse field, slot holders have committed to the race with their chosen horses after days, weeks and, in some cases, months of negotiations.

Yulong was the last slot holder to make its announcement.

The barrier draw will take place from 8pm from Sydney’s Luna Park on Tuesday.

“When The Everest was launched in 2017, the vision was to create something completely different, a race that would capture a new generation of racing fans and create a major event for Sydney,” acting Racing NSW chief executive Graeme Hinton said.

“Ten years on, it has done both and keeps getting bigger every year.”