Caulfield Cup and The Everest LIVE: Big day of racing lined up for Melbourne and Sydney

Key Posts11.05amWhy this seven-year-old, $34 shot might just be poised to spring an almighty Everest upsetBy Clayton Douglas didn’t expect to have 2022 Everest winner Giga Kick back for another assault two years later, when it was runner-up – let alone for a third attempt on Saturday at seven years old.And he is not expecting the winner of $15.5 million to upset “generational” talent Ka Ying Rising or brilliant mare Tempted in the $20 million Everest (1200m) at Randwick.Clayton Douglas with Giga Kick in 2023, when he was the defending Everest champion.Louise KennerleyBut on a potential heavy surface, the Victorian trainer is daring to dream that his wet-track marvel can add another successful chapter to his Everest story.10.55amFashion don’ts from Australian racing royaltyBy Courtney ThompsonKate Waterhouse grew up around the racecourse, so by now, countless race days later, she can spot a fashion faux pas a mile away.The presenter is attending Everest in Sydney today and serving as ATC Fashion Stakes Judge, dishing out her well-earned wisdom on what sets someone apart in the racewear competition.Kate Waterhouse at Royal Randwick, in Sydney last year.Flavio BrancaleoneFor her, the biggest style “ick” is when it’s clear someone looks out of place.“Racing fashion is a great opportunity to have fun and experiment, but you should still feel comfortable and confident,” Waterhouse says.And while a bit of individual flair is welcome, don’t get too carried away with your interpretation of the dress code.“It’s important to dress for the occasion,” she says. “There’s a certain elegance to racing fashion that I love.”10.53amThe ex-MRC chairman who jumped the fence for his first Caulfield CupBy Former Melbourne Racing Club chairman Peter Le Grand has a Caulfield Cup record that will stand the test of time.Today marks the 65th year in a row Le Grand has been at the track for the first leg of Victorian racing’s holy trinity – a streak which stayed intact through the COVID-19 pandemic because he was chairman.Former Melbourne Racing Club chairman Peter Le Grand is attending his 65th straight Caulfield Cup on Saturday.Joe ArmaoHe has watched the race from nearly every vantage point – from the public section to the members enclosure and the committee room. He’s even snuck into a steward’s tower.10.53amGood morningBy G’day everyone and welcome to our racing blog for one of the biggest Saturdays of the year as its Caulfield Cup Day in Melbourne and Everest Day at Royal Randwick in Sydney.We will have all the colour and fun from the tracks along with the winners and reactions from the races.The Everest is set for 4.15pm AEDT and The Caulfield Cup is set for 5.15pm AEDT.Enjoy the day to come.1 of 1