Overview

• Ka Ying Rising arrives as the world’s top-rated sprinter and a $1.70 favourite for Saturday’s A$20 million, 1200m Everest at Randwick.
• McDonald, the only jockey to have beaten Ka Ying Rising and now ranked the world’s top rider, will partner second favourite Joliestar.
• Chris Waller confirmed a three-runner attack with Joliestar, Lady Shenandoah and Angel Capital, calling the international presence a welcome test for Australia.
• Post-draw moves set Damian Lane on Lady Shenandoah, with Joliestar and Lady Shenandoah drawn side by side as Waller finalises tactics.
• McDonald says the favourite faces his toughest test yet, citing pressure from Jimmysstar, Briasa, Joliestar and Lady Shenandoah, while Waller predicts only metres will separate the first six.