Hold All Tickets: The Everest + Caulfield Cup preview | Katie McDonald's tips

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The Everest and Caulfield Cup feature $20 million in prize money and Hong Kong champion Kar-Ying Rising as the favorite.

The episode begins with an introduction to the Everest and Caulfield Cup, highlighting $20 million in prize money and the dominance of Kar-Ying Rising. The hosts discuss last week's tipping results, including Point Barrow's win. They delve into the Everest, analyzing Kar-Ying Rising's trial performance and competitors like War Machine and Tempted, with one host tipping War Machine for a place. The conversation shifts to the Caulfield Cup, where Half Yours is the favorite at $2.90, and other contenders like Lamb Legend and Royal Supremacy are discussed. Guest Katie McDonald joins, providing insights on the Everest, including jockey James McDonald's choice of Jolly Star over Lady Shenandoah and her view that Kar-Ying Rising will win if he brings his best form. She also tips Half Yours in the Caulfield Cup and names Apocalyptic as her best bet in the Thousand Guineas. The hosts then cover other races, such as the King Charles Stakes with Pride of Jenny and Mr. Brightside, and the Sydney Stakes with Generosity. They review self-trumpeters in the tipping community, including Myles Fitzner and Bill Preston, and update their black book with additions like Made in Italy and subtractions like Almarac. The episode concludes with best bets, including a treble on War Machine, Apocalyptic, and Private Eye, and tips for races at Eagle Farm and Caulfield.

As heard by us

A brisk Spring Carnival preview led by clear calls on the Everest, Caulfield Cup and Thousand Guineas.

Hold All Tickets keeps its Spring Carnival preview tightly on the races that matter, from Kar-Ying Rising's place in the Everest conversation to the Caulfield Cup barrier draw and the international runners.

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Why you'd press play

You get a sharp Spring Carnival steer, with Kar-Ying Rising headlining the Everest chat and Apocalyptic singled out as the day's best bet.

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