Champion Hong Kong sprinter Ka Ying Rising and The Everest favourite will have a barrier trial at Randwick on Tuesday morning.
Ka Ying Rising is looming as the unbackable favourite for the AUD $20million feature at $1.70 with bookmakers, and the trial is likely to be his only hit-out ahead of the October 18 slot race.
Reigning Hong Kong Jockey of the Year Zac Purton will fly into Sydney for the trial, with Australian trainer David Hayes, who now trains out of Hong Kong set to also be at the course proper.
Ka Ying Rising’s trial will feature several other key horses with big Spring’s on the agenda, with Chris Waller’s trio Angel Capital, Fangirl and Joliestar all set to partake, while Ben, Will and JD Hayes will take on their famous father’s horse with Mr Brightside.
Fan Girl and Mr Brightside are two of the favourites for the King Charles III Stakes , which will also be run at Randwick on October 18, with Pride of Jenni the bookie’s elect at $3.50.
The Australian Turf Club has announced that all media and spectators on course will be treated to a free breakfast, following Ka Ying Rising’s trial, while Hayes and Purton are also expected to speak.