The Everest 2024 live updates: Prize money, winner, tips for Randwick race day

And they’re off! The crowds at least. Tens of thousands of punters are already streaming through the gates of Royal Randwick for The TAB Everest as Samantha Armytage hints at her TV future.

And they’re off – the crowds at least.

Tens of thousands of eager racegoers are streaming through the gates of Royal Randwick Racecourse in Sydney’s east as they gear up for the $30 million TAB Everest.

The Saturday Telegraph confirmed the richest race on turf would see sold-out crowd of more than 40,000 racing fans, as Destination NSW chair Sally Loane revealed she will look to supercharge infrastructure to support more than 50,000 people expected for the 2025 race.

Food lovers are expected to devour more than 14,000 plates of food at The Everest today, from 900kg of smoked brisket prepared to more than 10,000 cocktail pies served through the crowds.

The Saturday Telegraph will bring you the very latest from Royal Randwick throughout the day, with everything you need to know from Telegraph Racing Editor Ray Thomas to news reporters Emily Kowal and Willow Berry, and the best – and worst – of fashion and celebrity from Sunday Confidential Entertainment Editor Briana Domjen.

Originally published as The Everest 2024 live updates: Prize money, winner, tips for Randwick race day