Unlike last year , The Everest barrier draw was no circus act.

This time Racing NSW hosted all its figures on a Darling Harbour boat tour, and all eyes were on the favourite, Ka Ying Rising.

The gelding drew barrier seven at the draw, and will be hard to beat as a result. Advertisement

Trainer David Hayes was simply "happy" when asked how he felt about the barrier on Sky's Thoroughbred Central.

Ka Ying Rising. Jason McCawley via getty Images

"I just thought anywhere not on the complete outside of the course, it's always difficult out there," he said.

"I think (jockey) Zac (Purton) can choose whether he goes right forward or follows what could be the frantic pace."

The two speed horses that could contend with Ka Ying Rising in the 1200m event are Mazu and Overpass. Mazu will r

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