Bella Nipotina, a seven-year-old mare trained by Ciaron Maher and ridden by Craig Williams, won the $20 million The Everest at Randwick, the world's richest race on turf. This victory marks the first time a mare or filly has won this prestigious 1,200-metre race, which was held as a Group 1 event for the first time since its inauguration in 2017. Bella Nipotina finished narrowly ahead of the 2022 winner Giga Kick, with Growing Empire taking third place. The race featured 12 of the country's top sprinters, and Bella Nipotina's win earned her connections $7 million. The event was notable for its largest contingent of female runners to date, with Bella Nipotina leading the pack. Traffic Warden, a Godolphin colt, was a late scratch from the race after becoming fractious in the starting gates.