Chad Schofield optimistic Tempted has what it takes to dethrone Ka Ying Rising in The Everest

Chad Schofield rates Ka Ying Rising “probably one of the best we’ve ever seen”, but the former Hong Kong-based jockey is confident his The Everest mount Tempted has what it takes to beat the world’s best galloper at Randwick on Saturday.

Hong Kong champion Ka Ying Rising chases a 22nd straight victory in the world’s richest turf race, but a rain-affected track and Tempted’s hot form has boosted Schofield’s confidence.

Since running second to Ka Ying Rising in The Everest (1,200m) 12 months ago,...