EVEREST JUST OUT OF REACH FOR BIVOUAC AND GODOLPHIN

Having won most of the major prizes around theworld, Godolphin were looking to add the A$ 15 million Everest to their glittering trophy collection, but had to settle for a second- place after Bivouac streaked home late to finish more than two lengths behind winner, Classique Legend.

Ridden by Glen Boss, best known for riding Makybe Diva to victory in three consecutive Melbourne Cups, Bivouac raced at the back of the 12- runner field formost of the six- furlong trip before making his bid with a furlong to run.

The acceleration was there as the four- year- old found a different set of gears, but itwas a case too little too late as Kerrin McEvoy and Classique Legendwere burning rubber at the front to cross the line in impressive fashion.