Trainer Mitchell Freedman has advised Racing NSW Stewards that after SKYBIRD sustained an injury in the Manikato Stakes at Moonee Valley on Friday, 26 September 2025 and was found to be lame in the near foreleg, a decision - in consultation with slot holder Inglis - has been made that mare will not contest The TAB Everest at Royal Randwick on Saturday, 18 October 2025.
Wagering operators are requested to remove Skybird for all The Everest markets.