500 drones lit up Sydney Harbour with Everest’s barrier draw last night.

Ben Fordham Live sports reporter James Willis caught up with Racing NSW boss Peter V’landys.

“This drone show will go all around the world promoting Sydney,” Mr V’landys said.

The world’s richest horse race runs this Saturday at Royal Randwick- with $15 million in prize money on offer.

Chris Waller’s star horse Nature Strip remains the favourite – despite drawing barrier 12.

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