At the third time of asking, Nature Strip has claimed The Everest in an epic at Randwick on Saturday.
The Chris Waller-trained gelding bravely fought off the fast-finishing challengers, with Masked Crusader and Eduardo rounding out the placings.
Jockey James McDonald managed to get across to lead from a wide draw and was never headed after getting to the front.
NATURE STRIP WINS THE $15 MILLION EVEREST FOR 2021!@bluebetau pic.twitter.com/Wi80gG0qyJ
— 7HorseRacing 🐎 (@7horseracing) October 16, 2021
More to come.