In a display of sheer sustained speed, Nature Strip won The Everest at the third time of asking at Randwick on Saturday.
It leaves no doubt as to which horse is the best sprinter in the world as every rival had their chance to beat him and simply could match the speed as he held off a late charging Masked Crusader with a brave Eduardo third.
James McDonald got Nature Strip out of the barriers well and into his rhythm to cross to the fence before finding a couple of lengths on the field, which whittled down as the post got closer. Masked Crusader’s last desperate dive left him a long head short.
James McDonald celebrates after winning The Everest aboard Nature Strip.Credit:Getty
Nature Strip wins The Everest after leading all the way
Source: Philippines Alive
