5:15am - THE TAB EVEREST | 1200m | | i

We've arrived at the peak of Australian sprint racing and The Everest has delivered another great contest. NATURE STRIP to lead again probably, but he won't get the clear running he likes on the firm track. LIBERTINI and CLASSIQUE LEGEND (stuck wide) were dominant in the lead-up G2 Premiere Stakes and shape as the horses to beat here, a leaning to CLASSIQUE LEGEND after LIBERTINI drew the outside barrier on Sydney Tower midweek. TREKKING and TOFANE come from different form-lines and rate in the mix. EDUARDO and BIIVOUAC (drawn wide) winning chances too. [updated 9:05am]