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Bookies face huge Everest loss as punters keep coming for Nature Strip

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Bookies face huge Everest loss as punters keep coming for Nature Strip

Bookies face huge Everest loss as punters keep coming for Nature Strip. Since they crossed the line in The Everest last October, Nature strip has been favourite to win the race again this year. The horse is close to a $1 million liability for bookmakers. The $15 million race takes place on Saturday. It's the biggest betting race in NSW and one of the country. After Nature strips win last year's race, he and Masked Crusader were installed as $8 equal favourites for 2022.

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