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Ray Thomas: The Everest certainly not over yet for Nature Strip as Premier Stakes throws up challengers
The finish of the Premiere Stakes proved champion Nature Strip will have some real competition for the $15m The TAB Everest in a fortnight.
Lost And Running narrowly defeated Mazu and Masked Crusader with the trio showing they will be worthy rivals to Nature Strip in the world's richest turf race at Royal Randwick on October 15.
Throw spectacular…