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Forgotten horse could be a Masked assassin

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Forgotten horse could be a Masked assassin

The Shorts is billed as a 'mini Everest' with five sprinters confirmed for slots in the $15 million showpiece at Randwick. Nature Strip is the favourite, while Masked Crusader is longest odds at $18. Maskerocentric went within inches of winning the 2021 Everest. The Shorters could rival the Group 1 George Main Stakes for top billing on Saturday. The stakes are open to existing customers only. Excl SA & WA.

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