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Giga Kick Wins The Everest

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Giga Kick Wins The Everest

Giga Kick won the $14,000,00 The TAB Everest (1200m) at Randwick on Saturday. He was ridden by Craig Williams for trainer Clayton Douglas. Giga kick has now won $7,142,200 for owner/breeder Jonathon Munz. His mare Rekindled Applause (GB) is the sixth winner for the imported Royal Appliance mares. Gigas Kick is a son of Scissor Kick and bred by GSA Bloodstock. The mire was also bred to Reckled Affair (IRE).

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