Stefi Magnetica Selected for Everest Slot

Tara Madgwick - Tuesday September 24

A barnstorming run into second place last Saturday in the Group II ATC The Shorts has seen the Bjorn Baker trained four year-old All Too Hard mare Stefi Magnetica selected for a slot in this year’s Everest with last year’s winning slot holders Newgate and GPI Racing moving to secure the Group I Stradbroke winner.

Stefi Magnetica beats Bella Nipotina to win the G1 Stradbroke - image Grant Courtney

Newgate and GPI Racing won last year Stradbroke winner Think About It, so are following a proven formula for success.

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Stefi Magnetica is likely to go straight into The Everest on the fresh side with a trial in between to keep her up to the mark.

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