Legend Gives Trainer Everest Confidence

Sydney trainer Les Bridge is growing in confidence that he has reigning TAB Everest champ Classique Legend (Not A Single Doubt) on track to defend his crown in the $15m sprint classic come October 16, reports racingnsw.com.au. The grey has been back in Sydney since early June ahead of a likely official trial on August 24 at Randwick. On Tuesday morning, Bridge told SEN that Classique Legend is responding to being back at home and has strengthened right up in the past six weeks. Bridge said matter-of-factly, “If I can get him mentally and physically at the same level I had him last year I will get the same result. “I can only tell you what I believe. I told you last year and I’m telling you this year. You never know in this business. But it’s looking good, I’m happy.” Classique Legend returned to Australia after being sent to Hong Kong where his only race start resulted in a disappointing finish to December’s Hong Kong International Sprint “He’s terrific, he’s glad to be home I can tell you that,’’ Bridge enthused. “The horse has just thrived since he’s come back, he looks beautiful. He’s a smart horse, he’s a champion.” Guaranteed an Everest start – his owner Bon Ho owns a slot – Classique Legend is the $6 second elect for the lucrative spring sprint.

Classique Legend was a dominant winner of The Everest (pic: Steve Hart)