Black Caviar Lightning

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Posted on February 22, 2024
in Australian Horse Racing News

After his disappointing last-place finish in the Black Caviar Lightning Stakes (1000m) last weekend, I Am Unstoppable, the runner-up in last year's Group 1 Coolmore Stud Stakes (1200m), won't be competing in next month's Newmarket Handicap. “He pulled up with a slow recovery and his heart rate was pretty high for a fairly long time[...]

Posted on February 17, 2024
in Australian Horse Racing News

An unimpressive trial created a touch of uncertainty around Imperatriz ahead of her first-up run in Saturday's $1 million Group 1 Black Caviar Lightning (1000m) at Flemington, but the Te Akau Racing wonder-mare blew all those doubts away and carried on her winning way. The Lightning was the sixth major Melbourne sprint win in succession[...]

Posted on February 14, 2024
in Australian Horse Racing News

The 2024 Black Caviar Lightning will headline the meeting at Flemington Racecourse this Saturday afternoon, with eight runners accepting for the Group 1.

Posted on February 14, 2024
in Australian Horse Racing News

Trainer Jerome Hunter has given the green light for his 84-rated mare, Rich Fortune, to take on some of Australia's top sprinters in the upcoming Black Caviar Lightning (1000m) this Saturday. Despite Rich Fortune not securing a victory since her triumph in the Group 3 Kevin Hayes Stakes (1100m) a year ago, the prospect of[...]

Posted on February 13, 2024
in Australian Horse Racing News

After partnering with Imperatriz in her Monday morning workout, jockey Michael Dee is well aware of the formidable challenge he faces when he takes the reins on Espiona in the upcoming Black Caviar Lightning Stakes on Saturday. Trained by Chris Waller, the five-year-old Espiona is gearing up for her first-ever start over 1000m. Dee, expressing[...]

Posted on February 13, 2024
in Australian Horse Racing News

In her final impressive workout at Moonee Valley on Monday morning, Imperatriz, a multiple Group 1 winner, left co-trainer Mark Walker satisfied ahead of her eagerly anticipated return in the Group 1 Black Caviar Lightning Stakes (1000m) this Saturday. Teaming up with stablemate Sans Doute (Not A Single Doubt) for an 800m gallop, the dynamic[...]

Posted on February 20, 2023
in Australian Horse Racing News

High-class four-year-old I Wish I Win showed that his versatility extends to sprinting when producing the day's eye-catcher at Flemington when dashing home for second in the Group 1 Lightning Stakes (1000m) won by Coolangatta. It was the ideal warm-up for the Group 1 Newmarket Handicap (1200m) back at Flemington on March 11 and vindicated[...]

Posted on February 20, 2023
in Australian Horse Racing News

Dual Group One straight course winner Roch ‘N' Horse is a possible starter in Saturday's Group 1 Oakleigh Plate (1100m) at Sandown after missing the Lightning Stakes (1000m) with a minor leg injury. Trainer Mike Moroney said he would enter last year's Group 1 Newmarket Handicap (1200m) and Group 1 Champions Sprint (1200m) winner for[...]

Posted on February 18, 2023
in Australian Horse Racing News

All eyes were on the returning sprinting champ – Nature Strip – in Saturday's Black Caviar Lightning at Flemington. However, it was Coolangatta getting her second Group 1 success in the 1000m weight-for-age feature. The Ciaron Maher and David Eustace-trained three-year-old filly was set a trick assignment first-up but with a strong jump out prior[...]

Posted on February 15, 2023
in Australian Horse Racing News

Ciaron Maher and David Eustace believe they have three genuine challengers for the Black Caviar Lightning at Flemington on Saturday.

Posted on February 15, 2023
in Australian Horse Racing News

The Group 1 Black Caviar Lightning (1000m) at Flemington has attracted a star-studded field of 11 sprinters vying for the $1 million on offer.

Posted on January 30, 2023
in Australian Horse Racing News

Master trainer Chris Waller will stick to what has worked best for superstar Nature Strip after a typically impressive performance to win a star-studded trial.

Posted on January 21, 2021
in Australian Horse Racing News

Although Viridine wasn't among the first entries for the Australia Stakes, James Cummings said the race was always in the back of his mind.

Posted on January 18, 2021
in Australian Horse Racing News

Master trainer Chris Waller has identified next month's Black Caviar Lightning as the return to racing for two sprint stars Nature Strip and September Run.

Posted on January 16, 2021
in Australian Horse Racing News

Star Perth sprinter Fabergino made it three starts over 1000 metres at Flemington for three wins and her next run she will return there for a Group One race.

I Am Unstoppable off to spelling paddock

Imperatriz wins Group 1 Black Caviar Lightning

Black Caviar Lightning attracts quality field

Hunter looking to cause Group 1 upset with Rich Fortune

Michael Dee to partner Espiona in Black Caviar Lightning

Imperatriz set for Group 1 Black Caviar Lightning

I Wish I Win proves sprinting credentials

Oakleigh Plate option for Roch ‘N’ Horse

Coolangatta storms over rivals for more Group 1 success

Coolangatta ready to take on Nature Strip in Black Caviar Lightning

Nature Strip draws tough barrier for Black Caviar Lightning

Nature Strip on familiar path after impressive trial win

Cummings Confident Late Swap Will Pay Off

Sprint Stars To Return In Black Caviar

Fabulous Fab Again Flies At Flemington

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