BLACK CAVIAR, CHAUTAUQUA, APACHE CAT & FASTNET ROCK: Legends of Flemington VRC's Lightning Stakes

Описание: The Lightning Stakes at Flemington Racecourse in Melbourne, Australia run over 1000 metres, has produced and showcased many Australian thoroughbred horse racing fan favourites since its inauguration in 1955, including Todman, Sky High, Schillaci, Fastnet Rock and Chautauqua, and has held Group 1 status since 1987.

Victors of the iconic race have gone on to be crowned champions on the international stage most commonly in June at Royal Ascot in the United Kingdom.

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Black Caviar G1 wins:
T J Smith Stakes, Randwick
William Reid Stakes, Moonee Valley
Black Caviar Lightning, Flemington
Diamond Jubilee Stakes, Royal Ascot
Goodwood, Morphettville
Robert Sangster Stakes, Morphettville
C.F. Orr Stakes, Caulfield
Spring Classic, Flemington
BTC Cup, Doomben
Newmarket Handicap, Flemington

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Lightning Stakes winners, Flemington VRC 2000 to 2020:
2020 – Gytrash
2019 – In Her Time
2018 – Redkirk Warrior
2017 – Terravista
2016 – Chautauqua
2015 – Lankan Rupee
2014 – Snitzerland
2013 – Black Caviar
2012 – Black Caviar
2011 – Black Caviar
2010 – Nicconi
2009 – Scenic Blast
2008 – Apache Cat
2007 – Miss Andretti
2006 – Takeover Target
2005 – Fastnet Rock
2004 – Regimental Gal
2003 – Choisir
2002 – Spinning Hill
2001 – Sports
2000 – Testa Rossa

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2021 Lightning Stakes field:
Nature Strip (Chris Waller, Jamie Kah)
Bivouac (James Cummings, Glen Boss)
Elite Street (Daniel Morton, Mark Zahra)
Halvorsen (Griffiths & De Kock, Andrew Mallyon)
Pippie (Chris Meagher, Damian Lane)
Fabergino (Tiarnna Robertson, Jordan Childs)
September Run (Chris Waller, Craig Williams)
Swats That (Corstens, Jye McNeil)

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