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Black Caviar Lightning Stakes

"The Summer Sprint"

Sat, 14 Feb 2026193 days ago

Race Details

1000m
$1,000,000
Flemington
Victoria
Group 1
Weight for Age

About This Race

The Black Caviar Lightning is a Group 1 sprint over 1000m at Flemington. Named after undefeated champion Black Caviar, it is the first Group 1 of the year.

History

Renamed in 2013 to honour Black Caviar. First run in 1970 as the Lightning Stakes. Recent winners include Nature Strip (2021, 2022).

On the Calendar

  • It is the richest of 6 feature races on the Flemington card that day.
  • It is the 12th richest of 100 feature races scheduled at Flemington in the 2025-26 season.
  • It is one of 31 Group 1 races run in VIC in 2025-26.
  • Run over 1000m, it is a sprint test and one of 11 races at that trip at Flemington this season.
  • It falls in February 2026, alongside 29 other feature races in VIC that month.

Track Information

Flemington Racecourse

Home of the Melbourne Cup, Flemington is Australia's most famous racecourse. Its distinctive straight six and sweeping turns have hosted racing since 1840. The Melbourne Cup Carnival draws international attention each November.

Melbourne, VIC
1840
2312m
450m
Turf
120,000
Melbourne CupVictoria DerbyVRC OaksAustralian Guineas

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