Nature Strip
In 2020, Nature Strip had finished second here behind Bivouac. The field numbered 9 runners. The horse is by Nicconi out of Strikeline. The win was worth AUD 1,200,000 to the winner. The winning time was 1m 08.78s.
Australia
Flemington · 06.11.21
Champions Sprint
2ndSwats That4yo by Shamus Award × Is It a MosquitoA$ 360,000
Full result →PurseA$ 2,000,000
To the winnerA$ 1,200,000
Distance1200 metres
Winning time1m 08.78s
SurfaceTurf · Good(4)
Conditions3-year-olds and up
Runners9
Stories of this Result
Nature Strip
Chris Waller
Chris Waller had come close here before: Nature Strip was second in 2020. The stable also saddled September Run (fourth), Ranch Hand (fifth) and Shaquero (sixth) in this edition.
James McDonald
With this win, James McDonald and trainer Chris Waller combined for 8 Group 1 successes this season. The jockey moved to 12 Group 1 wins this season, two wins behind leader Frankie Dettori in the jockeys' table.
Result
9 runners · prize money to 8th placePosHorseJockey · TrainerMarginPrize
2ndSwats That4yo mare by Shamus Award × Is It a MosquitoHugh BowmanL & T Corstens3.25A$ 360,000
3rdBella Nipotina4yo mare by Pride of Dubai × Bella OrfanaJye McNeilCiaron Maher & D Eustace4.5A$ 180,000
4thSeptember Run4yo mare by Exceed And Excel × Pittsburgh FlyerCraig A WilliamsChris Waller4.6A$ 90,000
Pedigree of the winner
Connections
Nature Strip in 2021
2 other winsTrainer / Jockey / Track
T. J. Smith Stakes1200 metres · A$ 2,500,0001stChris WallerJames McDonald10.04.2021RandwickPrize money —Race detailsWatch
Black Caviar Lightning Stakes1000 metres · A$ 750,0001stChris WallerJamie Kah13.02.2021FlemingtonPrize money €277,580Race detailsWatch
History since 2004
Champions Sprint18Editions since 2004
2Multiple winnersBlack Caviar, Nature Strip
22%Won by fillies or mares4 of 18 · 4 of the last 18
1:07.96Fastest winning timeBlack Caviar · 2010
Record holders
Most wins since 20041James McDonaldJockey · 2015, 2019, 20213 wins
2Chris WallerTrainer · 2015, 2019, 20213 wins
3Desert SunDamsire · 2010, 2011, 2019, 20214 wins
Multiple winners
Won this race more than once1Black Caviar2010, 20112 wins
Biggest upsets
Longest-priced winners1Swick2008 · Michael Rodd16.00
2Dance Hero2006 · Chris Munce15.00
3Delectation2015 · James McDonald13.00
4Buffering2013 · Damian Browne11.00
5Terravista2014 · Hugh Bowman10.00
All 18 winners since 2004
| Year | Winner | Trainer / Jockey | Owner / Breeder | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Nature Strip Nicconi | Chris Waller James McDonald | R A E Lyons, P D Harrison Et Al Golden Grove Stud Farm | 1.29 |
| 2020 | Bivouac Exceed And Excel | James Cummings Glen Boss | Godolphin Godolphin | 3.25 |
| 2019 | Nature Strip Nicconi | Chris Waller James McDonald | R A E Lyons, P D Harrison Et Al Golden Grove Stud Farm | 3.50 |
| 2018 | Santa Ana Lane Lope De Vega | Anthony Freedman Mark Zahra | William St Patinack Farm | 10.00 |
| 2017 | Redzel Snitzel | Peter & Paul Snowden Kerrin McEvoy | Triple Crown Syndications, Ten Players, J N Allen, Walfam No 2, P Piras, V P Chau, T W Cheng, M R Waddington, A Gibson, A Kuok, J W Medland, T Kocovski, P Di Marco, L Halloran, M E Hardwick, B D Playford, D D Yates, A Savage LJ Fleming | 4.00 |
| 2016 | Malaguerra Magnus | Peter Gelagotis Ben Melham | B C Micalizzi Sandown Lodge Pty Ltd | 9.00 |
| 2015 | Delectation Shamardal | Chris Waller James McDonald | C C Lai G J Perry | 13.00 |
| 2014 | Terravista Captain Rio | Joseph Pride Hugh Bowman | N B Couper, A J Rix Et Al M Ryan | 10.00 |
| 2013 | Buffering Mossman | Robert Heathcote Damian Browne | V Heathcote, S Krslovic, C Moore, R Ciobo, D Merola, C Lord, Crafty Racing Synd, Aspariamo Racing Synd & B Harry Racetree | 11.00 |
| 2012 | Mental Lonhro | Peter Snowden Kerrin McEvoy | Sheikh Mohammed Darley | 7.00 |
| 2011 | Black Caviar Bel Esprit | Peter G Moody Luke Nolen | G.J. Wilkie, K.J. Wilkie, Werrett Bloodstock Pty Ltd, C.H. Madden, J. Madden, P.A. Hawkes, D.M. Taylor, J. Taylor R. Jamieson, Vic | 1.05 |
| 2010 | Black Caviar Bel Esprit | Peter G Moody Ben Melham | G.J. Wilkie, K.J. Wilkie, Werrett Bloodstock Pty Ltd, C.H. Madden, J. Madden, P.A. Hawkes, D.M. Taylor, J. Taylor R. Jamieson, Vic | 2.00 |
| 2009 | All Silent Belong To Me | Grahame Begg Nicholas Hall | Neville Begg OAM & Partners A V Vasili | 4.00 |
| 2008 | Swick O'Reilly | Bart Cummings Michael Rodd | P J Beswick, L A Smith et al G J Chittick | 16.00 |
| 2007 | Miss Andretti Ihtiram | Lee Freedman Craig Newitt | Sean Buckley & D.B. Mueller & Ms G Guenzi K. Beauglehole & Mrs. P. Beauglehole | 1.57 |
| 2006 | Dance Hero Danzero | Gai Waterhouse Chris Munce | Mrs V Smith, P & Mrs J Aldrich et al Saint Stefan Bloodstock, A, S & Miss C Akkari | 15.00 |
| 2005 | Glamour Puss Tale of the Cat | Danny O'Brien S R King | G Chittick GJ Chittick (NZ) | 8.50 |
| 2004 | Takeover Target Celtic Swing | Joe Janiak Jay Ford | Joe Janiak, Ben Janiak Meringo Stud, New South Wales | 8.00 |
Source: G1Stars meeting database – winners, connections, times and starting prices as recorded. Group 1 grading began in 1971.
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