Nature Strip
Nature Strip defended the title he won in 2020. With this win, the horse now has 2 Group 1 wins this season. The field numbered 9 runners. The horse is by Nicconi out of Strikeline. The winning time was 1m 10.09s.
Australia
Randwick · 10.04.21
Watch the raceT. J. Smith Stakes
1stNature Strip7yo by Nicconi × Strikeline
2ndMasked Crusader4yo by Toronado × She's Got Gears
3rdEduardo7yo by Host × Blushing
Full result →PurseA$ 2,500,000
Distance1200 metres
Winning time1m 10.09s
SurfaceTurf · Soft(6)
Conditions3-year-olds and up
Runners9
Stories of this Result
Nature Strip
James McDonald
With this win, James McDonald and trainer Chris Waller combined for 3 Group 1 successes this season. The jockey drew level with Irad Ortiz Jr and Joel Rosario on 4 Group 1 wins this season. Next in the table: Yuga Kawada (2).
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Sky Racing · English commentaryResult
9 runnersPosHorseJockey · TrainerMarginPrize
6thEleven Eleven4yo gelding by Fastnet Rock × Smokin' AliceK S LathamG D Hickman7.3
Pedigree of the winner
Connections
Nature Strip in 2021
2 other winsTrainer / Jockey / Track
Champions Sprint1200 metres · A$ 2,000,0001stChris WallerJames McDonald06.11.2021FlemingtonPrize money €740,214Race details
Black Caviar Lightning Stakes1000 metres · A$ 750,0001stChris WallerJamie Kah13.02.2021FlemingtonPrize money €277,580Race detailsWatch
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