Nature Strip
Nature Strip won this race again, after winning it in 2020 and 2021. The field numbered 11 runners. The seven-year-old gelding is by Nicconi out of Strikeline. The winning time was 1m 12.33s.
Australia
Randwick · 02.04.22
Watch the raceT. J. Smith Stakes
1stNature Strip8yo by Nicconi × Strikeline
2ndEduardo8yo by Host × Blushing
3rdPaulele3yo by Dawn Approach × Chatoyant
Full result →PurseA$ 2,500,000
Distance1200 metres
Winning time1m 12.33s
SurfaceTurf · Heavy(9)
Conditions3-year-olds and up
Runners11
Stories of this Result
Nature Strip
Chris Waller
With this win, Chris Waller moved to 6 Group 1 wins this season, two wins clear at the top of the trainers' table. Next in the table: Ciaron Maher & David Eustace (4) and Todd Pletcher (2).
James McDonald
With this win, James McDonald and trainer Chris Waller combined for 3 Group 1 successes this season. The jockey moved to 4 Group 1 wins this season, one win clear at the top of the jockeys' table. Next in the table: John Allen (3).
Watch the race
Sky Racing · English commentaryResult
11 runnersPosHorseJockey · TrainerMarginPrize
4thBelluci Babe5yo mare by Per Incanto × SavamourJ ParrBjorn Baker5.3
8thRule Of Law4yo gelding by Snitzel × Helena's SecretB AvdullaBjorn Baker9.3
9thMasked Crusader5yo gelding by Toronado × She's Got GearsW PikeM, W & J Hawkes11.2
11thCount De Rupee4yo gelding by Real Impact × Timeless ChoiceBrock RyanR & L Price14.4
Pedigree of the winner
Connections
Nature Strip in 2022
2 placesTrainer / Jockey / Track
Champions Sprint1200 metres · A$ 3,000,0002ndChris WallerJames McDonald05.11.2022FlemingtonPrize money €333,096Race detailsWatch
Black Caviar Lightning Stakes1000 metres · A$ 1,000,0002ndChris WallerJamie Kah19.02.2022FlemingtonPrize money €111,032Race detailsWatch
All winners since 2020
| Year | Winner | Trainer / Jockey | Owner / Breeder | Video | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Nature StripNicconi × Strikeline | Chris WallerJames McDonald | R A E Lyons, P D Harrison Et AlGolden Grove Stud Farm | ||
| 2020 | Nature StripNicconi × Strikeline | Chris WallerJames McDonald | R A E Lyons, P D Harrison Et AlGolden Grove Stud Farm |
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