Giga Kick
In 2022, Giga Kick had finished fifth here behind Roch 'n' Horse. In 2024, he had finished seventh here behind Sunshine In Paris. This was the third Group 1 win of his career for the winner, following the Doomben 10,000.
Australia
Flemington · 08.11.25
Watch the racePurse€1,850,500
To the winner€1,110,300
Distance1200 metres
Winning time1m 13.30s
SurfaceTurf · Heavy(9)
Conditions3-year-olds and up
Runners9
Stories of this Result
Watch the race
Australia and NZ Blacktype Racing Dump · English commentaryResult
9 runners · prize money to 8th placePosHorseJockey · TrainerMarginPrize
4thLibertad5yo colt by Russian Revolution × Electric ChargeTom MarquandAnnabel & Rob Archibald1.95€83,300
7thFlying For Fun4yo mare by Spieth × Vol PriveJordan ChildsB Heys4€37,000
Pedigree of the winner
As of race day 08.11.25Giga Kick
Scissor KickSire
Rekindled ApplauseDamby Royal Applause
DamRekindled Applause
Giga Kick is out of Rekindled Applause (Royal Applause), multiple stakes-placed in Italy.
Second damRekindled Affair
Second dam Rekindled Affair (Rainbow Quest).
Third damSeasonal Pickup
Third dam Seasonal Pickup (The Minstrel).
Connections
Giga Kick in 2025
1 placeTrainer / Jockey / Track
The Goodwood1200 metres · €616,8003rdClayton DouglasMark Zahra10.05.2025MorphettvillePrize money €54,437Race detailsWatch
All winners since 2020
| Year | Winner | Trainer / Jockey | Owner / Breeder | Video | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Sunshine In ParisInvader × Zenaida | Annabel Neasham & Rob ArchibaldJames McDonald | Fairway ThoroughbredsAquis | ||
| 2023 | ImperatrizI Am Invincible × Berimbau | Mark WalkerOpie Bosson | Te Akau Invincible Empress Racing PartnershipRaffles Dancers (N Z) Pty Ltd | ||
| 2022 | Roch 'n' HorsePer Incanto × Rochfort | Mike MoroneyJamie Mott | A S Williams, Mrs C Williams, A Cassin, G McLeod, G Pickering, R Wilson, M Smith, G Sharman, W Parkinson & P CollettLittle Avondale Trust | ||
| 2021 | Nature StripNicconi × Strikeline | Chris WallerJames McDonald | R A E Lyons, P D Harrison Et AlGolden Grove Stud Farm | ||
| 2020 | BivouacExceed And Excel × Dazzler | James CummingsGlen Boss | GodolphinGodolphin |
History since 2004
Champions Sprint22Editions since 2004
2Multiple winnersBlack Caviar, Nature Strip
32%Won by fillies or mares7 of 22 · 6 of the last 20
1:07.96Fastest winning timeBlack Caviar · 2010
Record holders
Most wins since 20041James McDonaldJockey · 2015, 2019, 2021, 20244 wins
1Desert SunDamsire · 2010, 2011, 2019, 20214 wins
3Chris WallerTrainer · 2015, 2019, 20213 wins
Multiple winners
Won this race more than once1Black Caviar2010, 20112 wins
Biggest upsets
Longest-priced winners2Swick2008 · Michael Rodd16.00
3Dance Hero2006 · Chris Munce15.00
4Delectation2015 · James McDonald13.00
5Buffering2013 · Damian Browne11.00
Show all 22 winners since 2004Hide the list
| Year | Winner | Trainer / Jockey | Owner / Breeder | Odds | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Giga KickScissor Kick × Rekindled Applause | Clayton DouglasMark Zahra | Pinecliff RacingG S A Bloodstock Pty Ltd | 5.00 | |
| 2024 | Sunshine In ParisInvader × Zenaida | Annabel NeashamJames McDonald | Fairway ThoroughbredsAquis Farm | 5.00 | |
| 2023 | ImperatrizI Am Invincible × Berimbau | Mark WalkerOpie Bosson | Te Akau Invincible Empress Racing PartnershipRaffles Dancers (N Z) Pty Ltd | 2.11 | |
| 2022 | Roch 'n' HorsePer Incanto × Rochfort | Michael MoroneyJ Mott | A S Williams, Mrs C Williams Et AlLittle Avondale Trust | 21.00 | |
| 2021 | Nature StripNicconi × Strikeline | Chris WallerJames McDonald | R A E Lyons, P D Harrison Et AlGolden Grove Stud Farm | 1.29 | |
| 2020 | BivouacExceed And Excel × Dazzler | James CummingsGlen Boss | GodolphinGodolphin | 3.25 | |
| 2019 | Nature StripNicconi × Strikeline | Chris WallerJames McDonald | R A E Lyons, P D Harrison Et AlGolden Grove Stud Farm | 3.50 | |
| 2018 | Santa Ana LaneLope De Vega × Fast Fleet | Anthony FreedmanMark Zahra | William StPatinack Farm | 10.00 | |
| 2017 | RedzelSnitzel × Millrich | Peter & Paul SnowdenKerrin 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 SavageLJ Fleming | 4.00 | |
| 2016 | MalaguerraMagnus × Tennessee Morn | Peter GelagotisBen Melham | B C MicalizziSandown Lodge Pty Ltd | 9.00 | |
| 2015 | DelectationShamardal × Grace And Power | Chris WallerJames McDonald | C C LaiG J Perry | 13.00 | |
| 2014 | TerravistaCaptain Rio × Parfore | Joseph PrideHugh Bowman | N B Couper, A J Rix Et AlM Ryan | 10.00 | |
| 2013 | BufferingMossman × Action Annie | Robert HeathcoteDamian Browne | V Heathcote, S Krslovic, C Moore, R Ciobo, D Merola, C Lord, Crafty Racing Synd, Aspariamo Racing Synd & B HarryRacetree | 11.00 | |
| 2012 | MentalLonhro × Intrigues | Peter SnowdenKerrin McEvoy | Sheikh MohammedDarley | 7.00 | |
| 2011 | Black CaviarBel Esprit × Helsinge | Peter G MoodyLuke Nolen | G.J. Wilkie, K.J. Wilkie, Werrett Bloodstock Pty Ltd, C.H. Madden, J. Madden, P.A. Hawkes, D.M. Taylor, J. TaylorR. Jamieson, Vic | 1.05 | |
| 2010 | Black CaviarBel Esprit × Helsinge | Peter G MoodyBen Melham | G.J. Wilkie, K.J. Wilkie, Werrett Bloodstock Pty Ltd, C.H. Madden, J. Madden, P.A. Hawkes, D.M. Taylor, J. TaylorR. Jamieson, Vic | 2.00 | |
| 2009 | All SilentBelong To Me × Lisheenowen | Grahame BeggNicholas Hall | Neville Begg OAM & PartnersA V Vasili | 4.00 | |
| 2008 | SwickO'Reilly × Creme Anglaise | Bart CummingsMichael Rodd | P J Beswick, L A Smith et alG J Chittick | 16.00 | |
| 2007 | Miss AndrettiIhtiram × Peggie’s Bid | Lee FreedmanCraig Newitt | Sean Buckley & D.B. Mueller & Ms G GuenziK. Beauglehole & Mrs. P. Beauglehole | 1.57 | |
| 2006 | Dance HeroDanzero × Gypsy Dancer | Gai WaterhouseChris Munce | Mrs V Smith, P & Mrs J Aldrich et alSaint Stefan Bloodstock, A, S & Miss C Akkari | 15.00 | |
| 2005 | Glamour PussTale of the Cat × Escada | Danny O'BrienS R King | G ChittickGJ Chittick (NZ) | 8.50 | |
| 2004 | Takeover TargetCeltic Swing × Shady Stream | Joe JaniakJay Ford | Joe Janiak, Ben JaniakMeringo 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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