Flemington Race 8 - Black Caviar Lightning (G1)
Home Affairs did it but broadly this hasn't been a particularly happy hunting ground for the three-year-olds who make up more than half the field here. They are headed by the Coolmore winner TENTYRIS (4) who was explosive there and has the tools and talent to make it as a world-class sprinter in 2026. It starts here and it's no soft start with GIGA KICK (1) back in business in the spring and a powerful older sprinter when he is up and going. He has been caught out fresh at 1000m in the past but this is more of a target for him than those fresh runs ever were. MARHOONA (6) had a very light spring. She's not an easy one to line up now but she's a Slipper winner and a talent. MY GLADIOLA (7) was placed in the Coolmore and might be a more natural 1000m horse than the other key players. Respect the tough BARAQIEL (2). Moir was not as classy as this but he can find a way.

Jockey: Ethan Brown
Weight: 58.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of three-and-a-half months. Finished off last campaign by head this track G1 Vrc Sprint November 8 over 1200m in the wet defeating Magic Time carrying 58.5kg at $5. Previous preparation first-up won by 1.0 len Caulfield G2 Schillaci October 11 over 1100m defeating Tropicus carrying 58.5kg at $7. Back at the top of the sprint ranks in the spring and profile is big for this.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/5 | 29/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Caulfield Heath | 800m | Good | Ethan Brown | 0:45.63 | - | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 | |
| 1/9 | 08/11/2025 | 28 | G1 OPEN 3U | $3,005,645.00 | Flemington | 1200m | Heavy 9 | Mark Zahra | 58.5kg | 1:13.30 | 6-8-1 | 3 |
| 0.2L | $5.00 |
| 3/8 | 30/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Caulfield Heath | 1000m | Good | Mark Zahra | 1:00.91 | - | 0 |
| 0.85L | $0.00 | |
| 1/9 | 11/10/2025 | 126 | G2 OPEN 3U | $302,500.00 | Caulfield | 1100m | Good 3 | Mark Zahra | 58.5kg | 1:03.14 | 8-8-1 | 5 |
| 1.0L | $7.00 |
| 6/10 | 07/06/2025 | 28 | G1 OPEN 3U | $1,000,000.00 | Eagle Farm | 1300m | Soft 5 | Mark Zahra | 59kg | 1:16.26 | 9-8-6 | 7 |
| 3.2L | $3.80 |
| 3/13 | 10/05/2025 | 182 | G1 OPEN 3U | $1,000,000.00 | Morphettville | 1200m | Good 4 | Mark Zahra | 54.5kg | 1:09.72 | 11-12-3 | 12 |
| 1.4L | $2.10 |
| 7/12 | 09/11/2024 | 21 | G1 OPEN 3U | $3,005,325.00 | Flemington | 1200m | Good 4 | Mark Zahra | 58.5kg | 1:09.25 | 10-10-7 | 7 |
| 2.4L | $5.00 |
| 2/11 | 19/10/2024 | 14 | G1 OPEN | $20,000,000.00 | Randwick | 1200m | Soft 5 | Mark Zahra | 58.5kg | 1:08.76 | 10-7-2 | 2 |
| 0.1L | $14.00 |

Jockey: Ben Allen
Weight: 58.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of five months. Finished off last preparation second of 10 at Moonee Valley in the G1 Manikato September 26 over 1200m, 2 len behind Charm Stone carrying 58.5kg at $4.60. Previous preparation first-up won by 1.3 len Moonee Valley LR Norman Carlyon August 23 over 1000m defeating Midwest with 59kg at $3.60. Tough and terrific and not overlooked having won the Moir this trip.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/3 | 30/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Flemington | 800m | Ben Allen | 0:46.83 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 5/8 | 23/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Flemington | 800m | Ben Allen | 0:49.17 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 2/10 | 26/09/2025 | 20 | G1 OPEN 3U | $2,015,000.00 | Moonee Valley | 1200m | Good 3 | Ben Allen | 58.5kg | 1:10.01 | 2-2-2 | 7 |
| 2.0L | $4.60 |
| 1/14 | 06/09/2025 | 14 | G1 OPEN 3U | $754,000.00 | Moonee Valley | 1000m | Good 4 | Ben Allen | 58.5kg | 0:57.82 | 7-9-1 | 8 |
| 0.5L | $6.00 |
| 1/7 | 23/08/2025 | 273 | LR OPEN 3U | $176,000.00 | Moonee Valley | 1000m | Good 4 | Ben Allen | 59kg | 0:58.92 | 4-4-1 | 1 |
| 1.3L | $3.60 |
| 3/14 | 23/11/2024 | 14 | OPEN | $1,000,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1200m | Good 3 | Ben Allen | 59kg | 1:09.71 | 2-2-3 | 8 |
| 2.8L | $3.00 |
| 6/12 | 09/11/2024 | 14 | G1 OPEN 3U | $3,005,325.00 | Flemington | 1200m | Good 4 | Ben Allen | 58.5kg | 1:09.25 | 4-5-6 | 1 |
| 2.2L | $12.00 |
| 1/9 | 26/10/2024 | 29 | G2 OPEN | $301,000.00 | Moonee Valley | 1200m | Good 3 | Ben Allen | 58.5kg | 1:09.13 | 3-3-1 | 5 |
| 2.8L | $3.50 |

Jockey: Jamie Melham
Weight: 56.5kgs
Stats
Comments
First-up. Finished off last campaign second last of 9 at Ascot in the G1 Winterbottom November 29 over 1200m, 2.5 len behind Libertad with 56.5kg at $17. First up last campaign seventh of 9 at Caulfield in the G2 Schillaci October 11 over 1100m, 4 len behind Giga Kick carrying 56.5kg at $7.50. Placed this race last year and that's enough to consider her.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 02/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cranbourne | 800m | Jamie Melham | 0:47.10 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 6/9 | 19/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cranbourne | 800m | Jamie Melham | 0:46.28 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 8/9 | 29/11/2025 | 21 | G1 OPEN 3U | $1,500,000.00 | Ascot | 1200m | Good 4 | Daniel Stackhouse | 56.5kg | 1:10.38 | 6-9-8 | 7 |
| 2.4L | $17.00 |
| 5/9 | 08/11/2025 | 28 | G1 OPEN 3U | $3,005,645.00 | Flemington | 1200m | Heavy 9 | Jamie Melham | 56.5kg | 1:13.30 | 7-5-5 | 9 |
| 3.0L | $19.00 |
| 7/9 | 11/10/2025 | 126 | G2 OPEN 3U | $302,500.00 | Caulfield | 1100m | Good 3 | Jamie Melham | 56.5kg | 1:03.14 | 9-9-7 | 2 |
| 4.2L | $7.50 |
| 7/10 | 07/06/2025 | 21 | G1 OPEN 3U | $1,000,000.00 | Eagle Farm | 1300m | Soft 5 | Tim Clark | 57kg | 1:16.26 | 6-6-7 | 4 |
| 4.1L | $9.50 |
| 4/13 | 17/05/2025 | 28 | G1 OPEN 3U | $1,500,000.00 | Doomben | 1200m | Heavy 8 | Jamie Melham | 56.5kg | 1:11.63 | 9-8-4 | 4 |
| 1.6L | $4.80 |
| 5/14 | 19/04/2025 | 28 | G1 OPEN | $1,505,000.00 | Randwick | 1400m | Soft 5 | Jamie Melham | 57kg | 1:22.46 | 8-8-5 | 8 |
| 2.7L | $21.00 |

Jockey: Damian Lane
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Colt back from a spell of three-and-a-half months. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last preparation won by 2.25 len this track G1 Coolmore Stud November 1 over 1200m defeating My Gladiola with 57kg at $2.90. First up last campaign third of 9 at this track in the G2 Danehill October 4 over 1100m, 1.5 len behind Mcgaw with 58.5kg at $7.50. Glamour colt show starred here in the Coolmore and has big things in store.
Last Starts 22 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/5 | 22/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mornington | 900m | Damian Lane | 0:54.73 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 4/5 | 07/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mornington | 800m | Mark Zahra | 0:49.38 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 1/12 | 01/11/2025 | 14 | G1 OPEN 3 | $2,005,645.00 | Flemington | 1200m | Good 3 | Mark Zahra | 57kg | 1:08.10 | 11-11-1 | 5 |
| 2.3L | $2.90 |
| 1/7 | 18/10/2025 | 14 | LR OPEN 3 | $200,750.00 | Caulfield | 1200m | Good 4 | Mark Zahra | 58.5kg | 1:09.35 | 7-6-1 | 5 |
| 0.5L | $2.25 |
| 3/9 | 04/10/2025 | 210 | G2 OPEN 3 | $304,945.00 | Flemington | 1100m | Good 4 | Mark Zahra | 58.5kg | 1:02.63 | 6-6-3 | 5 |
| 1.6L | $7.50 |
| 1/10 | 08/03/2025 | 14 | G2 OPEN CG 2 | $302,000.00 | Randwick | 1200m | Good 4 | Nash Rawiller | 56kg | 1:09.06 | 9-9-1 | 9 |
| 0.7L | $8.50 |
| 2/15 | 22/02/2025 | 7 | G1 OPEN 2 | $2,027,000.00 | Caulfield | 1200m | Good 3 | Damian Lane | 57kg | 1:10.47 | 7-7-2 | 4 |
| 0.1L | $21.00 |
| 1/10 | 15/02/2025 | 14 | LR OPEN 2 | $176,200.00 | Flemington | 1100m | Good 4 | Mark Zahra | 57kg | 1:06.49 | 2-2-1 | 8 |
| 0.1L | $26.00 |

Jockey: Ben Melham
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming. Finished off last campaign fourth of 12 at this track in the G1 Coolmore Stud November 1 over 1200m, 4 len behind Tentyris with 57kg at $3.80. When resuming last campaign third of 7 at Rosehill in the G3 S Domenico August 30 over 1100m, soft track; 2 len behind Raging Force with 57.5kg at $16. Rose win was a cracker but 1000m might be a test.
Last Starts 17 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 27/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Randwick | 900m | Good | Adam Hyeronimus | 0:53.96 | - | 0 |
| 0.69L | $0.00 | |
| 5/7 | 15/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Randwick | 850m | Good | Adam Hyeronimus | 0:51.18 | - | 0 |
| 2.99L | $0.00 | |
| 4/12 | 01/11/2025 | 35 | G1 OPEN 3 | $2,005,645.00 | Flemington | 1200m | Good 3 | Adam Hyeronimus | 57kg | 1:08.10 | 3-3-4 | 10 |
| 4.0L | $3.80 |
| 1/9 | 27/09/2025 | 14 | G1 OPEN 3 | $1,036,300.00 | Rosehill | 1400m | Good 4 | Adam Hyeronimus | 56.5kg | 1:20.79 | 1-1-1 | 2 |
| 4.1L | $9.00 |
| 2/12 | 13/09/2025 | 14 | G2 OPEN 3 | $302,000.00 | Rosehill | 1200m | Soft 5 | Adam Hyeronimus | 57.5kg | 1:09.74 | 2-2-2 | 3 |
| 1.6L | $7.50 |
| 3/7 | 30/08/2025 | 161 | G3 OPEN 3 | $251,000.00 | Rosehill | 1100m | Soft 5 | Adam Hyeronimus | 57.5kg | 1:04.06 | 3-2-3 | 7 |
| 2.0L | $16.00 |
| 11/16 | 22/03/2025 | 14 | G1 OPEN 2 | $5,000,000.00 | Rosehill | 1200m | Good 4 | Adam Hyeronimus | 56.5kg | 1:10.00 | 13-8-11 | 14 |
| 6.5L | $61.00 |
| 9/10 | 08/03/2025 | 14 | G2 OPEN CG 2 | $302,000.00 | Randwick | 1200m | Good 4 | Adam Hyeronimus | 55.5kg | 1:09.06 | 2-3-9 | 10 |
| 4.8L | $7.00 |

Jockey: Michael Dee
Weight: 53.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of four-and-a-half months. Finished off last preparation third of 8 at Rosehill in the G2 Rom Consul October 11 over 1200m, 0.8 len behind Hidden Motive with 54.5kg at $2. Previous preparation first-up favourite; won by 0.7 len Rosehill LR Heritage September 27 over 1100m defeating Akaysha carrying 58kg at $3. Slipper winner who did enough in the spring and can be better this time around.
Last Starts 17 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 27/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Randwick | 900m | Good | Tommy Berry | 0:54.39 | - | 0 |
| 0.71L | $0.00 | |
| 4/8 | 15/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Randwick | 850m | Good | Tommy Berry | 0:51.50 | - | 0 |
| 4.7L | $0.00 | |
| 3/8 | 11/10/2025 | 14 | G2 OPEN 3 | $302,000.00 | Rosehill | 1200m | Good 4 | Tommy Berry | 54.5kg | 1:09.11 | 2-2-3 | 4 |
| 0.8L | $2.00 |
| 1/10 | 27/09/2025 | 189 | LR OPEN 3 | $200,000.00 | Rosehill | 1100m | Good 4 | Tommy Berry | 58kg | 1:03.58 | 3-3-1 | 4 |
| 0.7L | $3.00 |
| 1/16 | 22/03/2025 | 14 | G1 OPEN 2 | $5,000,000.00 | Rosehill | 1200m | Good 4 | Damian Lane | 54.5kg | 1:10.00 | 5-6-1 | 6 |
| 0.1L | $8.00 |
| 2/11 | 08/03/2025 | 29 | G2 OPEN F 2 | $302,000.00 | Randwick | 1200m | Good 4 | Jason Collett | 55.5kg | 1:08.49 | 3-3-2 | 3 |
| 0.3L | $11.00 |
| 1/8 | 07/02/2025 | - | MDN F 2 | $60,000.00 | Canterbury | 1100m | Good 4 | Jason Collett | 56kg | 1:04.50 | 3-3-1 | 3 |
| 0.3L | $3.00 |

Jockey: Jamie Mott
Weight: 53.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Filly returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last campaign third of 16 at Caulfield in the G3 Thbrd Club November 15 over 1200m, 1.5 len behind Inkaruna with 57.5kg at $1.90. When resuming last campaign second of 10 at Caulfield in the G3 Quezette August 16 over 1100m, soft track; a long neck behind Ferivia with 58kg at $7. Fast and loved the straight in the spring.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/5 | 29/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Caulfield Heath | 800m | Good | Jamie Mott | 0:45.63 | - | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 | |
| 3/16 | 15/11/2025 | 14 | G3 OPEN F 3 | $1,001,600.00 | Caulfield | 1200m | Good 4 | Jamie Mott | 57.5kg | 1:10.19 | 4-4-3 | 1 |
| 1.6L | $1.90 |
| 2/12 | 01/11/2025 | 28 | G1 OPEN 3 | $2,005,645.00 | Flemington | 1200m | Good 3 | Jamie Mott | 55kg | 1:08.10 | 10-12-2 | 1 |
| 2.3L | $13.00 |
| 1/7 | 22/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Caulfield | 800m | Jamie Mott | 0:48.37 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 2/9 | 04/10/2025 | 21 | G2 OPEN 3 | $304,945.00 | Flemington | 1100m | Good 4 | Jamie Mott | 56.5kg | 1:02.63 | 4-2-2 | 6 |
| 0.1L | $4.00 |
| 1/18 | 13/09/2025 | 28 | LR OPEN F 3 | $177,145.00 | Flemington | 1100m | Good 4 | Jamie Mott | 58.5kg | 1:03.09 | 9-10-1 | 18 |
| 0.2L | $4.40 |
| 2/10 | 16/08/2025 | 175 | G3 OPEN F 3 | $201,600.00 | Caulfield | 1100m | Soft 6 | Jamie Mott | 58kg | 1:05.23 | 10-10-2 | 9 |
| 0.4L | $7.00 |
| 8/15 | 22/02/2025 | 14 | G1 OPEN 2 | $2,027,000.00 | Caulfield | 1200m | Good 3 | Jamie Mott | 55kg | 1:10.47 | 8-8-8 | 10 |
| 4.0L | $7.00 |

Jockey: Harry Coffey
Weight: 53.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. First-up after nine months sat on the pace when 2nd of 12 at this track 3yo F Hcp on January 10 over 1100m, 1.0 len behind Jenni The Ninja carrying 59.5kg at $3.90. Previously second-up 9th of 16 at Rosehill in the G1 G Slipper on March 22 over 1200m, 4.5 len behind Marhoona carrying 54.5kg at $31. Pitched up way beyond her station.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 05/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Ballarat | 850m | Harry Coffey | 0:54.70 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 2/12 | 10/01/2026 | 273 | OPEN F 3 | $150,000.00 | Flemington | 1100m | Good 4 | Mark Zahra | 59.5kg | 1:04.99 | 2-2-2 | 2 |
| 1.0L | $3.90 |
| 1/6 | 08/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Murtoa | 900m | John Allen | 0:56.19 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 6/12 | 12/04/2025 | 21 | G2 OPEN F 2 | $1,114,500.00 | Randwick | 1200m | Good 4 | Thomas Stockdale | 56kg | 1:09.22 | 2-3-6 | 3 |
| 2.6L | $15.00 |
| 9/16 | 22/03/2025 | 14 | G1 OPEN 2 | $5,000,000.00 | Rosehill | 1200m | Good 4 | Thomas Stockdale | 54.5kg | 1:10.00 | 4-4-9 | 11 |
| 4.6L | $31.00 |
| 1/12 | 08/03/2025 | 123 | G3 OPEN F 2 | $203,125.00 | Flemington | 1000m | Good 4 | Thomas Stockdale | 56kg | 0:57.89 | 4-1-1 | 10 |
| 2.0L | $4.60 |
| 7/10 | 05/11/2024 | - | G3 OPEN 2 | $203,125.00 | Flemington | 1000m | Good 4 | Ethan Brown | 56kg | 0:58.01 | 2-3-7 | 2 |
| 6.0L | $9.00 |