Lightning Stakes
The Lightning Stakes is a 1000m WFA Gr1 sprint that is run at Flemington in early to mid-February. It is the first Group 1 event of the Melbourne autumn racing carnival and forms the first leg of the carnival’s ‘Sprint Triple Crown’ , the other two legs being the 1100m Gr1 Oakleigh Plate at Caulfield and the 1200m Gr1 Newmarket at Flemington.
Only two gallopers have
completed the Triple Crown – the great West Australian sprinter, Placid Ark in
1987 and the ‘Grey Flash’ Schillaci in 1992.
The Lightning was first
run in 1955 when the odds-on favourite Gay Vista strolled in, much to the
punters delight. Since then, the race has been a roll-call of Australia’s
greatest sprinting champions – Todman, Sky High, Wenona Girl, Century, Dual
Choice, Maybe Mahal, Schillaci, Takeover Target and the greatest of them all,
the undefeated, Black Caviar, the only horse to win the Lightning three times.
The most successful trainer
of winners of the Lightning Stakes is Bart
Cummings with a total haul of seven winners:
1967 Storm Queen – 1974 Century
– 1975 Cap d’ Antibes
1977/78 Maybe Mahal – 1986 Hula Chief – 1991 Shaftesbury Avenue.
Jockey Damien Oliver is
the top rider of the Lightning, having won the race on five occasions – 1992/93 Schillaci, 1996 Gold Ace, 2000 Testa Rossa
2010 Nicconi.
2010 Nicconi.
The shortest priced
favourite to be beaten in the Lightning is shared by two horses, Dubbo in 1958
and Star Of Heaven in 1965, both were 4/1ON and both were beaten a short half
head. OUCH!!!
Before the 2013 running of
the Lightning Stakes, the VRC renamed the event in honour of the great mare,
Black Caviar, it is now known as The Black Caviar Lightning Stakes. As if to
show her appreciation, Black Caviar came out and broke the course record for
the 1000m event that was named in her honour.
2024 Imperatriz
Te Akau Empress No.1, Te Akau Empress No. 2
Tangerine, royal blue stars, striped sleeves, tangerine cap
B or br m 5y I Am Invincible – Berimbau
Trainer M. Walker
Rider O. Bosson 56.5
8 Ran – Barrier 2 – SP 4/7F
2nd Private Eye 58.5
3rd Espiona 56.5
Lng hd x ½ len. Time 57.54
2023 Coolangatta
J O’Neill, A Kheir, B Nettleford, D Edmonds, K Solomon, V Kheir, Mrs D Bourne, Carty Racing, Gr1 B’Stock, A Scafidi, YES B’Stock & Solscaf Racing
Navy blue, pale yellow spots, halved sleeves, qtrd cap
B f 3y Written Tycoon – Piping Hot
Trainer C. Maher & D. Eustace
Rider Ms J. Kah 53.5
10 Ran – Barrier 8 – SP 8/1
2nd I Wish I Win 58.5
3rd Bella Nipotina 56.5
Lng nk x sht ½ hd. Time 56.46
2022 Home Affairs
Coolmore, Wynaus Westerberg, J Poulin, Sir P Vela, Chris Waller Racing, Lynque, Woppitt B’Stock, Peachester Lodge P/L, K & J Pooley, Rockingham T’Breds, R McClure
Navy blue
B c 3y I Am Invincible – Miss Interiors
Trainer C. Waller
Rider J. McDonald 55.5
9 Ran – Barrier 8 – SP 13/2
2nd Nature Strip 58.5
3rd Eduardo 58.5
Nse x 1 ½ len. Time 56.64
2021 Nature Strip
R A E Lyons, P D Harrison, P N Kean, S W Hansen, G L Smith, J P Van Duuren, P J Balderstone, K C Garland, D McCluskey, C A Bennett, G D Dumesny, F Giampaolo, Ms D J McShane, T G McHenry & D J Slocum
Yellow and red stripes, navy blue sleeves, navy blue & yellow spots cap
Ch g 6y Nicconi – Strikeline
Trainer C. Waller
Rider Ms J. Kah 58.5
8 Ran – Barrier 2 – SP 7/2
2nd September Run 53.5
3rd Swats That 53.5
½ len x 1 ¼ len. Time 56.91
2020 Gytrash
C A Reynolds, R M Warnock, J M Baker, Mrs A J Charlton,
Ms J Heaney, L J Clifford, Ms L Clifford, S B Charlton, R B Jones, W A Blythman, G Blythman, Ms V N Gordon, Dream To Win (J Heaney) Island Dreaming (J Heaney) & G Mcintosh
Royal blue, white seams, hooped sleeves, white cap
Ch g 4y Lope De Vega – Miss Barley
Trainer G. Richards
Rider M. Zahra 58.5
7 Ran – Barrier 2 – SP 20/1
2nd Redzel 58.5
3rd Loving Gaby 53.5
1 len x sht nk. Time 57.53
2019 In Her Time
P J Brown, R G Dan, S Rippon, Ms D Childs, Mrs H Childs, G G O'Connell, Mrs H J O'Connell, P Brock, Mrs C A McDonald, D W Higgins & S Flaherty
Yellow, white spots, black sleeves, black cap with yellow & white spots
B or br m 6y Time Thief – Hell Is Hot
Trainer K. Lees
Rider C. W. Brown 56.5
11 Ran – Barrier 1 – SP 7/2
2nd Osborne Bulls 58.5
3rd Sunlight 53.5
Sht hd x nk. Time 56.69
2018 Redkirk Warrior (GB)
M. B. Lee & Miss Y. C. J. Tam
Royal blue, white hoops, white sleeves with royal blue stars, red cap
Ch g 7y Notnowcato – Flag
Trainer D. & B. Hayes & T. Dabernig
Rider R. Bayliss 58.5
10 Ran – Barrier 7 – SP 9/1
2nd Redzel 58.5
3rd Missrock 56.5
3rd Missrock 56.5
Sht hd x 1 ¼ len. Time 56.33
2017 Terravista
N.
B. Couper, A. J. Rix, G. J. Robinson, T. M. Ungar,
I. A. McKinnon, I.
G. Cornell, Mrs L. M. Blundell,
P.
W. Callaghan, P. J. Trowbridge & Ms J. M. Barnier
Orange, green diamond
Ch g 7y Captain Rio – Parfore
Trainer J. Pride
Rider C. W. Brown 58.5
9 Ran – Barrier 8 – SP 14/1
2nd Spieth 58.5
3rd Star Turn 55.5
3rd Star Turn 55.5
Sht ½ hd x sht hd. Time 57.26
2016 Chautauqua
R & C Legh Racing, G P I Racing (Mgr: G Ingham), Gurners B'stock (Mgr: M A Ramsden), G Pulitano, S W Kay, Ms M A Keating, Wright Racing & Throsby Racing Syndicate
Navy blue, gold lightning bolt, gold & white armbands, gold cap
Gr or b g 5y Encosta De Lago – Lovely Jubly
Trainer M. & W. & J. Hawkes
Rider D. Dunn 58.5
6 Ran – Barrier 2 – SP 7/4F
2nd Terravista 58.5
3rd Japonisme 55.5
3rd Japonisme 55.5
Sht ½ hd x sht ½ hd. Time 57.02
2015 Lankan Rupee
Teeley Assets Ltd Synd. (Mgr: I. O’Farrell)
Yellow, red square, lime & orange hooped sleeves, Yellow & red quartered cap
B g 5y Redoute’s Choice – Estelle Collection
Trainer M. Price
Rider C. Newitt 58.5
Rider C. Newitt 58.5
6 Ran – Barrier 6 – SP 13/8
2nd Brazen Beau 55.5
3rd Deep Field 58.5
3rd Deep Field 58.5
2 ¾ len x ½ len. Time 56.29
2014 Snitzerland
Encompass Bloodstock Synd (Mgr: S B McCann) & Werrett Bloodstock Pty Ltd Synd (Mgr: N R J Werrett)
Green, yellow star and armbands
B m 4y Snitzel – Monte Rosa
Trainer G. A. Ryan
Rider B. Avdulla 56.5
Rider B. Avdulla 56.5
12 Ran – Barrier 9 – SP 4/1
2nd Shamexpress 58.5
3rd Samaready 56.5
3rd Samaready 56.5
½ len x 1 ½ len. Time 57.16
2013 Black Caviar
G J & Mrs K J Wilkie, Werrett Bloodstock P/L Synd (Mgr: N Werrett), C & Mrs J Madden, P Hawkes & D M & Mrs J Taylor
Salmon, black spots, salmon and black spots cap
Br m 6y Bel Esprit – Helsinge
Trainer P. G. Moody
Rider L. Nolen 56.5
Rider L. Nolen 56.5
8 Ran – Barrier 2 – SP 1/10F
2nd Moment Of Change 58.5
3rd Golden Archer 58.5
3rd Golden Archer 58.5
2 ½ len x 5 ¾ len. Time 55.42
(course record)
(course record)
2012 Black Caviar
G J & Mrs K J Wilkie, Werrett Bloodstock P/L Synd (Mgr: N Werrett), C & Mrs J Madden, P Hawkes & D M & Mrs J Taylor
Salmon, black spots, salmon and black spots cap
Br m 5y Bel Esprit – Helsinge
Trainer P. G. Moody
Rider L. Nolen 56.5
Rider L. Nolen 56.5
9 Ran – Barrier 5 – SP 1/10F
2nd Hay List 58.5
3rd Buffering 58.5
3rd Buffering 58.5
1 ¾ len x 3 ¾ len. Time 55.53
2011 Black Caviar
G J & Mrs K J Wilkie, Werrett Bloodstock P/L Synd (Mgr: N Werrett), C & Mrs J Madden, P Hawkes & D M & Mrs J Taylor
Salmon, black spots, salmon and black spots cap
Br m 4y Bel Esprit – Helsinge
Trainer P. G. Moody
Rider L. Nolen 56.5
Rider L. Nolen 56.5
9 Ran – Barrier 7 – SP 2/7F
2nd Hay List 58.5
3rd Warm Love 53.5
3rd Warm Love 53.5
3 ¼ len x 5 len. Time 57.20
2010 Nicconi
P B & Mrs J S Devitt, Mrs N A Cooper, Mrs S E Devitt,
L C Gordon & D A Hayes
L C Gordon & D A Hayes
Royal blue & pink diagonal stripes and striped sleeves, pink cap blue seams
B h 4y Bianconi – Nicola Lass
Trainer D. A. Hayes
Rider D. Oliver 58.5
Rider D. Oliver 58.5
11 Ran – Barrier 11 – SP 4/1
2nd Wanted 55
3rd Shellscrape 55
3rd Shellscrape 55
Lng hd x 1 len. Time 57.12
2009 Scenic Blast
E. Galante
Blue, gold hoops, blue sleeves, gold cap
B or Br g 4y Scenic – Daughter’s Charm
Trainer D. Morton
Rider S. W. Arnold 58.5
Rider S. W. Arnold 58.5
11 Ran – Barrier 1 – SP 20/1
2nd Typooon Zed 58.5
3rd Grand Duels 58.5
3rd Grand Duels 58.5
1 len x nk. Time 56.94
2008 Apache Cat
P F Radford, Ms R N Lawrie, G E Riddell, Mrs S T Riddell, Mrs M B Lofthouse, K J Lofthouse
Burgundy, lime stars on sleeves & cap
Ch g 5y Lion Cavern – Tennessee Blaze
Trainer G. Eurell
Rider C. W. Brown 58.5
Rider C. W. Brown 58.5
10 Ran – Barrier 2 – SP 9/2
2nd Swick 58.5
3rd Stanzout 58.5
3rd Stanzout 58.5
1 ¼ len x lng hd. Time 57.25
2007 Miss Andretti
P. S. Buckley, D. B. Mueller & G. Guen
Black, emerald green chevrons, white & emerald green seam sleeves, black & green striped cap
B m 5y Ihtiram – Peggie’s Bid
Trainer D. L. Freedman
Rider C. Newitt 56
Rider C. Newitt 56
9 Ran – Barrier 1 – SP 9/4F
2nd Magnus 58.5
3rd Ticklish 56
3rd Ticklish 56
1 ½ len x 1 len. Time 57.22
2007 – Race held at Moonee Valley due to redevelopment work at Flemington
2006 Takeover Target
J. Janiak
Red and black checks, white sleeves & cap
B g 6y Celtic Swing – Shady Stream
Trainer J. Janiak
Rider J. Ford 57.5
Rider J. Ford 57.5
11 Ran – Barrier 6 – SP 13/4F
2nd God’s Own 54.5
3rd Cape Of Good Hope 57.5
3rd Cape Of Good Hope 57.5
Sht nk x ¾ len. Time 56.80
2005 Fastnet Rock
Mrs S Magnier, M J Kirwan, K D J Barry, D L O'Byrne, E Irwin
& D S Grimley
& D S Grimley
Navy blue
B c 3y Danehill – Piccadilly Circus
Trainer P. M. Perry
Rider G. Boss 54.5
Rider G. Boss 54.5
12 Ran – Barrier 12 – SP 13/4
2nd Alinghi 52
3rd Cape Of Good Hope 57.5
3rd Cape Of Good Hope 57.5
Hd x 1 len. Time 57.37
2004 Regimental Gal
W T Larkins, F I Roberts, G Vettiger, L Gessner, B Verrender, R C & R F Woo, D J & P H Dwyer & B F Fisher
Gold, Black armbands & cap
Ch f 3y General Nediym – Hallaya
Trainer S. Dwyer
Rider S. R. King 52
Rider S. R. King 52
12 Ran – Barrier 11 – SP 9/2
2nd Our Egyptian Raine 55
3rd Mistegic 57.5
3rd Mistegic 57.5
Nk x 1 ¾ len. Time 57.0
2003 Choisir
T. W. Wallace & Partners
Maroon, pale blue maltese cross, armbands & cap
Ch c 3y Danehill Dancer – Great Selection
Trainer P. M. Perry
Rider G. Boss 54.5
Rider G. Boss 54.5
9 Ran – Barrier 1 – SP 6/1
2nd Spinning Hill 55
3rd Azevedo 54.5
3rd Azevedo 54.5
¾ len x 2 ¼ len. Time 56.63
O. P. Tait & Mrs. J.
G. Nivison
Red, white cap
B m 5y Dolphin Street – Incline
Trainer G. H. Walter
Rider S. W. Arnold 55
Rider S. W. Arnold 55
15 Ran – Barrier 13 – SP 10/1
2nd Mistegic 54.5
3rd Chong Tong 54.5
½ len x sht nk. Time 57.15
3rd Chong Tong 54.5
½ len x sht nk. Time 57.15
Woodlands Stud Synd. (Mgrs. J. H. & R. W. Ingham)
Cerise
Zedative – Olympic Flame
Trainer J. R. Hawkes
Rider D. Gauci 57.5
Rider D. Gauci 57.5
12 Ran – Barrier 4 – SP 15/1
2nd Black Bean 57.5
3rd Easy Rocking 57.5
3rd Easy Rocking 57.5
Hd x 1 len. Time 57.0
2000 Testa Rossa
J. M. & G. Cappellin
Green, white and red bands & hooped cap
B c 3y Perugino – Bo Dapper
Trainer D. Lawson
Rider D. Oliver 54.5
Rider D. Oliver 54.5
6 Ran – Barrier 5 – SP 4/1
2nd Falvelon 54.5
3rd Magic Music 56
3rd Magic Music 56
¼ len x 2 len. Time 56.0
1999 Isca
Swettenham Stud Synd. (Mgr: R. E. Sangster)
Green, royal blue sleeves, white cap with green spots
B f 3y Rory’s Jester – My First Star
Trainer P. C. Hayes
Rider G. J. Childs 52
Rider G. J. Childs 52
12 Ran – Barrier 2 – SP 9/4F
2nd Toledo 57.5
3rd Scandinavia 55
3rd Scandinavia 55
1 ¼ len x 2 ½ len. Time 57.6
1998 General Nediym
Glengarry Racing Club Synd. (Mgr: C R Ashdown),
R & Mrs H I Ashdown, T K & Mrs A Mok, D G
& Mrs L Jackson & Dr F & Mrs J Schubert
R & Mrs H I Ashdown, T K & Mrs A Mok, D G
& Mrs L Jackson & Dr F & Mrs J Schubert
Dark blue, white quarters and hooped sleeves
Ch c 3 Nediym – Military Belle
Trainer F. W. Mitchell
Rider B. York 54
Rider B. York 54
8 Ran – Barrier 5 – SP 8/11F
2nd Notoire 57
3rd Show No Emotion 54
3rd Show No Emotion 54
2 ¼ len x 2 ¼ len. Time 57.93
Mr. & Mrs. L. J. Williams & Mr. & Mrs. K. F. B. Packer
Navy blue, white armbands & cap
Br g 6y Last Tycoon – Alshandegha
Trainer D. L. Freedman
Rider G. Hall 57
Rider G. Hall 57
10 Ran – Barrier 4 – SP 5/2 EF (Cangronde)
2nd Cangronde 57
3rd Spartacus 54
3rd Spartacus 54
1 ¼ len x 1 ¾ len. Time 57.0
R. A. & Mrs. R. J. Scarborough
Green, blue sleeves, yellow seams, yellow, blue & green striped cap
B c 3y Dieu D’or – Coup De Chance
Trainer D. L. Freedman
Rider D. Oliver 54
Rider D. Oliver 54
9 Ran – Barrier 5 – SP 13/2
2nd Strategic 54
3rd Sequalo 57
3rd Sequalo 57
Hd x lng nk. Time 56.9
Mr. & Mrs. L. J. Williams & Mr. & Mrs. K. F. B. Packer
Navy blue, white armbands & cap
Br g 4y Last Tycoon – Alshandegha
Trainer D. L. Freedman
Rider L. Dittman 57
Rider L. Dittman 57
8 Ran – Barrier 6 – SP 11/2
2nd Alannon 57
3rd Keltrice 57
3rd Keltrice 57
¾ len x ½ len. Time 56.9
1994 Keltrice
T. T. Harrison, C. P. Hayden, A. K. O’Shea, T. R. Edwards,
M. J. Clarke & E. R. Hurst
M. J. Clarke & E. R. Hurst
Blue, gold spots, red cap
B c 3y Kenmare – Vain Display
Trainer I. L. Harrison
Rider S. R. King 54
Rider S. R. King 54
9 Ran – Barrier 2 – SP 13/2
2nd Schillaci 57
3rd Kenvain 54
3rd Kenvain 54
½ nk x nk. Time 56.9
1993 Schillaci
Bury Management Ltd Synd. (Mgr: A. R. Bell)
& D. C. Christensen
& D. C. Christensen
Grey, red diagonal stripes
Gr g 4y Salieri – Biscarina
Trainer D. L. Freedman
Rider D. Oliver 57
Rider D. Oliver 57
11 Ran – Barrier 10 – SP EvensF
2nd Clever Zoe 44
3rd Oozrook 54
3rd Oozrook 54
¾ len x 1 len. Time 56.0
1992 Schillaci
Bury Management Ltd Synd. (Mgr: A. R. Bell)
& D. C. Christensen
& D. C. Christensen
Grey, red diagonal stripes
Gr g 3y Salieri – Biscarina
Trainer D. L. Freedman
Rider D. Oliver 54
Rider D. Oliver 54
18 Ran – Barrier 10 – SP 7/1
2nd Umatilla 54
3rd Wrap Around 55.5
3rd Wrap Around 55.5
1 ½ len x lng nk. Time 55.9
1991 Shaftesbury Avenue
J. B. Cummings, G. G. Hawker, J. A. McHugh,
C. D. Renshaw & J. A. Inglis
C. D. Renshaw & J. A. Inglis
Black, pink striped sleeves & cap
Ch g 4y Salieri – Lady Upstage
Trainer J. B. Cummings
Rider J. A. Cassidy 57
Rider J. A. Cassidy 57
9 Ran – Barrier 9 – SP 4/1
2nd Bureaucracy 54
3rd Lightning Bend 57
3rd Lightning Bend 57
Sht hd x hd. Time 57.4
1990 Redelva
W. C. Walter, R. M. Holloway & G. A. Varcoe
Gold, brown maltese cross, quartered cap
Ch g 6y Romantic Hope – Delvena
Trainer G. A. Varcoe
Rider N. Wilson 57
Rider N. Wilson 57
10 Ran – Barrier 8 – SP 14/1
2nd Show County 54
3rd Strawberry Ranch 57
3rd Strawberry Ranch 57
Nk x 2 len. Time 57.0
1989 Zeditave
C. R. & Mrs. H. E. Tidy & Newhaven Park Stud
(Mgrs: J. W, F. J & R. J. Kelly & J. H. Ingham)
(Mgrs: J. W, F. J & R. J. Kelly & J. H. Ingham)
Pink and white hoops, white sleeves quartered cap
Ch c 3y The Judge – Summoned
Trainer A. Armanasco
Rider G. Hall 54
Rider G. Hall 54
10 Ran – Barrier 4 – SP EvensF
2nd Special 55.5
3rd Clay Hero 54
3rd Clay Hero 54
Nk x 1 ¾ len. Time 56.5
1988 Special
Swettenham Stud (Mgr: R. E. Sangster) & Mrs. B. D. Hayes
Green, royal blue sleeves, white cap with green spots
B m 4y Habituate – Sal
Trainer C. S. Hayes
Rider M. Clarke 55.5
Rider M. Clarke 55.5
12 Ran – Barrier 11 – SP 8/1
2nd Snippets 54
3rd Redelva 57
3rd Redelva 57
1 ¾ len x 1 ¼ len. Time 55.5
(race & course record)
(race & course record)
1987 Placid Ark
J. S. Lynn, P. R. Wilson, R. J. Hillier, Miss L. Anderson,
P. J. Snow & B. J. McGrath
P. J. Snow & B. J. McGrath
Blue and white quarters, red sleeves, red, white and blue quartered cap
Br g 3y Arkenstone – Northern Queen
Trainer W. J. Mitchell
Rider J. Scorse 54
Rider J. Scorse 54
18 Ran – Barrier 1 – SP 7/1
2nd Special 52.5
3rd Canny Lass 55.5
3rd Canny Lass 55.5
1 ¼ len x 1 ¼ len. Time 56.6
1986 Hula Chief
Mr. & Mrs G. M. Jaffee
Pink, red sash, white cap
B c 3y Marceau – Hula Bend
Trainer J. B. Cummings
Rider D. Gauci 54
Rider D. Gauci 54
10 Ran – Barrier 2 – SP 13/4
2nd Rory’s Jester 54
3rd Dazzling Duke 57
3rd Dazzling Duke 57
1 len x ¾ len. Time 56.8
1985 River Rough
Mr. & Mrs. W. R.,Mr. & Mrs. R. G., D. E.
& A. D. Jacobs
& A. D. Jacobs
Dark blue, red sash, green sleeves, red cap
Br h 5y Brigand – Romantic Glory
Trainer R. E. Hoysted
Rider M. Clarke 57
Rider M. Clarke 57
11 Ran – Barrier 5 – SP 4/6F
2nd High Signal 54
3rd Feeling Fit 57
3rd Feeling Fit 57
½ hd x ½ len. Time 58.5
1984 River Rough
Mr. & Mrs. W. R., Mr. & Mrs. R. G., D. E.
& A. D. Jacobs
& A. D. Jacobs
Dark blue, red sash, green sleeves, red cap
Br h 4y Brigand – Romantic Glory
Trainer R. E. Hoysted
Rider R. Dawkins 57
Rider R. Dawkins 57
17 Ran – Barrier 14 – SP 8/1
2nd Red Tempo 57
3rd Nouvelle Star 52.5
3rd Nouvelle Star 52.5
Lng nk x lng nk. Time 57.6
1983 Demus
Demus Syndicate (Mgrs: A. W. Freedman, G. J. Eastmure,
G. J. McAllester & P. D. Cheeseman)
G. J. McAllester & P. D. Cheeseman)
Red, purple sash, white sleeves, purple cap
Br h 5y Red God – Romantic Gem
Trainer R. E. Hoysted
Rider R. Dawkins 57
Rider R. Dawkins 57
15 Ran – Barrier 10 – SP 20/1
2nd Manikato 57
3rd Razor Sharp 57
3rd Razor Sharp 57
¾ len x 1 ½ len. Time 57.3
1982 He’s A Haze
R. M. Hutchins, J. & S. Arnott & B. Hayes
Light blue, pink band, dark blue sleeves, pink armbands and cap
Ch g 4y Captain Hayes – Rise And Fall
Trainer R. J. Hutchins
Rider E. Didham 57
Rider E. Didham 57
18 Ran – Barrier 11 – SP 16/1
2nd Razor Sharp 57
3rd Papal Bull 57
3rd Papal Bull 57
¾ len x lng hd. Time 56.9
1981 Countess Marizza
Mr. & Mrs. K. Lozenz
Purple, green stripes, white sleeves, green cap
Ch m 6y Virginia Gentleman – Dream Princess
Trainer E. Laing
Rider D. Coleman 54
Rider D. Coleman 54
12 Ran – Barrier 1 – SP 11/8F
2nd Old Breck 57
3rd Tontonara 55.5
3rd Tontonara 55.5
1 len x 2 len. Time 58.2
1980 Sportscast
Swettenham Stud Synd. (Mgr: R. E. Sangster)
Green, royal blue sleeves, white cap with green spots
Ch c 3y Sun Prince – Bean Feast
Trainer C. S. Hayes
Rider J. Courtney 54
Rider J. Courtney 54
19 Ran – Barrier 17 – SP 3/1F
2nd Mr Magic 57
3rd Turf Ruler 57
3rd Turf Ruler 57
Lng nk x ½ hd. Time 58.2
1979 The Judge
Mr. & Mrs. B. J. McGrath
Navy blue, lime sleeves navy blue armbands, tan cap
B c 3y Showdown – Bellition
Trainer A. Armanasco
Rider H. White 54
Rider H. White 54
15 Ran – Barrier 7 – SP 4/7F
2nd Mistress Anne 55.5
3rd Kero 57
3rd Kero 57
Nk x 1 ¼ len. Time 57.9
1978 Maybe Mahal
Mr. D. H. Reid
Black, purple and gold sash, armbands and gold cap
B m 5y Maybe Lad – Faithfully Yours
Trainer J. B. Cummings
Rider J. Stocker 55.5
Rider J. Stocker 55.5
8 Ran – Barrier 3 – SP 5/1
2nd Blazing Saddles 54
3rd Tincture 52.5
3rd Tincture 52.5
½ len x ¾ len. Time 57.4
1977 Maybe Mahal
Mr. D. H. Reid
Black, purple and gold sash, armbands and gold cap
B m 4y Maybe Lad – Faithfully Yours
Trainer J. B. Cummings
Rider R. Higgins 55.5
Rider R. Higgins 55.5
18 Ran – Barrier 4 – SP 15/1
2nd Desirable 52.5
3rd Better Draw 55.5
3rd Better Draw 55.5
½ hd x sht ½ hd. Time 58.7
1976 Desirable
Messrs. R. M. Robertson, B. D. Lahey, T. P. Seres
& R. W. Gniel & Mrs. S. J. Jones
& R. W. Gniel & Mrs. S. J. Jones
Red, royal blue and white diagonal stripes, white sleeves, red cap
B f 2 Without Fear – High Desire
Trainer C. S. Hayes
Rider M. Johnston 43
Rider M. Johnston 43
21 Ran – Barrier 11 – SP 9/4
2nd Leica Show 55.5
3rd Flaunting 43
3rd Flaunting 43
Sht ½ hd x 4 len. Time 56.8
(race & equal course record)
(race & equal course record)
1975 Cap d ‘Antibes
Messrs. R. J. Lipman & J. Dellal
Green and white diagonal stripes, green cap
Ch f 3yr Better Boy – Tereus
Trainer J. B. Cummings
Rider H. White 52.5
Rider H. White 52.5
17 Ran – Barrier 16 – SP 20/1
2nd Aurealis 54
3rd Hartshill 52.5
3rd Hartshill 52.5
Sht ½ hd x ¾ len. Time 58.0
1974 Century
Messrs. T. R. Trevaskis, F. Curtain & J. Armstrong
White, green band & cap
Br h 4y Better Boy – Royal Suite
Trainer J. B. Cummings
Rider R. Higgins 57
Rider R. Higgins 57
13 Ran – Barrier 7 – SP 9/4F
2nd John’s Hope 57
3rd Idolou 57
3rd Idolou 57
1 ¼ len x 2 ½ len. Time 57.2
1973 Make Mine Roses
Mr. W. C. Cayley
Orange, black braces, green cap
Ch f 3y Romantic – Sarainie
Trainer R. E. Hoystead
Rider A. King 52.5
Rider A. King 52.5
13 Ran – Barrier 13 – SP 16/1
2nd Beaches 57
3rd Abinger 52.5
3rd Abinger 52.5
2 len x ¾ len. Time 56.8
(race & equal course record)
(race & equal course record)
1973 was the first metric running of the Lightning - distance changed from 5 furlongs to 1000 metres, weights changed from stone and pounds to kilograms
1972 Zambari
Mr. & Mrs. D. Wong & Dr. E. Jan
Black and white hoops, red sleeves, black and white quartered cap
B g 4y Pakistan II – Cyfort
Trainer T. J. Smith
Rider H. White 9.0
Rider H. White 9.0
12 Ran – Barrier 11 – SP 8/1
2nd Tauto 9.0
3rd Abinger 8.4
3rd Abinger 8.4
1 ½ len x nk. Time 1:00.7
1971 Dual Choice
Mr. & Mrs. N. Gilham
White, green diamond sleeves, purple cap
Ch f 3y Showdown – Unit
Trainer K. White
Rider P. Hyland 8.4
Rider P. Hyland 8.4
7 Ran – Barrier 3 – SP 4/1
2nd Tauto 9.0
3rd Baguette 8.7
3rd Baguette 8.7
1 ½ len x ¾ len. Time 57.4
1970 Black Onyx
Mr. & Mrs. V. R. G, Mr. & Mrs. W. H.
& Mr. & Mrs. R. T. Bootle
& Mr. & Mrs. R. T. Bootle
Red and purple hoops, white sleeves and cap
Bl or gr g 4y Pipe Of Peace – Organdie
Trainer T. J. Smith
Rider H. White 9.0
Rider H. White 9.0
14 Ran – Barrier 2 – SP 3/1
2nd Joking 9.0
3rd (DH) Swift And Sure 8.7
3rd (DH) Mister Hush 9.0
3rd (DH) Swift And Sure 8.7
3rd (DH) Mister Hush 9.0
2 len x 1 ¼ len. Time 57.9
1969 Mister Hush
K. & J. R. Furling
White, green crossed sashes and armbands, red cap
Br g 5y Rush – Winya
Trainer C. E. Doyle
Rider P. Hyland 9.0
Rider P. Hyland 9.0
10 Ran – Barrier 8 – SP 11/4F
2nd Magic Ruler 9.0
3rd Crown Lad 9.0
3rd Crown Lad 9.0
2 len x sht ½ hd. Time 58 3/5
1968 Begonia Belle
Mr. & Mrs. H. J. Nicholas
Orange, blue striped sleeves, orange cap
Ch f 3y Court Sentence – Near Belle
Trainer A. E. Elkington
Rider P. Hyland 8.4
Rider P. Hyland 8.4
9 Ran – Barrier 7 – SP 2/1EF (Maritana)
2nd Marmion 9.0
3rd Maritana 9.0
1 ¼ len x nk. Time 58 ½
3rd Maritana 9.0
1 ¼ len x nk. Time 58 ½
1967 Storm Queen
P. J. Cummings
Purple, green
sleeves, white cap
B f 3y Coronation Boy – Storm Gleam
Trainer J. B. Cummings
Rider R. Higgins 8.4
Rider R. Higgins 8.4
12 Ran – Barrier 6 – SP 3/1
2nd Redcap 9.0
3rd Marmion 9.0
3rd Marmion 9.0
½ hd x ½ len. Time 58 1/10
1966 Citius
E. G. & T. E. & R. A. Trevaskis
White, green band & cap
B f 3y Star Kingdom – Rich And Rare
Trainer W. J. Murrell
Rider P. Gumbleton 8.4
Rider P. Gumbleton 8.4
8 Ran – Barrier 3 – SP 9/2
2nd Bowl King 9.0
3rd Star Affair 8.7
3rd Star Affair 8.7
2 len x ½ len. Time 57 1/10
(race & course Record)
(race & course Record)
1965 Marmion
Dr. & Mrs. J. E. Cockerill
Black, white hooped sleeves, white cap
Br g 3y Orgoglio – Mary Major
Trainer L. Carstens
Rider R. Durey 8.7
Rider R. Durey 8.7
7 Ran – Barrier 3 – SP 10/1
2nd Star Of Heaven 8.7
3rd Light Fingers 8.4
3rd Light Fingers 8.4
½ hd x 3 len. Time 57 4/5
(race & course record)
(race & course record)
1964 Wenona Girl
Mr. W. Longworth
Black, yellow braces & cap
Ch m 6 Wilkes – Golden Chariot
Trainer M. McCarten
Rider W. Pyers 8.11
Rider W. Pyers 8.11
11 Ran – Barrier 9 – SP 7/4F
2nd Ripa 8.4
3rd Downswept 8.4
3rd Downswept 8.4
1 ¼ len x 1 ½ len. Time 57 9/10
(race & course record)
(race & course record)
1963 Wenona Girl
Mr. W. Longworth
Black, yellow braces & cap
Ch m 5 Wilkes – Golden Chariot
Trainer M. McCarten
Rider W. Williamson 8.11
Rider W. Williamson 8.11
23 Ran – Barrier 5 – SP 4/1
2nd Proud Miss 8.4
3rd Sky High 9.0
3rd Sky High 9.0
¾ len x 1 ¼ len. Time 58 3/10
Mr. B. H. Crowley
Dark blue, orange diamond, sleeves & cap
B h 4y Star Kingdom – Flight’s Daughter
Trainer J. Green
Rider G. Moore 9.0
Rider G. Moore 9.0
15 Ran – Barrier 3 – SP 9/10F
2nd Aquanita 9.0
3rd My Peak 9.0
3rd My Peak 9.0
2 len x 2 ½ len. Time 59.0
Mr. B. H. Crowley
Dark blue, orange diamond, sleeves & cap
B c 3 Star Kingdom – Flight’s Daughter
Trainer J. Green
Rider N. Sellwood 8.7
Rider N. Sellwood 8.7
5 Ran – Barrier 3 – SP 10/9F
2nd Tudor Hill 9.0
3rd My Peak 9.0
3rd My Peak 9.0
¾ len x ½ len. Time 59 ¼
1960 Todman
Mr. S. T. Wooton
Red, yellow sleeves, pale blue cap
Ch h 5y Star Kingdom – Oceana
Trainer M. McCarten
Rider N. Sellwood 9.0
Rider N. Sellwood 9.0
4 Ran – Barrier 3 – SP 1/6F
2nd Gay Port 9.0
3rd Anonyme 8.7
3rd Anonyme 8.7
6 len x 2 ½ len. Time 59 ¼
1959 Ritmar
Mrs. L. R. Buxton
Purple and white stripes, white sleeves & cap
Ch f 2 Star Kingdom – Magic Ring
Trainer S. Murphy
Rider B. Pulbrook 6.11
Rider B. Pulbrook 6.11
13 Ran – Barrier 3 – SP 10/1
2nd Skyline 8.7
3rd Pride Of Colorado 9.0
3rd Pride Of Colorado 9.0
½ len x 1 ¾ len. Time 59 ¾
1958 Misting
Lady Manifold & Miss S. Manifold
White, orange sleeves, black cap
Gr c 2 Meadow Mist – Play Maid
Trainer V. Ryan
Rider N. Pyatt 7.0
Rider N. Pyatt 7.0
19 Ran – Barrier 13 – SP 20/1
2nd Dubbo 8.7
3rd Kingster 9.0
½ hd x ½ len. Time 58 ¾
3rd Kingster 9.0
½ hd x ½ len. Time 58 ¾
1957 Copper Year
Exors estate of the late S. A. Doman
Royal blue, green stripes
B h 6y Copper Plate – Golden Year
Trainer W. L. Boyle
Rider W. Williamson 9.0
Rider W. Williamson 9.0
13 Ran – Barrier 5 – SP 4/1
2nd Matrice 9.0
3rd Arganda 9.0
3rd Arganda 9.0
Nk x 1 ¼ len. Time 59 ¼
1956 Apple Bay
Messrs. D. & D. Crystal & G. E. Ryder
Black, yellow spots and sleeves, white cap
B g 4y Newtown Wonder – Silver Words
Trainer T. J. Smith
Rider W. Williamson 9.0
Rider W. Williamson 9.0
13 Ran – Barrier 9 – SP 9/4F
2nd Kingster 8.7
3rd Matrice 9.0
3rd Matrice 9.0
1 ¼ len x 1 len. Time 59 ¼
Messrs. S. S. Crick & L. J. O’Sullivan
Black and white stripes, white sleeves & cap
(carried the clubs 'all white' colours in the Lightning)
(carried the clubs 'all white' colours in the Lightning)
B g 4y Port Vista – Gay Fault
Trainer L. J. O’Sullivan
Rider W. Cook 9.0
Rider W. Cook 9.0
8 Ran – Barrier 7 – SP 4/7F
2nd Clear Springs 8.7
3rd Coulper 9.0
3rd Coulper 9.0
2 len x 1 len. Time 1:00 ¼
1955 – First running of the Lightning Stakes – 5 furlongs
1955 – First running of the Lightning Stakes – 5 furlongs
