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Black Caviar Lightning Stakes Information

The Black Caviar Lightning Stakes is a Group 1 race held at Flemington Racecourse in Victoria each year and is one of the feature sprint races in Australia.

The Black Caviar Lightning Stakes (1000m) boasts a total prize pool of $1,000,000 and is run under Weight For Age conditions.

Formally known simply as the Lightning Stakes is run down the Flemington straight course.

The Black Caviar Lightning Stakes 2026 will be run on February 14, 2026 at Flemington Racecourse.

HISTORY:

* First run in 1955 over straight five furlongs. 1000m from 1973.

* Registered name Lightning Stakes, renamed in 2013 as Black Caviar chased her third straight win.

* Held at Moonee Valley in 2007 and won by Miss Andretti as Flemington underwent track renovations.

NOTABLE WINNERS:

* Todman (1960), Sky High (1961/62), Wenona Girl (1963/64), Dual Choice (1971), Maybe Mahal (1977/78), River Rough (1984/85), Placid Ark (1987), Zeditave (1989), Shaftesbury Avenue (1991), Schillaci (1992/93), Mahogany (1995/97), Testa Rossa (2000), Choisir (2003), Fastnet Rock (2005), Takeover Target (2006), Scenic Blast (2009), Black Caviar (2011/12/13), Lankan Rupee (2015) Nature Strip (2021).

Note: The dates provided on this page are not yet confirmed and may be subject to change. For accurate information, please refer to official sources.

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How do i bet on the Black Caviar Lightning Stakes?

The easiest way to bet on the Black Caviar Lightning Stakes is with an online betting site or app. We recommend the following bookmakers Neds, swiftbet, Unibet and Ladbrokes. Once you have signed up simply navigate your way to the correct market and click on the odds of the horse you wish to bet on.

When is the Black Caviar Lightning Stakes?

The Black Caviar Lightning Stakes 2026 is predicted to be run on Saturday, February 14 at Flemington Racecourse. The scheduled start time for the race is to be determined.

Where is the Black Caviar Lightning Stakes 2026?

The Black Caviar Lightning Stakes 2026 will take place at Flemington Racecourse on the predicted date of Saturday, February 14.

How to live stream the 2026 Black Caviar Lightning Stakes

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The Black Caviar Lightning Stakes is scheduled to be run on February 14, 2026 so sign up to any of the compatible online bookmakers below and stream the race for free!

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Black Caviar Lightning Stakes Replay

 

Black Caviar Lightning Stakes Winners

  • 2025: Skybird
  • 2024: Imperatriz
  • 2023: Coolangatta
  • 2022: Home Affairs
  • 2021: Nature Strip
  • 2020: Gytrash
  • 2019: In Her Time
  • 2018: Redkirk Warrior
  • 2017: Terravista
  • 2016: Chautauqua
  • 2015: Lankan Rupee
  • 2014: Snitzerland
  • 2013: Black Caviar
  • 2012: Black Caviar
  • 2011: Black Caviar
  • 2010: Nicconi
  • 2009: Scenic Blast
  • 2008: Apache Cat
 
 

Black Caviar Lightning Stakes News

    • Growing Empire ready for The Galaxy

      Growing Empire is gearing up for a shot at Group l glory via The Galaxy (1100m) at Rosehill Gardens this Saturday, where trainer Ciaron Maher is confident that a return to Sydney’s turning track will be beneficial after the colt’s recent runs down the Flemington straight in both the Black… Read More »

       
    • Skybird scores emphatic Black Caviar Lightning Stakes win

      The Group 1 Black Caviar Lightning was expected to be fought out by the three-year-old colts, but the 1000m dash up the Flemington straight turned out an all-girl finish. The Chris Waller-trained Switzerland was a heavily backed $2.45 favourite with betting apps to claim Saturday’s sprint with Growing Empire the… Read More »

       
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