The feature race at Flemington this Saturday is the Black Caviar Lightning Stakes (1000m), where Tentyris is a clear favourite.
Down below is a speed map, runner preview and $100 betting strategy for the 2026 Black Caviar Lightning Stakes.
2026 Black Caviar Lightning Stakes Runner Preview:
1. Giga Kick: I’m warming more and more to Giga Kick. Massive win in the Champions Sprint in the Spring to end the prep, handling the bog track best in a driving go to score. Loved the way he trialled a couple of weeks ago, he loves the straight course and will be very strong at the end, plus love the booking of Ethan Brown.
2. Baraqiel: Baraqiel is a sharp short course sprinter that resumes for Corstens/Larkin. He won the Moir in the Spring before a second to Charm Stone in the Manikato and was spelled soon after. Looks to have jumped out really well and is here to play whereas some are gearing up for the Newmarket.
3. Benedetta: Her best sees her go close, she placed in the race last year…but I think she is cast.
4. Tentyris: Tentyris is the star colt and has to be respected. He made a mess of them in the Coolmore Stud and was right in betting for the Champions Sprint. Unfortunately, he played up in the gates and was a late scratching. He has jumped out pretty well and although his Grand Final is the Newmarket, he is a leading contender.
5. Beiwacht: Waller 3YO in a stallion making race…always has to be respected. 1000m is on the short side but the stable knows what it takes to win this race with a colt.
6. Marhoona: I might be alone, but I think she is a camel. Blessed in the Slipper and was just fair in two Spring runs. Keen to oppose.
7. My Gladiola: J Mott at 54kg is the guide here that tells me this girl is flying. Very rare to see him ride that low in the weights. She will stalk and launch late…must for exotics.
8. Military Tycoon: Making up the numbers.
2026 Black Caviar Lightning Stakes $100 Betting Strategy:
$100 Win Giga Kick
Group l Strategy Outlay: $3300
Group l Strategy Return: $2893
Black Caviar Lightning Stakes Field
| No | Horse | Trainer | Jockey | Barrier | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | GIGA KICK | Clayton Douglas | Ethan Brown | 6 | 58.5kg |
| 2 | BARAQIEL | Leon & Troy Corstens & Will Larkin | Ben Allen | 5 | 58.5kg |
| 3 | BENEDETTA | Ciaron Maher | Ms Jamie Melham | 1 | 56.5kg |
| 4 | TENTYRIS | Anthony & Sam Freedman | Damian Lane | 7 | 55.5kg |
| 5 | BEIWACHT | Chris Waller | Ben Melham | 3 | 55.5kg |
| 6 | MARHOONA | Michael Freedman | Michael Dee | 4 | 53.5kg |
| 7 | MY GLADIOLA | John McArdle | Jamie Mott | 8 | 53.5kg |
| 8 | MILITARY TYCOON | Ciaron Maher | Harry Coffey | 2 | 53.5kg |
Black Caviar Lightning Stakes Odds
2026 Black Caviar Lightning Stakes Speed Map
Beiwacht and Marhoona look your main speed players, with the former being the most likely to lead. Military Tycoon settles handy, likewise Baraqiel. The rest likely opt for cover but don’t think they’ll go too hard.
