The 2025 Black Caviar Lightning Stakes at Flemington this Saturday promises to be a thrilling sprint contest, with a stellar field of sprinters vying for Group 1 glory.
Coolmore Stud Stakes champ Switzerland is resuming favourite in the 2025 Black Caviar Lightning field this weekend. Photo: Ultimate Racing Photos.
Leading the charge is Coolmore Stud Stakes champion, Switzerland, who is eager to kick off his autumn campaign in style.
Trained by the in-form Chris Waller stable, Switzerland enters the race as the $2.90 favourite in Black Caviar Lightning betting at Ladbrokes.
The Snitzerland colt boasts an impressive resume, including a dominant victory in the Coolmore Stud Stakes during the spring at the track.
His proven ability at Flemington, coupled with the partnership of champion jockey James McDonald, makes him a formidable contender to secure another Group 1 success.
However, Switzerland will face stiff competition from Ciaron Maher‘s talented galloper, fellow three-year-old Growing Empire, who is currently priced at $3.80 in the Black Caviar Lightning odds.
This consistent performer, known for his explosive finishes, narrowly missed out on elite level glory last spring when runner-up in the Manikato, third in The Everest, and third to Switzerland in the Coolmore.
He possesses the raw speed to challenge Switzerland over the shorter 1000m distance fresh this weekend.
Another key contender is Godolphin‘s Traffic Warden, a talented Street Boss colt who is currently priced at $6.00 as the other best fancied of the three-year-old horses taking on the older sprinters in Saturday’s feature at headquarters.
While his recent run in the Coolmore Stud Stakes was disappointing, his previous form, including a runner-up finish in the Golden Rose, highlights his potential.
The Maher trained I Am Invincible mare, I Am Me, is also a strong contender at $8.00.
Known for her impressive first-up performances, I Am Me is a proven sprinter with the ability to produce a blistering burst of speed and could thrive over this sharp distance with others looking for a little further.
The 2025 Black Caviar Lightning Stakes is shaping up to be a truly competitive and exciting race.
With a field of talented sprinters vying for victory and a significant prize purse on offer, this Group 1 sprint is sure to capture the attention of racing enthusiasts across the nation as Flemington Race 8 at 4:15pm (AEDT) on Saturday.
2025 Black Caviar Lightning Field
| No | Last 10 | Horse | Trainer | Jockey | Barrier | Weight | Probable Weight | Penalty | Hcp Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0172x3254x | MAZU | Joseph Pride | Ben Melham | 11 | 58.5kg | 111 | ||
| 2 | 53x511173x | MORNINGTON GLORY | Gavin Bedggood | Ethan Brown | 9 | 58.5kg | 110 | ||
| 3 | 4x17x101x3 | JOYFUL FORTUNE | Ben, Will & JD Hayes | Harry Coffey | 1 | 58.5kg | 99 | ||
| 4 | 216x33971x | WAY TO THE STARS | Matthew Smith | 8 | 58.5kg | 100 | |||
| 5 | 39×5404321 | PHILOSOPHER | Enver Jusufovic | Michael Dee | 10 | 58.5kg | 90 | ||
| 6 | x344x1109x | I AM ME | Ciaron Maher | Blake Shinn | 12 | 56.5kg | 112 | ||
| 7 | 34x441318x | BENEDETTA | Jason Warren | Daniel Stackhouse | 2 | 56.5kg | 111 | ||
| 8 | 4262x6384x | STRETAN ANGEL | Phillip Stokes | Lachlan Neindorf | 5 | 56.5kg | 106 | ||
| 9 | x519x2370x | SKYBIRD | Mitchell Freedman | John Allen | 3 | 56.5kg | 99 | ||
| 10 | 211x11233x | GROWING EMPIRE | Ciaron Maher | Mark Zahra | 6 | 55.5kg | 110 | ||
| 11 | 1118x911x | SWITZERLAND | Chris Waller | James McDonald | 7 | 55.5kg | 111 | ||
| 12 | 38142x120x | TRAFFIC WARDEN | James Cummings | Ms Jamie Melham | 4 | 55.5kg | 10 |
Table Credit: Racing Australia.
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