Gr 1 Lightning Preview

Gr 1 racing returns to Flemington with the 1000m Lightning Stakes and our Gr 1 expert Ric Chapman looks over every runner and rates their chances.

1. Private Eye (8)

J: B Shinn T: J Pride

Superstar sprinter and he resumes here. He loves this track and more helpful is the fact he performs brilliantly first up. Will get back but will run home hard late. has had the benefit of 2 trials so far this prep. Must be in your numbers.

PB Rating 9.2
Last 5 x132x
Win $5.00 Place $1.50
  • Track Talent

2. The Astrologist (7)

J: L Currie T: Leon & T Corstens

Goes well on this track and although he likes to drop back he can dash late. Did Australia proud when racing in England mid last year. This may be a tad short but has wheels late.

PB Rating 8
Last 5 25x95
Win $34.00 Place $5.00
  • Track Talent

3. Bella Nipotina (6)

J: C Williams T: C Maher

Top class mare with Gr 1 winning form to her credit. Has such a powerful burst when she wants to produce it. Is never out of any sprint and the straight here will suit. Is fresh, runs well when resuming and rates highly.

PB Rating 9
Last 5 3315x
Win $7.00 Place $1.80
  • Likes Dry Track

4. Imperatriz (2)

Best Bet
J: O Bosson T: M Walker

Is the best sprinter in the southern hemisphere. Resumes here and will sit back before unleashing. Should win.

PB Rating 10
Last 5 1111x
Win $1.90 Place $1.12
  • Proven Winner

5. Espiona (4)

J: M Dee T: C Waller

Class mare who can dash home very fast late. Likely to get back but accelerates well and should be thereabouts. is a Gr 1 winner.

PB Rating 8.5
Last 5 1714x
Win $19.00 Place $3.20
  • Track Talent

6. Rich Fortune (1)

J: M Zahra T: J Hunter

Has talent but not at this level. Has been getting beaten in restricted grade of late. No chance.

PB Rating 6.8
Last 5 x3534
Win $151.00 Place $17.00
  • Likes Dry Track

7. Cylinder (5)

Best Value
J: D Lane T: J Cummings

Is potent when resuming and resumes here. Last prep, after two stakes wins against his age stepped up to The Everest. Ran 5th, beaten just over a length in super fast time. Will love this track and could cause a massive surprise.

PB Rating 8.7
Last 5 1350x
Win $9.50 Place $2.10
  • Likes Dry Track

8. I Am Unstoppable (3)

J: J Kah T: L Kennewell & L Yeomans

Is an emerging superstar. Is still a 3YO but last prep ran home hard when 2nd in the Gr 1 Coolmore this track over 1200m. May find this a tad sharp first up but oozes class. Place show.

PB Rating 8.7
Last 5 3222x
Win $7.50 Place $1.85
  • Likes Dry Track

First 4

1. Imperatriz, 2. Cylinder, 3. Private Eye, 4. Bella Nipotina

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* PB rating based on form analysts’ opinion.