2026 Black Caviar Lightning Betting Tips
Black Caviar Lightning Stakes Tips & Odds
The Black Caviar Lightning Stakes is run in February as one of the early Group 1s of the Autumn Carnival.
Markets for the the Flemington Group 1 are launched over the summer months as the likely sprinter contenders are line-up to run in the Lightning Stakes.
Black Caviar Lightning Stakes Betting Promos & Offers
Betting sites deliver Black Caviar Lightning Stakes promotions leading into the Group 1 with promotions and bonus bet specials on the agenda.
We provide you with a full list of promotions and specials for the race in the build up as well as the top betting sites to be using below.
Black Caviar Lightning Field
The field for the Lightning Stakes is released on the Wednesday morning prior to the race. You will then be able to bet on the confirmed runners for the Caulfield race.
Black Caviar Lightning Form Guide
Form from the previous year generally holds up well in the Lightning Stakes, which is run down the straight at Flemington.
Punters should look for the thoroughbreds that handle running down the straight, as not all sprinters can handle it. Horses such as Redkirk Warrior, which won in 2018, are much better suited without a turn.
Many of Australia’s best sprinters have won the race so it pays to look at backing the favourites. Names such as Black Caviar, Apache Cat, Miss Andretti and Fastnet Rock have all won.
Black Caviar Lightning History
First run in 1955, the Black Caviar Lightning Stakes has long been associated with the best sprinters in Australia and it continues to grow as a race.
The Black Caviar Lightning Stakes is run over 1000m for $750,000 and the weight-for-age contest typically sees some of the younger horses try and take out the seasoned professionals.
It was named in honour of Black Caviar in 2013, the same year she took out her third and final Lightning Stakes. She became one of only a few horses to win a race named in their honour.
It has become a race to increase stud prospects as well, with future stud stars Fastnet Rock, Nicconi and Choisir all saluting since 2003.
Black Caviar Lightning Previous Winners
| Year | Winner |
|---|---|
| 2024 | Imperatriz |
| 2023 | Coolangatta |
| 2022 | Home Affairs |
| 2021 | Nature Strip |
| 2020 | Gytrash |
| 2019 | In Her Time |
| 2018 | Redkrik 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 |
| 2007 | Miss Andretti |
| 2006 | Takeover Target |
| 2005 | Fastnet Rock |
| 2004 | Regimental Gal |
| 2003 | Choisir |
| 2002 | Spinning Hill |
| 2001 | Sports |
| 2000 | Testa Rossa |
Black Caviar Lightning Live Streaming
Punters can live stream the Lightning Stakes at Dabble or Ladbrokes. The Australian-based bookmakers shows all Australian and New Zealand racing live and all you need to do is have a positive account balance.
For the full guide on how to stream, see our racing live streaming guide.
