We have expert horse racing tips for the Black Caviar Lightning Stakes at Flemington on Saturday, which features some of the best sprinters in Australia.
It takes place Race 8 at 4:15pm, and we have a runner-by-runner betting guide available for Black Caviar Lightning Stakes.
The race features the likes of Switzerland and Growing Empire, and the best Australian betting sites have value odds available!
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Our best bets for Black Caviar Lightning Stakes
Best Bet:
#11 Switzerland @ $2.80
Use Code: 'GOBET500'Best Each Way:
#6 I Am Me @ $7.00
Use Code: 'GOBET500'Best Roughie:
#7 Benedetta @ $14.00
Use Code: 'GOBET500'Black Caviar Lightning Stakes Tips for Trifecta
Punters should have four runners on their ticket for the Black Caviar Lightning Stakes trifecta. We recommend taking a boxed percentage trifecta. Spend what you want, and the payouts can be massive.
- Switzerland
- I Am Me
- Benedetta
- Growing Empire
Black Caviar Lightning Stakes First-Four Tips
We have included five runners for our Black Caviar Lightning Stakes first-four. Boxing all five selections for a percentage can still result in a huge payout, and you spend what you want.
- Switzerland
- I Am Me
- Benedetta
- Growing Empire
- Traffic Warden
Black Caviar Lightning Stakes Form Guide & Tips
(1) Mazu ($21.00)
Use Code: 'GOBET500'Mazu showed good improvement without winning last preparation, but he needs a touch of rain to show his best form.
There are too many good thoroughbreds in this race.
(2) Mornington Glory ($27.00)
Use Code: 'GOBET500'Mornington Glory went to a new level last preparation when winning at Group 1 level, but we’re unsure if he’s good enough to beat this field.
Racing down the straight isn’t the same as winning the Moir Stakes at The Valley, so we’re leaving him out.
(3) Joyful Fortune ($31.00)
Use Code: 'GOBET500'The eight-year-old is a two-time winner at Flemington from three starts, but he’s another runner who could struggle to beat the favourites.
Bookmakers have him at long odds and it’s tough to disagree with that.
(4) Way to the Stars ($51.00)
Use Code: 'GOBET500'He looked good winning at Flemington in November before spelling, but that didn’t come against Group 1-level horses.
After opening at $41, his odds have rightfully drifted.
(5) Philosopher ($61.00)
Use Code: 'GOBET500'He scored an overdue win at Sandown last start but that was a much easier race. We can’t see that form being anywhere near good enough to win the Lightning Stakes.
(6) I Am Me (Best Each Way – $7.00)
Use Code: 'GOBET500'I Am Me is a proven fresh up winner of four from six starts, and she’s good enough to hit the ground running.
Her form tapered off at the end of her last campaign, but that followed wins at Randwick, so that form bodes well in Melbourne.
We’re happy with the each-way odds available.
(7) Benedetta (Best Roughie – $14.00)
Use Code: 'GOBET500'Punters get value odds with Benedetta, who could figure in the finish down the Flemington straight.
She’s an eight-time winner from 16 starts, so punters have a 50% cash-in rate. Two of those wins have come at Flemington, so we’re taking the big odds.
(8) Stretan Angel ($23.00)
Use Code: 'GOBET500'She is a tough runner to follow and her lack of consistency is a worry, especially at this level. We can’t include her in our picks.
(9) Skybird ($41.00)
Use Code: 'GOBET500'Skybird showed her best form against her own age and sex, and she would need a career-best run just to finish in the first four.
(10) Growing Empire ($3.80)
Use Code: 'GOBET500'Boasting four wins and four placings from eight starts, Growing Empire is a Group 1 winner with plenty of ability.
He ran third behind Switzerland in the Coolmore, which followed an Everest placing. That form is good, so he’s the second-best runner in this field.
(11) Switzerland (Best Bet – $2.80)
Use Code: 'GOBET500'The colt came of age with consecutive wins at Rosehill and Flemington, and he has clearly put his mind on racing.
A stud career beckons for the favourite, who could be in his last year of racing, and connections would love a Lightning Stakes win on his record.
James McDonald takes the ride and that’s a good sign.
(12) Traffic Warden ($6.50)
Use Code: 'GOBET500'We think the odds for Traffic Warden are a touch short, but we’re including him in first four picks.
He’s talented, but he might need time to warm up this preparation, so we would prefer to back him later this autumn.
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