FEATURE PREVIEW: CHAMPIONS SPRINT
Champions Sprint
TRACK: Flemington | DISTANCE: 1200 | RAIL POSITION: True | TRACK CONDITIONS: Good 4 | PRIZE MONEY: $3,000,000
G1 sprint won by some absolute superstars in recent years including Black Caviar, Buffering, Redzel, Santa Ana Lane, Imperatriz & Nature Strip. Always a great race and spectacle with the best sprinters in the land thundering down the straight six.
HISTORICAL PROFILING (LAST 13 YEARS):
3yo (0/9), 4yo (3/45), 5yo (6/41), 6yo (3/28), 7yo (1/15), 8yo+ (0/11)
Barrier 1-5 (4/65), 6-11 (9/67), 12+ (0/17)
7-day break (1/32), 14-15 day break (5/61), 21-day break (3/23), 28-day break (3/18), 30+day break (1/15)
Gear Change (0/19)
Career Starts 4-16 (3/59), 17-20 (6/34), 21+ (4/56)
Career Wins 0-3 (0/23), 4-8 (6/88), 10+ (7/38)
1st up (0/7), 2nd up (2/25), 3rd up (3/43), 4th up (8/47), 5th up+ (0/27)
Mix of leaders and backmarkers have won, from a range of barriers
SP1-6 (13/78)
The Everest has proven the key lead up race over the past 7 years since its inception, with 5/7 winners of this race have come out of an Everest run.
Geldings (9/75), Mares (3/38), Entires (1/29), Colts/Fillies (0/7)
Waller (3/7), Snowden (2/7)
Win% 50%+ (8/37)
Last Start Finishing Position 1-2 (9/53), 3-6 (4/55), 7+ (0/41)
Second Last Start Finishing Position 1-2 (11/60), 3+ (2/89)
Last Start G1 (9/96), G2 (4/36), Other (0/17)
Last Start Distance 1200 (12/125), 1100 (1/8), Other (0/16)
Last Start Track Randwick (5/30), Moonee Valley (5/63), Flemington (2/38), Caulfield (1/13), Other (0/5)
Speed Map
Fast speed expected here with Overpass leading from Estriella.
Baraqiel, Private Life & Bella Nipotina should be handy, from Lady Laguna.
Stretan Angel & Sunshine In Paris midfield.
Right To Party, Giga Kick, I Am Unstoppable & Bellatrix Star out the back.
Key Chances
1. Giga Kick – Was a good 2nd beaten a nose in The Everest last start. Has won 2 from 3 down th Flemington straight.
2. Overpass – Has won down the straight, and been winning top quality sprint races consistently over the past 18 months
5. Bella Nipotina – Unbelievable mare who has been dominant winning The Everest and th Russell Balding her past two starts. Hard to beat again here.
6. Sunshine In Paris – Ran a close 5th in The Everest, then 2nd in the Russell Balding. Going well. First time down the straight.
11. Private Life – Caulfield Guineas winning colt. Can run a big race here.
12. Bellatrix Star – Racing consistently well this prep, with 3 wins before her 2nd in the Coolmore Stud Stakes last week.
TOP 4 SELECTIONS
5.Bella Nipotina
6.Sunshine In Paris
1.Giga Kick
2.Overpass
SUMMARY
The winner of this race usually comes out of The Everest. Bella Nipotina is flying and if she brings her latest form to Flemington, she should win. Sunshine In Paris & Giga Kick are the dangers worth saving on.
Betting Strategy
BACK: 5. Bella Nipotina (WIN) for 2 units
Unbelievable mare who has been dominant winning The Everest and th Russell Balding her past two starts. Hard to beat again here.
BACK: 6. Sunshine In Paris (WIN) for 0.5 units
Ran a close 5th in The Everest, then 2nd in the Russell Balding. Going well. First time down the straight.
BACK: 1.Giga Kick (WIN) for 0.5 units
Was a good 2nd beaten a nose in The Everest last start. Has won 2 from 3 down the Flemington straight.
Dean Evans’ Betfair G1 Big Priced Winners (Betfair SP Price)
2023 Australian Derby: Major Beel $53.63
2020 Empire Rose Stakes: Shout The Bar $32.60
2020 Melbourne Cup: Twilight Payment $28.26
2022 Blue Diamond Stakes: Daumier $23.00
2022 William Reid Stakes: September Run $19.50
2024 Oakleigh Plate: Queman $19.15
2021 Randwick Guineas: Lion’s Roar $18.95
2021 Coolmore Classic: Krone $15.50
2022 Australasian Oaks: Glint Of Hope $13.55
2023 TJ Smith Stakes: I Wish I Win $12.80
2023 Lightning Stakes: Coolangatta $12.69
2020 Metropolitan Handicap: Mirage Dancer $11.18
2022 Surround Stakes: Hinged $11.00
2020 Manikato Stakes: Hey Doc $10.32
2023 Blue Diamond Stakes: Little Brose $10.24
