VRC Lightning Stakes

GPTKB entity

Statements (49)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:horse_race
gptkbp:ageLimit 3 years and older
gptkbp:associatedWith gptkb:Melbourne_Cup_Carnival
gptkb:Australian_Turf_Club
spring racing carnival
Victoria_Racing_Club_events
gptkbp:attendance thousands of spectators
gptkbp:awards $1 million AUD
gptkbp:broadcasts television networks
gptkbp:category sprint race
gptkbp:celebrates high-profile participants
fast-paced racing
attracting top horses from around the world
prestigious status in racing community
significant betting interest
gptkbp:climate varies by year
gptkbp:currentChampion Nature Strip
gptkbp:drivetrain gptkb:David_Hayes
gptkb:Chris_Waller
gptkb:Peter_Moody
Lee_Freedman
gptkbp:events thoroughbred racing event
gptkbp:firstHeld 1980
gptkbp:firstRace Group 1
gptkbp:frequency annual
gptkbp:governing_body gptkb:Victoria_Racing_Club
gptkbp:heldIn gptkb:Flemington_Racecourse
1980
gptkbp:historicalRecords multiple records set over the years
gptkbp:historicalSignificance one of the oldest sprint races in Australia
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label VRC Lightning Stakes
gptkbp:length 1000 meters
gptkbp:notableFeature gptkb:James_McDonald
gptkb:Craig_Williams
gptkb:Hugh_Bowman
gptkb:Damien_Oliver
gptkbp:notableWinners gptkb:Chautauqua
Black Caviar
Silent Witness
Nature Strip
Miss Andretti
gptkbp:openedIn thoroughbred horses
gptkbp:partOf Australian_racing_calendar
gptkbp:recordings 55.0 seconds
gptkbp:sponsor various sponsors
gptkbp:surface turf
gptkbp:track good to firm
gptkbp:traditions part_of_Australian_horse_racing_tradition
gptkbp:venue gptkb:Flemington_Racecourse