Field of seven for the Group One Lightning

Short-priced favourite Nature Strip is set to face six rivals in the $750,000 Black Caviar Lightning Stakes at Flemington where he chases his fourth Group One win.

The Chris Waller-trained Nature Strip resumes in Saturday’s 1000m weight-for-age sprint for his first start since his dominant victory in the Group One Darley Classic at the same track in spring.

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He has drawn barrier five with James McDonald to ride.

Dual Everest winner Redzel has the inside barrier for the straight-track race while last year’s Group One Goodwood winner Despatch has drawn the outside.

Group One-winning filly Loving Gaby is the only three-year-old in the field and has barrier six with Craig Williams to ride.