2022 Darley Champions Sprint Barrier Draw & Final Field
- The barrier draw has been conducted for the 2022 Darley Champions Sprint
- 15 runners make up the final field
- The Darley Champions Sprint is the Group One sprint for the best horses in the land
Nature Strip won the 2021 Darley Champions Sprint. (Getty)
The 2022 Darley Champions Sprint is a Group One 1200m sprint run on the last day of the Melbourne Cup Carnival.
We see the clash of Everest winner Giga Kick (barrier seven) and world champion sprinter Nature Strip (barrier 12) down the famous straight.
A sight for sore eyes, Giga Kick will be looking to storm home late while Nature will be out in front and looking to secure his title has the best sprinter in the country.
We can't forget about ripping little mare Bella Nipotina (barrier four) who won her first Group One in dominant fashion in the Manikato Stakes last start.
Masked Crusader (barrier 11) would be a chance if he found his very best form from last year while Kiwi star Levante (barrier 14) has to be a place chance with her strong form.
Darley Champions Sprint 2022 Barriers & Final Field
| No | Horse | Trainer | Jockey | Barrier | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | NATURE STRIP | Chris Waller | James McDonald | 12 | 58.5kg |
| 2 | MASKED CRUSADER | Michael, Wayne & John Hawkes | TBA | 11 | 58.5kg |
| 3 | THE INFERNO | Cliff Brown | John Allen | 1 | 58.5kg |
| 4 | ROTHFIRE | Robert Heathcote | Luke Nolen | 8 | 58.5kg |
| 5 | PAULELE | James Cummings | TBA | 9 | 58.5kg |
| 6 | FRONT PAGE | Geoff Duryea | Ben Melham | 3 | 58.5kg |
| 7 | THE ASTROLOGIST | Leon & Troy Corstens | Nash Rawiller | 10 | 58.5kg |
| 8 | BALLER | Tony Gollan | Mark Zahra | 5 | 58.5kg |
| 9 | BELLA NIPOTINA | Ciaron Maher & David Eustace | Ms Jamie Kah | 4 | 56.5kg |
| 10 | SEPTEMBER RUN | Chris Waller | Damien Oliver | 13 | 56.5kg |
| 11 | ROCH ’N’ HORSE (NZ) | Michael Moroney | Jamie Mott | 6 | 56.5kg |
| 12 | LEVANTE (NZ) | Ken & Bev Kelso | Michael Dee | 14 | 56.5kg |
| 13 | ARGENTIA | Anthony & Sam Freedman | TBA | 15 | 56.5kg |
| 14 | GIGA KICK | Clayton Douglas | Craig Williams | 7 | 53.5kg |
| 15 | LOFTY STRIKE | Julius Sandhu | Craig Newitt | 2 | 53.5kg |
Darley Champions Sprint Winners
The Darley Champions Sprint was inaugurated in 1960 and became a Group One race less than 20 years later.
The race is considered Melbourne’s best sprint races and one is Australia’s finest short course events.
Run under weight-for-age conditions, the Darley Champions Sprint has gone by the names the Patinack Farm Classic, the Darley Classic and the Salinger Stakes over the journey.
The stake of $2 million is enough to attract the big players and after being originally run on the first day of the carnival, it was changed to the final day in 2006.
One of the most famous wins came from Black Caviar who recorded back-to-back wins in 2010 and 2011.
Darley Champions Sprint 2022 FAQs
When is the 2022 Darley Champions Sprint?
The 2022 Darley Champions Sprint is scheduled to run on Saturday, November 5.
What is the Darley Champions Sprint worth?
The Darley Champions Sprint is worth $3 million in total.
Where is the Darley Champions Sprint held?
The Darley Champions Sprint is held at Flemington.
What distance is the Darley Champions Sprint?
The Darley Champions Sprint is run over a distance of 1200 metres.
Who won the 2021 Darley Champions Sprint?
Nature Strip won the 2021 Darley Champions Sprint.
How can I live stream the Darley Champions Sprint?
Visit our live streaming hub for all the information on how to live stream the Darley Champions Sprint and all other Australian horse races.
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