His biggest Group 1 wins include three T.J. Smith Stakes (2020, 2021, 2022) at Randwick and at Flemington two VRC Sprint Classics (2019 and 2021) and the 2021 Black Caviar Lightning.
In terms of prizemoney, he has won $20,600,008 with only Winx in front of him in Australian racing history.
Nature Strip is by Widden Stud Victoria stallion Nicconi, who was also victorious in the 2010 Group 1 Lightning Stakes, before heading to Royal Ascot and running fourth in the King’s Stand Stakes.
Nature Strip has a developed a love affair for the Flemington straight. His overall Flemington record now stands at ten starts for six wins, three seconds and a fourth.
One of those minor placings was in this race last year, finishing second to stablemate Home Affairs. The race was declared the best sprint race in the world at the Longines World’s Best Racehorse Rankings.