Victorian star Wrongly Accused has produced a remarkable performance to claim the Group 1 National Sprint Championship Final (515m) at Sandown Park.

The victory delivered trainer Justin Nolan his first Group 1 triumph and ended an 11-year drought for Victoria in the National Sprint Championship.

“I have been in a few, but I have finally got one,” Nolan said.

Wrongly Accused only gained a start in the final following the scratching of South Australian Utter Madness, but the opportunity was all he needed.

At just his 15th career start, Wrongly Accused showed the track sense and determination of a seasoned campaigner, navigating his way through the field before powering home to score in 29.54 seconds.

“I looked at the leaders up the back and thought he would really struggle to get there,” Nolan said.

“I can’t believe it – he just keeps chasing.”

Winsome Jet finished runner-up, with Iconic Guess rounding out the placings in third.

The victory made Wrongly Accused the first Victorian to win the National Sprint Final since champion Fernando Bale claimed the title in 2015.

“He was lucky enough to get a run, and this is what happened,” Nolan said.

It was also the first Group 1 victory for Wrongly Accused, who continues to build an outstanding record in the infancy of his racing career.

Bred and owned by Darren and Michael Puleio, the son of Bernardo and Easy Choice has now won 11 races and earned more than $196,000 in prize money.

“Darren and Mick are really good to train for. They hand you the dogs ready to go and deserve a lot of credit,” Nolan said.

After conquering the Nationals at Sandown Park, Nolan will now turn his attention interstate, with Adelaide looming as the next target for his emerging star.