EXPERT RACING TIPS: FLEMINGTON
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Jackson Oldham
BACK: 1. VInrock (WIN) for 2 units (Rated at $2.90)
Vinrock was underwhelming to the eye and versus market expectation first-up at Caulfield but 1200m on a tighter turning track just doesn’t seem his go and as mentioned previously, that was a weird spot. Looking at the last 100m data, he ran the 5th-fastest last 200m of the race but the quickest last 100m of the race so I really liked that he was warming up through the line. He goes forward here and back to the scene of his G2 victory last preparation, he should be clear favourite for mine.
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Jackson Oldham
LAY: 3. Crossbow (WIN) for 2 units (Rated at $6.00)
I would’ve liked to lay both Crossbow and Just Kick but the latter has blown heavily in early markets so I’ve been left with Crossbow, who although was caught working in the worst ground at The Valley, he brings in only basic form and may be kept safe in the market due to JMac and a track/distance winner two back.
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FLEMINGTON PREVIEW AND TIPS | EXPERT TIPS | SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 13TH 2025
RAIL: True TRACK: Good 4
Expecting the track to play perfectly and evenly, a slight edge to being wider for the straight races.
10. She’s An Artist
18. Rich Dottie
8. Tonkin
7. Stoli Bolli
Betting Strategy
She’s An Artist most likely and if you take her expected rating from last start (starting sub $1.40 in a Listed race) then even money looks a gift back to a BM78 but this is a hot, hot race and she comes in off 70-days, Craig Williams back on is a plus.
2. Tycoon Star
3. Legacy Bound
1. Devil Night
5. Mcgaw
Betting Strategy
I’m wary of taking the Tycoon Star race too literally as it was just a weird spot but I have to price him favourite, fit and proven down the straight against Legacy Bound, who is all talent.
1. Vinrock
6. West Of Swindon
10. Fastoso
8. Wise Inlaw
Betting Strategy
BACK: 1. VInrock (WIN) for 2 units (Rated at $2.90)
Vinrock was underwhelming to the eye and versus market expectation first-up at Caulfield but 1200m on a tighter turning track just doesn’t seem his go and as mentioned previously, that was a weird spot. Looking at the last 100m data, he ran the 5th-fastest last 200m of the race but the quickest last 100m of the race so I really liked that he was warming up through the line. He goes forward here and back to the scene of his G2 victory last preparation, he should be clear favourite for mine.
LAY: 3. Crossbow (WIN) for 2 units (Rated at $6.00)
I would’ve liked to lay both Crossbow and Just Kick but the latter has blown heavily in early markets so I’ve been left with Crossbow, who although was caught working in the worst ground at The Valley, he brings in only basic form and may be kept safe in the market due to JMac and a track/distance winner two back.
2. My Gladiola
19. Biologics
18. Amping Lass
5. Steel Trap
Betting Strategy
An impossible race, My Gladiola looks every bit a straight track horse and is drawn the right part of the track, plenty of chances.
1. Rise At Dawn
5. Warnie
6. Pop Award
10. Athanatos
Betting Strategy
Rise At Dawn won at this track and trip first-up last preparation (not taking into account the 63-day freshen in between) he won on a fast tempo in a good race then started $17 in the G1, I love him in this spot when I can poke holes in a few others.
11. Royal Insignia
5. Star Patrol
4. Arkansaw Kid
10. Media World
Betting Strategy
Royal Insignia ran a tremendous race first-up on a wetter deck and in the inferior ground, he can turn the tables on Arkansaw Kid, interested the late Betfair market on Star Patrol who is first-up.
4. Revelare
6. Jennivamoose
7. Mormona
12. Bur Dubai
Betting Strategy
This race will be won and lost to the first turn with the favourite Revelare, if they go forward then he is probably a bet, if they go back he is likely a lay.
1. Mr Brightside
3. Antino
5. Via Sistina
6. Aeliana
Betting Strategy
No speed here, Mr Brightside likely leads and Antino surely lights it up from the 1000m, I can’t imagine Via Sistina will be suited by the race shape from the draw but I couldn’t lay her.
3. Lazzura
7. On Display
6. Abounding
10. Oh Too Good
Betting Strategy
BACK: 3. Lazzura (WIN) for 3 units (Rated at $2.33)
Lazzura was tremendous first-up on a very wet deck in Sydney and the form through that has really stacked up nicely, if she brings that number down here she wins and her second-up run last preparation she beat all bar Lady Shenandoah and Lady Of Camelot. The small knock is wet to dry and travel but I’m happy to trust Waller.
4. Globe
17. Plymouth
15. Cadmus
6. Kingswood
Betting Strategy
Globe the obvious, he was terrific first-up off a very fast speed and maps for every possible favour, tight enough at current quote though.
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FLEMINGTON RACECOURSE
SUMMARY
As the home of ‘the race that stops a nation’, the Melbourne Cup, Flemington is Australia’s most famous racecourse. The $8 million two-mile handicap, which is held on the first Tuesday in November each year and attracts leading staying horses from around the world, is one of 14 Group 1 races held at Flemington and is the pinnacle of the four-day Melbourne Cup Carnival. For Flemington tips across the world-famous Melbourne Cup Carnival and every meeting throughout the year, the Betfair Hub has you covered.
FAST FACTS
- The biggest ever attendance at Flemington came on Victoria Derby Day in 2006, when 129,069 spectators witnessed Efficient claim the Derby.
KEY EVENTS
While the Melbourne Cup, which was first run in 1861, is Australia’s most famous race, Victoria Derby Day – held the Saturday before the Cup – traditionally attracts the biggest crowd of the carnival. As well as the Derby, a 2500m contest for three-year-olds, the raceday features three more Group 1 contests in the Coolmore Stud Stakes, Cantala Stakes and Empire Rose Stakes. Two days after the Melbourne Cup, the Group 1 VRC Oaks headlines Ladies’ Day with Stakes Day, featuring the Group 1 Mackinnon Stakes, bringing the curtain down on the Melbourne Cup Carnival. Betfair brings you Flemington best bets, with our team of experts giving punters the inside track on every meeting. For tips on the Melbourne Cup, visit our Melbourne Cup tips page.
TRACK PROFILE
Known for its wide expanses and ability to cope in any weather conditions, Flemington is renowned by punters as one of Australia’s fairest tracks. The racecourse is pear-shaped, with a six-furlong (1200m) straight known as the ‘straight six’. The track has a circumference of 2312m and a home straight of 450m. Whether it’s sprint or staying races, our resident team of experts do the form to deliver their Flemington tips on the Betfair Hub.
HISTORY
The Flemington Racecourse site comprises 1.27 square kilometres of crown land. The course was originally leased to the Victoria Turf Club in 1848, which merged with the Victoria Jockey Club in 1864 to form the Victoria Racing Club. The first running of the Melbourne Cup was held in 1861 and 10 years later the Victoria Racing Club Act was passed, which gave the VRC legal control of Flemington Racecourse.
