FEATURE PREVIEWS: TURNBULL STAKES

The Turnbull Stakes is a key feature in the Melbourne Spring Racing Carnival and a major lead-up race to the prestigious Caulfield Cup and Melbourne Cup. Held at Flemington Racecourse over 2000 metres, this Group 1 event attracts some of Australia’s best middle-distance gallopers. For punters seeking reliable Turnbull Stakes tips, our expert predictions provide the edge needed to place smarter bets.

With a rich history and a high-class field each year, the Turnbull Stakes often serves as a true form guide for the rest of the spring. Whether you’re a casual punter or a seasoned racing enthusiast, getting top-quality racing tips ahead of this iconic race can significantly boost your betting success. Our team of experts craft their tips using in-depth form analysis, speed maps, sectional data, and recent performance trends. We study the prep runs, jockey changes, barrier draws, and track conditions to deliver predictions with real substance behind them.

Look for horses that have already proven themselves at the 2000m distance, especially those coming out of strong performances in the Makybe Diva Stakes or Naturalism Stakes. Flemington’s spacious track also suits strong finishers, so we give preference to runners with a proven turn of foot in the final furlong. Each year, we publish a complete breakdown of the field along with our Turnbull Stakes predictions and best bets. Whether you’re looking for a short-priced favourite worth laying or a value runner to include in your exotics, we offer something for every betting strategy.

Betting on the Turnbull Stakes isn’t just about picking a winner—it’s about understanding the race shape, the tempo, and how different horses are likely to handle the track conditions on the day. We aim to educate punters by combining expert tips with a disciplined staking plan to make the most of their investment. We recommend reviewing the Betfair market early in the week, particularly the favourites but keeping an eye on late market moves that could signal stable confidence or a change in tactics. Our expert team lives and breathes horse racing. With decades of combined experience, we understand what it takes to deliver quality racing tips that give punters the edge. From barrier trials to track reports, we leave no stone unturned in our quest to help you back a winner in the Turnbull Stakes.

Stay tuned to this page each spring for our full suite of Turnbull Stakes tips, predictions, and best bets—your one-stop guide to betting smarter on one of Australia’s premier Group 1 races. Or if you’d like more Flemington tips throughout the year, visit our Flemington Expert Tips page on the Betfair Hub, and use our tips to help your punting decisions on the Betfair Exchange.