Leg Drive brings the strongest recent form into this race with a last-start win at Cranbourne over this distance. His record at the mile is excellent with 2 wins and a third from 4 attempts. The good track suits perfectly based on his 3-1-1 record from 7 starts on good surfaces.
Victoria · Wednesday 31 December 2025
Flemington tips and results
Our top pick won 2 of 8 races at Flemington. Every pick, our analysis and the full results are below.
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TAB We''re On (Rs0mw)
Vivacissimo brings strong form credentials with three consecutive placings, including a last-start third at Cranbourne. The booking of Craig Williams is significant, and she gets in with just 55kg. The main query is her wide barrier and limited experience at the mile, but she's a mare with upside.
His Finest Hour comes off a last-start win at Wangaratta over a similar distance and boasts an excellent record at the mile with 2 wins and 2 thirds from 4 attempts. The quick backup (9 days) suggests he's fit and ready. Harry Coffey stays aboard, which is a positive. The main query is the class rise and first time at Flemington.
She's second-up from a spell with a strong second-up record of a second and a third from two attempts. While she has limited experience at the mile, her one win at the distance suggests she can handle it. The good track suits based on her 1-2-2 record from 6 starts.
- 1st3SomewhereLogan Bates$4.40
- 2nd9His Finest HourHarry Coffey$8.50
- 3rd6Make It SweetHannah Edgley$7.00
- 4th12VivacissimoCraig Williams$7.50
Full result · 11 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 3 | Somewhere | 9 | Logan Bates | Archie Alexander | 58kg | $4.40 |
| 2nd | 9 | His Finest Hour | 5 | Harry Coffey | N J Dyer | 56kg | $8.50 |
| 3rd | 6 | Make It Sweet | 4 | Hannah Edgley | Craig Weeding | 56.5kg | $7.00 |
| 4th | 12 | Vivacissimo | 10 | Craig Williams | Ben, Will & Jd Hayes | 55kg | $7.50 |
| 5th | 4 | All So Clear | 7 | Jackson Radley | Ben, Will & Jd Hayes | 56.5kg | $26.00 |
| 6th | 10 | Mamuno | 8 | Jye McNeil | C I Brown | 55kg | $17.00 |
| 7th | 14 | Salchow | 6 | Michael Dee | Dan O'Sullivan | 54kg | $21.00 |
| 8th | 2 | Fox Appeal | 11 | Emily Pozman | Craig Weeding | 57kg | $61.00 |
| 9th | 13 | Thunder Hawk | 1 | Ryan Houston | Lucy Yeomans | 52.5kg | $9.00 |
| 10th | 5 | Leg Drive | 3 | Patrick Moloney | M M Laurie | 59.5kg | $3.50 |
| 11th | 11 | Onlygoldwilldo | 2 | Celine Gaudray | Liam Howley | 55kg | $21.00 |
| Scr | 1 | Copperfield | 11 | Andrew Dale | 61kg | ||
| Scr | 7 | Super Solar | 13 | Daniel Stackhouse | Reece Goodwin | 58kg | |
| Scr | 8 | Macedon Rose | 3 | Luke Currie | Ben, Will & Jd Hayes | 56.5kg |
Australian Trainers'' Association Plate (Bm70)
Fiorenot brings excellent consistency with a 71% place rate and is perfectly suited by the Good track. His tactical versatility from barrier 4 will allow him to settle midfield in what should be a genuinely run race. The step up to 1800m looks ideal based on his strong finishing efforts, and the addition of blinkers for the first time could provide the extra edge needed. His last start 2nd at Caulfield Heath over 1800m reads well for this.
Yes I Know is a progressive galloper from the Freedman stable who brings a strong record of 2 wins and a placing from just 5 starts. His last start 3rd at Ballarat over 1600m in similar company was full of merit, and he should improve second-up. While untested at 1800m, his racing pattern and pedigree (by So You Think) suggest the distance will suit. Well-weighted with 58kg and drawn to get a nice midfield position.
Ambassadorial brings strong credentials as a class dropper from stronger metropolitan races. His fresh record is solid with a win and a placing from four first-up attempts, and he has previous experience at both Flemington and the 1800m trip. The barrier draw (2) is ideal, allowing him to settle midfield without spending energy. The gear change (blinkers off, lugging bit on) suggests connections want him to settle better.
The barrier (1) is perfect for her backmarker style, and she'll be suited by the likely fast tempo. With only 55kg and Luke Nolen aboard, she can finish strongly in a race that should set up perfectly for her.
- 1st8FiorenotJordan Childs$3.40
- 2nd10Yes I KnowDaniel Stackhouse$3.30
- 3rd3AmbassadorialJamie Melham$5.00
- 4th7Corona LadBen Melham$41.00
Full result · 13 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 8 | Fiorenot | 4 | Jordan Childs | Tom Dabernig | 58.5kg | $3.40 |
| 2nd | 10 | Yes I Know | 7 | Daniel Stackhouse | A & S Freedman | 58kg | $3.30 |
| 3rd | 3 | Ambassadorial | 2 | Jamie Melham | T & C McEvoy | 59.5kg | $5.00 |
| 4th | 7 | Corona Lad | 13 | Ben Melham | Nathan Dunn | 58.5kg | $41.00 |
| 5th | 13 | Junebug | 3 | Ryan Houston | Annabel & Rob Archibald | 55kg | $18.00 |
| 6th | 12 | Tishman | 11 | Logan Bates | M Price & M Kent Jnr | 55.5kg | $26.00 |
| 7th | 2 | Maktoob | 5 | Thomas Stockdale | Simon Zahra | 60kg | $26.00 |
| 8th | 5 | Intuitu | 6 | Jye McNeil | Alexander Rae | 59kg | $151.00 |
| 9th | 16 | Draw Attention | 1 | Luke Nolen | P G Moody & Katherine Coleman | 55kg | $11.00 |
| 10th | 4 | Thorin | 12 | Rhys Mc Leod | Nick Ryan | 59.5kg | $16.00 |
| 11th | 6 | Sea Strike | 8 | Luke Cartwright | Ben Brisbourne | 57kg | $91.00 |
| 12th | 1 | Beach Pad | 9 | Jackson Radley | Lucinda Boyd | 58kg | $18.00 |
| 13th | 11 | Blue Cowboy | 10 | Luke Currie | M C Kent | 57.5kg | $21.00 |
| Scr | 9 | Vellasmachine | 6 | P Koumis | 58kg | ||
| Scr | 14 | Jackand | 14 | Craig Newitt | P Kearney | 56.5kg | |
| Scr | 15 | Super Mirage | 9 | Harry Coffey | Gavin Bedggood | 56.5kg |
Kensington Stakes
His 50% strike rate at 1400m is impressive, and he's proven at Flemington with 2 wins from 3 starts. The Harry Coffey/Symon Wilde combination is firing, and while this is a class rise, he's well-weighted and has the tactical versatility to overcome barrier 8.
Zou Sensation brings solid credentials with a consistent record at 1400m (3 wins from 9 starts). From barrier 2, Jamie Melham should secure a perfect position in the likely fast-tempo race. While this is a class rise, he's proven at Flemington and has the tactical speed to be competitive.
His consistent form pattern suggests he's ready to peak, and the 54.5kg weight is advantageous. While his Flemington record is a concern (0 from 3), his tactical versatility should allow Luke Currie to position him effectively in what's likely to be a fast-tempo race. The class rise is the main query.
Grid Girl represents excellent value coming off three consecutive wins. While stepping up in class, she brings a perfect 50% win rate at 1400m (5 from 10) and gets all the favors with barrier 1 and just 54kg. The Hayes stable is in form, and Michael Dee is a strong booking.
- 1st2Zou SensationJamie Melham$4.00
- 2nd3StepartyWill Gordon$6.50
- 3rd4Persian SpiritHarry Coffey$2.50
- 4th5Run Harry RunLuke Currie$10.00
Full result · 9 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 2 | Zou Sensation | 2 | Jamie Melham | L & T Corstens & W Larkin | 57.5kg | $4.00 |
| 2nd | 3 | Steparty | 3 | Will Gordon | P A Preusker | 57kg | $6.50 |
| 3rd | 4 | Persian Spirit | 8 | Harry Coffey | Symon Wilde | 56kg | $2.50 |
| 4th | 5 | Run Harry Run | 7 | Luke Currie | Ben, Will & Jd Hayes | 54.5kg | $10.00 |
| 5th | 7 | Grid Girl | 1 | Michael Dee | Ben, Will & Jd Hayes | 54kg | $9.50 |
| 6th | 8 | Hughes | 4 | Logan Bates | Gavin Bedggood | 54kg | $21.00 |
| 7th | 6 | Roll On High | 9 | Craig Williams | Ben, Will & Jd Hayes | 54kg | $19.00 |
| 8th | 1 | Jimmy The Bear | 6 | Billy Egan | Patrick & Michelle Payne | 60kg | $21.00 |
| 9th | 9 | Suparazi | 5 | Jye McNeil | Ben Brisbourne | 54kg | $26.00 |
Bagot Hcp
Star Vega brings strong Flemington form (1-1-1 from 4 starts) and consistent recent performances including a close 2nd last start at Pakenham over 2500m. Has proven staying ability with strong performances over 2600m and 3200m. Well-weighted at 54kg and perfectly drawn in barrier 2. Patrick Moloney knows the horse well and should position him midfield with cover.
Has a good record at Flemington (1-0-0 from 5 starts) and brings consistent form (8-5-4 from 37 starts). The main concern is the top weight of 60kg, but his class and recent form suggest he can overcome this. Likely to settle on-pace from barrier 3.
While his win rate is moderate (6-2-3 from 35 starts), he's been racing in stronger company and drops in class here. Craig Williams is a significant jockey booking, though his wide draw and poor Flemington record are concerns.
Garachico represents excellent value given his strong record at Flemington over the distance (1-0-1 from 3 starts). While his recent form has been moderate, he's proven at this track and distance combination, which is crucial for this staying test. Michael Dee is a positive jockey booking, and the moderate-fast tempo should suit his running style.
- 1st1Future HistoryEthan Brown$3.20
- 2nd9WealdstoneLuke Cartwright$31.00
- 3rd2InterpretationTeodore Nugent$6.00
- 4th4GarachicoMichael Dee$7.00
Full result · 9 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 1 | Future History | 3 | Ethan Brown | C Maher | 60kg | $3.20 |
| 2nd | 9 | Wealdstone | 8 | Luke Cartwright | C I Brown | 54kg | $31.00 |
| 3rd | 2 | Interpretation | 6 | Teodore Nugent | C Maher | 55.5kg | $6.00 |
| 4th | 4 | Garachico | 5 | Michael Dee | Dominic Sutton | 54kg | $7.00 |
| 5th | 5 | Strawberry Rock | 1 | Harry Coffey | C Maher | 54kg | $21.00 |
| 6th | 7 | Diwali | 9 | Jye McNeil | Gavin Bedggood | 54kg | $14.00 |
| 7th | 3 | Star Vega | 2 | Patrick Moloney | A & S Freedman | 54kg | $4.00 |
| 8th | 8 | Commander Harry | 4 | Linda Meech | P A Preusker | 54kg | $31.00 |
| 9th | 6 | Speycaster | 7 | Craig Williams | C J Waller | 54kg | $7.00 |
Fancy A Gallop? (Bm74)
One Hard Lady brings a strong record of 4 wins from 8 starts and excellent 1000m credentials. Her recent form has been consistent with 2 wins and a placing from her last 3 starts. While she's having her first start at Flemington, her adaptability to different tracks is a positive. The 47-day freshen-up is the main query, but she's proven she can perform well when fresh.
Miss Ole brings strong credentials as a previous Flemington winner dropping back in class. Her record of 2 wins from 3 starts is impressive, and she's drawn perfectly in barrier 2. While first-up from a lengthy spell, her fresh record is encouraging. Ben Melham's engagement is a significant positive, though she's yet to race on good tracks.
Her recent win at Cranbourne was impressive, and she appears to be a progressive filly on the rise. The step up in class is offset by her light weight and the retention of Linda Meech. Her racing pattern suggests she'll handle the Flemington straight well.
While this is a significant class rise, she's a progressive mare who continues to improve with racing. Her recent win at Seymour and solid 4th at Werribee indicate she's in good form. The straight track should suit her racing pattern, and she's well-weighted with 57kg.
- 1st10Cavalry GirlCraig Williams$4.20
- 2nd9Mauna Kea MissSam Kennedy$17.00
- 3rd6Vain ChampagneRhys Mc Leod$8.50
- 4th5Pure BlissJackson Radley$19.00
Full result · 10 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 10 | Cavalry Girl | 1 | Craig Williams | Tom Dabernig | 55kg | $4.20 |
| 2nd | 9 | Mauna Kea Miss | 9 | Sam Kennedy | Rory Hunter | 52.5kg | $17.00 |
| 3rd | 6 | Vain Champagne | 5 | Rhys Mc Leod | Nick Ryan | 58.5kg | $8.50 |
| 4th | 5 | Pure Bliss | 3 | Jackson Radley | Ben, Will & Jd Hayes | 55.5kg | $19.00 |
| 5th | 12 | Wiltshire Square | 4 | Ryan Houston | C Maher | 53kg | $14.00 |
| 6th | 3 | Mystic Reign | 12 | Logan Bates | G M Begg | 58kg | $3.80 |
| 7th | 2 | One Hard Lady | 8 | Billy Egan | Ms D Scott | 60.5kg | $7.00 |
| 8th | 1 | Always Enuff | 7 | Thomas Stockdale | Shane Nichols & Hayden Black | 60.5kg | $19.00 |
| 9th | 7 | Lavandula | 6 | Jamie Melham | Thomas Sadler | 57kg | $6.50 |
| 10th | 4 | Furosshi | 11 | Luke Cartwright | Gavin Bedggood | 56.5kg | $15.00 |
| Scr | 8 | Miss Ole | 2 | Ben Melham | C W McDonald | 57kg | |
| Scr | 11 | Faraway Dream | 10 | Linda Meech | T Busuttin & N Young | 55kg |
NYE Twilight Sprint (Bm70)
The fast tempo expected suits her perfectly, and she's well-weighted with 55kg. Represents the clear class runner of the field.
Talented sprinter with an excellent fresh record and strong performances at this distance. Has won at Flemington previously and performs well on good tracks. Mitchell Aitken is a positive jockey booking, and the horse should get a perfect midfield position from barrier 8. First-up specialist who can run a big race fresh.
Well-drawn in barrier 2 and should get a nice run behind the speed. Has a solid record on good tracks and is dropping in class. Ryan Houston knows her well and should give her every chance from the inside gate.
The booking of Jye McNeil is significant, and from barrier 3, he'll get every chance. His best form would make him very competitive here.
- 1st15CelerityJamie Melham$2.25
- 2nd3Salsa FellowMitchell Aitken$8.00
- 3rd12Hello RomeoJackson Radley$6.00
- 4th2Harry Got StylesLogan Bates$4.00
Full result · 12 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 15 | Celerity | 11 | Jamie Melham | C Maher | 55kg | $2.25 |
| 2nd | 3 | Salsa Fellow | 8 | Mitchell Aitken | Henry Dwyer | 62kg | $8.00 |
| 3rd | 12 | Hello Romeo | 9 | Jackson Radley | Ben, Will & Jd Hayes | 54.5kg | $6.00 |
| 4th | 2 | Harry Got Styles | 13 | Logan Bates | M M Laurie | 61kg | $4.00 |
| 5th | 10 | Soju | 2 | Ryan Houston | Simon Zahra | 56kg | $26.00 |
| 6th | 8 | Pano's Pride | 5 | Sheridan Clarke | D Binaisse | 57kg | $21.00 |
| 7th | 11 | Commands Success | 7 | Holly Durnan | Dwayne Reid | 54.5kg | $14.00 |
| 8th | 1 | Umgawa | 1 | Emily Pozman | Melissa Page | 60.5kg | $41.00 |
| 9th | 6 | Big Day Out | 10 | Hannah Edgley | Craig Weeding | 57kg | $81.00 |
| 10th | 14 | Dapper Don | 4 | Chelsea Taylor | Ms H Burns | 55.5kg | $91.00 |
| 11th | 5 | Reigning King | 12 | Luke Cartwright | Shane Nichols & Hayden Black | 58.5kg | $41.00 |
| 12th | 9 | Hulm | 3 | Jye McNeil | P McVicar | 59.5kg | $81.00 |
| Scr | 4 | Castellar | 6 | Craig Williams | Gavin Bedggood | 60.5kg | |
| Scr | 7 | Midnight Charm | 14 | Daniel Stackhouse | Clayton Douglas | 60kg | |
| Scr | 13 | Rhia | 9 | Luke Currie | A & S Freedman | 56kg |
Victorian Jockeys'' Association Sprint (Bm66)
Craig Williams is a significant jockey booking, and her tactical versatility should help overcome the wide barrier. The class rise is offset by her raw ability and strong trainer preparation.
His overall form is improving, and he's proven competitive at this class level. While barrier 13 is a concern, his strong finishing ability should allow him to overcome this. Daniel Stackhouse retains the ride, and the slight class drop from his last start is a positive factor.
Ballynacally brings an impressive 60% win strike rate and perfect second-up record into this race. Linda Meech is a significant jockey booking who knows this mare well. While facing a class rise, her raw ability and progressive profile suggest she can measure up, and her tactical speed should allow her to utilize barrier 2 effectively.
She's dropping in class from her last start and has proven competitive at metropolitan level.
- 1st14EgertonEthan Brown$5.00
- 2nd17MajesticityHarry Coffey$41.00
- 3rd13Smart Little MissLuke Cartwright$26.00
- 4th16JakivyThomas Stockdale$5.00
Full result · 15 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 14 | Egerton | 15 | Ethan Brown | C I Brown | 58kg | $5.00 |
| 2nd | 17 | Majesticity | 18 | Harry Coffey | Mathew Smerdon | 56.5kg | $41.00 |
| 3rd | 13 | Smart Little Miss | 7 | Luke Cartwright | Reece Goodwin | 56.5kg | $26.00 |
| 4th | 16 | Jakivy | 6 | Thomas Stockdale | Kasey Besanko | 57.5kg | $5.00 |
| 5th | 1 | Sea Poem | 5 | Jackson Radley | Ben, Will & Jd Hayes | 58kg | $8.00 |
| 6th | 6 | Alero | 4 | Jamie Melham | C Maher | 59.5kg | $7.00 |
| 7th | 11 | Mr Assertive | 19 | Billy Egan | Mark & Levi Kavanagh | 58.5kg | $21.00 |
| 8th | 12 | Rose De Vellor | 16 | Craig Williams | Charlotte Littlefield | 58.5kg | $9.50 |
| 9th | 18 | Flat Chat | 17 | Teodore Nugent | Colin Scott | 56kg | $51.00 |
| 10th | 7 | It's A Yes | 14 | Luke Currie | L Smith | 59kg | $14.00 |
| 11th | 19 | Tan Tat Delight | 8 | Jye McNeil | C J Waller | 55.5kg | $7.50 |
| 12th | 15 | Esquel | 10 | Jordan Childs | Tom Dabernig | 58kg | $31.00 |
| 13th | 5 | Valpantena | 9 | Jason Lyon | Ms R Hoysted | 60kg | $201.00 |
| 14th | 8 | Artistic Genius | 13 | Daniel Stackhouse | P Koumis | 58.5kg | $21.00 |
| 15th | 9 | Formidable Force | 3 | Steven Vella | Kylie Vella | 58.5kg | $26.00 |
| Scr | 2 | Ballynacally | 2 | Linda Meech | Adam Chambers | 60kg | |
| Scr | 3 | Bifrost | 11 | Will Gordon | E & D Browne | 60kg | |
| Scr | 4 | Misty Legend | 12 | Craig Newitt | Carly Thomas | 60kg | |
| Scr | 10 | Hollywoodboulevard | 1 | Holly Durnan | Patrick & Michelle Payne | 55.5kg |
Shore Goggles Sprint (Bm70)
Her excellent Flemington record (1-1-1 from 5) and proven ability at the distance (3-3-0 from 13) make her well-suited to this assignment. Second-up today with a good record in this pattern (0-1-1 from 5) and drawn perfectly in barrier 5 to get an ideal run.
She's proven at the distance (3-1-0 from 6) and appears to be a progressive mare on the rise. While this represents a significant class rise, her recent performances suggest she has the ability to measure up. The awkward barrier is a concern, but her tactical speed should allow her to find a position.
She's versatile in her racing pattern and has a strong record at similar distances. The lightweight of 56.5kg is advantageous, and Thomas Stockdale is a positive jockey booking. While she lacks Flemington experience, her adaptability should serve her well in this assignment.
Hedonist represents excellent value coming off an impressive win at BM68 level. The lightweight of 56kg is advantageous, and he has previous Flemington experience (0-1-0 from 2).
- 1st1Rue De RoyaleJackson Radley$5.00
- 2nd14Immortal StarCraig Williams$10.00
- 3rd12ShaimeEthan Brown$4.80
- 4th11HedonistJordyn Weatherley$17.00
Full result · 15 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 1 | Rue De Royale | 1 | Jackson Radley | T & C McEvoy | 60.5kg | $5.00 |
| 2nd | 14 | Immortal Star | 4 | Craig Williams | C Maher | 57.5kg | $10.00 |
| 3rd | 12 | Shaime | 5 | Ethan Brown | C I Brown | 58kg | $4.80 |
| 4th | 11 | Hedonist | 2 | Jordyn Weatherley | Tom Dabernig | 56kg | $17.00 |
| 5th | 3 | Shaalute | 6 | Rose Hammond | M M Laurie | 59kg | $14.00 |
| 6th | 17 | Palm Of Jumeirah | 9 | Thomas Stockdale | P Stokes | 56.5kg | $7.00 |
| 7th | 10 | Heavenly Eagle | 7 | Stephen Brown Jnr | S V Brown | 59kg | $61.00 |
| 8th | 2 | Jacks On Ice | 3 | Luke Cartwright | Mick Shepherdson | 60.5kg | $41.00 |
| 9th | 8 | Podargoni | 14 | Will Gordon | Ben, Will & Jd Hayes | 59.5kg | $21.00 |
| 10th | 16 | My Angel Shell | 15 | Michael Dee | Tom Dabernig | 56.5kg | $14.00 |
| 11th | 13 | Gundaroo | 10 | Rhys Mc Leod | Peter Smith | 57.5kg | $14.00 |
| 12th | 6 | Strike Gold | 13 | Harry Coffey | T Fitzsimmons | 60kg | $26.00 |
| 13th | 7 | Barnage | 12 | John Keating | Matthew Fsadni | 59.5kg | $51.00 |
| 14th | 4 | Notabadbuy | 8 | Luke Nolen | Colin Scott | 61.5kg | $101.00 |
| 15th | 9 | Bedtime Angel | 11 | Teodore Nugent | J F Moloney | 59kg | $6.50 |
| Scr | 5 | Three Rings | 8 | Alana Livesey | Cody Reardon | 59.5kg | |
| Scr | 15 | King Incanto | 15 | Andrew Dale | 56.5kg |
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