The drop to an Open 2YO and barrier 1 should land him on-speed/box-seat in a small, slowly-run 1800m — an ideal Flemington R1 setup. Handles Soft, is race-fit, and his sustained finish suits the long straight. Despite the 59kg and stretching to 1800m for the first time, his class and map give him the highest winning chance.
Victoria · Saturday 18 July 2026
Flemington tips and results
Our top pick won 3 of 9 races at Flemington. Every pick, our analysis and the full results are below.
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Byerley Hcp
Won well at 1500m second-up and looks set to appreciate 1800m on breeding. Steps sharply in class and switches from synthetic to turf/Soft, but her trajectory and profile fit today’s task. The likely slow tempo is a small negative for a midfield filly, yet the small field and light weight mitigate traffic. Genuine winning threat if she stays and adapts to the surface.
Game Heavy 9 run last start and draws to get an economical trip. She profiles as a solid place chance if she runs out the trip, with map and conditions somewhat in her favour.
While still unproven and with an 1800m stamina query, the small field and potential to settle within striking range provide upside.
- 1st1Ko PhanganCraig Williams$2.05
- 2nd2NotifiedHarry Coffey$3.00
- 3rd3Achy Breaky HeartJye McNeil$8.00
- 4th4DelahraZac Spain$5.00
Full result · 5 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 1 | Ko Phangan | 1 | Craig Williams | T Busuttin & N Young | 59kg | $2.05 |
| 2nd | 2 | Notified | 5 | Harry Coffey | Archie Alexander | 56.5kg | $3.00 |
| 3rd | 3 | Achy Breaky Heart | 3 | Jye McNeil | Patrick Payne | 56kg | $8.00 |
| 4th | 4 | Delahra | 2 | Zac Spain | Shane Nichols & Hayden Black | 56kg | $5.00 |
| 5th | 5 | Stunning Kitty | 4 | Jett Stanley | Nelson Smyth | 55.5kg | $71.00 |
TAB We''re On Hcp
He resumes off a break but has already won fresh and now drops to an Open 2YO. Flemington on Soft rides close to Good, so lack of soft exposure is a minor query. With a handy map in an early race where on-pace holds, he profiles as the most likely winner despite the weight.
Impressive maiden winner over 1000m two weeks ago and brings fitness, a light weight and a top rider. She rises sharply in class and shifts from Heavy to Soft, but Flemington’s Soft typically plays fair. From a slightly sticky gate she still has tactical speed to be in the first few by the 400m.
She drops from G2/G3 company to an Open and draws well to land just off the speed—ideal for Flemington’s early races. First up at 1000m can be a fraction sharp for her 1300m profile, but she maps for a soft run and looks a live each-way threat at overs.
Draws barrier 1 in an early race that typically favours handy runners, and returns off a forgiving failure over 1200m before a spell. Untested on Soft but Flemington’s Soft rides fairly.
- 1st7Riverina LuluHarry Coffey$8.00
- 2nd2Leopard SharkLuke Cartwright$26.00
- 3rd3The TroubleshooterLuke Nolen$31.00
- 4th4AlmontegoJett Stanley$91.00
Full result · 8 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 7 | Riverina Lulu | 2 | Harry Coffey | G M Begg | 54kg | $8.00 |
| 2nd | 2 | Leopard Shark | 3 | Luke Cartwright | Clayton Douglas | 54.5kg | $26.00 |
| 3rd | 3 | The Troubleshooter | 1 | Luke Nolen | J D Sadler | 55kg | $31.00 |
| 4th | 4 | Almontego | 4 | Jett Stanley | Gavin Bedggood | 54kg | $91.00 |
| 5th | 9 | Panchenko | 8 | Craig Williams | M, W & J Hawkes | 53.5kg | $2.70 |
| 6th | 1 | Hard Kick | 6 | Jackson Radley | Ben, Will & Jd Hayes | 57.5kg | $2.00 |
| 7th | 5 | Dark Matter | 7 | Jye McNeil | Bjorn Baker | 54kg | $10.00 |
| 8th | 8 | Veneto Street | 5 | Teodore Nugent | P A Preusker | 54kg | $51.00 |
| Scr | 6 | Pocketfullofcash | 9 | Reece Goodwin | 54kg |
RMBL Investments Rising Stars Final (Bm78)
Class stands out. From gate 3 she can hold a forward-mid slot in a likely slow-run race and be top three by the 400m, a key Flemington edge. Proven at the mile and fit to improve second-up.
Second-up with a notable class drop and an excellent 1600m/T&D record, Lake Vostok profiles to stalk the speed from barrier 1 in a race lacking genuine leaders. Her Soft/heavy profile is a plus and early-card Flemington often rewards handy runners. If she gets off the fence at the right time, she can launch late and is a strong each-way play. Narrowly behind Changing Colours on class and projected turn-of-foot.
A key winning chance back to 1600m at Flemington where she recently ran second on Heavy. Blinkers first time can help her land a pair closer in a race lacking pressure.
Soft capable, fit, and well placed at BM78, she shapes as a sneaky overlay if she can hold a handier midfield spot before the 400m.
- 1st3Changing ColoursLuke Cartwright$4.40
- 2nd11Street LarkEmily Pozman$13.00
- 3rd5MadiyyaJackson Radley$4.40
- 4th9Cat NoirRyan Houston$6.50
Full result · 11 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 3 | Changing Colours | 3 | Luke Cartwright | Lucy Yeomans | 57.5kg | $4.40 |
| 2nd | 11 | Street Lark | 5 | Emily Pozman | P G Moody & Katherine Coleman | 51kg | $13.00 |
| 3rd | 5 | Madiyya | 8 | Jackson Radley | Ben, Will & Jd Hayes | 57kg | $4.40 |
| 4th | 9 | Cat Noir | 6 | Ryan Houston | Jamie Edwards | 52kg | $6.50 |
| 5th | 7 | Lake Vostok | 1 | Bailey Kinninmont | Luke Oliver | 54.5kg | $6.00 |
| 6th | 10 | Marine Empress | 4 | Caitlin Hollowood | G M Begg | 51kg | $10.00 |
| 7th | 2 | Barbie'sdreamworld | 9 | Dakotah Keane | P A Chow | 56.5kg | $12.00 |
| 8th | 6 | Storm Season | 7 | Olivia East | M Price & M Kent Jnr | 55kg | $19.00 |
| 9th | 12 | Ataegina | 2 | Brittany Button | Luke Oliver | 50kg | $31.00 |
| 10th | 8 | Impending Shadow | 11 | Rose Hammond | Ms G Johnstone | 51.5kg | $41.00 |
| 11th | 1 | Sweet Jasmine | 10 | Dylan Dean | Luke Oliver | 57kg | $14.00 |
| Scr | 4 | I Am Velvet | 5 | P Stokes | 59kg |
ATA Trainers? Trust Hcp
Maps to box-seat from barrier 2 in a race lacking a genuine leader, ideal at Flemington early when being top three at the 400m is a strong edge. She’s a dual 1400m winner with a sound soft record and arrives fitter on the 7‑day backup after a credible Caulfield run. Weight is a task, but class and map offset it.
Speedy filly who can roll forward and control at a soft tempo with just 51kg. She’s already won at 1400m and typically improves second-up for the Maher yard. The early-race pattern at Flemington suits on-pace types. Main queries are the sharp class rise and lack of soft-track evidence, but if she finds the rail cheaply she’ll take catching. Prefer as an each-way play.
Back to 1400m with a workable draw, she can be in the first few turning for home, which is advantageous early at Flemington. This is a stronger company test, so she shapes more as a place/each-way chance unless she secures a very soft lead.
Lightly weighted on-pacer who can camp in the first trio from barrier 3 in a race without a clear leader. Her soft-track CV is solid and she arrives off a narrow BM70 second, suggesting she’s in form.
- 1st11SalizouJye McNeil$21.00
- 2nd2Cherish MeJabez Johnstone$10.00
- 3rd8MissapprehendJabez Johnstone$4.20
- 4th12Sky WatcherDean Yendall$41.00
Full result · 14 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 11 | Salizou | 11 | Jye McNeil | Mitchell Freedman | 54kg | $21.00 |
| 2nd | 2 | Cherish Me | 7 | Jabez Johnstone | C Maher | 55.5kg | $10.00 |
| 3rd | 8 | Missapprehend | 10 | Jabez Johnstone | C Maher | 51kg | $4.20 |
| 4th | 12 | Sky Watcher | 5 | Dean Yendall | Jack Laing | 54kg | $41.00 |
| 5th | 7 | Licentious | 1 | Holly Durnan | L & T Corstens & W Larkin | 51kg | $21.00 |
| 6th | 1 | Palm Angel | 12 | Jackson Radley | Jason Warren | 58kg | $18.00 |
| 7th | 6 | Duntulm Lass | 6 | Jett Stanley | J D Sadler | 54kg | $101.00 |
| 8th | 3 | Davida | 2 | Michael Dee | D T O'Brien | 58.5kg | $5.50 |
| 9th | 14 | Laura Eliza | 9 | Craig Williams | M C Kent | 53kg | $3.80 |
| 10th | 4 | Miss Maranda | 14 | Luke Cartwright | P G Moody & Katherine Coleman | 54kg | $26.00 |
| 11th | 13 | Zuppa Inglese | 3 | Dakotah Keane | Patrick Payne | 50.5kg | $21.00 |
| 12th | 9 | Off Their Perch | 8 | Neil Farley | Patrick Payne | 54kg | $9.00 |
| 13th | 10 | Pravaha | 13 | Harry Coffey | T & C McEvoy | 54kg | $26.00 |
| 14th | 5 | Angel In Black | 4 | Ryan Houston | Charlotte Littlefield | 52kg | $41.00 |
VRC Member Erica McKissack Trophy Hcp
Progressive gelding who ran a strong 2nd in an Open mile here on Soft 7 last start and profiles to improve again rising slightly in trip. He carries just 54kg, owns genuine wet credentials, and draws barrier 2 to save ground. While the map could have him a pair further back than ideal, his recent form at the track is the right reference.
Rock-solid Open-class form at Flemington with a last-start third on Soft 7. He generally lands handy, an advantage at Flemington around 1700m, and his wet record is reliable. The obvious knock is barrier 17 and the work required to cross, but his tactical speed and fitness give him a strong winning platform if he slots in without burning too much early.
His early speed should see him in the first few, ideal at Flemington over this trip, and he looks to be holding form well. The wide draw is the main hurdle, but with a clean jump he’s a live chance to give a bold sight.
Lightly weighted improver who won well on Soft 5 last start and owns a consistent place record. Worth an each-way ticket.
- 1st2KaleoJabez Johnstone$12.00
- 2nd7Emperor TzuDakotah Keane$31.00
- 3rd9Lucky Lucky BoomZac Spain$10.00
- 4th16Don't Doubt Dare$151.00
Full result · 15 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 2 | Kaleo | 13 | Jabez Johnstone | C Maher | 54kg | $12.00 |
| 2nd | 7 | Emperor Tzu | 3 | Dakotah Keane | C Maher | 51kg | $31.00 |
| 3rd | 9 | Lucky Lucky Boom | 4 | Zac Spain | D T O'Brien | 54kg | $10.00 |
| 4th | 16 | Don't Doubt Dare | 5 | M C Kent | 53kg | $151.00 | |
| 5th | 10 | Mr Avery | 7 | Jett Stanley | Ms D Scott | 54kg | $7.00 |
| 6th | 13 | Zebra Finch | 11 | Craig Williams | C Maher | 53.5kg | $7.50 |
| 7th | 12 | Oyster Lane | 10 | Jackson Radley | C Maher | 52kg | $21.00 |
| 8th | 17 | Watt On Earth | 14 | Ryan Houston | Anthony Cosgriff | 52kg | $91.00 |
| 9th | 8 | Flying Khan | 2 | Teodore Nugent | Andrew Bobbin | 54kg | $5.50 |
| 10th | 11 | Overpriced | 8 | Sheridan Clarke | D Binaisse | 54kg | $61.00 |
| 11th | 6 | Chowdown | 12 | Harry Coffey | Charlotte Littlefield | 54kg | $13.00 |
| 12th | 14 | The Mean Fiddler | 16 | Jye McNeil | Patrick Payne | 53kg | $8.00 |
| 13th | 3 | Flying Done | 17 | Dean Yendall | M J Williams | 56.5kg | $8.00 |
| 14th | 1 | Prestige Forever | 15 | Jamie Mott | Julius Sandhu | 60kg | $12.00 |
| 15th | 4 | Siriusly Hot | 6 | Michael Dee | C Maher | 56.5kg | $18.00 |
| Scr | 5 | Censori | 1 | Lachlan Neindorf | D T O'Brien | 54kg | |
| Scr | 15 | Jimmy Beans | 9 | Luke Cartwright | Clayton Douglas | 51.5kg |
Deane Lester Flemington Cup 1849 Hcp
Genuine form standout. The Soft 5 plays like Good here, so his recent efforts are highly transferable. Blinkers should help him position top-three by the 400m in a likely slow tempo, which is the durable edge at Flemington. Despite topweight and a first try at 2800m, his class, fitness and map make him the most likely winner.
Maps to control the race and that is a powerful lever at 2800m when the tempo is moderate. His Soft profile is solid and the Listed placing at 2400m underlines class upside. While the extra trip is new, his Nathaniel breeding and on-pace pattern align with Flemington’s long straight if he’s top-three at the 400m. Last run was below his peak, but he profiles to bounce with the map advantage.
However, with only one likely genuine leader the tempo could be slow, which risks blunting his late surge given his backmarker pattern. He’s fit, genuine and proven at the track, but the race shape knocks confidence versus on-speed rivals. A top-three contender who can win with the right mid-race move.
Stamina is a clear asset here and his narrow 3200m Listed placing two back reads well for 2800m. He handles Soft ground and the visors plus barrier 2 can have him closer in a likely slow-run race. Last start was below his best and his Flemington record is modest, but the setup offers improvement.
- 1st1Bold SoulJake Noonan$5.50
- 2nd6Highland BlazeTom Madden$2.60
- 3rd2TempestiHarry Coffey$16.00
- 4th7Parvati PartyCraig Williams$8.50
Full result · 10 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 1 | Bold Soul | 4 | Jake Noonan | Patrick Payne | 59kg | $5.50 |
| 2nd | 6 | Highland Blaze | 9 | Tom Madden | Shane Jackson | 55kg | $2.60 |
| 3rd | 2 | Tempesti | 7 | Harry Coffey | Matthew Cumani | 57kg | $16.00 |
| 4th | 7 | Parvati Party | 6 | Craig Williams | Lucy Yeomans | 54kg | $8.50 |
| 5th | 4 | Tajanis | 2 | Lachlan Neindorf | Charlotte Littlefield | 56kg | $12.00 |
| 6th | 3 | Black Run | 5 | Ryan Houston | Annabel & Rob Archibald | 56.5kg | $7.00 |
| 7th | 9 | Samuel Langhorne | 10 | Luke Cartwright | E V Musgrove | 53kg | $16.00 |
| 8th | 10 | Urban Outlook | 1 | Jett Stanley | Nelson Smyth | 53kg | $61.00 |
| 9th | 8 | Stern Idol | 3 | Jabez Johnstone | C Maher | 54kg | $16.00 |
| 10th | 5 | Virtuous Circle | 8 | Jye McNeil | Liam Howley | 56kg | $13.00 |
VRC Member Brendan Sobozynski Plate (Bm88)
Barari is the form standout. Her Heavy wins show she handles give in the ground, and the straight 1200m suits her measured turn of foot. While lightly credentialed specifically on Soft, her overall rain-affected form and weight pull offset that.
Moby Dick brings excellent Flemington/wet credentials and genuine black-type form, dropping from a close Listed 4th into a BM88. With a softish tempo likely, he can hold a prominent spot and sustain a strong finish down the straight.
Piastri has held form through winter with a strong 2nd at Caulfield (Heavy) and a solid freshening pattern back to 1200m. While this is a class rise, his current platform and versatility give him a live chance to peak.
His overall 1200m record is sound and the straight helps his wind-up run. Worth an each-way ticket.
- 1st12PiastriCraig Williams$12.00
- 2nd3Royal InsigniaLuke Cartwright$8.00
- 3rd6BetwitcheryHolly Durnan$11.00
- 4th9Mr VerseJamie Mott$14.00
Full result · 14 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 12 | Piastri | 15 | Craig Williams | C Maher | 54kg | $12.00 |
| 2nd | 3 | Royal Insignia | 14 | Luke Cartwright | G M Begg | 57.5kg | $8.00 |
| 3rd | 6 | Betwitchery | 12 | Holly Durnan | L & T Corstens & W Larkin | 53.5kg | $11.00 |
| 4th | 9 | Mr Verse | 13 | Jamie Mott | D Meagher | 55kg | $14.00 |
| 5th | 10 | Sixteen Reasons | 10 | Tom Madden | J P Salanitri | 54kg | $101.00 |
| 6th | 1 | Great Maximus | 2 | Emily Pozman | R & C Jolly | 57kg | $12.00 |
| 7th | 11 | Barari | 6 | Jabez Johnstone | C Maher | 51kg | $3.00 |
| 8th | 8 | Flyer | 7 | Zac Spain | Jason Warren | 55kg | $15.00 |
| 9th | 2 | Home Rule | 11 | John Allen | Maddie Raymond & Patrick Bell | 60kg | $20.00 |
| 10th | 7 | Bullets High | 4 | Neil Farley | K T Bourke | 55.5kg | $101.00 |
| 11th | 4 | Moby Dick | 5 | Jett Stanley | Gavin Bedggood | 57kg | $7.50 |
| 12th | 5 | Steel Move | 3 | Harry Coffey | T & C McEvoy | 57kg | $18.00 |
| 13th | 14 | Jugiong | 8 | Jye McNeil | Sylvia Thompson | 54kg | $15.00 |
| 14th | 15 | Zethus | 9 | Teodore Nugent | Peter Smith | 54kg | $51.00 |
| Scr | 13 | Wolfy | 1 | Jackson Radley | Nick Ryan | 52kg |
VRC Member Richard John Rowlands Plate (Bm100)
From barrier 3 he can control or stalk in a moderate tempo, a proven pattern at Flemington. Soft ground is a plus, and his distance record is excellent. The 59kg is the only real knock, but the class edge and map outweigh it.
Genuine 2000m Flemington credential, having won this grade/trip earlier this year. His first-up run was a perfect conditioning hit-out and the rise to 2000m suits. He can land in the first four from barrier 9 and sustain to the line. Soft stats are modest, but Flemington Soft rides close to Good and his class/map mitigate that query.
Overseas black-type efforts suggest he measures up.
- 1st2Saint GeorgeEmily Pozman$4.00
- 2nd3Smokin' RomansJabez Johnstone$17.00
- 3rd8Star Of IndiaJye McNeil$17.00
- 4th12Think GiantCraig Williams$4.60
Full result · 13 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 2 | Saint George | 9 | Emily Pozman | C Maher | 58.5kg | $4.00 |
| 2nd | 3 | Smokin' Romans | 13 | Jabez Johnstone | C Maher | 57.5kg | $17.00 |
| 3rd | 8 | Star Of India | 6 | Jye McNeil | C J Waller | 57.5kg | $17.00 |
| 4th | 12 | Think Giant | 8 | Craig Williams | M Price & M Kent Jnr | 53kg | $4.60 |
| 5th | 10 | Smokin' Princess | 7 | Lucinda Boyd | Michelle Payne | 53.5kg | $21.00 |
| 6th | 6 | Glory Daze | 3 | Thomas Stockdale | C Maher | 59kg | $10.00 |
| 7th | 4 | Brayden Star | 1 | Luke Cartwright | T Busuttin & N Young | 57.5kg | $26.00 |
| 8th | 1 | Bankers Choice | 11 | Jackson Radley | Ben, Will & Jd Hayes | 59.5kg | $11.00 |
| 9th | 7 | Nellie Leylax | 4 | Ryan Houston | Annabel & Rob Archibald | 57kg | $6.50 |
| 10th | 11 | Chief Little Rock | 10 | Neil Farley | P Kearney | 53kg | $101.00 |
| 11th | 9 | Thedoctoroflove | 2 | Michael Dee | T Busuttin & N Young | 54.5kg | $20.00 |
| 12th | 13 | Flash Feeling | 5 | Teodore Nugent | Dan O'Sullivan | 53kg | $13.00 |
| 13th | 5 | Freedom Rally | 12 | Jett Stanley | Gavin Bedggood | 59kg | $21.00 |
VRC Member Andrew Bostock Trophy (Bm78)
Drops from Open company after a strong second at Caulfield on Soft 7 and has already placed down the Flemington straight at 1000m. Blinkers go on to help hold a top-three spot by the 400m which is key here, and his soft-track profile is sound. In Race 9 the on-pace edge flattens, suiting his midfield style.
Two wins then a solid BM84 third set her up well for this BM78. She thrives on rain-affected ground and carries just 54.5kg with Craig Williams aboard. Maps to stalk and quicken, but this is her first straight-course test and she’s drawn very wide.
Genuine 1000m mare who arrives off a narrow BM82 defeat on Heavy 9 and drops to 56kg. She can be right on speed in a moderate tempo and has the wet credentials to stick on. Inside draw is a small risk down the straight and she’s yet to win here, but current form and distance suitability keep her in the mix for a podium.
Profile screams 1000m Soft performer with a Flemington win on the CV. Last start BM84 miss is forgivable; two back she was a close BM78 third on Soft.
- 1st1Along The RiverRyan Houston$31.00
- 1st4Prima BellaHarry Coffey$7.00
- 3rd13Next Step IowaCraig Williams$4.20
- 4th12El Pibe De OroLuke Cartwright$17.00
Full result · 12 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 1 | Along The River | 9 | Ryan Houston | M & L Cerchi | 58.5kg | $31.00 |
| 1st | 4 | Prima Bella | 4 | Harry Coffey | Matthew Smith | 58kg | $7.00 |
| 3rd | 13 | Next Step Iowa | 13 | Craig Williams | M M Laurie | 54.5kg | $4.20 |
| 4th | 12 | El Pibe De Oro | 8 | Luke Cartwright | Nick Ryan | 53.5kg | $17.00 |
| 5th | 8 | Per Sempre | 3 | Neil Farley | C J Cassar | 57kg | $31.00 |
| 6th | 2 | Nimbustwothousand | 14 | Jett Stanley | Gavin Bedggood | 60kg | $9.00 |
| 7th | 11 | Street Artist | 12 | Jamie Mott | Clayton Douglas | 56kg | $2.90 |
| 8th | 5 | Charmed Run | 2 | Luke Currie | Luke Oliver | 57.5kg | $21.00 |
| 9th | 3 | Harry Got Styles | 6 | Michael Dee | M M Laurie | 58.5kg | $41.00 |
| 10th | 9 | Landmark | 11 | Lachlan Neindorf | Lloyd Kennewell | 56.5kg | $12.00 |
| 11th | 10 | One Hard Lady | 1 | Blaike Mc Dougall | Ms D Scott | 56kg | $15.00 |
| 12th | 14 | Bring Me Power | 5 | Akira Sugawara | Charmaine Barnes | 53.5kg | $71.00 |
| Scr | 6 | Martial Music | 7 | Emily Pozman | Logan McGill | 54.5kg | |
| Scr | 7 | Shining Smile | 10 | Jackson Radley | Ben, Will & Jd Hayes | 55.5kg |
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