| What | Flemington Races |
| Where | Flemington Racecourse – 448 Epsom Rd, Flemington VIC 3031 |
| When | Saturday, September 13, 2025 |
| First Race | 12:10pm AEST |
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The Group 1 Makybe Diva Stakes (1600m) headlines a 10-race meeting at Flemington this Saturday as the Melbourne Spring Carnival ramps up. A clear forecast for the rest of the week points to a Good 4 track throughout the card, while the rail will be set true. See our free betting tips for Makybe Diva Stakes Day 2025, with the action commencing at 12:10pm AEST.
Makybe Diva Stakes tip: Mr Brightside
Mr Brightside was massive in defeat behind Treasurethe Moment in the Group 1 Memsie Stakes (1400m) first-up, sticking on boldly to finish 2.5 lengths back in second. The small field of six is set to work perfectly for the eight-year-old gelding, and from barrier one, Craig Williams will have the option to lead from the outset. He has six wins from eight second-up starts, and if Williams can pinch a couple of cheap sectionals, Mr Brightside will be every chance to claim a third consecutive Maykbe Diva Stakes.
Makybe Diva Stakes
Race 8 – 
#1 Mr Brightside (1)
8yo Gelding | T: Ben, Will & JD Hayes | J: Craig Williams (59kg)
Bobbie Lewis Quality tip: Star Patrol
Star Patrol has only raced four times since winning the 2023 Bobbie Lewis Quality (1200m), and he was far from his best in his two runs last spring. However, with a couple of handy jumpout performances under his belt, the best may be yet to come. Ben Melham hops back on board, and with plenty of speed engaged, Star Patrol will look to unleash a strong finish and ultimately prove too hard to hold out.
Bobbie Lewis Quality
Race 6 – 
#5 Star Patrol (6)
7yo Gelding | T: Clinton McDonald | J: Ben Melham (55kg)
Archer Stakes tip: Revelare
Revelare bounced back from a poor first-up run with a determined 2000m victory at Caulfield and now gets his chance to book a Melbourne Cup ticket in the Group 3 Archer Stakes (2500m). This will be his first crack at the trip, but everything the So You Think gelding has shown over the last 12 months suggests he will relish the extra distance. Declan Bates will need a touch of luck early from barrier 11, but if the pair can find a back to follow entering the home straight, Revelare has the turn of foot to overhaul the leaders.
Archer Stakes
Race 7 – 
#4 Revelare (11)
5yo Gelding | T: Robert Hickmott | J: Declan Bates (55.5kg)
Let’s Elope Stakes tip: Lazzura
Lazzura was a dominant winner of the Group 3 Show County Quality (1200m) first-up on a Heavy 10 at Randwick, showing her class late under an inch-perfect steer from James McDonald. She looks set to gain a perfect run in transit from barrier six, and as long as she handles the ‘Melbourne way’ on her Victorian debut, Lazzura should prove too hard to hold out in the 2025 Let’s Elope Stakes (1400m).
Let’s Elope Stakes
Race 9 – 
#3 Lazzura (6)
4yo Mare | T: Chris Waller | J: James McDonald (57.5kg)
Best Bet at Flemington: She’s An Artist
She’s An Artist is set to return from a short spell as she looks to bring up a third career win on just her fourth start. The four-year-old mare has not been seen since finishing second to subsequent Group 3 winner Bridal Waltz in the Listed Creswick Stakes (1200m), but as she steps back to 1100m, she looks hard to roll. Craig Williams hops back on board, and with two wins from as many starts at the trip, look for She’s An Artist to dictate terms and sprint clear late.
Best Bet
Race 1 – 
#10 She’s An Artist (5)
4yo Mare | T: Ciaron Maher | J: Craig Williams (58kg)
Saturday quaddie tips for Flemington
Flemington quadrella selections
Saturday, September 13, 2025
- 3-4-6-12
- 1-2-3-5-6
- 3-10-11
- 1-4-6-8-12
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