| What | Turnbull Stakes Day 2025 |
| Where | Flemington Racecourse – 448 Epsom Rd, Flemington VIC 3031 |
| When | Saturday, October 4, 2025 |
| First Race | 12:25pm AEST |
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Group 1 racing returns to Flemington on Saturday afternoon with the Group 1 Turnbull Stakes (2000m) the headline event on the day. Known as “Moving Day”, there should be no excuses for fancied runners throughout the program, with the rail out 9m the entire circuit and the track expected to remain a Good 4 all day. The first event is set to jump at 12:25pm AEST.
Keep reading for HorseBetting’s free tips for Turnbull Stakes Day 2025.
Turnbull Stakes tip: Antino
Antino has had two fitness-building runs and looks primed to strike in a red-hot Turnbull Stakes. The seven-year-old gelding was beaten two lengths in a sit-and-sprint Makybe Diva Stakes (1600m) when finishing a half-length off Aeliana and Via Sistina. Saturday’s Turnbull will have a lot more pressure in it, and that suits the son of Redwood, who will get back upon settling and look to blouse his rivals late. With the right run in transit, Antino can cause a minor upset down the heart of the track.
Turnbull Stakes
Race 8 – 
#1 Antino (6)
7yo Gelding | T: Tony Gollan | J: Blake Shinn (59kg)
Danehill Stakes tip: Tentyris
Tentyris will have his first start since winning the Group 2 Todman Stakes (1200m) in March, a race where he powered over the top of Wodeton and Nepotism. That form stands out like a sore thumb heading into the 2025 Danehill Stakes (1100m). The son of Street Boss has warmed up for this with a couple of smart jumpouts, and with Mark Zahra hopping back on board, he looks ready to run a big race fresh. He has had one start for one win at the Flemington 1200m, testiment that he can handle the straight, and that perfect record can stay intact on Saturday.
Danehill Stakes
Race 6 – 
#1 Tentyris (5)
3yo Colt | T: Anthony & Sam Freedman | J: Mark Zahra (58.5kg)
The Bart Cummings tip: Mark Twain
Mark Twain now comes to The Bart Cummings (2500m) fourth-up and should be reaching peak fitness. He is an out-and-out stayer, so the step up to 2500m should suit him perfectly, especially considering he won the Listed Roy Higgins Quality (2600m) at this track last year. He stormed home from the rear of the field on that day with a breathtaking finish, and if Mark Twain brings anything similar to that effort, then the $35 with horse betting sites is a ridiculous price.
The Bart Cummings
Race 7 – 
#4 Mark Twain (10)
6yo Gelding | T: Roger James & Robert Wellwood | J: Jamie Mott (58kg)
Gilgai Stakes tip: Star Patrol
Star Patrol was only beaten half a length when fresh off a long spell in the Group 2 Bobbie Lewis Quality (1200m) and gets his chance to go one better in the Group 2 Gilgai Stakes (1200m). The seven-year-old was unable to quicken immediately when placed under pressure but boxed on well to suggest there is still improvement to come. Ben Melham will have him close to the front throughout once again, and with natural improvement, Star Patrol can run his rivals ragged this time around.
Gilgai Stakes
Race 9 – 
#13 Star Patrol (15)
7yo Gelding | T: Clinton McDonald | J: Ben Melham (57kg)
Best Bet at Flemington: On Display
On Display gets the chance to bounce back after a horror run in transit in the Group 2 Let’s Elope Stakes (1400m) where she saw nothing but backsides at a crucial point. The four-year-old mare was an impressive BM78 winner at Caulfield with 60.5kg on her back the start prior, and with even luck this time around, she gets her chance to measure up in Stakes grade. Barrier eight should mean Ben Melham can present the Fastnet Rock on the home turn, and with a strong finish, there is no reason why On Display should not be able to overhaul her rivals.
Best Bet
Race 5 – 
#4 On Display (8)
4yo Mare | T: Mick Price & Michael Kent (Jnr) | J: Ben Melham (56kg)
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