| What | Flemington Races |
| Where | Flemington Racecourse – 448 Epsom Rd, Flemington VIC 3031 |
| When | Saturday, August 3, 2024 |
| First Race | 12:20pm AEST |
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A new season of racing commences at Flemington on Saturday afternoon, with the Group 3 Aurie’s Star Handicap (1200m) headlining a nine-race meeting that kicks off at 12:20pm AEST. With clear skies forecast in the lead-up, it is expected the track will be rated a Good 4 throughout the day. The rail comes out 10m for the entire circuit, which could favour those up on speed around the circle.
Aurie’s Star Handicap Tip: It’sourtime
It’sourtime will be looking to become the first horse to ever record consecutive victories in the Group 3 Aurie’s Star Handicap. The seven-year-old gelding is a genuine track specialist, with four wins and six minor placings from 17 starts at Flemington, and will only appreciate firming ground. He was a handy winner in Listed company last time out when running on strongly from a midfield position, and a similar effort should be good enough in this small field of eight.
Aurie’s Star Handicap
Race 6 – 
#2 It’sourtime (7)
7yo Gelding | T: Danny O’Brien | J: Damien Lane (57.5kg)
+550 with Neds
Best Bet at Flemington: Midtown Boss
Midtown Boss has not been seen since finishing midfield in the Listed Wangoom Handicap (1200m) at Warrnambool on May 1. The son of Street Boss now returns to Flemington, a track where he has two wins and two minor placings from four starts. A two-time winner already when fresh, Midtown Boss should camp off the speed and prove too slick for his rivals when asked for the ultimate effort.
Best Bet
Race 4 – 
#3 Midtown Boss (6)
5yo Gelding | T: Matt Laurie | J: Daniel Stackhouse (59.5kg)
+150 with Picklebet
Next Best at Flemington: Le Zebra
Le Zebra could not have been anymore impressive when disposing of his rivals at Flemington on July 20. Having settled close to the speed, the four-year-old gelding pounced on the lead inside the final furlong before putting five lengths on his rivals. He should have a similar run in transit under Damian Lane from barrier six, and with even luck, Le Zebra should prove too good once again.
Next Best
Race 5 – 
#6 Le Zebra (6)
4yo Gelding | T: Emma-Lee & David Browne | J: Damian Lane (56.5kg)
+200 with PlayUp
Best Value at Flemington: British Columbia
British Colombia made a mess of his BM84 rivals at Caulfield on July 13, benefiting from apprentice Ryan Houston’s 3kg claim. The pair will reunite on Saturday, and despite the rise to 59kg for this assignment, the step back to BM78 company looks ideal for the top-weight. From barrier five, the pair shouldn’t be far from the speed throughout the 2000m event, and although this his first crack at the trip, British Columbia is worth an each-way ticket with online bookmakers.
Best Value
Race 7 – 
#1 British Columbia (5)
6yo Gelding | T: Grahame Begg | J: Ryan Houston (a3) (62kg)
+800 with Bet365
Flemington Saturday quaddie – 3/8/2024
Flemington quadrella selections
Saturday, August 3, 2024
- 1-2-8
- 1-3-8-11
- 1-3-4-7-10-11
- 2-4-8-9
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