| What | Flemington Races |
| Where | Flemington Racecourse – Melbourne, Victoria |
| When | Sunday, September 22, 2024 |
| First Race | 1:25pm AEST |
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The traditional Spring Preview meeting will take place at Flemington on Sunday afternoon with eight races carded. The VRC Derby and VRC Oaks trials will give punters a look at the potential contenders for the time-honoured features later in the spring. The rail is out 14m the entire circuit, but traditionally Flemington still plays fairly when the rail is out that far, especially considering the track is rated a Soft 5. Action is set to commence at 1:25pm AEST.
VRC Oaks Trial Top Tip: Hurry Curry
Hurry Curry was a dominant Bairnsdale 1600m maiden winner on September 9 and was running away from her rivals to suggest the step up in trip to 1800m should be no issue. She settled midfield with cover and pounced on the leaders in smart fashion to score by close to two lengths. From barrier nine, Jye McNeil will need a touch of luck in finding cover, but if the pair can slot in one off the rail, Hurry Curry should solidify her spot in the VRC Oaks with victory.
VRC Oaks Trial
Race 5 – 
#2 Hurry Curry (9)
3yo Filly | T: Danny O’Brien | J: Jye McNeil (56kg)
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Derby Trial: Politely Dun
Remarkably, the Danny O’Brien-trained Politely Dun is still a maiden, but at the fifth time of asking, the Dundeel progeny should prove too good for his rivals in the Derby trial. He was forced to sustain a long run at Geelong, and the early work told inside the final 100m when peaking on his run. Blake Shinn will look to have him settled close to the speed throughout, and if he runs up to what he has put forward so far in his career, Politely Dun should be too strong late.
Derby Trial
Race 6 – 
#5 Politely Dun (8)
3yo Gelding | T: Danny O’Brien | J: Blake Shinn (56kg)
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Best Bet at Flemington: Isthmus
Isthmus could not have been any more impressive when saluting at Sandown first-up off a five-month spell. The I Am Invincible mare stalked the speed over 1000m and, when asked to quicken, did so like a smart horse should. She returns to the Flemington 1100m for the second time in her career, with her experience down the straight beneficial in a race like this. Mark Zahra will have her stalking the speed once more, and with a bit of luck, Isthmus should dispose of her rivals in the finale.
Best Bet
Race 8 – 
#10 Isthmus (9)
4yo Mare | T: Anthony & Sam Freedman | J: Mark Zahra (59.5kg)
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Next Best at Flemington: Le Mans
Le Mans looks to be screaming out for the 1800m, especially if her last start fifth at Moonee Valley is anything to go by. The five-year-old mare was beaten less than a length when finishing midfield and was seemingly doing her best work through the line. This is her first crack at the trip, but with Mark Zahra on board from barrier one, the Kodiac mare will be given every conceivable hope to claim victory. Barring any bad luck in the home straight, Le Mans should prove too good.
Next Best
Race 2 – 
#3 Le Mans (1)
5yo Mare | T: Mick Price & Michael Kent (Jnr) | J: Mark Zahra (57.5kg)
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Sunday quaddie tips for Flemington
Flemington quadrella selections
September 22, 2024
- 1-2-4-10
- 2-4-5
- 7-8-10-12-13
- 10-12
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