Flemington Racing Tips for Saturday, August 1st 2026

First race in 5h 50m

We have expert betting tips for racing at Flemington on Saturday, which includes nine races at the premier meeting.

Punters get good value odds for the Victorian meeting, and we have betting tips for every race on the card.

Race 1. (12:15) Tab We're On BM84 (2520m)

#6 - Our Chief @ $3.20

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Our Chief was too good for them at Caulfield last time out, and he’s good enough to string wins together.

The four-year-old son of Tagaloa had been nearing a win after some good efforts, and his confidence levels should be high.

55.5kg on his back is an ideal weight, so include him in picks.

Stake: 1 Unit

Race 2. (12:50) Jockeys Celebration Day Sprint (1000m)

#4 - Covert Action @ $4.80

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We expected money to come for Covert Action and it has, so the money could be worth following.

The three-year-old colt by Home Affairs won on debut at Cranbourne in fine style, and although it wasn’t a tough race, we liked his action.

More wins could be on the horizon this season.

Stake: 1 Unit

Race 3. (13:25) Phar Lap 100th Birthday BM100 (2000m)

#4 - Star of India @ $4.00

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Star of India isn’t an easy runner to follow, but we’re prepared to stick with the rising nine-year-old.

The son of Galileo owns two placings from three starts at Flemington, including a second placing earlier this preparation.

Something close to that will be enough to take him close.

Stake: 1 Unit

Race 4. (14:00) Victorian Jockeys' Association Trophy BM74 (1410m)

#11 - Fear No Evil @ $6.50

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Looking to improve on a fresh up fourth is Fear No Evil, who should get all favours off the inside draw.

The Waterhouse/Bott-trained gelding is a four-time winner from only 12 starts, so his win rate is better than most in this race.

Money has started to come for him, so follow the moves.

Stake: 1 Unit

Race 5. (14:35) Horses' Birthday BM78 (1410m)

#10 - Salizou @ $6.50

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Salizou could be a smart type in the making after scoring an upset win at Flemington last year, which was her third win from four starts.

The four-year-old mare by Zousain handled the harder field in style, and although this is a tough race, she can handle this one, too.

She’s at shorter odds this week, but still worth backing.

Stake: 1 Unit

Race 6. (15:10) 2026 Melbourne Cup Carnival on Sale BM84 (1602m)

#10 - Touchdown @ $2.15

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Lindsay Park lines up Touchdown, who owns four wins and three placings from eight starts.

The five-year-old son of Almanzor ran well fresh up for second at Sandown, and he’s only going to improve with that run under his belt.

The odds are on the shorter side of value but include him in horse racing multi bets.

Stake: 1.5 Units

Race 7. (15:50) Aurie's Star Handicap (1200m)

#2 - Arkansaw Kid @ $6.50

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Arkansaw Kid is good enough to win at this level fresh up, and he should have won more races last season.

The six-year-old son of Harry Angel did plenty of racing last prep, including a trip to New Zealand, where he ran second at Group 1 level.

The $6.50 odds are worth including as a value bet.

Stake: 1 Unit

Race 8. (16:25) 26/27 VRC Membership Renewals BM100 (1410m)

#10 - Sass Appeal @ $2.40

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Sass Appeal was originally nominated for the Aurie’s Star Handicap, but this is a more suitable race for the rising type.

The four-year-old mare ended last prep with four consecutive wins, and she could be a runner to watch this spring.

She’s unbeaten at Flemington, and kicking off over 1410m is ideal.

Stake: 1.5 Units

Race 9. (16:55) VRC Sprint BM78 (1100m)

#11 - Just Like Gaby @ $3.30

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Money is starting to come for Just Like Gaby, who is a quality sprinter in the making after posting three wins from 11 starts.

The five-year-old mare by Pierata has a good fresh up record and getting down in the weights at 52.5kg is enough to take her close.

The $3.30 could shorten on race day, so take the current odds.

Stake: 1 Unit

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