2015 Makybe Diva Stakes Day Scratchings & Track Report

Flemington Racecourse is the scene of Melbourne’s standout card this afternoon; boasting a total of nine races; seven at black type level highlighted by the featured Group 1 Makybe Diva Stakes (1600m).

Boban is currently favourite to win the 2015 Makybe Diva Stakes. Photo: Steve Hart

The weather is fine in Melbourne today and the Flemington track has been rated a Good 3 following no rainfall over the last 24 hours; the Penetrometer returning a reading of 4.88.

The card jumps straight into black type racing with the running of the Listed Cap D’Antibes Stakes (1100m) at 12:25pm; drawing to a close with the Spring Is The Season Handicap (1700m) at 5:20pm.

Flemington Track Reports – 12/9/2015

Rail: True Position
Weather: Fine
Track Type: Turf
Irrigation: Nil Last 24 hours, 9mm last seven days
Rainfall: Nil Last 24 hours, 7mm last seven days
Penetrometer: 4.88
Track Rating: Good 3

14 horses will contest the Makybe Diva Stakes at 4:05pm, and it is the Chris Waller-trained Boban that remains outright favourite to add a sixth Group 1 victory to his impressive record.

A number of talented sprinters are set to resume in the Group 2 Bobbie Lewis Quality (1200m); a race won by Chautauqua in 2014, while a capacity field has been drawn for the Group 2 Let’s Elope Stakes (1400m).

Some of the Spring Carnival’s most exciting three-year-old prospects will go around in both the Listed Pin & Win Stakes (1400m) and the Group 2 Danehill Stakes (1200m).

Leading online bookie Ladbrokes.com.au is currently offering the best odds on all nine Flemington races this afternoon!