Flemington free racing preview & quaddie | January 1, 2024
| What | Flemington Races |
| Where | Flemington Racecourse – 448 Epsom Rd, Flemington VIC 3031 |
| When | Monday, January 1, 2024 |
| First Race | 1:10pm AEDT |
Feature racing heads to Flemington Racecourse on Monday afternoon, where a competitive eight-race meeting awaits punters. The Listed Bagot Handicap (2800m) and Listed Chester Manifold Stakes (1400m) headline proceedings on a track rated a Good 4. Perfect conditions will greet participants on Monday, and with the rail remaining in its true position, every runner will get their opportunity if they are good enough. Action from Flemington gets underway at 1:10pm AEDT.
Bagot Handicap – Glentaneous
Having been a frustrating conveyance for punters, Glentaneous has finally hit his straps in recent times, recording two smart victories at Sandown and then again at Moonee Valley. The six-year-old gelding has won at 2400m and 2500m and the step up to 2600m should prove to be no issue for the son of Gleneagles, considering how he hit the line last time out. Damian Lane will look to find cover around midfield upon settling, and with the long straight of Flemington at his disposal, Glentaneous can build through his gears and finish over the top of his rivals in the Bagot Handicap.
Bagot Handicap
Race 6 – 
#8 Glentaneous (7)
6yo Gelding | T: Anthony & Sam Freedman | J: Damian Lane (54kg)
Chester Manifold Stakes – Pascero
Pascero is another who has started to hit his straps in recent times, winning two of his last three starts. He was a smart Flemington 1400m winner three runs back when getting the better of Bermadez and Chorlton Lane, and despite struggling in Group 3 company two starts back, was an easy winner at Caulfield on December 16. A dry track is key to his chances, and he gets that on Monday. Aided by barrier three, and with Daniel Moor sticking on board, Pascero looks the obvious play to us in the Chester Manifold Stakes, and we are getting a great price about him with top online bookmakers.
Chester Manifold Stakes
Race 7 – 
#4 Pascero (3)
5yo Gelding | T: Trent Busuttin & Natalie Young | J: Daniel Moor (56kg)
Best Bet at Flemington – Mornington Glory
We will be looking to kick 2024 off in style, as the Gavin Bedgood-trained Mornington Glory looks hard to go past in the Flemington opener. The five-year-old gelding narrowly missed winning the Flemington 1100m on December 20, but a return to the track and distance on Monday should see him return to the winner’s enclosure. Beau Mertens will have the son of Shalaa settled just off the leader’s, and when asked to quicken, Mornington Glory has a sharp turn of foot, which should prove to be more than good enough to account for his rivals.
Best Bet
Race 1 – 
#4 Mornington Glory (12)
5yo Gelding | T: Gavin Bedggood | J: Beau Mertens (59kg)
Best Value at Flemington – Hasseltoff
In the quaddie opener, Tom Dabernig’s Hasseltooff returns to Flemington, a track with which he has a strong affiliation. With three wins and five minor placings from 13 starts at Flemington, the son of Toorak Toff returns to the Flemington 1800m, a track and trip he tasted success at on December 17, 2022. He backed that win up with a 1700m win on this day in 2023, and despite not bringing outstanding form into this event this year, he looks ready to strike fourth-up.
Best Value
Race 5 – 
#3 Hasseltoff (15)
7yo Gelding | T: Tom Dabernig | J: Damian Lane (61kg)
Monday quaddie tips for Flemington
Flemington quadrella selections
Monday, January 1, 2024
- 3-10-11-14
- 1-2-6-8
- 2-3-4-5
- 2-3-8