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Makybe Diva Stakes

"The Spring Mile"

Sat, 12 Sept 202617 days to go

Race Details

1600m
$750,000
Flemington
Victoria
Group 1
Weight for Age

About This Race

The Makybe Diva Stakes is a Group 1 race over 1600m at Flemington. Named after the legendary three-time Melbourne Cup winner.

History

Renamed in honour of Makybe Diva in 2006. Serves as a key mile race during the early spring carnival. Winners include Winx (2015, 2016, 2017, 2018).

On the Calendar

  • It is the richest of 8 feature races on the Flemington card that day.
  • It is the 10th richest of 59 feature races scheduled at Flemington in the 2026-27 season.
  • It is one of 22 Group 1 races run in VIC in 2026-27.
  • Run over 1600m, it is a mile test and one of 11 races at that trip at Flemington this season.
  • It falls in September 2026, alongside 29 other feature races in VIC that month.

Track Information

Flemington Racecourse

Home of the Melbourne Cup, Flemington is Australia's most famous racecourse. Its distinctive straight six and sweeping turns have hosted racing since 1840. The Melbourne Cup Carnival draws international attention each November.

Melbourne, VIC
1840
2312m
450m
Turf
120,000
Melbourne CupVictoria DerbyVRC OaksAustralian Guineas

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