Makybe Diva Stakes

What Is the Makybe Diva Stakes?

The Makybe Diva Stakes is a headline Group 1 thoroughbred horse race held at Melbourne’s renowned Flemington Racecourse. Staged under weight-for-age conditions over 1600 metres, it is a pivotal event during the Victorian Spring Racing Carnival.

Key Facts – Makybe Diva Stakes

• Race Name: Makybe Diva Stakes
• Class: Group 1
• Type: Thoroughbred – Weight for Age
• Location: Flemington Racecourse, Melbourne, Australia
• Distance: 1600 metres
• Track: Turf, Left-handed
• Prize Money: $1 million (AUD)
• First Run: 1948 (originally as the Craiglee Stakes)

When Was the Makybe Diva Stakes First Run?

Inaugurated in 1948 as the Craiglee Stakes, the race was renamed in 2007 to honour the great mare Makybe Diva. She famously won three consecutive Melbourne Cups, and now lends her name to this prestigious race.

When Is the Makybe Diva Stakes Held?

The Makybe Diva Stakes is a key feature of the Melbourne Spring Racing Carnival, traditionally run in early September. This puts it in an ideal spot for horses building towards major Spring targets like the Caulfield Cup and Cox Plate.

How Long Is the Makybe Diva Stakes?

The Makybe Diva Stakes is run over 1,600 metres. This classic “mile” tests not only a horse’s stamina but also its tactical turn of foot, especially down Flemington’s famous long straight.

How Many Runners Are in the Makybe Diva Stakes?

The race typically attracts a field of 12 to 16 starters. The line-up is always strong, with proven Group 1 performers, rising stars, and stayers resuming from spells.

Who Will Win the Makybe Diva Stakes?

Finding the Makybe Diva Stakes winner is always intriguing, given the quality and depth of entrants. Look out for our race preview on PickABookie.

Previous Winners of the Makybe Diva Stakes