Flemington plays host to a strong Saturday program this weekend.

The meeting is highlighted by the Listed Andrew Ramsden, where a spot in the Melbourne Cup is up for grabs to the winner. 

The track is currently rated a Good 4 and with some rain predicted, participants will be met with a downgraded racing surface. 

The rail is out 2m the entire circuit and at this set-up, the track should play fairly, with the wet weather dictating patterns. 

Flemington Race 1 Tip #1 Don't Change $5.00

Taking a punt on this Nick Ryan 2YO galloper, who is coming off two strong performances to start his racing career.

He started $4.60 favourite in the Vobis Gold Rush race at Bendigo on debut.

This was a race that contained a number of smart types and he was far from disgraced.

At his last start, he ran 5th in the Vobis Showdown at Caulfield.

Although beaten 4 lengths, his run had a lot of merit.

He positioned himself right up on a hot speed and wanted to over-race badly throughout. This was extremely detrimental to his winning chances.

He looked beaten at the top of the straight, but fought back extremely hard through the line. 

As a testament to his heart, he actually passed a few tiring horses.

Third up now, and they're applying the blinkers for the first time which can be the winning move.

Maps well from the barrier and can take a sit a touch further back this time.

I get the impression he is also a horse that will appreciate the straight track.