The anticipation is building as last-start winners Fangirl and Mr Brightside emerge as the frontrunners among the 15 nominations for the prestigious Group 1 Makybe Diva Stakes (1600m) at Flemington this Saturday.

Fangirl, under the expert guidance of trainer Chris Waller, clinched victory in the Group 1 Winx Stakes (1400m) and now sets her sights on securing her maiden Victorian Group 1 accolade to add to her impressive list of elite-level triumphs in Sydney.

Despite her formidable reputation, Fangirl has only ventured the ‘Victorian way' on one occasion, triumphing at the Melbourne Cup Carnival in the Group 3 Carbine Club Stakes (1600m) back in 2021.

Meanwhile, Mr Brightside is poised to conquer the Flemington track in pursuit of his inaugural Group 1 victory, following an impressive win in the Memsie Stakes (1400m) at Caulfield in his most recent outing.

Princess Grace, who finished second to Mr Brightside in the Memsie Stakes, is determined to reverse her fortunes and secure a coveted Group 1 title if connections choose to accept the challenge.

Adding to the excitement is the inclusion of the renowned Perth mare Amelia's Jewel.

While she is also nominated for the Group 2 Let's Elope Stakes (1400m) at Flemington, the possibility of a face-off with Mr Brightside promises to be a showdown between two of Australia's finest equine talents.

Alligator Blood, the gallant runner-up in last year's Makybe Diva Stakes, is anticipated to make a strong comeback from his first-up fourth in the Memsie Stakes.

The Gai Waterhouse & Adrian Bott-trained contender is set to be ridden by Damien Oliver.

The final field for the 2023 Makybe Diva Stakes is scheduled for release at 11am (AEST) on Wednesday morning, promising racing enthusiasts a thrilling spectacle to look forward to.