World Pool available for Races 6 - 8 this Saturday!
Saturday 29 March, 2025
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Best Dressed Winner - Layce
Best Suited Winner - Cass
Feast
In conjunction with the Melbourne Food and Wine Festival, Flemington Racecourse will host ‘Feast’ across three Saturdays in March in a new precinct on the east end of the lawn.
It promises a delicious spread to tantalise your taste buds set against the exhilarating backdrop of Group 1 thoroughbred racing, family fun and live entertainment.
Good Friday Appeal
Throughout the Flemington Racing Spectacular, volunteers will be on course selling raffle tickets for the Good Friday Appeal, with all proceeds supporting The Royal Children’s Hospital’s ground-breaking research, state-of-the-art equipment, and family centred care programs.
Meet the Maker
Curated by Melbourne Food and Wine Festival, racegoers can enjoy a special Meet the Maker tasting experience, highlighting some of Victoria’s finest produce, including Daylesford Cider, Long Paddock Cheese, Cuvee Chocolate, Chappy Chips, Dal Zotto Wines and MDI Wines.
Attend & Win
Members who scan into the racecourse before 1:30 pm will be entered into a draw to win a TAB Turnbull Stakes Day package. The prize includes two nights in a Deluxe King Room at Crown Towers Melbourne with breakfast, dining for two at The Dining Room on TAB Turnbull Stakes Day, and a $100 bar tab.
T&Cs apply*
TAB Clubhouse
Try your luck with the TAB Vendy or test your skills in the Target Handball Challenge. Don’t miss TAB Clubhouse fun! Located on the front lawn opposite TAB Saintly Place.
Flemington Family Lawn
The little ones will be entertained all day long with pony rides, face painting and lawn games, with more exciting activities to be announced!
Phar Lap Club
Tailored exclusively for our youngest members, an exciting range of fun activities will be available all throughout Flemington Racing Spectacular. Members are invited to immerse themselves in Kids Club-style fun and entertainment. Sign up on the day or via the link below!
Pamper Lounge
VRC are delighted to welcome members to the Pamper Lounge this Autumn. Offering complimentary make-up touch-ups, express manicures and hair styling to leave you glowing throughout the day, from race 1 in The Atrium of the Grandstand.
Flemington Fashion Illustrators
The very popular Fashion Illustrators will be back for Autumn. Located in The Club Stand, be sure to pop in to have an artistic illustration of you created.
Live Entertainment
Join fellow members after the feature race for a lively sing-along with our resident and very popular piano man in G.H. Mumm Champagne Bar.
Live DJ
Head up to The Roof Garden to enjoy live entertainment post the feature race with our guest DJ who will be playing all your favourite tunes.
VRC Punters Club
Join in the fun with our expert tipsters who have been in hot form lately. Register before Race 4 for just $10 in TAB Saintly Place Sports Bar or members are able to book in The Peak.
TAB Saintly Place Sports Bar
Join the excitement at the TAB Saintly Place Sports Bar, the perfect spot for sports fans! Enjoy big-screen action, grab a refreshing drink, and indulge in delicious bites. Plus, you can sign up to the VRC Punters Club for only $10 for some extra excitement!
Members Bar Raffle
Order at the Members Bar Bistro for your chance to win! Every purchase at the bistro earns you a ticket into the Members Bar Raffle, where five amazing prizes are up for grabs each race day.
Race Sweep in Dining Venues
Dine and be in the running. All Members dining in The Straight Six, The Byerley, and The Dining Room will be automatically entered into each venues sweep for the main race of the day.
Guest Speakers in The Byerley
Members dining in The Byerley will be treated to a surprise guest speaker across each of the three days, featuring Q&A segments hosted by Elly Wicks.
Spin & Win
The much-loved spinning wheel is back! Keep an eye out as it moves through the Members Enclosure, giving you the chance to spin and win prizes on all three race days.
20% Off Merchandise
For the month of March members will receive 20% off all VRC merchandise purchases online and on course.
Happy Hour
Start your race day right with our exclusive Members Happy Hour! From 11.30am until 12.30pm Members and their guests can enjoy:
- Half-price select beer and wine
- $15 glasses of G.H. Mumm Champagne
Available at Members Enclosure Retail outlets.
Members Cocktail
The Members' Mango Magic’ cocktail is available for $15 from the Members Bar, Furlong Bar, and Bluegrass Bar in the Club Stand, as well as Atrium Trackside and Atrium HQ in the Grandstand.
163rd of Series
Prizemoney: $2,505,185
3YO & Upwards Standard Weight-For-Age. Apprentices cannot claim.
Last year’s winner – Cascadian (GB)
58th of Series
Registered Name: The Roy Higgins
Prizemoney: $300,000
3YO & Upwards Set Weights plus Penalties. Apprentices cannot claim.
The winner of the following races will be exempt from ballot for the 2025 Group 1 Lexus Melbourne Cup (3200m).
Race History
ROY HIGGINS (1938–2014)
Roy Henry Higgins MBE was one of Australia’s greatest riders, winning eleven Melbourne Jockeys’ Premiership between 1965 and 1978. Among his career highlights were his twelve winners at the 1972 VRC three-day Autumn Carnival. Five times he rode five winners at a meeting. Roy began riding at Deniliquin, NSW, and retired from the saddle in October 1983 with more than 2500 winners. He won top- class races all over Australia including Melbourne Cups on Light Fingers (1965) and Red Handed (1967). Roy was an inaugural inductee into the Australian Racing Museum. His statue graces Flemington racecourse.
Last year’s winner – Mark Twain (NZ)
63rd of Series
Prizemoney: $203,285
2YO Fillies Set Weights plus Penalties. Apprentices cannot claim.
Last year’s winner – Tobeornototbe
47th of Series
Registered Name: Moomba Plate
Prizemoney: $502,035
3YO Set Weights plus Penalties. Apprentices cannot claim.
Last year’s winner – Estriella
Prizemoney: $177,385
Handicap. Apprentices cannot claim.
Race History
R.E. HOYSTED (1925–2014)
Robert (Bob) Edward Hoysted AM was an outstanding trainer, best known for champion sprinter Manikato, Australian Horse of the Year 1978/79 who won 29 races in a career stretching from the 1978 Golden Slipper to the 1983 Futurity. After war service with the Royal Australian Navy, Bob Hoysted began training in the 1950s. He was an Executive Member of the Australian Trainers’ Association for twenty years, and Federal President 1985–1997. Part of a notable racing dynasty, in 2008 he joined his father Fred (1883–1967) in the Australian Racing Hall of Fame.
Last year’s winner – Sans Doute
Prizemoney: $205,000
3YO Set Weights plus Penalties. Apprentices cannot claim.
Last year’s winner – Fistsoffury (Caulfield)
Prizemoney: $205,000
2YO Set Weights plus Penalties. Apprentices cannot claim.
Last year’s winner – I Am Velvet (Caulfield)
Prizemoney: $150,000
4YO & Upwards Mares Handicap. Apprentices can claim.
Prizemoney: $150,000
3YO & Upwards Handicap. Apprentices cannot claim.
Prizemoney: $80,000
Benchmark 78 Handicap. Apprentices can claim.
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