Getting Home
Trains depart from Showgrounds or Flemington Racecourse Platform 1, stopping at North Melbourne and Southern Cross or Flinders Street.
1:50 PM - 6:46 PM
TAB Turnbull Stakes Day has historically been a key indicator for contenders and horses to watch ahead of the Melbourne Cup Carnival.
The Group 3 Lexus Bart Cummings (2520m) offered a golden ticket into the $8.56 million 2024 Lexus Melbourne Cup (3200m), granting Gai Waterhouse and Adrian Bot's Just Fine a ballot exemption.
Chris Waller's Via Sistina took the days headliner, the $750,000 Group 1 TAB Turnbull Stakes (2000m), coming home with strong to finish.
The thrilling race card also included the Group 2 Danehill Stakes (1100m), Group 2 Gilgai Stakes (1200m), Furphy Rose Of Kingston Stakes (1400m), and the Group 2 TAB Edward Manifold Stakes (1600m). Find all of the days full results below.
Saturday 5 October, 2024
The Spring Social Club
Head to the west end of the Flemington Front Lawn for The Spring Social Club - your go-to destination for pickleball, pop-up bars, delicious pizza, and endless socialising.
VRC is delighted to introduce the extremely popular sport of Pickleball to Flemington over spring. In collaboration with the National Pickleball League a full-sized pickleball feature court will be set up along the famous Flemington Straight, just past the winning post
Pamper Lounge by Runway Room
VRC are delighted to welcome Runway Room by Alex Fevola to the Pamper Lounge this spring. Offering complimentary make-up touch-ups express lashes and hair to leave you glowing throughout the day, from race 1 in The Atrium of the Grandstand.
The Spring Social Club
Head to the west end of the Flemington Front Lawn and visit The Spring Social Club for Pickleball, pop-up bars and pizza, plus lots of socialising.
Meet the Milliner Pop-Up
Meet the designers behind the latest headpiece trends at our Meet the Milliner pop-up in The Atrium. Try on amazing hats, fascinators, headbands and hair accessories. If you fall in love with a particular piece, you can purchase on the day!
Mr. Miyagi at The Arbour
Head to The Arbour to enjoy Mr. Miyagi’s famous Dumplings, flame-grilled Yakitori and the legendary Miyagi Fried Chicken, plus Mr. M's signature frosé.
Flemington Fashion Illustrators
The very popular Fashion Illustrators will be back for Makybe Diva Stakes Day and TAB Turnbull Stakes Day. Located in The Club Stand lobby, 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.
Guest 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.
Members Lawn
A day at Flemington is fun for even the youngest racegoers on the Members Lawn over spring. There will be lawn games and face painters to keep the young ones occupied as you take your spot against the famous straight and enjoy a day of quality racing.
VRC Punters Club
Join in the fun with our expert tipsters, Marc Ohlmus and Grace Ramage, who have been in hot form lately. Register before Race 3 for just $10, at Saintly Place Sports Bar.
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