Cindy Alderson honoured with 2026 Country Achiever Award

Country race club members will enjoy complimentary access to the VRC Members Enclosure on the race day upon presentation of their valid country race club membership card. 

In conjunction with the Australian Trainers’ Association (ATA) and Country Racing Victoria (CRV), the VRC announces this year’s Country Achiever Award winner is Cranbourne trainer Cindy Alderson, who will be celebrated on the day with a race named in her honour.  

The award recognises a country-based trainer who has made a significant, long-term contribution to the Australian thoroughbred racing industry. 

Growing up in the saddle under the guidance of her father, legendary trainer Colin Alderson OAM, Cindy helped continue a proud 50-year family training tradition at Cranbourne. Today, she is enjoying a highly successful training career of her own, highlighted by stable star Jigsaw, who has put together an incredible winning streak in recent times including major success in New Zealand and Western Australia. 

Living Legends Redkirk Warrior and Fab's Cowboy will be on course, parading after races 2 and 4 in the Mounting Yard and available for visits in the horse stalls throughout the day. 

Gates open at 10:55am with the first race at 11:55am. General Admission tickets are $20 per person, with children under 17 admitted free. For more ticketing information, visit vrc.net.au. 

Racing returns to Flemington on Saturday 4 July for Flemington Finals Race Day.