Victoria Racing Club
My VRC My Tickets
MERCHANDISE BUY TICKETS
BUY TICKETS MERCHANDISE
My VRC My Tickets
Our vision and values VRC Board Contact us
Terms and Conditions Annual Reports Careers
The history of the VRC Chairman, Secretary and CEO Track records and attendances Community programs
Race days and events Plan your visit Getting to Flemington Venue hire
What to wear Download the Flemington app Local residents event information FAQs
Race days and events Latest news Inside Run Jump Outs
Track and weather conditions Video news VRC Punters Club Official Race Guide Owner information Flemington Race Day Annual Pass Lexus Melbourne Cup Golden Ticket Entry Melbourne Cup Winners Honour Roll Group 1 Honour Board Flemington trainers Race programs and conditions About World Pool Equine Welfare Bulletin
Renew my membership Refer a new member VRC Members Carnival Guide Become a member
Membership Login VRC Members Hub VRC Member Events Annual General Meeting Optional Membership products What to wear Reciprocal privileges Membership FAQs VRC Full Membership Cap Member publications Member Advisory Group
Ad

Statement by VRC Chairman Neil Wilson: Victoria Racing Club welcomes the release of the roadmap to reopen

19 September 2021 • Written by VRC

The Victoria Racing Club (VRC) acknowledges the release of the Victorian Government’s roadmap to reopening, announced by the Premier today, and the importance of this announcement to our community.

The 80 per cent vaccination target by 5 November is an important milestone for our community to aim for so that business and community activities can resume.

The 80 per cent target also gives the VRC confidence to continue to plan for crowds across the 2021 Melbourne Cup Carnival, which is a major event for Victoria and the nation.

Cup Week 2021 kicks off on Saturday 30 October with Penfolds Victoria Derby Day, ‘the race that stops a nation’, the Lexus Melbourne Cup, taking place on the first Tuesday of November, followed by Kennedy Oaks Day on Thursday 4 November and Mackinnon Stakes Day on Saturday 6 November.

The VRC team will continue to work closely with the Victorian Government to understand the implications for hosting a crowd at some or all four days of the 2021 Melbourne Cup Carnival and ensure that we are prepared for all potential scenarios.

Discover All News