Andrew Ramsden Race Day

The Races News

A golden day of racing at Flemington

The Andrew Ramsden Race Day played host to the Winter Series Heats at Flemington and celebrated an important figure in Australian racing, Andrew Ramsden. Who, through his passion for staying races steered the VRC and, the industry through an era of great change in the late 1990’s and early 2000’s.

Saturday 14 May 2022

Feature race: Lexus Andrew Ramsden - 3:30 pm

New digital ticketing

Ticketing at Flemington has gone digital. Find out all you need to know about purchasing tickets via Ticketmaster.

Point Nepean gives Team Williams another Cup chance

Seven-times Lexus Melbourne Cup winners Team Williams have their first confirmed runner for the 2022 edition after Point Nepean took out The Lexus Andrew Ramsden today at Flemington. With a golden ticket into the Lexus Melbourne Cup up for grabs, Point Nepean, ridden brilliantly by apprentice Alana Kelly, outstayed a talent field. Here is a full wrap up of today's nine race card at Flemington.

$5 Fries, Pies and Happy Hour

Enjoy $5 'Happy Hours' Furphy beers from gates open until the jump of the third race and $5 pies or fries from retail venues all day long!

Flemington Family Lawn

Looking for somewhere to bring the kids? Enjoy the family friendly fun on the front lawn with activities for our pint-sized punters.

Front Lawn Beer Garden

Grab a table on the Front Lawn and enjoy a day at the races with prime views of the track and winning post.

Saintly Sports Bar

With easy access to the Winning Post, billiards and foosball, the Saintly Sports Bar is a great spot to enjoy all the racing action and a day of socialising with friends. Plus, in-between races you can watch the footy on the big screen!

Living Legends

Almandin and Santa Ana Lane will be joining us at Flemington. Be sure to catch them in the horse stalls throughout the day and parading in the Mounting Yard.

$5 Fries, Pies and Happy Hour

Enjoy $5 'Happy Hours' Furphy beers from gates open until the jump of the third race and $5 pies or fries from retail venues all day long!

Flemington Family Lawn

Looking for somewhere to bring the kids? Enjoy the family friendly fun on the front lawn with activities for our pint-sized punters.

Front Lawn Beer Garden

Grab a table on the Front Lawn and enjoy a day at the races with prime views of the track and winning post.

Saintly Sports Bar

Living Legends

Almandin and Santa Ana Lane will be joining us at Flemington. Be sure to catch them in the horse stalls throughout the day and parading in the Mounting Yard.

Extended hours

With extended hours and live musical entertainment after the last means members will be able to enjoy the festivities of the day long past the last in the G.H.Mumm Champagne Bar and The Roof Garden.

VRC Members Stakes

Haven’t registered for our VRC Member Stakes yet? Register by 11 May and join over 3000 members for your chance to win BIG every race day!

ANDREW RAMSDEN RACE DAY PRIZE

TCL 50" 4k TV and soundbar

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The Races

Please note: Race order is subject to change post Acceptances

Race 1 | Next Generation Sprinters Series Heat 1 | 11:55 am

1100m | $130,000 | Super VOBIS Two-Year-Old Plate (Heat 1 of the Next Generation Sprinters Series)

WINNER: #6. Doull

Race 2 | Flemington Fillies Sprint | 12:30 pm

1100m | $130,000 | Super VOBIS Three-Year-Old Fillies BM78 Handicap

WINNER: #5. No Way Ever

Race 3 | Mahogany Challenge Series Heat 2 | 1:05 pm

1700m | $130,000 | 3YO Super Vobis Handicap (Heat 2 Mahogany Challenge Series)

WINNER: #7. Flash Feeling (NZ)

Race 4 | Leilani Series Heat 1 | 1:40 pm

1400m | $130,000 | Fillies and Mares BM78 Handicap (Heat 1 Leilani Series)

WINNER: # 10. Adele Amour

Race 5 | 2022 Lexus Melbourne Cup Tour Handicap | 2:15 pm

1600m | $75,000 | BM78 Handicap

WINNER: #2. Hezashocka (NZ)

Race 6 | Silver Bowl Series Heat 1 | 2:50pm

1400m | $130,000 | Super VOBIS Three-Year-Old Handicap (Heat 1 Silver Bowl Series)

WINNER: #8. Jimmy The Bear

Race 7 | Lexus Andrew Ramsden | 3:30 pm

2800m | $500,000 | Three, Four & Five Year-Old Open Handicap (Andrew Ramsden Stakes)

This race holds ballot exemption to the winner for entry in the 2022 Lexus Melbourne Cup.

WINNER: #10. Point Nepean (IRE)

Race 8 | VRC-CRV Winter Championship Series Heat 1 | 4:10 pm

1400m | $130,000 | BM100 Handicap (Heat 1 VRC-CRV Winter Championship Series)

WINNER: #17. Triple Missile

Race 9 | Santa Ana Lane Sprint Series Heat 2 | 4:45 pm

1000m | $130,000 | BM84 Handicap (Heat 2 Santa Ana Lane Sprint Series)

WINNER: #12. Easy Single

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