Sofitel Girls’ Day Out

What's On The Races Royal Acknowledgement Upcoming Race Days

Race Day information

Transport Racebook Guest Pass What to Wear Tune In Staying Covid Safe

Weather & Track Conditions

Flemington, VIC

14°

Track Rating:

Rail:

Rain:

Full track conditions

We celebrated the return of Spring racing at Flemington.

We celebrated spring racing at Flemington with a sensational day filled with style, fun and thrilling thoroughbred racing on Sofitel Girls’ Day Out.

On track there was a nine-race program that featured the Group 1 PFD Food Services Makybe Diva Stakes (1600m), plus two Group 2 races: the Lexus Bobbie Lewis Quality (1200m) for open sprinters and the Furphy Let’s Elope Stakes (1400m) for mares, many of which kicked off their important spring campaigns.

The stylish Spring Salon returned in The Atrium, where Members and their guests could Meet the Milliner to view and purchase the latest spring collections from some of Australia’s best milliners, as well as step inside the Pamper Lounge to help keep their look on point throughout the day. Head to the Roof Garden to enjoy the spring weather with refreshing cocktails and a curated spring menu to enjoy. Resident DJ John Course kept the party going from Race 7 until way past the last with extended hours.

The Saintly Place Sports Bar is open all Spring long for everybody to enjoy the pub like atmosphere and the best spot to watch the footy in between races!

There was a fun welcome waiting for the kids on the Flemington Family Lawn with plenty of fun things for everyone to enjoy, from face painting to sports and games, as well as arts and crafts and pony rides under the Parade Deck. A perfect family day out at the races.

ADD TO CALENDAR CARNIVAL 2022 ON SALE NOW

Saturday 10 September, 2022

Gates open: 11:00 am

First race: 12:30 pm

Last race: 5:25 pm

Feature races

Group 1 PFD Food Services Makybe Diva Stakes (1600m)

Group 2 Furphy Let's Elope Stakes (1400m)

Group 2 Lexus Bobbie Lewis Quality (1200m)

Sofitel Girls' Day Out Race Highlights

The Races

Race 1 | 12:30 pm | Winning Edge Poseidon Stakes (Listed)

1100m | $175,000 | 3YO Colts & Geldings Set Weights plus Penalties (No claims). Super VOBIS.

WINNER: 12. Buenos Noches (7)

Race 2 | 1:05 pm | Australian Childhood Foundation Plate

1700m | $150,000 | Open Handicap (No claims).

WINNER: 9. Makram (IRE) (3)

Race 3 | 1:40 pm | Cap D'Antibes Stakes (Listed)

1100m | $175,000 | 3YO Fillies Set Weights plus Penalties (No claims). Super VOBIS.

WINNER: 11. Nanagui (17)

Race 4 | 2:20 pm | The Sofitel (Listed)

1400m | $175,000 | 4YO & Upwards Handicap (No claims).

WINNER: 3. Scallopini (2)

Race 5 | 2:55 pm | PFD Food Services Makybe Diva Stakes (Group 1)

1600m | $1,000,000 | 3YO & Upwards Weight for Age (No claims).

WINNER: 1. I'm Thunderstruck (NZ) (1)

Race 6 | 3:35 pm | The Sally Chirnside

2500m | $150,000 | Quality Handicap (No claims). VOBIS Gold, VOBIS Sires Boost.

WINNER: 11. High Emocean (NZ) (14)

Race 7 | 4:15 pm | Furphy Let's Elope Stakes (Group 2)

1400m | $300,000 | 4YO & Upwards Mares Set Weights plus Penalties (No claims).

WINNER: 5. Kissonallforcheeks (14)

Race 8 | 4:50 pm | Bobbie Lewis Quality (Group 2)

1200m | $300,000 | 4YO & Upwards Quality Handicap (No claims).

WINNER: 5. Baller (1)

Race 9 | 5:25 pm | Exford Plate (Listed)

1400m | $175,000 | 3YO Set Weights plus Penalties (No claims) Super VOBIS.

WINNER: 6. Berkeley Square (16)

New digital ticketing

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

FIND OUT MORE

What's on

The Pamper Lounge

Flemington is all about fashion, and we’re here for it. That’s why we offer complimentary hair and make-up touch-ups to help you keep your look fresh and fabulous all day at the Pamper Lounge in The Atrium of the Grandstand.

Meet the Milliner

See what’s setting headware trends on fire this season and meet the designers behind them at our Meet the Milliner pop-up in The Atrium. Try on amazing hats, fascinators, headbands and hair accessories and be inspired by the designer’s flair and insights as you plan your Melbourne Cup Carnival outfits. If you fall in love with a particular piece, you can purchase on the spot!

Spring on The Roof Garden

If you could bottle spring racing it would be Spring on The Roof Garden in the Club Stand. Adorned in flowers and greenery, The Roof Garden offers VRC members and guests spectacular views, tempting spring menu and cocktails, and live music from resident DJ, John Course, from Race 7 spinning tunes past the last!

Members Family Lawn

A day at Flemington is fun for even the youngest racegoers on the Members Lawn during Sofitel Girls’ Day Out. From pony rides under the Parade Deck to face-painting and lawn games, there’s something for every pint-sized punter to enjoy.

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 with the Piano Man in the G.H.Mumm Champagne Bar and Resident DJ John Course in The Roof Garden.

VRC Members Stakes

Haven’t registered for our VRC Member Stakes yet? Register by midday Wednesday 7 September and if your name is drawn and your horse wins, you'll receive a $200 VRC cash-on-card credit for on-course food and beverage outlets.

$5 Pies + Fries and $10 Kranskys

$5 pies available all day long only available from Saintly Place or purchase $5 hot fries from select retailers across course as a tasty snack. Plus Members can enjoy $10 Kranskys in The Roof Garden and The Forum.

Saintly Place Sports Bar

With easy access to the Winning Post, billiards and foosball, the Saintly Place 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

Fawkner and Fields Of Omagh will be joining us at Flemington. Be sure to catch them in the horse stalls throughout the day and parading in the Mounting Yard.

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. With access to food trucks, pop-up bars and live entertainment a fun day at Flemington is guaranteed.

Flemington Family Lawn

There’s fun and games for the whole family to enjoy on the Flemington Family Lawn. Complimentary with your race day ticket, the kids can have their faces painted, play games and sports, or try their hands at arts and crafts. Plus pony rides under the Parade Deck!

$5 Pies + Fries and $10 Kranskys

Saintly Place Sports Bar

Living Legends

Fawkner and Fields Of Omagh will be joining us at Flemington. Be sure to catch them in the horse stalls throughout the day and parading in the Mounting Yard.

Front Lawn Beer Garden

Flemington Family Lawn

Acknowledgements for Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II at Flemington on Saturday 10 August.

Condolence book

Patrons can sign the condolence books located in The Committee Room, Mounting Yard, Club Stand Lobby and Saintly Place. The Club Stand Lobby will also feature a photograph of The Queen and a guest book signed by Her Majesty in 1963.

Mounting Yard Tribute

Ahead of the Group 1 feature race at 2:55pm, VRC Chairman Neil Wilson will lead a tribute to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II at 2:33pm and following that all patrons will observe one minute’s silence.

Video Tribute

A special VRC video package will play across screens during the day.

Flags at half-mast

Flags at Flemington Racecourse have been lowered in accordance with Government protocols.

Black armbands

All jockeys riding in the Group 1 feature (Race 5) at 2:55pm will wear black armbands.

Latest News

VIEW ALL NEWS

Flemington springs back into action on Sofitel Girls’ Day Out

8 September 2022

Spring stepping stone

7 September 2022

A pioneering spirit

7 September 2022

Flemington’s stamp on award winners

7 September 2022

A natural horsewoman

7 September 2022

VIEW ALL NEWS

COMING UP

Next Race Days

View Full Calendar

System.Web.HttpException (0x80004005): Error executing child request for handler 'System.Web.Mvc.HttpHandlerUtil+ServerExecuteHttpHandlerAsyncWrapper'. ---> System.NullReferenceException: Object reference not set to an instance of an object.
   at ASP._Page_Views_Partials_googleAd_cshtml.Execute() in C:\home\site\wwwroot\Views\Partials\googleAd.cshtml:line 4
   at System.Web.WebPages.WebPageBase.ExecutePageHierarchy()
   at System.Web.Mvc.WebViewPage.ExecutePageHierarchy()
   at System.Web.WebPages.WebPageBase.ExecutePageHierarchy(WebPageContext pageContext, TextWriter writer, WebPageRenderingBase startPage)
   at System.Web.Mvc.RazorView.RenderView(ViewContext viewContext, TextWriter writer, Object instance)
   at System.Web.Mvc.BuildManagerCompiledView.Render(ViewContext viewContext, TextWriter writer)
   at Umbraco.Web.Mvc.ProfilingView.Render(ViewContext viewContext, TextWriter writer) in D:\a\1\s\src\Umbraco.Web\Mvc\ProfilingView.cs:line 25
   at System.Web.Mvc.ViewResultBase.ExecuteResult(ControllerContext context)
   at System.Web.Mvc.ControllerActionInvoker.InvokeActionResult(ControllerContext controllerContext, ActionResult actionResult)
   at System.Web.Mvc.ControllerActionInvoker.InvokeActionResultFilterRecursive(IList`1 filters, Int32 filterIndex, ResultExecutingContext preContext, ControllerContext controllerContext, ActionResult actionResult)
   at System.Web.Mvc.ControllerActionInvoker.InvokeActionResultFilterRecursive(IList`1 filters, Int32 filterIndex, ResultExecutingContext preContext, ControllerContext controllerContext, ActionResult actionResult)
   at System.Web.Mvc.ControllerActionInvoker.InvokeActionResultFilterRecursive(IList`1 filters, Int32 filterIndex, ResultExecutingContext preContext, ControllerContext controllerContext, ActionResult actionResult)
   at System.Web.Mvc.ControllerActionInvoker.InvokeActionResultFilterRecursive(IList`1 filters, Int32 filterIndex, ResultExecutingContext preContext, ControllerContext controllerContext, ActionResult actionResult)
   at System.Web.Mvc.ControllerActionInvoker.InvokeActionResultFilterRecursive(IList`1 filters, Int32 filterIndex, ResultExecutingContext preContext, ControllerContext controllerContext, ActionResult actionResult)
   at System.Web.Mvc.ControllerActionInvoker.InvokeActionResultWithFilters(ControllerContext controllerContext, IList`1 filters, ActionResult actionResult)
   at System.Web.Mvc.Async.AsyncControllerActionInvoker.<>c__DisplayClass3_6.<BeginInvokeAction>b__4()
   at System.Web.Mvc.Async.AsyncControllerActionInvoker.<>c__DisplayClass3_1.<BeginInvokeAction>b__1(IAsyncResult asyncResult)
   at System.Web.Mvc.Async.AsyncResultWrapper.WrappedAsyncResult`1.CallEndDelegate(IAsyncResult asyncResult)
   at System.Web.Mvc.Async.AsyncResultWrapper.WrappedAsyncResultBase`1.End()
   at System.Web.Mvc.Async.AsyncControllerActionInvoker.EndInvokeAction(IAsyncResult asyncResult)
   at System.Web.Mvc.Controller.<>c.<BeginExecuteCore>b__152_1(IAsyncResult asyncResult, ExecuteCoreState innerState)
   at System.Web.Mvc.Async.AsyncResultWrapper.WrappedAsyncVoid`1.CallEndDelegate(IAsyncResult asyncResult)
   at System.Web.Mvc.Async.AsyncResultWrapper.WrappedAsyncResultBase`1.End()
   at System.Web.Mvc.Controller.EndExecuteCore(IAsyncResult asyncResult)
   at System.Web.Mvc.Controller.<>c.<BeginExecute>b__151_2(IAsyncResult asyncResult, Controller controller)
   at System.Web.Mvc.Async.AsyncResultWrapper.WrappedAsyncVoid`1.CallEndDelegate(IAsyncResult asyncResult)
   at System.Web.Mvc.Async.AsyncResultWrapper.WrappedAsyncResultBase`1.End()
   at System.Web.Mvc.Controller.EndExecute(IAsyncResult asyncResult)
   at System.Web.Mvc.Controller.System.Web.Mvc.Async.IAsyncController.EndExecute(IAsyncResult asyncResult)
   at System.Web.Mvc.MvcHandler.<>c.<BeginProcessRequest>b__20_1(IAsyncResult asyncResult, ProcessRequestState innerState)
   at System.Web.Mvc.Async.AsyncResultWrapper.WrappedAsyncVoid`1.CallEndDelegate(IAsyncResult asyncResult)
   at System.Web.Mvc.Async.AsyncResultWrapper.WrappedAsyncResultBase`1.End()
   at System.Web.Mvc.MvcHandler.EndProcessRequest(IAsyncResult asyncResult)
   at System.Web.Mvc.MvcHandler.System.Web.IHttpAsyncHandler.EndProcessRequest(IAsyncResult result)
   at System.Web.Mvc.HttpHandlerUtil.ServerExecuteHttpHandlerAsyncWrapper.<>c__DisplayClass3_0.<EndProcessRequest>b__0()
   at System.Web.Mvc.HttpHandlerUtil.ServerExecuteHttpHandlerWrapper.<>c__DisplayClass5_0.<Wrap>b__0()
   at System.Web.Mvc.HttpHandlerUtil.ServerExecuteHttpHandlerWrapper.Wrap[TResult](Func`1 func)
   at System.Web.Mvc.HttpHandlerUtil.ServerExecuteHttpHandlerWrapper.Wrap(Action action)
   at System.Web.Mvc.HttpHandlerUtil.ServerExecuteHttpHandlerAsyncWrapper.EndProcessRequest(IAsyncResult result)
   at System.Web.HttpServerUtility.ExecuteInternal(IHttpHandler handler, TextWriter writer, Boolean preserveForm, Boolean setPreviousPage, VirtualPath path, VirtualPath filePath, String physPath, Exception error, String queryStringOverride)
   at System.Web.HttpServerUtility.ExecuteInternal(IHttpHandler handler, TextWriter writer, Boolean preserveForm, Boolean setPreviousPage, VirtualPath path, VirtualPath filePath, String physPath, Exception error, String queryStringOverride)
   at System.Web.HttpServerUtility.Execute(IHttpHandler handler, TextWriter writer, Boolean preserveForm, Boolean setPreviousPage)
   at System.Web.HttpServerUtility.Execute(IHttpHandler handler, TextWriter writer, Boolean preserveForm)
   at System.Web.HttpServerUtilityWrapper.Execute(IHttpHandler handler, TextWriter writer, Boolean preserveForm)
   at System.Web.Mvc.Html.ChildActionExtensions.ActionHelper(HtmlHelper htmlHelper, String actionName, String controllerName, RouteValueDictionary routeValues, TextWriter textWriter)
   at System.Web.Mvc.Html.ChildActionExtensions.Action(HtmlHelper htmlHelper, String actionName, String controllerName, RouteValueDictionary routeValues)
   at Our.Umbraco.DocTypeGridEditor.Web.Extensions.HtmlHelperExtensions.RenderDocTypeGridEditorItem(HtmlHelper helper, IPublishedElement content, String editorAlias, String viewPath, String previewViewPath, Boolean isPreview)
   at ASP._Page_app_plugins_doctypegrideditor_render_DocTypeGridEditor_cshtml.Execute() in C:\home\site\wwwroot\app_plugins\doctypegrideditor\render\DocTypeGridEditor.cshtml:line 34
   at System.Web.WebPages.WebPageBase.ExecutePageHierarchy()
   at System.Web.Mvc.WebViewPage.ExecutePageHierarchy()
   at System.Web.WebPages.WebPageBase.ExecutePageHierarchy(WebPageContext pageContext, TextWriter writer, WebPageRenderingBase startPage)
   at System.Web.Mvc.RazorView.RenderView(ViewContext viewContext, TextWriter writer, Object instance)
   at System.Web.Mvc.BuildManagerCompiledView.Render(ViewContext viewContext, TextWriter writer)
   at Umbraco.Web.Mvc.ProfilingView.Render(ViewContext viewContext, TextWriter writer) in D:\a\1\s\src\Umbraco.Web\Mvc\ProfilingView.cs:line 25
   at System.Web.Mvc.HtmlHelper.RenderPartialInternal(String partialViewName, ViewDataDictionary viewData, Object model, TextWriter writer, ViewEngineCollection viewEngineCollection)
   at System.Web.Mvc.Html.PartialExtensions.Partial(HtmlHelper htmlHelper, String partialViewName, Object model, ViewDataDictionary viewData)
   at System.Web.Mvc.Html.PartialExtensions.Partial(HtmlHelper htmlHelper, String partialViewName, Object model)
   at ASP._Page_Views_Partials_grid_editors_Base_cshtml.Execute() in C:\home\site\wwwroot\Views\Partials\grid\editors\Base.cshtml:line 20