Getting To Flemington
Departing Southern Cross Station:
10.48 AM - 3.38 PM Stopping North Melbourne, Melbourne Showgrounds through to Flemington Racecourse.
OTHER TRANSPORT OPTIONSIt was a thrilling day of world class racing!
The $1 million Group 1 Howden Australian Guineas (1600m) brought together the nation’s best three-year-olds to compete over the iconic Flemington mile.
The Howden Australian Guineas headlined a stunning day of racing at Flemington along with the $1 million Inglis Sprint (1200m), a race restricted to Inglis Sales graduates and in recent years produced Group 1 winners Overpass and Benedetta.
Kids under 18 now enter free!
Saturday 1 March, 2025
Feature race:
Group 1 Howden Australian Guineas (1600m) won by Feroce
Attend and score a chance of up to $100,000
Simply use your VRC Membership card, Flemington Race Day pass or buy a ticket and attend any of Black Caviar Lightning Race Day, Howden Australian Guineas Day or Super Saturday and you're in the draw to be selected as an Owner Ambassador.
You can experience the thrill of race day like never before, with exclusive behind-the-scenes access, premium hospitality, and the chance to take home between $1,000 and up to a life-changing cash prize of $100,000 if your allocated horse wins the 2025 All-Star Mile.
Feast
In conjunction with the Melbourne Food and Wine Festival, Flemington Racecourse will host ‘Feast’ across three Saturdays in March in a new precinct on the east end of the lawn.
It promises a delicious spread to tantalise your taste buds set against the exhilarating backdrop of Group 1 thoroughbred racing, family fun and live entertainment.
Good Friday Appeal
Throughout the Flemington Racing Spectacular, volunteers will be on course selling raffle tickets for the Good Friday Appeal, with all proceeds supporting The Royal Children’s Hospital’s ground-breaking research, state-of-the-art equipment, and family centred care programs.
Flemington Family Lawn
The little ones will be entertained all day long with pony rides, face painting and lawn games, with more exciting activities to be announced!
Phar Lap Club
Tailored exclusively for our youngest members, an exciting range of fun activities will be available all throughout Flemington Racing Spectacular. Members are invited to immerse themselves in Kids Club-style fun and entertainment. Sign up on the day or via the link below!
Pamper Lounge
VRC are delighted to welcome members to the Pamper Lounge this Autumn. Offering complimentary make-up touch-ups, express manicures and hair styling to leave you glowing throughout the day, from race 1 in The Atrium of the Grandstand.
Flemington Fashion Illustrators
The very popular Fashion Illustrators will be back for Autumn. Located in The Club Stand, 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.
Live 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.
VRC Punters Club
Join in the fun with our expert tipsters who have been in hot form lately. Register before Race 4 for just $10 in TAB Saintly Place Sports Bar or members are able to book in The Peak.
TAB Saintly Place Sports Bar
Join the excitement at the TAB Saintly Place Sports Bar, the perfect spot for sports fans! Enjoy big-screen action, grab a refreshing drink, and indulge in delicious bites. Plus, you can sign up to the VRC Punters Club for only $10 for some extra excitement!
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40th of Series
Prizemoney: $1,005,185
3YO Set Weights. Apprentices cannot claim.
The winner of the 2025 Group 3 CS Hayes Stakes (1400m) and the winner of the 2025 Listed Desirable Stakes (1400m) shall be exempt from ballot for the 2025 Group 1 Howden Australian Guineas (1600m).
All-Star Mile ‘Win and You’re in Race’: The winner of this race qualifies for the 2025 Group 1 All-Star Mile to be run on Super Saturday – Saturday 8 March at Flemington.
Last year’s winner – Southport Tycoon
71st of Series
Prizemoney: $304,485
3YO & Upwards Set Weights plus Penalties. Apprentices cannot claim.
Maidens at time of entry are ineligible.
All-Star Mile ‘Win and You’re in Race’: The winner of this race qualifies for the 2025 Group 1 All-Star Mile to be run on Super Saturday – Saturday 8 March at Flemington.
Race History
SIR THOMAS BLAMEY (1884–1951)
In the First World War, Major Thomas Albert Blamey became Chief of Staff to Lt-General Sir John Monash, Commander of the Australian Corps in France. Between the wars he was Chief Commissioner, Victoria Police. In the Second World War he was successively Commander of the 6th Australian Division, 1st Australian Corps, AIF Middle East; Deputy Commander-in-Chief Middle East; Commander-in- Chief Australian Military Forces and Commander Allied Land Forces South-West Pacific Area. Knighted in 1935, Sir Thomas Blamey was a member of the Victoria Racing Club Committee from 1947 until his death. He was promoted Field Marshal in 1950, the only Australian to have reached this rank.
Last year’s winner – Atishu (NZ)
Registered name: Flemington Festival of Racing Stakes
Prizemoney: $177,085
2YO Set Weights plus Penalties. Apprentices cannot claim.
Last year’s winner – Bold Bastille
Prizemoney: $1,004,635
3YO Set Weights plus Penalties. Apprentices cannot claim.
$200,000 Pink Bonus: Available to eligible, fully nominated and paid-up horses in the Inglis Race Series with a minimum 75% owned or leased female owners.
Last year’s winner – Estriella
Prizemoney: $205,000
3YO & Upwards Handicap. Apprentices can claim.
Restricted to horses nominated for the VOBIS Gold Series
Prizemoney: $150,000
3YO Fillies Handicap. Apprentices can claim.
Prizemoney: $80,000
Benchmark 78 Handicap. Apprentices can claim.
Prizemoney: $130,000
Benchmark 84 Handicap. Apprentices can claim.
Prizemoney: $130,000
Benchmark 84 Handicap. Apprentices can claim.
Prizemoney: $130,000
Benchmark 84 Handicap. Apprentices can claim.
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