The prestigious Group 1 Crown Oaks featured the best three-year-old fillies, ultimately won by Strictly Business.
Whether cheering on from the Front Lawn, fine dining with friends and colleagues, or marvelling at the fashion on display, Crown Oaks Day delivered an unforgettable experience.
Thursday 6 November, 2025
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1
TCL TROPHY
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1:00 PM
1700
$150000.00
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1st
11. FIRST CHORUS
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2
RDA SUBZERO HANDICAP
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1:35 PM
1400
$150000.00
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1st
5. GETAFIX
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3
INGLIS BRACELET
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2:10 PM
1600
$350000.00
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1st
2. VERONA ROSE
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4
GOOD FRIDAY APPEAL TROPHY
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2:45 PM
1800
$150000.00
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1st
9. AL DUCA
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5
CHANNEL 9 CHESTER MANIFOLD STAKES
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3:20 PM
1600
$200000.00
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1st
3. APULIA
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6
MELBOURNE CUP CARNIVAL COUNTRY FINAL QC
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3:55 PM
1600
$500000.00
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1st
6. GUERITE
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7
CROWN RED ROSES STAKES
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4:30 PM
1100
$300000.00
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1st
7. POINT BARROW
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8
CROWN OAKS
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5:10 PM
2500
$1000000.00
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1st
7. STRICTLY BUSINESS
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9
NYE AT FLEMINGTON CENTURY STAKES
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5:50 PM
1000
$200000.00
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1st
14. STOKKE
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Take your Flemington experience to the next level. The updated Digital Map helps you plan your experience before you have even arrived!
The Digital Map gives you real-time navigation and access to everything happening across Cup Week and the racing season.
It has also been included in the VRC Updated iOS App, available for download now on Apple App Store.
6:00PM
Get ready for an electrifying live performance as Craig David takes the Live Stage to deliver his iconic chart-toppers like 7 Days, Fill Me In, and so many unforgettable hits! Catch him at The Elms Live Stage, presented by Maccas.
The heart of family fun, food and discovery! The first dedicated family-friendly space including kids’ entertainment; immersive activities; and dedicated equine. Entry to The Park is FREE for all racegoers!
Raise a glass to the season with the Don Julio Golden Gallop - the exclusive cocktail of the 2025 Melbourne Cup Carnival.
You can purchase a Golden Gallop from a selection of bars in both Members and Public venues.
*T&Cs apply.The globally renowned fashion event, Fashions on the Field, has been a highlight of the Melbourne Cup Carnival since 1962. Returning this year to the iconic Front Lawn, be sure not to miss the iconic runway throughout the day.
The home of live music and trackside moments! The ultimate trackside party zone featuring live music and entertainment and spaces to gather with friends just past the Winning Post.
Blaze a trail to the stylish surrounds of the world-famous Birdcage at the 2025 Melbourne Cup Carnival. Simply scan your VRC Membership card and enjoy the Birdcage Stage, the Birdcage Flowershop and more!
Pin & Win has raised over $9 million for charities since 1995. Through the Pin & Win partnership, RMHC VIC & TAS will be aiming to raise funds to cover 4000 nights of accommodation. Purchase a pin on-course or online, or you can also donate to the RMHC VIC & TAS Pin and Win Campaign.
Crown Oaks Day is the most glamorous of the week. Floaty silhouettes, feminine details, and elegant accessories define the style. Expect soft pastels, florals and lace, paired with delicate millinery. Fashion is as much the focus as fillies on the track.
Official flower: Pink Rose
Experience the high energy of the Club Lawn! Sando Sans by Mr Miyagi, Editas and Johhny, Vince and Sam's will be serving up a variety of Melbourne’s best takeaway options towards the east end of the Front Lawn.
Transform your racing experience this Melbourne Cup Carnival with Inside Run, your official race guide! It’s free and requires no sign-up, offering live streaming, instant replays, animated AI-powered predictor videos, expert tips, and race day news—keeping you connected to all the on-track action!
Visit The Pamper Lounge by Runway Room & celebrity hair stylist Joey Scandizzo this Cup Week. Enjoy complimentary make-up touch-ups, express lashes and hair to leave you glowing throughout the day in The Atrium of the Grandstand, and in The Birdcage!
Explore the incredible variety of food and drink options available this Melbourne Cup Carnival, including General Public, The Park, Members Enclosure, and The Birdcage.
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 the range of delicious bites available.
Enjoy a one-of-a-kind race day experience with live fashion illustrators. The perfect Carnival keepsake, our talented illustrators will capture your race day look for you to take home.
Resident DJ John Course will keep the party going in The Roof Garden on all 4 days of Cup Week, spinning music from after the feature race and continuing long after the last!
Official memorabilia for the 2025 Melbourne Cup Carnival including bucket hats, drink bottles and stubby holders.
The much-loved spinning wheel is back! Take a spin for your chances to win prizes, thanks to our VRC partners. Keep an eye out as it moves through the Members Enclosure, throughout Cup Week!
