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Picnics, prosecco, perfect moments, spring was in full bloom.

This is the big one before Cup Week, with Group 1 Racing and plenty of fashion and fun to be had.

TAB Turnbull Stakes Day has historically been a key indicator for contenders and horses to watch ahead of the Melbourne Cup Carnival, headlined by the $750,000 Group 1 TAB Turnbull Stakes (2000m), won this year by Sir Delius.

Saturday 4 October, 2025


Feature races

Group 1 TAB Turnbull Stakes (2000m)
Group 3 The Lexus Bart Cummings (2500m)*
*The winner of this race will receive a Golden Ticket into the 2025 Lexus Melbourne Cup (3200m)

Getting To Flemington

Departing Flinders Street Station (Platform 9) every 20 minutes, selected services will stop at Southern Cross, North Melbourne, through to Showgrounds and Flemington Racecourse. 

Please check the timetable and train station screens to ensure your desired service will continue through to Flemington Racecourse after stopping at Showgrounds.

10:39 AM - 6:21 PM

Getting Home

Trains will depart Showgrounds or Flemington Racecourse Platform 1, stopping at North Melbourne and either Southern Cross or Flinders Street.

Please be aware that only every second service will operate via Flemington Racecourse from Showgrounds. Please ensure you confirm whether your service will conclude at Southern Cross or Flinders Street Station. 

10:59 AM - 6:49 PM

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Race Day Recap

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Valliant King wins The Lexus Bart Cummings

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Sir Delius wins the TAB Turnbull Stakes

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Race Day Review

Fashions on The Field

Fashions on The Field

The 2025 Fashions on the Field kicks off early with the Spring Best Dressed and Best Suited competitions on Crown Makybe Diva Stakes Day and TAB Turnbull Stakes Day, offering fast-track entry to the Crown Oaks Day Daily Final.

  • Registration opens: 11:00am
  • Registrations close: 1:15pm
  • Competition commences: 1:35pm
  • Daily Finals commence: 2:45pm
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