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The Journey to 2025 Melbourne Cup Carnival
Follow the VRC’s ‘Behind the Scenes’ series — a captivating look at the passion, precision, and people powering the Melbourne Cup Carnival. From the Keeper of the Roses to the dawn swims of race-ready champions, discover what it takes to create racing’s greatest spectacle.
Over the next three weeks, in the countdown to the 2025 Melbourne Cup Carnival, we’ll take you inside every corner of Flemington. From ensuring the roses bloom on cue and securing world-class entertainment, to preparing elite equine athletes for the biggest race of their lives, witness the extraordinary effort from our teams behind the world’s greatest week of racing.
5 Days to go
"It really is one of the great weeks of racing."
We sit down with one of Australia's best jockeys and hear his connection to the Melbourne Cup.
1 Week to go
In this episode, we go behind the gates at Flemington for style tips, sneak a peek at Fashions on the Field stage, the vibrant food precinct, and the final touches on the track.
2 Weeks to go
From sunrise workouts on the sand to the final polish on the roses, every corner of the Flemington is coming to life and we capture the energy of this moment.
3 Weeks to go
From track preparation to event builds and live music line-ups, meet the team bringing one of the world’s greatest racing events to life.