VRC Chief Executive Officer Steve Rosich said the club was looking forward to the race day.
“It was fantastic to see so many people trackside at Flemington to kick off the New Year and we are looking forward to welcoming people back to Headquarters this weekend for a pleasant summer day,” Mr Rosich said.
“We will be honouring our jockeys throughout the day with the blessing of the track and race names. I encourage racegoers to help support the cause and donate to the National Jockeys Trust.
“And the Standish Handicap looks to be a thrilling contest with connections trying to secure their golden ticket into one of the country’s most prestigious Group 1 sprints, the Yulong Stud Newmarket Handicap.”
The Flemington Family Lawn in The Elms will be the perfect spot for families to enjoy various games, crafts and activities. The Front Lawn will also be abuzz with lots of seating options, food trucks and bars on offer. Nearby in the Saintly Place Sports Bar, the VRC Punters Club will be open for all to enter for just $10 per ticket.
Victoria Derby and Melbourne Cup winner Efficient will be trackside alongside fellow Living Legend, two-time Hong Kong Cup winner California Memory. The legends will parade in the Mounting Yard after races 2 and 4 with racegoers able to visit them in the race day stalls throughout the day.
Gates open at 11:30am ahead of the ten-race program starting at 12:13pm. General Admission tickets are $20 per person with children under 12 admitted free to Flemington. Discover more here.