In this edition ofInside HQ we explore the season ahead, including summer racing style, innovations in equine wellbeing, and summer fashion. We also revisit some of the defining moments of the 2025 Melbourne Cup Carnival, from Jamie Melham making history as the second woman to win the Melbourne Cup, to the return of Pride Of Jenni.
New year, new tradition
For the first time, Flemington will see the year out with racing on New Year’s Eve, combining summer twilight racing with celebrations.
Equine pools are a great way to exercise and rehabilitate horses and are now a practice integrated into most trainers’ routines. Flemington’s pool facility is a hub of activity all year round.
As temperatures rise, attention turns to how horses are managed once the race is run. The VRC’s heat-management protocols remain consistent year on year, while recovery practices continue to evolve.
After years of record-breaking performances, Jamie Melham achieved her greatest feat yet in spring 2025, making history and creating a fairy-tale story.