Getting Home
Departing Flemington Racecourse:
3:39 PM - 5:55 PM Stopping North Melbourne through to Southern Cross Station.
Race Day information
Flemington proudly celebrates the vital contributions of country racing to the sport.
On the track, heats of the Winter Racing Series continue with horses looking to qualify for Flemington Finals Race Day on July 5.
With 54 provincial and country race clubs across the state, VRC Country Race Day offers a central gathering point for members and racegoers from regional venues to come together and celebrate their local clubs. Join us in recognizing the heart and soul of country racing at this special event!
Saturday 7 June, 2025
Gates open: 11:15 am
First race: 11:55 am*
Last race: 4:34 pm*
*Race times and race order are subject to change
Feature race:
VOBIS Gold Mile (1600m)
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1
TAB WE'RE ON
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11:55 AM
2520
$130000.00
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2
BRENDAN DRECHSLER HANDICAP
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12:25 PM
1100
$150000.00
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3
COUNTRY RACING AS REAL AS IT GETS PLATE
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1:00 PM
1400
$80000.00
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4
COUNTRY RACING VICTORIA SPRINT
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1:35 PM
1100
$150000.00
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5
VOBIS GOLD MILE
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2:10 PM
1600
$175000.00
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6
DARREN GALLEY MILE
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2:45 PM
1600
$150000.00
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7
2025 COUNTRY ACHIEVER ERIC MUSGROVE
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3:20 PM
2000
$150000.00
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8
COUNTRY RACING ITS GOT IT ALL TROPHY
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4:00 PM
2000
$150000.00
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9
VRC COUNTRY RACE DAY SPRINT
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4:34 PM
1200
$130000.00
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View Acceptances | |
Mulled Wine Pop Up Bar
Step into warmth and festive cheer at our exclusive Mulled Wine Pop-Up Bar, open in the Club Stand Lobby!
Members
Kids Corner
The Kids Corner in The Atrium will be a popular destination for the little ones with various games, a reading corner, and arts and crafts.
Victorian Country Women’s Association Pop Up
Purchase some sweet treats baked by the good women of the Victorian Country Women’s Association Pop-Up Stall in The Atrium.
Members
Live DJ
Head up to The Roof Garden to enjoy live entertainment post the feature race with our guest DJ who will be playing all your favourite tunes.
Members
Live Entertainment
Join fellow members after the feature race for a lively sing-along with our resident and very popular piano man in G.H. Mumm Champagne Bar.
VRC Punters Club
Join in the fun with our expert tipsters who have been in hot form lately. Register before Race 4 for just $10 in TAB Saintly Place Sports Bar or members are able to book in The Peak.
TAB Saintly Place Sports Bar
Visit the TAB Saintly Place Sports Bar and enjoy the casual-style atmosphere with comfy lounges, pool tables, foosball, cold beers, and food specials. In-between races, sit back and watch the footy!
General Public
Flemington Pass (General Admission)
$20 PER PERSON
$40 PER FAMILY
Witness all the thrilling racing action up close from the famous Flemington Front Lawn or in one of the many bars and eateries across course.
Flemington Race Day Annual Pass
$199pp
Enjoy all the racing action at Flemington with a Flemington Race Day Annual Pass providing general admission access to all remaining race days in 2025, including all four days of the Melbourne Cup Carnival!
SOLD OUT
Mates Rates
TABLE OF 4 | $110
TABLE OF 6 | $150
Reserve your table for 4 or 6 inside TAB Saintly Place and enjoy great racing with relaxed vibes, and a ‘bucket of drinks’ per table on arrival.
Members Guest Ticketing
Members
Members Enclosure Daily Guest
$55pp
Members have the option to bring friends and family to a race day by either purchasing a Members Enclosure Daily Guest Ticket or using their VRC Complimentary Guest Passes to redeem a complimentary Members Enclosure Daily Guest Ticket.
Hospitality
Terrace Restaurant
GRAZING from $200pp
DEGUSTATION from $290pp
Dine in style with stunning panoramic views over Flemington Racecourse, with your choice of dining experience.
Hill Stand Corporate Suites
$345pp
Welcome your guests into your own private suite with one of the best views at Flemington, located opposite the Winning Post.
Members
Members
SOLD OUT
Straight Six
FROM $90pp
Settle in for a day of delicious food and thrilling racing in the vibrant and contemporary setting that is Straight Six. Offering an authentic Italian inspired menu and an expansive drinks list featuring regional wines and premium local and international beers.
Members
SOLD OUT
The Dining Room
FROM $175pp
Enjoy a memorable day of dining, racing and socialising in the stylish comfort of The Dining Room.
Race Day Events
Members
SOLD OUT
VRC & MCC Members Annual Race Day Event
FROM $210pp
Join us in the VRC Committee Room nestled within the historic Grandstand of Flemington Racecourse and be treated to an unforgettable experience alongside fellow VRC and MCC members.
Members Reserved Tables
Members
SOLD OUT
The Atrium Trackside
PRE-PAID TABLE FROM $25pp
With its soaring views of the Flemington track below and its bright and airy design, The Atrium Trackside is the perfect spot to enjoy a day at Flemington.
Members
SOLD OUT
Furlong Bar
PRE-PAID TABLE FROM $25pp
Serving up a casual and friendly atmosphere, the always popular Furlong Bar is the ideal place to immerse yourself in a day of racing action.
Prizemoney: $175,000
3YO & Upwards Set Weights plus Penalties (VOBIS Silver). Apprentices cannot claim.
*First and Second from this heat will be exempt from the ballot in the $201,885 Listed VRC-CRV Winter Championship Series Final (1200m) to be held on Flemington Finals Race Day, Saturday 5 July 2025.
Prizemoney: $150,000
3YO Quality Handicap (VOBIS Silver). Apprentices can claim.
*First and Second from this heat will be exempt from the ballot in the $177,035 Listed A.R. Creswick Stakes (3YO Creswick Sprint Series Final) (1200m) to be held on Flemington Finals Race Day, Saturday 5 July 2025.
AUSTRALIAN TRAINERS’ ASSOCIATION (ATA)
Registered in 1968, the Australian Trainers’ Association (ATA) is the national representative organisation for thoroughbred racehorse Trainers. The ATA aims to ‘Support, Promote and Protect the Interests of Horse Trainers and the Training Profession as a whole’ by providing advocacy, business/industrial relations support and marketing for members, together with the administration of the Australian Trainers’ Trust.
Prizemoney: $150,000
3YO & Upwards Benchmark 100 Handicap. Apprentices can claim.
*First and Second from this heat will be exempt from the ballot in the $152,285 Banjo Paterson Series Final (2600m) to be held on Flemington Finals Race Day, Saturday 5 July 2025.
Prizemoney: $150,000
2YO Handicap (VOBIS Silver). Apprentices cannot claim.
*First and Second from this heat will be exempt from the ballot in the $152,085 Next Generation Sprinters Series Final (1200m) to be held on Flemington Finals Race Day, Saturday 5 July 2025.
Prizemoney: $150,000
3YO Quality Handicap (VOBIS Silver). Apprentices can claim.
*First and Second from this heat will be exempt from the ballot in the $202,285 Mahogany Challenge Final (2500m) to be held on Flemington Finals Race Day, Saturday 5 July 2025.
Prizemoney: $150,000
3YO Quality Handicap (VOBIS Silver). Apprentices can claim.
*First and Second from this heat will be exempt from the ballot in the $151,885 Silver Bowl Series Final (1600m) to be held on Flemington Finals Race Day, Saturday 5 July 2025.
Prizemoney: $130,000
3YO & Upwards Benchmark 84 Handicap. Apprentices can claim.
*First and Second from this heat will be exempt from the ballot in the $152,285 Banjo Paterson Series Final (2600m) to be held on Flemington Finals Race Day, Saturday 5 July 2025.
Prizemoney: $130,000
Benchmark 84 Handicap. Apprentices can claim.
*First and Second from this heat will be exempt from the ballot in the $177,335 Listed Santa Ana Lane Sprint Series Final (1200m) to be held on Flemington Finals Race Day, Saturday 5 July 2025.
Prizemoney: $80,000
3YO & Upwards Fillies & Mares Benchmark 78 Handicap. Apprentices can claim.
*First and Second from this heat will be exempt from the ballot in the $152,085 Leilani Series Final (1400m) to be held on Flemington Finals Race Day, Saturday 5 July 2025.
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