Flemington Racecourse and Victoria Racing Club

Flemington Racecourse and Victoria Racing Club The official account of the Victoria Racing Club (VRC) the custodians of the & Racecourse.

VRC is a proud founding partner of World Horse Racing www.worldhorseracing.com. The races, the prestige, the tradition, the events, the facilities ...

The first Melbourne Cup was held at Flemington in 1861 and since then, the tradition of the Cup has continued each year to the present day. Find out more:
http://www.melbournecup.com.au

The Victoria Racing Club (VRC) was formed in 1864 and has be

come one of the most prominent members club's in Australia. Memberships for adults and juniors (12-17 yrs) can be applied for online:
www.vrc.com.au

Want to learn more about Flemington Racecourse and the Melbourne Cup? Visit our Flemington Heritage Centre and take a walking tour of our 150th celebratory 'Walk of Fame':
www.vrc.com.au

Looking for a venue? Speak to our Flemington Event Centre to find out how they can make your corporate event, private function or wedding extra special at our world-class event facilities:
https://www.vrc.com.au/our-venues/

Free kids activities are available at every raceday at Flemington. The Phar Lap Club is free and caters to the under 12s. Find out more:
https://www.vrc.com.au/membership/my-membership/

The Lexus Melbourne Cup Tour is out and about in Sydney🏆👀
28/08/2026

The Lexus Melbourne Cup Tour is out and about in Sydney🏆👀

27/08/2026

🌍🏆 The road to Flemington goes global!

The Lexus Melbourne Cup Tour has wrapped up its European leg, visiting York and Deauville with two golden tickets secured along the way.

Daiquiri Bay claimed the Ebor Handicap at York under Rossa Ryan, while 🇫🇷 Defiantly stormed home in the Group 2 Prix Kergorlay at Deauville for Joseph O’Brien and Dylan Browne McMonagle.

Two golden tickets. Two standout staying performances. One race on the horizon. 🏆

The countdown to the 2026 Lexus Melbourne Cup is well and truly on.

Lexus

The road to Flemington is heating up! 🇦🇺🏆 Daiquiri Bay and Defiantly have secured golden tickets for the Lexus Melbourne...
26/08/2026

The road to Flemington is heating up! 🇦🇺🏆 Daiquiri Bay and Defiantly have secured golden tickets for the Lexus Melbourne Cup after standout staying wins at York and Deauville. 🎟️

Defiantly’s dominant Prix Kergorlay victory has the Joseph O’Brien-trained stayer firmly on the Cup radar. 👀

Read more 👇

The Lexus Melbourne Cup Tour has wrapped its international visits to York in the United Kingdom and Deauville in France, with two golden tickets secured as the road to Flemington continues.

Time to reveal the answers! 👀🏇How did you go with our Guess the Jockey challenge? 🧠Count up your correct answers and let...
26/08/2026

Time to reveal the answers! 👀🏇

How did you go with our Guess the Jockey challenge? 🧠

Count up your correct answers and let us know your score in the comments! 👇

Defiantly is Melbourne Cup bound! 🇦🇺🏆 A brilliant 5½-length win in the Group 2 Prix Kergorlay secured a ballot-exempt Go...
26/08/2026

Defiantly is Melbourne Cup bound! 🇦🇺🏆 A brilliant 5½-length win in the Group 2 Prix Kergorlay secured a ballot-exempt Golden Ticket for Flemington. Joseph O’Brien may have another serious Cup contender on his hands. 👀

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Defiantly secured a ballot-exempt place in the Group 1 Lexus Melbourne Cup (3200m) with an authoritative victory in the Group 2 Prix Kergorlay (3000m) at Deauville on Sunday, providing Joseph O'Brien with another serious candidate for a race in which he has already enjoyed considerable success.

Think you can name them all? 👀🏇It’s time to put your racing knowledge to the test with Guess the Jockey! Drop your answe...
24/08/2026

Think you can name them all? 👀🏇It’s time to put your racing knowledge to the test with Guess the Jockey! Drop your answers in the comments and come back tomorrow to see how you went! 👇

24/08/2026

🌴 Your Cup Week plans just found their home.

Marmont returns to the Birdcage in 2026, bringing a little California cool to Flemington with premium hospitality, sweeping track views and an all-day party atmosphere.

Expect elevated grazing, G.H. Mumm Champagne, premium beverages, live entertainment and access to The Elms Live Stage.

🥂 Eat. Drink. Dance. Race. Repeat.

Marmont | $2,195pp

Get in or hear about it later.

Visit the VRC website for more.

23/08/2026

A little York history lesson, courtesy of local Francesca Cumani.

2007: Purple Moon wins the Ebor runs 2nd in the Melbourne Cup.

2026: Hopewell Rock runs 2nd in the Ebor …➡️ 👀🇦🇺

Could we be about to see the reverse of history?

The Ebor and Lexus Melbourne Cup. It’s a connection worth watching🏆

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448 Epsom Road
Melbourne, VIC
3031

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Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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