What's on at Flemington in Spring

Flemington Spring Fashion Lunch

Thursday 5 September 2013

12.00pm-3.00pm

The Atrium, Flemington Racecourse

VRC Members: $175 per person

Non-Members: $185 per person

 

As an official event of Melbourne Spring Fashion Week, the new season's fashion trends take centre stage with a show-stopping racewear catwalk at the annual Flemington Spring Fashion Lunch.

 

Sofitel Girls' Day Out

Saturday 7 September 2013

First race 12.20pm 

Last race 4.50pm

Flemington Racecourse

 

Spring Group 1 racing and Flemington's signature annual celebration of style will break out of the barriers with Sofitel Girls' Day Out.

 

Turnbull Stakes Day, presented by Yellowglen

Saturday 5 October 2013

First race 11.50am 

Last race 5.45pm

Flemington Racecourse

 

The stars of spring step out to contest a high-quality day of thoroughbred racing in a full dress rehearsal for the Melbourne Cup Carnival.

The Preview Lounge

Saturday 5 October 2013

11.00am to 6.30pm

 Flemington Racecourse (east end above the horse stalls)

$215 VRC Members, $225 non-Members;

Inclusions  Racecourse admission

Entry into The Preview Lounge

Racebook

A gourmet extended cocktail menu  

Selected Australian red and white wines, sparkling wine, beer, soft drinks and basic spirits

Punter's Club hosted by RSN personality Shane Anderson

Pamper Lounge services

Tote facilities and televisions within the marquee.

 

AAMI Victoria Derby Day

Saturday 2 November 2013

First race 11.20am 

Last race 5.10pm

Flemington Racecourse

 

With arguably the most outstanding raceday on the Australasian calendar, the Melbourne Cup Carnival leaps into action with AAMI Victoria Derby Day. It's an unrivalled day of prestigious racing featuring the Group 1 AAMI Victoria Derby boasting $1.5 million in prize money, one of four races at the elite Group 1 level.

 

Emirates Melbourne Cup Parade

Monday 4 November 2013

12.00 pm

Bourke Street Mall to Federation Square

Free

The city will be brought to a standstill as the Emirates Melbourne Cup Parade makes its way through Bourke Street Mall then down Swanston Street into Federation Square in a spectacular cavalcade of past and present champions of the turf.

 

Emirates Melbourne Cup Day

Tuesday 5 November 2013

First race 10.20am 

Last race 5.15pm

Flemington Racecourse

 

Emirates Melbourne Cup Day is the pinnacle of the Australian racing calendar. Racegoers flock to Flemington to watch the best staying handicap in the world, the $6.2 million Emirates Melbourne Cup. It is a day that firmly puts Australian racing in the international spotlight.

 

VRC Oaks Club Lunch

Wednesday 6 November 2013

12:00 noon red carpet arrival for 12.30pm

Crown Palladium

VRC Members: $240 per person

Non-Members: $250 per person

 

Celebrating the fine tradition that is Crown Oaks Day, the Carnival's ultimate style day, famous racing and fashion faces will gather for the glamorous VRC Oaks Club Lunch at the Crown Palladium.

Crown Oaks Day

Thursday, 7 November 2013

First race 12.20am 

Last race 5.45pm

Flemington Racecourse

 

The third day of the Melbourne Cup Carnival is Crown Oaks Day, an occasion for the ladies and considered the ultimate style day. It's a raceday for women of all ages to shine in their elegant and romantic creations and celebrate an unforgettable day out with friends. With femininity the core theme of the day, it's no wonder that Crown Oaks Day is marked by a pink rose on many a gentleman's lapel.

 

Emirates Stakes Day

Saturday, 9 November 2013

First race 11.30am 

Last race 5.10pm

 

Emirates Stakes Day concludes the Melbourne Cup Carnival with a day for the family. It is a relaxed and friendly atmosphere and the perfect way to draw a close to the excitement of the week. The official flower for Emirates Stakes Day is a red rose and the fashion is a pleasant mix of understated style and fun.