2025 Andrew Ramsden Race Day
We follow the action of the VRC Punters Club, and track our tipsters as they look to back you some winners & land the Quaddie on Andrew Ramsden Race Day at Flemington this Saturday.
The VRC Punters Club has become a Flemington favourite and the best part is anyone can join, and it is only $10! You must be on course to join in the action.
The VRC Punters Club will be held in both The Atrium and TAB Saintly Place Sports Bar for 2025 Andrew Ramsden Race Day. Look out for the registration deck in the designated areas on-course or follow along at home.
VRC Punters Club blog - Live from 1pm Saturday 17th May 2025.
Welcome to today's VRC Punters Club live blog from Flemington.
To participate in the action on-course, be sure to head to the registration desks in Saintly Place or the Atrium before Race 3.
Both Grace & Marc have submitted their early tips and ready for a great day of punting.
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5:22pm Update
That's a wrap. If you still have a registration card for Team Light Fingers, head to one of the registration desks to collect your winnings.
If you are a member and no longer on course, credit will be applied to your card for next race meeting.
Thanks to all who followed along today and for those who took part.
Massive thank you to Grace Ramage who managed to collect for her team, and to Marc for his insights throughout the day!
Next race meeting at Flemington on Saturday 7th June. See you all there.
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4:50pm Update
That's a WIN for Team Light Fingers. Grace had the winner #17 LIBERAMI for the win, as well as #7 TROSETTEE each way!
That means that Team Light Fingers has a collect for the day! Waiting for final dividends before pay-out can commence.
Unfortunately, Team Archer does not have a collect for the day.
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4:30pm Update
Running out of time for a win from both teams, with Race 9 coming up at Flemington. A WIN is needed.
Let's hope we can get over the line with the remaining bets.
Team Light Fingers - Grace
R9 #17 LIBERAMI - $700 to win
R9 #7 TROSETTEE - $100 to win. $230 to place
Team Archer - Marc
Race 9
#14 SAMUEL LANGHORNE - $100 to win
#16 ARQANA - $100 to win
Giddy Up!
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4:00pm Update
Race 8 up next. Current bets for both teams:
Team Light Fingers - Grace
R8 #11 HELLSING - $100 win. $200 place
R8 #2 HOLYMANZ - $100 win. $200 place
Team Archer
Multi Bet
Leg 1 - R8 #13 El Rocko
Leg 2 - R9 #17 LIBERAMI
Bet $200 @$9.60
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3:47pm Update
Team Archer has locked in their tips for Race 8 & Race 9.
Multi Bet
Leg 1 - R8 #13 El Rocko
Leg 2 - R9 #17 LIBERAMI
Bet $200 @$9.60
Race 9
#14 SAMUEL LANGHORNE - $100 to win
#16 ARQANA - $100 to win
Needs the win.
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3:39pm Update
Congratulations to #17 BASILINNA, with Dean Yendall on board to win the 2025 Lexus Andrew Ramsden!!
That win secures a spot in this year's Lexus Melbourne Cup. I'd be keeping an eye on this one for the Cup.
Team Light Fingers also were so close to the First 4 with Grace having the winner and third in her selections. That would've been nice for the kitty!
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3:25pm Update
Team Light Fingers - Grace, has locked in further bets to come home strong with hopefully some wins.
R8 #2 HOLYMANZ - $100 Win. $200 Place
R8 #11 HELSING - $100 Win. $200 Place.
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3:20pm Update
Race 7 tips locked and loaded.
Team Archer - Marc
Race 7 #18 ALMA RISE - $200 Win
Race 7 #5 VIRTUOUS CIRCLE - $50 Win
Race 7 #2 MILITARY MISSION - $50
Team Light FIngers - Grace
Race 7 #12 BERKSHIRE BREEZE - $200 Win
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2:59pm Update
OK. That's an impressive run by #10 TITLE FIGHTER to win Race 6 Hilton Nicholas Straight Six over 1200m. If you backed that, well done to you - returning $61-1.
The favourite, short-priced #11 KING ZEPHYR wasn't good enough to be in the top.
That means that Team Archer, with one out in the Quaddie, is out!
Neither team had a win there.
Some serious form reading is going to make sure the teams have a return for the day! Still 3 races to go, enough time to collect.
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2:47pm Update
Current Race 6 bets for both teams.
Team Light Fingers - Grace Ramage
Race 6
#6 ASTERO - $150 to place
Team Archer - Marc Ohlmus
Race 6
#11 KING ZEPHYR - $1,183 to win
Marc also has the Quaddie on, see the selections below.
Let's get both these over the line with the King taking the win and Astero for 2nd.
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2:37pm Update
The confidence is high with Team Archer captain March Ohlmus as he is looking for that big win.
He has doubled down on Race 6 with a further $683 bet on #11 KING ZEPHYR. That's a total of $1,183 'riding' on the win.
Let's hope his form is correct and it gets up for the team.
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2:34pm Update
QUADDIE - Team Archer - Marc Ohlmus
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2:30pm Update
Team Light Fingers - Grace, has come in with her bets for Races 6 & 7.
Team Light Fingers - Grace Ramage
Race 6
#6 ASTERO - $150 Place
Race 7
First 4
#1, 3, 4, 12, 15, 17, 20 - $200
Race 7
#12 BERKSHIRE BREEZE - $200 Win.
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2:24pm Update
#5 POLITELY DUN was too good and took out Race 5. Unfortunately, neither team had this in their selections.
However, Team Archer - Marc, had #18 ADJUDICATE $100 to place - paying a handy $4.20.
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2:10 Update
Race 5 is next to jump at Flemington with the Sir Henry Bolte Handicap over 2000m.
Update on current bets for Race 5.
Team Archer - Marc
Race 5
#15 RHOOKY - $50 to win. $$100 to place
#18 ADJUDICATE - $50 to win. $100 to place
Team Light Fingers - Grace
Race 5
Box Trifects: #1, 3, 4, 5 - $200
#1 MUSTANG MORGAN - $25 to win. $75 to place.
More bets to come from both teams.
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1:49pm Update
What a race!! Unfortunately neither team captain had #16 ZOURAIN in their selections! The track is definitely throwing up some value today if you are lucky enough to be on them.
(picture) Team Archer captain Marc Ohlmus with some serious form happening.
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1:41pm Update
Team Archer - Marc Ohlmus has come in again with another round of bets.
Race 5
#15 RHOOKY - $50 Win. $100 Place
#18 ADJUDICATE - $50 Win. $100 Place
Race 6
#11 KING ZEPHYR - $500 Win.
Race 7
#18 ALMA RISE - $200 Win.
#5 VIRTUOUS CIRCLE - $50 Win. (ustilising his bonus bets)
#2 MILITARY MISSION - $50 Win.
Races 8 and 9 still to come..
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1:35pm Update
Grace Ramage & Marc Ohlmus talk through their strategy for the day in The Atrium in the Members. With the track downgraded to a Soft 7 earlier today, there have been a few scratchings already. With more rain forecasted, be sure to follow along to see how this impacts their tips!
1:30pm Update
Chalk Board Update
Team Light Fingers - Grace Ramage
Team Archer - Marc Ohlmus
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1:15pm Update
Team Light Fingers - Grace Ramage - has had their first win, with $200 place bet on #4 CINDY FALLS - coming 3rd.
Let's hope this kicks off a great day of punting.
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1:08pm Update
#3 LOVAZOU is a late scratching! Team Archer had this as a bet.
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1:03pm Update
Last chance to join today's VRC Punters Club. Head to a registration desk to join and sit back, relax, and let the team Captains do the hard work.
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12:42pm Update
Team Archer - Marc Ohlmus has locked in his first round of tips for today.
Race 3
#3 LOVAZOU - $300 Win - NO WIN
#4 CINDY FALLS - $100 Win - NO WIN
#9 MATRIACH ROSE - $100 Win - NO WIN
Race 4
#2 NOSTRINGSATTACHED - $300 Win - NO WIN
#12 BIG SEXY - $100 Win - NO WIN
QUADDIE
1st Leg - 11
2nd Leg - 1, 2, 3, 5, 12, 14, 18, 20
3rd Leg - 2, 4, 6, 10, 11, 13
4th Leg - 4, 14, 16, 17
100% - $192
Team Light Fingers - Grace Ramage, had a scratching on an earlier bet with DAGGERS out from Race 4. Replacement bet below:
Team Light Fingers - Grace Ramage
Race 4 #10 - SUGAR COAT - $200 Win. - NO WIN
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12:16pm Update
Kicking off the day with Team Light Fingers - Captained by Grace Ramage, submitting early tips for Flemington.
Team Light Fingers - Grace Ramage
Race 3
#4 CINDY FALLS - $75 Win. $200 Place - PLACE WIN!!!
#11 IMPENDING SHADOW - $75 Win. $200 Place. - NO WIN
Race 4
#5 DAGGERS - $400 Win - LATE SCRATCHING
Race 5
Box Trifecta
#1, 3, 4, 5
Bet $200
Race 5
#1 MUSTANG MORGAN - $25 Win. $75 Place
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Meet our Tipsters this week
Grace Ramage (follow Grace on 'X' - @gramage_ )
Grace is a leading racing analyst and broadcaster with TAB, celebrated for her expert insights and passion for horse racing. A finalist for 2025 Racing Woman of the Year, she continues to inspire fans and elevate the sport with her dynamic presence and sharp analysis.
Marc Ohlmus (follow Marc on 'X' - @marcohlmus )
Marc is a prominent racing analyst and broadcaster with TAB and Sky Racing, known for his sharp insights and passion for the sport. With a wealth of experience and a talent for delivering expert form analysis, Marc captivates racing fans and punters alike with his unmatched energy.
How to get involved:
Note: Participants MUST be on course to be eligible to join the Punters Club.
Locations
Andrew Ramsden Race Day - Saturday 17th May 2025.
- The Atrium (Members)
- TAB Saintly Place (General Public)
Registrations
- Register for only $10 cash prior to the jump of Race 3.
- Each entrant will receive an entry card that will need to be held onto to collect any winnings later in the day.
How it works
- Head to one of the Punters Club sign-up tables on-course, pay your $10 entry fee, before the starting race 3 and you're in!
- You will receive an entry card, which you will need to show at the end of the day to collect any winnings.
- The starting kitty will be $500 courtesy of the VRC plus the $10 from each entrant is used by our expert tipsters to place bets
- Bets are placed from the starting race (race 3) until the last race at Flemington as well as bets at any racetrack across the country.
- Any winnings from bets can be used to place future bets on the day.
- Follow live updates from our blog, listen to our tipsters in person in the nominated spots, or check out the chalkboards located on-course throughout the day.
- Once all races are completed, head back to the sign-up table and collect your winnings!
Collection
- Any winnings can be collected from the registration desks in The Atrium or TAB Saintly Place following correct weight of the last race at Flemington. Entrants must present their entry card and sign it to collect any winnings.
- Any unclaimed winnings by a VRC Member will be automatically placed on their cash-on-card balance after the race day.
- Public patrons must be present to collect their winnings. Any unclaimed winnings will be donated to a VRC charity partner.
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