2025 ANZAC Day 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 ANZAC Day Race Day at Flemington.
Welcome to VRC Punters Club live blog at Flemington.
Our tipsters Marc Ohlmus and Mark Guest give us their best bets for the day. Follow along with all their tips & insights as we keep you updated on their selections.
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 ANZAC Day Race Day. Look out for the registration deck in the designated areas on-course.
5:30pm Update
Last call for all TEAM ARCHER members.
If you registered on the day and are part of Team Archer, head to one of the registration desks to collect your return.
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5:21pm Update
That's a great win by the favourite #5 KING ZEPHYR to take out the last at Flemington.
Not great news for Team Light Fingers and their captain Mark Guest, who was unsuccessful with his bets on the day.
Marc Ohlmus and his team, Team Archer, get a return for all their members. If you registered for Team Archer, don't forget to make your way to either The Atrium or to Saintly Place to collect your winnings!!
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4:59pm Update
WINNER........
Team Archer's captain is firing! His bet of $1,000 at Pinjarra with #6 ADMIRE THE GIRL got up! That's a great result for those team members on board with Marc.
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4:55pm Update
Team Light Fingers - Mark Guest
Race 8 #13 SABAN - $180 WIN
Race 8 #8 OCEAN BEYOND - $100 WIN
Race 8 - First 4 - boxed
#5, 8, 12, 13, 14, 15
Bet $120 - 33.33%
Last chance to get a win on the board for Mark and his team.
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4:42pm Update
Team Archer - Marc Ohlmus
Race 8 #15 PURE ALPHA - $700 WIN
If this gets up, it'll be a great end of the day for Team Archer!!
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4:38pm Update
ONE race to go!
Both team captains are deep in the form guide, trying to get a nice return in the last race. They need it!
Stay tuned to see what each team have tipped.
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4:30pm Update
Tips are in for Team Light Fingers, with Mark Guest locking in his bets for the upcoming races
Team Light Fingers - Mark Guest
Running Double:
Race 7 #1 MIDTOWN BOSS
Race 8 #5 KING ZEPHYR
Bet $300
Race 7 Box Trifecta
1, 4, 9, 11
Bet $120 - 500%
Race 7 Quinella
1, 9
Bet $100 - 10,000%
Race 7 #1 MIDTOWN BOSS - $470 WIN.
Team Light Fingers needs a win! Let's get these bets home to go into the last with some value for everyone!
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4:23pm Update
Team Archer has gone big on the next bet.
Pinjarra Scarpside
Race 4 #6 ADMIRE THE GIRL - $1.000 WIN
Let's hope jockey William Pike gets the win!
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4:05pm Update
What a duel from #7 American Wolf and #11 Litzdeel with American Wolf getting the win by a nose!
Unfortunately, that brilliant ride by John Allen means no win for both teams.
With two races to go, there's still time for both teams to collect. Stay tuned for the remaining bets to come.
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3:51pm Update
More bets are in for Team Light Fingers. Mark Guest has locked in his tips for Race 6.
Flemington
Race 6 #4 FORMAT - $200 WIN
Race 6 Boxed Quinella: 1, 4, 11 - $150.
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3:48pm Update
No Win for Marc's tip at Randwick. A 3rd placing unfortunately!
Team Archers blackboard is looking full... How many more bets can we fit on there.
Plenty of room left for Team Light Fingers to add some winners to the board.
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3:41pm Update
Team Archer captain Marc Ohlmus has looked north for his next bet - Randwick-Kensington.
Randwick-Kensington
Race 6 #2 ICONIC TREASURE - $500 WIN
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3:30pm Update
A stellar run by #10 HIGHVOL with Jamie Melham on board to win Race 5 and the first leg of the Quaddie.
Unfortunately that knocks out both teams from the Quaddies!!
Team Light Fingers Quaddies:
#1
#2
#3
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3:25pm Update
Team Light Fingers
Race 5 #5 STAY COSMIC - $300 WIN
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3:04pm Update
The Quaddie is in for Team Archer - Marc Ohlmus.
$200 - 50%.
2:55pm Update
A happy team captain. Marc Ohlmus making sure the winnings are updated.
2:50pm Update
WIN... WIN... WIN.
Team Archer's captain Marc Ohlmus is up and about after tipping #9 PARIAH PEARL for the win!! Solid tipping with $500 on the win adding to the pool for the team!!
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2:48pm Update
Team Archer's Marc Ohlmus has locked in his tips for the next couple of races. Some solid bets in there. Are you confident enough to follow them?
Race 5 #5 STAY COSMIC - $500 WIN
Race 5 #7 MALDINI - $$100 WIN
Race 5 #9 DIFFERENT GRAVY - $50 WIN
Race 6 #1 TSITSIPAS - $500 WIN
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2:42pm Update
Team Archer's captain Marc Ohlmus has locked in his tips for Race 4.
Marc Ohlmus - Team Archer
Race 4 #9 PARIAH PEARL - $500 WIN
Race 4 #1 LOVAZOU - $200 WIN
Different to Team Light Fingers. Which team will come out with the win? Let's see in 5 mins time!
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2:35pm Update
A slow start to today's punters club with Team Light Fingers missing out on Race 3 bets. Team Archer had a collect with an each way bet on #6 Detroit City.
Race 4 bets are in!
Mark Guest - Team Light Fingers
Race 4 #4 I AM VELVET - $300 WIN
Quinella: #1 LOVAZOU & #4 I AM VELVET - $100 - 1,000%
Let's get them home for a win!
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2:20pm Update
#1 No Fuss with John Allen on board was too good and took out the win in Race 3. No Team had this as their bet.
However, Marc Ohlmus's Team Archer had #6 Detroit City $250 each way and gets the first collect of the day!
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2pm Update
There is still time to get your entries in for today's Punters Club.
With Race 3 coming up shortly, out team leaders Marc Ohlmus and Mark Guest have already got their early bets in.
Marc Ohlmus - Team Archer
Race 3 #6 Detroit City - $250 each way
Race 3 #12 Roadie - $50 WIN
Race 3 #17 Inez - $50 WIN
Mark Guest - Team Light Fingers
Race 3 #8 Grey Ice - $200 WIN
Race 3 #7 Ghetto Supastar - $20 each way
Race 3 Boxed Trifecta - 1, 7, 8, 9, 16 - $60 for 100%.
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1:45pm Update
Race 2 has just finished with #12 ESTERNAY coming home strong to take the win. If you are following Marc's tips today, you would be a happy punter.
Let's hope this form from Marc is a good sign for his team Archer.
Meet our Tipsters this week
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.
Mark Guest
Mark Guest is a highly respected racing analyst with over 30 years of experience in the horse racing industry. Known for his sharp form analysis and deep knowledge of the sport, he has worked as a presenter, jockey agent and form student for numerous media organisations. Mark’s expertise and passion make him a trusted voice in both Australian and international racing.
How to get involved:
Note: Participants MUST be on course to be eligible to join the Punters Club.
Locations
ANZAC Day Race Day - 25th April 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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