2025 Black Caviar Lightning.

We follow the fun and excitement of the VRC Punters Club, and track our tipsters as they look to back you some winners & land the Quaddie on Black Caviar Lightning Race Day. 

Welcome to today's live blog of the VRC Punters Club at Flemington. 

Follow along with all their tips & insights as we keep you updated on today's selections.  

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5:50pm Update

That's a wrap!

Grace & Marc talking to the room after what has been a a great day of racing. Grace's team had a successful day with a 50% return on their initial investment. A good collect with some solid wins throughout - 4 returns on her bets! 

Unfortunately, Marc's team was close, but no collect in the end. 

Thanks to everyone involved, on-course, and those following at home - especially Grace Ramage & Marc Ohlmus for their time to host today's Punters Club.

Howden Australian Guineas is next on 1st March, be sure to make your way to the VRC Punters Club and register to join in the fun and excitement!! Don't miss out.

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5:28pm Update

Grace Ramage has put on the last bet of the day for her team. 

Boxed First 4

#2 Le Ferrari  |  #3 Is It Me  |  #5 Lounge Bar Rubi  |  #7 Euphoric  |  #14 Eugenius

Return: 18.3%

Let's bring this home and add the return for her team!

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5:12pm Update

March Ohlmus

Last bet of the day for Marc and his team. A win here is needed and I think he has the right idea. 

Flemington Race 10 

First 4 Selections:

#1 It's Business Time & #5 Lounge Bar Rubi  |  #1 It's Business Time & #5 Lounge Bar Rubi  |  Field  |  Field

32.63%

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5:08pm Update

One more race to go. 

Marc Ohlmus has one more bet to place, who will he go for?  He is deep in form trying to find the winning bet. 

Grace has two tips in the last race at Flemington with the following: 

#2 Le Farrari $100 win $200 place

#5 Lounge Bar Rubi $100win $200 Place. 

Hopefully, we finish the day on a winning note. C'mon. 

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4:40pm Update

Race 9 is coming up. Different selections from both Marc & Grace. Hopefully you can find the winner in these selections. 

Marc Ohlmus

#3 Too Darn Discreet $250 each way

Grace Ramage

#4 Sneaky Sunrise $300 win

#10 Macedon Rose $100 win $300 place

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4:27pm Update

An upset in the Black Caviar Lightning with #9 SKYBIRD finding the gap at the 150m mark to storm home for the win!! #8 STRETAN ANGEL finished impressively to take 2nd.

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4:10pm Update

Updated chalkboards for Grace & Marc

Grace Ramage: 

Marc Ohlmus:

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4:04pm Update

Flemington Race 9 bets are now in for Grace and her team. 

#4 Sneaky Sunrise$300 win.

#10 Macedon Rose $100 win $300 place. 

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4:00pm Update

WIN!!!

Grace gets another win for her team! Her bet of $200 a place in Bendigo on #4 Donation snuck in for a 3rd place returning $860.  

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3:55pm Update

New bet added for Grace Ramage.

Flemington Race 8 - $100 Box Trifecta.

# 1 Mazu

#7 Benedetta

#9 Skybird

#11 Switzerland

#12 Traffic Warden

Return: 166%

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3:54pm Update

Grace Ramage has added a new bet.  

Bendigo R6 # 4 Donation - $100 win $200 place.

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3:48pm Update

#14 Sepals was too good to run home a clear winner in Race 7 CS Hayes over 1400m.  

Unfortunately, that means that both Grace & Marc are out of the Quaddie.  

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3:40pm Update

Grace Ramage has added #6 Feroce $200 win. #11 Scary $50 win $150 place.

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3:30pm Update

First leg of the Quaddie coming up in 5mins. 

Grace Ramage - Flemington Quaddie

Marc Ohlmus - Flemington Quaddie

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3:08pm Update

Another win for Grace!!  A flying start to today's Punters Club with selection of #6 Rise At Dawn - putting $250 on the win.

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3:05pm Update

Race 6 coming up shortly.  Our team captains talking through their selections: 

Selections:

Marc:  #3 Berkeley Square $200 each way. #9 Poison Chalice $100 win

Grace: #6 Rise At Dawn $250 win. #9 Poison Chalice $100 win.

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2:55pm Update:

MARC OHLMUS

Latest updates from Marc Ohlmus:

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2:50pm Update:

GRACE RAMAGE 

Two races in and Grace is up $1,737 for her team! Solid start to the Punters Club today. 

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2:40pm Update:

A WIN!!  GRACE RAMAGE has another collect with her $400 place bet on #7 Material Dreams.  Returning $1,080.

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2:20pm Update:

GRACE RAMAGE

Grace has updated her tips on the chalkboard

Race 6: #6 Rise At Dawn $250 each way.  #9 Poison Chalice $100 each way.

Race 5: #7 Material Dreams $200 win. $400 place

Race 4: #2 Smokin Princess - $200 win $400 place

MARC OHLMUS

Marc's latest tips

Race 8: #10 Growing Empire $750 win. 

Race 7: #1 Goldrush Guru $200 each way. #7 Stay Focused $100 win. #10 Henlein $100 win. 

Race 6: #3 Berkeley Square $200 each way.

Race 5: #3 He's Our Bonneval - $200 each way.  #4 Veloce Caro - $200 win

Race 4: #9 Farhh Flung - $200 each way. #2 Smokin Princess - $200 each way

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2:15pm Race 5 update:

MARC OHLMUS: 

#3 He's Our Bonneval - $200 each way

#4 Veloce Caro - $200 win

GRACE RAMAGE

#7 Material Dreams $200 win. $400 place

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2:01pm Update

A great start to today's Punters Club with both Grace Ramage & Marc Ohlmus tipping #2 SMOKIN PRINCESS for the WIN and PLACE! 

Could be a great day of racing!! 

Follow along for all updates. 

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Race 4 Update:

MARC OHLMUS

#9 Farhh Flung - $200 each way

#2 Smokin Princess - $200 each way

GRACE RAMAGE

#2 Smokin Princess - $200 win $400 place

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1:45pm Update

Ok. Entries are now closed with The Peak selling out!  

Marc & Grace have locked in their selections for Race 4.  Stay tuned for their selections. 

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Punters Club Update - 1:39pm

Team 'Light Fingers' captain Grace Ramage has locked in her selections for Races 4, 5, & 6.  Still time for you to join if on course in Saintly Place or The Peak in the Grandstand.  

All tips will be published when entries close. 

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Meet our Tipsters this week

Grace Ramage

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

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

Black Caviar Lightning Race Day - Saturday 15 February 2025. 

• The Peak (Members) - Book Now
• TAB Saintly Place (General Public)

Registrations

• Register for only $10 cash prior to the jump of Race 4.
• 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 4 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 or 4) and 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 Peak 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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