Kick off 2025 in style!
With an outstanding eight-race card, this is summer racing at its finest. Witness the best off-season stayers battle it out for glory in the time-honoured Listed Bagot Handicap (2800m), and cheer on the contenders in the Listed Kensington Stakes (1400m).
Ditch the ordinary this summer and dive headfirst into Flemington’s epic pool party ... at the races! Our vibrant Front Lawn is transforming into the ultimate summer playground, Summer Social. Enjoy $10 pizzas, cocktails and drink specials in the Smirnoff Summer Garden, while listening to DJ’s in the lounges and inflatable pools.
Round out NYD on the Front Lawn after the last race with Australian DJ and producer Cyril taking the live stage.
Gates open: 12:00pm
First race: 1:10pm
Last race: 5:40pm
Feature race:
Listed Bagot Handicap (2800m)
What's On this Wednesday!
Summer Social
Head to the Summer Social oasis on the Front Lawn where you can soak up the sun with refreshing cocktails and watch all the thrilling racing.
When you need a break from the action, find some shade under an umbrella or sink into a comfy bean bag with a DJ spinning tunes all day long.
Keep cool in one of our inflatable pools, don't forget your bathers.
VRC Punters Club
Located in Saintly Place Sports Bar (General Admission) for New Years Race Day.
The VRC Punters Club has become a Flemington favourite and the best part is anyone can join and it is only $10! Follow along with our expert tipsters who will hopefully turn a profit for you while providing racing insights and tips throughout the day.
Join in and follow our expert punters, and let them do the hard work in finding you a winner. Which team will you be on this week? You must attend in person to take part.
Cyril Live DJ set
Round out NYD on the Front Lawn after the last race with Australian DJ and producer Cyril taking the live stage, known for global worldwide hits such as 'Stumblin In' and his remix of the Grammy-nominated band Disturbed's "sound of Silence".
