Inside Run - What's On Saturday

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Celebrate the arrival of Spring Racing at Flemington this Saturday with thrilling Group 1 racing, fun, fashion, and entertainment on course.

Join us for an unforgettable day of excitement, elegance, and exhilarating group races. Whether you're a passionate racing fan, a style enthusiast, or just seeking a delightful day out with friends and family, Flemington offers something for everyone.

Gates Open: 11:00 am
First Race: 12:10 pm
Last Race: 5:25 pm

Feature races

Group 1 Crown Makybe Diva Stakes (1600m)
Group 3 Lexus Archer Stakes (2500m)

A quality ten-race program featuring eight stakes races, headlined by the $750,000 Group 1 Crown Makybe Diva Stakes (1600m) won last year by Lindsay Park star, Mr Brightside.

A new edition to this year’s program is the $300,000 Group 3 Lexus Archer Stakes (2500m), offering a golden ticket into the $8.56 million 2024 Lexus Melbourne Cup (3200m).

Also on the card is the Group 2 Bobbie Lewis Quality (1200m) for open sprinters and the Group 2 Furphy Let’s Elope Stakes (1400m) for mares.

Kids under 12 are FREE on all three Spring Race Days.

What's On this Saturday?

The Spring Social Club

Head to the west end of the Flemington Front Lawn for The Spring Social Club - your go-to destination for pickleball, pop-up bars, delicious pizza, and endless socialising.

VRC is delighted to introduce the extremely popular sport of Pickleball to Flemington over spring. In collaboration with the National Pickleball League a full-sized pickleball feature court will be set up along the famous Flemington Straight, just past the winning post

For more information click here.

VRC Punters Club

Located in The Atrium (Members) and in Saintly Place Sports Bar (General Admission) for this Saturday's VRC Season Premiere 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. The VRC will also put an additional $500 into the kitty for the VRC Punters Club each race day!

Our expert punters this week will be Marc Ohlmus & Grace Ramage. Which team will you be on this week? You must attend in person to take part.

Saintly Place Sports Bar

The indoor sports bar comes alive with bar sports, betting facilities, live racing on TV, refreshing drinks, and takeaway food. Settle in or grab a drink - watch all the days racing from the comfort of your table inside the grandstand. Even participate in the day's punting and register for the Punters Club.

Ticket Options

General Admission

Witness all the thrilling racing action up close from the famous Flemington Front Lawn or one of the many trackside bars. Click here for more information.

VRC Punters Plus

Upgrade your race day experience with a VRC Punter Plus ticket. For $49 receive General Admission entry, a $25 food and beverage voucher, a racebook, and an entry into the VRC Punters Club located at Saintly Place, a total value of $63.

Mates Rates

Make your day at Flemington even better with your mates!

Secure a Mates Rates table for 4 or 6 people in Saintly Place Sports Bar and enjoy great racing with relaxed vibes all day long. Plus, each table receives a ‘bucket of drinks’ on arrival, with additional drinks and food available within Saintly Place.

Mates Rates Plus

For an extra $40 per person, upgrade to Mates Rates Plus and each person will receive a $50 food and beverage credit which can be redeemed at the food and beverage outlets within Saintly Place Sports Bar.

Click here for more information.

For more information on tickets, hospitality options, and upcoming race days, click here.