Flemington set for magnificent March with three Group 1 race days

As part of the Flemington Racing Spectacular, Feast by MFWF will see the east end of the Flemington Front Lawn transformed into a foodie’s paradise, with Chinese fine-diner Lee Ho Fook and Latino firebrand San Telmo set to delight racegoers on Howden Australian Guineas Day, Super Saturday and TAB Australian Cup Day, while popular Spanish maverick MoVida and pasta stars Tipo 00 will be serving up their tasty offerings on Super Saturday and TAB Australian Cup Day.

Racegoers can also indulge in classic cocktails or a refreshing spritz from Everleigh Bottling Co, which will keep racegoers cool on each day of the Flemington Racing Spectacular as part of Feast by MFWF.

To maximize the festival style experience, the front lawn will feature long dining tables so racegoers can enjoy a largescale outdoor dining experience like never seen before, with prime views of the famous Flemington straight.

There is a host of family-friendly activities on the east lawn including pony rides, face painting, a food-themed play area and a fun Bike’N’Blend smoothie station. The play area is exclusively for Phar Lap Club members, which is free to join for children under 12.

General Admission tickets are $30 for adults with access to the Feast by MFWF included with any race day ticket. The age limit for free entry has been extended to those under 17 to keep a day at the races affordable, complementing the Flemington Favorites $5 range of food and beverage.

The popular Mates Rates tables and Picnic Pods will also be available to book on each day of the Flemington Racing Spectacular, with prime views of the Winning Post on offer for guests in these spaces.  Racegoers can also spend the day taking in the action from the elevated Furphy Deck, available to book on Super Saturday and TAB Australian Cup Day.

The racing program is a mix of tradition and innovation with four Group 1 races starting with the time-honoured Howden Australian Guineas on Saturday 1 March, followed by a double header of Australia’s most prestigious sprint race, the Yulong Newmarket Handicap and The All-Star Mile on Super Saturday.

The All-Star Mile has a unique element, with 16 lucky people being selected as owner ambassadors and going into the draw to win $200,000. Anyone who attends Flemington on certain race days, including Howden Australian Guineas Day and Super Saturday, go into the draw to win.

The racing program reaches a crescendo with the TAB Australian Cup on Saturday 29 March, an iconic race that has been won by some true champions of the turf such as Saintly, Makybe Diva and Fiorente.

The VRC will continue its strong ties to the local community through a partnership with The Good Friday Appeal throughout autumn, with racegoers encouraged to donate by purchasing a ticket into a special raffle with some great prizes on offer.

VRC Chief Executive Officer Kylie Rogers said Flemington was the place to be in March.  

“March is set to be a bumper month for racegoers at Flemington with three fantastic Group 1 race days, all with their own unique drawcards for racegoers to enjoy.

“Some of Australia’s best horses and jockeys will compete throughout the Flemington Racing Spectacular, with the Group 1 All-Star Mile returning to Flemington on Super Saturday.

“We are delighted to partner with the Melbourne Food and Wine Festival and launch Feast by MFWF throughout March, with the action off the track set to be as exceptional as on the track.”

For more information on Flemington Racing Spectacular or to purchase tickets visit vrc.com.au.