The first race day of the new year features the Listed Bagot Handicap, attracting the best off-season stayers as they showcase their potential for bigger targets at Flemington. Last year’s winner Tralee Rose went on to win the Group 3 Geelong Cup later that year and finished ninth in the Lexus Melbourne Cup.
With warm temperatures forecast, all race times have been brought forward for VRC New Year’s Day Race Day. The first race is now scheduled to jump two hours earlier at 10:35am. Gates will open at 9:35am, and the last race run at 3pm.
Make sure you're here to enjoy “Happy Hour” from 11:30am to 12:30pm when all drinks (by the glass) are half price from all retail venues across course. All dining and retail outlets will be open from 9:35am (gate opening time) with lunch service across all dining venues commencing from 11:30am.
Looking for somewhere cool to bring the kids? Enjoy the family friendly fun on the Flemington Family Lawn, on The Parade Lawn. A place where you can relax in comfort, enjoy the racing and watch the kids enjoying all that the family lawn has to offer, from fun-filled games, face painting and good old fashioned water sprinklers (don't forget the kids' bathers) to help keep cool.
Looking to continue new year celebrations? Kick off 2022 with our ‘Party After the Last’ series, running all summer long with headline acts performing special sets after the last race. Don’t miss the electric energy on stage with the Stafford Brothers* after the last race from 3:30pm on the Front Lawn Beer Garden.
*Due to the current COVID-19 restrictions only one Stafford Brother will be performing on New Year's Day.
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Members have the option to bring friends and family to a race day by either purchasing a Members Enclosure Daily Guest Ticket or using their VRC Complimentary Guest Pass card to redeem a complimentary Members Enclosure Daily Guest Ticket.
Spanning nearly half of the entire grounds at Flemington, the soaring spaces and welcoming faces that greet you in the Members Enclosure will always make a lasting impression, every time you visit.
Nothing freshens up a summer day like a crisp rosé from Penfolds Wines. Head up to the Roof Garden and try a glass or two at “Rosé All Day” with complimentary Penfolds Max’s Rosé tastings, incredible city views and live entertainment to celebrate the start of a new year!
Haven’t registered for our VRC Member Stakes yet? Register by 12pm Wednesday 29th and join over 3000 members for your chance to win BIG every race day!
The VRC Punters Club returns to The Peak. Join Nic Ashman as he looks to back a winner – or three – and build on his profitable punting performances over Cup Week. Just $20 to be part of the winning action, which you are guaranteed to get back at the end of the day – plus more if you’re a winner!
Looking for a relaxing spot to soak up the sunny rays? Grab a spot on the lush lawn just outside The Club Stand and sit back, relax and take in all the racing action.
Nothing freshens up a summer day like a crisp rosé from Penfolds Wines. Head up to the Roof Garden and try a glass or two at “Rosé All Day” with complimentary Penfolds Max’s Rosé tastings, incredible city views and live entertainment to celebrate the start of a new year!
Haven’t registered for our VRC Member Stakes yet? Register by 12pm Wednesday 29th and join over 3000 members for your chance to win BIG every race day!
The VRC Punters Club returns to The Peak. Join Nic Ashman as he looks to back a winner – or three – and build on his profitable punting performances over Cup Week. Just $20 to be part of the winning action, which you are guaranteed to get back at the end of the day – plus more if you’re a winner!
Looking for a relaxing spot to soak up the sunny rays? Grab a spot on the lush lawn just outside The Club Stand and sit back, relax and take in all the racing action.
New Year’s Day celebrations continue with our ‘Party After the Last’ series, as the Stafford Brothers* keep the party going on the Front Lawn Beer Garden.
*Due to the current Covid-19 restrictions only one Stafford Brother will be performing on New Year's Day.
Kick off 2022 with a New Year’s Day Recovery with friends in the casual laidback setting of the Flemington Front Lawn. With your choice of deck chair or day bed, sit back, relax and enjoy a great day out. Grab a bite to eat from a selection of Melbourne’s tastiest food trucks and enjoy an icy cold drink to celebrate the New Year.
Witness every finish while relaxing with mates in The Lounge Bar inside Saintly Place West. With quick access out to the Winning Post, billiards and foosball, The Lounge Bar is a great spot to enjoy all the racing action and a day of socialising with mates.
Looking for somewhere to bring the kids? Enjoy the family friendly fun on the Flemington Family Lawn, on the Parade Lawn. A place where you can relax in comfort, enjoy the racing and watch the kids enjoying all that the family lawn has to offer, from fun-filled games and face painting.
New Year’s Day celebrations continue with our ‘Party After the Last’ series, as the Stafford Brothers* keep the party going on the Front Lawn Beer Garden.
*Due to the current Covid-19 restrictions only one Stafford Brother will be performing on New Year's Day.
Kick off 2022 with a New Year’s Day Recovery with friends in the casual laidback setting of the Flemington Front Lawn. With your choice of deck chair or day bed, sit back, relax and enjoy a great day out. Grab a bite to eat from a selection of Melbourne’s tastiest food trucks and enjoy an icy cold drink to celebrate the New Year.
Witness every finish while relaxing with mates in The Lounge Bar inside Saintly Place West. With quick access out to the Winning Post, billiards and foosball, The Lounge Bar is a great spot to enjoy all the racing action and a day of socialising with mates.
Looking for somewhere to bring the kids? Enjoy the family friendly fun on the Flemington Family Lawn, on the Parade Lawn. A place where you can relax in comfort, enjoy the racing and watch the kids enjoying all that the family lawn has to offer, from fun-filled games and face painting.
Celebrate the new year in style with this great package from G.H. Mumm of their exclusive Grand Cordon range of champagne.
*Participating VRC Members also eligible for bonus prizes
