Join us at HQ for Spring Classics Preview Day, a relaxed day out for racing enthusiasts to witness spring stars prepare for glory over Cup Week.
With the Melbourne Cup Carnival firmly in sight, the three-year-olds will chase ballot exemption into the 2024 Group 1 Penfolds Victoria Derby or the 2024 Group 1 VRC Oaks (2500m) through the Penfolds Victoria Derby Preview (1800m) and the VRC Oaks Preview (1800m).
Don't miss this exciting prelude to the spring season at Flemington!
Kids under 12 are FREE on all three Spring Race Days.
Sunday 22 September, 2024
Feature races
VRC Oaks Preview (1800m)
Penfolds Victoria Derby Preview (1800m)
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
$20 PER PERSON
$40 PER FAMILY
Witness all the thrilling racing action up close from the famous Flemington Front Lawn or in one of the many bars and eateries across course.
TABLE OF 6 | $150
Reserve your table of 6 on the Front Lawn and enjoy great racing with relaxed vibes, and a ‘bucket of drinks’ per table on arrival.
TABLE OF 4 | $110
TABLE OF 6 | $150
Reserve a Mates Rates table for 4 or 6 in Saintly Place Sports Bar and enjoy great racing with relaxed vibes, and a ‘bucket of drinks’ per table upon arrival.
GRAZING from $200pp
DEGUSTATION from $290pp
Dine in style with stunning panoramic views over the racecourse
FROM $90pp
Delight in an Italian-inspired menu and expansive drinks list featuring regional wines and premium local and international beers.
$55pp
Members can bring friends and family to a race day by purchasing a Members Enclosure Daily Guest Ticket or using their VRC Complimentary Guest Pass barcodes to redeem a complimentary Members Enclosure Daily Guest Ticket.
Head to the west end of the Flemington Front Lawn and visit The Spring Social Club for Pickleball, pop-up bars and pizza, plus lots of socialising.
Phar Lap Club members are invited to the Paddle Club, located at The Spring Social Club on the Flemington Front Lawn, for arts and craft, lawn games and fun Pickleball play on a Mini Pickleball Court. Plus, a free sweatband and ice-cream.
A day at Flemington is fun for even the youngest racegoers on the Members Lawn over spring. There will be lawn games and face painters to keep the young ones occupied as you take your spot against the famous straight and enjoy a day of quality racing.
Join fellow members after the feature race for a lively sing-along with our resident and very popular piano man in G.H. Mumm Champagne Bar.
Head up to The Roof Garden to enjoy live entertainment post the feature race with our guest DJ who will be playing all your favourite tunes.
