Flemington proudly celebrates the vital contributions of country racing to the sport.
On the track, heats of the Winter Racing Series continue with horses looking to qualify for Flemington Finals Race Day on July 5.
With 54 provincial and country race clubs across the state, VRC Country Race Day offers a central gathering point for members and racegoers from regional venues to come together and celebrate their local clubs. Join us in recognizing the heart and soul of country racing at this special event!
Saturday 7 June, 2025
Gates open: 11:00 am
First race: 11:55 pm*
Last race: 4:34 pm*
*Race times and race order are subject to change
Feature race:
VOBIS Gold Mile (1600m)
General Public
Flemington Pass (General Admission)
$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.
Flemington Race Day Annual Pass
$199pp
Enjoy all the racing action at Flemington with a Flemington Race Day Annual Pass providing general admission access to all remaining race days in 2025, including all four days of the Melbourne Cup Carnival!
Hospitality
Terrace Restaurant
GRAZING from $200pp
DEGUSTATION from $290pp
Dine in style with stunning panoramic views over Flemington Racecourse, with your choice of dining experience.
Hill Stand Corporate Suites
$345pp
Welcome your guests into your own private suite with one of the best views at Flemington, located opposite the Winning Post.
Prizemoney: $175,000
3YO & Upwards Set Weights plus Penalties (VOBIS Silver). Apprentices cannot claim.
*First and Second from this heat will be exempt from the ballot in the $201,885 Listed VRC-CRV Winter Championship Series Final (1200m) to be held on Flemington Finals Race Day, Saturday 5 July 2025.
Prizemoney: $150,000
3YO Quality Handicap (VOBIS Silver). Apprentices can claim.
*First and Second from this heat will be exempt from the ballot in the $177,035 Listed A.R. Creswick Stakes (3YO Creswick Sprint Series Final) (1200m) to be held on Flemington Finals Race Day, Saturday 5 July 2025.
AUSTRALIAN TRAINERS’ ASSOCIATION (ATA)
Registered in 1968, the Australian Trainers’ Association (ATA) is the national representative organisation for thoroughbred racehorse Trainers. The ATA aims to ‘Support, Promote and Protect the Interests of Horse Trainers and the Training Profession as a whole’ by providing advocacy, business/industrial relations support and marketing for members, together with the administration of the Australian Trainers’ Trust.
Prizemoney: $150,000
3YO & Upwards Benchmark 100 Handicap. Apprentices can claim.
*First and Second from this heat will be exempt from the ballot in the $152,285 Banjo Paterson Series Final (2600m) to be held on Flemington Finals Race Day, Saturday 5 July 2025.
Prizemoney: $150,000
2YO Handicap (VOBIS Silver). Apprentices cannot claim.
*First and Second from this heat will be exempt from the ballot in the $152,085 Next Generation Sprinters Series Final (1200m) to be held on Flemington Finals Race Day, Saturday 5 July 2025.
Prizemoney: $150,000
3YO Quality Handicap (VOBIS Silver). Apprentices can claim.
*First and Second from this heat will be exempt from the ballot in the $202,285 Mahogany Challenge Final (2500m) to be held on Flemington Finals Race Day, Saturday 5 July 2025.
Prizemoney: $150,000
3YO Quality Handicap (VOBIS Silver). Apprentices can claim.
*First and Second from this heat will be exempt from the ballot in the $151,885 Silver Bowl Series Final (1600m) to be held on Flemington Finals Race Day, Saturday 5 July 2025.
Prizemoney: $130,000
3YO & Upwards Benchmark 84 Handicap. Apprentices can claim.
*First and Second from this heat will be exempt from the ballot in the $152,285 Banjo Paterson Series Final (2600m) to be held on Flemington Finals Race Day, Saturday 5 July 2025.
Prizemoney: $130,000
Benchmark 84 Handicap. Apprentices can claim.
*First and Second from this heat will be exempt from the ballot in the $177,335 Listed Santa Ana Lane Sprint Series Final (1200m) to be held on Flemington Finals Race Day, Saturday 5 July 2025.
Prizemoney: $80,000
3YO & Upwards Fillies & Mares Benchmark 78 Handicap. Apprentices can claim.
*First and Second from this heat will be exempt from the ballot in the $152,085 Leilani Series Final (1400m) to be held on Flemington Finals Race Day, Saturday 5 July 2025.