As the season comes to a close join us in celebrating VRC Members Race Day.
This special meeting provides an opportunity to acknowledge the VRC members wonders support and loyalty for the 2024/25 racing season.
This meeting plays host to The Byerley Handicap (1800m) – a coveted event for owners and trainers who will be seeking ballot exempt path for their two-year-olds into the 2025 Group 1 Penfolds Victoria Derby or the 2025 Group 1 VRC Oaks (2500m).
Also on the card, the Deane Lester Flemington Cup (2800m) – a race 12 years older than the Lexus Melbourne Cup and named in honour of one of racing’s great people who passed away in 2023.
Saturday 12 July, 2025
First race: 12:10pm
Last race: 5:25pm
Feature race
The Byerley Handicap (1800m) *
* Winner will receive ballot exemption into the 2025 Group 1 Penfolds Victoria Derby (2500m) or the 2025 Group 1 VRC Oaks (2500m)