Getting To Flemington
Trains depart Southern Cross Platform 8, stopping North Melbourne through to Flemington Racecourse.
10:45 AM - 1:05 PM
New season at Flemington.
Get ready for world-class racing meets world-class fun.
The VRC Season Premiere Race Day is where Melbourne Cup Carnival hopefuls begin their quest for glory in the Spring features. It is the perfect start to a spectacular season at Flemington… giddy up!
The Group 3 Aurie's Star Handicap (1200m) feature has historically been a steppingstone to stakes-race success for horses including So Si Bon, I Am A Star, Temple Of Boom and The Astrologist; not to mention future Group 1 winners Voodoo Lad, Hey Doc, Niconero and Fields Of Omagh.
VRC Members can access Flemington racecourse on VRC Season Premiere Race Day using their current membership card.
Members Enclosure Daily Guest Tickets
VRC Season Premiere Race Day is the last race day for members to redeem their 2024/25 Complimentary Members Enclosure Daily Guest tickets. Members can access these tickets via Ticketmaster, by entering the barcode numbers provided as part of the 2024/25 Membership Pack.
Saturday 2 August, 2025
Feature race
Group 3 Aurie's Star Handicap (1200m)
General Public
ON SALE SOON
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.
ON SALE SOON
Mates Rates
TABLE OF 4 | $110
TABLE OF 6 | $150
Reserve your table for 4 or 6 inside TAB Saintly Place Sports Bar and enjoy great racing with relaxed vibes and a voucher for one complimentary drink per person.
Members
Members
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Straight Six
FROM $90pp
Settle in for a day of delicious food and thrilling racing in the vibrant and contemporary setting that is Straight Six. Offering an authentic Italian inspired menu and an expansive drinks list featuring regional wines and premium local and international beers.
Members
ON SALE SOON
The Dining Room
FROM $175pp
Enjoy a memorable day of dining, racing and socialising in the stylish comfort of The Dining Room.
Members Reserved Tables
Members
ON SALE SOON
The Atrium Trackside
PRE-PAID TABLE FROM $25pp
With its soaring views of the Flemington track below and its bright and airy design, The Atrium Trackside is the perfect spot to enjoy a day at Flemington.
Members
ON SALE SOON
Furlong Bar
PRE-PAID TABLE FROM $25pp
Serving up a casual and friendly atmosphere, the always popular Furlong Bar is the ideal place to immerse yourself in a day of racing action.
Members Guest Ticketing
Members
ON SALE SOON
Members Enclosure Daily Guest
$55pp
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 Passes to redeem a complimentary Members Enclosure Daily Guest Ticket.
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Kids Corner
The Kids Corner in The Atrium will be a popular destination for the little ones with various games, a reading corner, and arts and crafts.
Members
Live DJ
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.
Members
Live Entertainment
Join fellow members after the feature race for lively sing-along in the G.H. Mumm Champagne Bar.
VRC Punters Club
Join in the fun with our expert tipsters who have been in hot form lately. Register before Race 4 for just $10 in TAB Saintly Place Sports Bar or members are able to book in The Peak.
TAB Saintly Place Sports Bar
Visit the TAB Saintly Place Sports Bar and enjoy the casual-style atmosphere with comfy lounges, pool tables, foosball, cold beers, and food specials. In-between races, sit back and watch the footy!
Prizemoney: $203,285
Open Handicap. Apprentices cannot claim.
58th of Series
Race History
AURIE’S STAR (Stardrift (GB) - Aurie Anton)
The brilliant South Australian gelding Aurie’s Star won 28 races over a decade from 1935. He won the Oakleigh Plate–Newmarket double in 1937, the1939 Oakleigh Plate and Adelaide’s 1940 Goodwood Handicap. Then, in September 1940, carrying 10st 2lb (64kg) down the Flemington straight, Aurie’s Star created a record Australasian time for six furlongs (1:08.25) that was never bettered. In 1972 with the change from imperial measures, Straight Six races were shortened by 7 metres to 1200 metres. Aurie’s Star’s record was theoretically adjusted to a Flemington “Pacesetter Record” (1:07.8) which remained unequalled until 1991.
Prizemoney: $150,000
Open Handicap. Apprentices can claim.
Prizemoney: $150,000
2YO Handicap (VOBIS Silver). Apprentices can claim.
Prizemoney: $150,000
Benchmark 100 Handicap. Apprentices can claim.
Prizemoney: $130,000
4YO & Upwards Mares Benchmark 84 Handicap. Apprentices can claim.
Prizemoney: $130,000
Benchmark 78 Handicap. Apprentices can claim.
Prizemoney: $130,000
Benchmark 84 Handicap. Apprentices can claim.
Prizemoney: $130,000
Benchmark 84 Handicap. Apprentices can claim.
Prizemoney: $80,000
3YO & Upwards Benchmark 74 Handicap. Apprentices can claim.