AAMI Victoria Derby Day takes place on Saturday 2 November 2013. This special day of racing and entertainment is always a major highlight of the Melbourne racing calendar, and this year should be just as exciting as ever. With a full nine race program and enough entertainment and dining attractions to keep everyone happy, you can be sure of a great day at Flemington this weekend.
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There are four Group 1 races hosted on Victoria Derby Day, including the Mackinnon Stakes, Coolmore Stud Stakes, and Myer Classic along with the Derby itself. While the Victoria Derby may be the main attraction, having four Group 1 races on a single day is also a fantastic draw card. The first race takes place at 11.20am, with events scheduled throughout the day until the last event at 5.10pm.
Times Race Name Value Group Type Distance 11.20 Carbine Club Stakes $201,500 Gr. 3 3YO SW&P (N/C) 1600m 12.00 Wakeful Stakes $302,000 Gr. 2 3YO Fillies SW&P (N/C) 2000m 12.45 Lexus Stakes $301,500 Gr. 3 Qlty Hcp (N/C) 2500m 1.30 Coolmore Stud Stakes $502,500 Gr. 1 3YO SW (N/C) 1200m 2.15 Longines Mackinnon Stakes $1,002,500 Gr. 1 WFA (N/C) 2000m 3.00 AAMI Victoria Derby $1,510,000 Gr. 1 3YO SW (N/C) 2500m 3.45 Myer Classic $502,500 Gr. 1 F&M WFA (N/C) 1600m 4.30 Yellowglen Stakes $302,000 Gr. 2 Hcp (N/C) 1200m 5.10 TAB.com.au Stakes $201,500 Gr. 3 Hcp (N/C) 1400m
There will also be a variety of fashion and entertainment attractions for guest to enjoy, together with a wide range of dining options. The fashion stakes are high on Victoria Derby Day, with the Myer Fashions on the Field competition taking place for women and men. Black and white has long been the traditional colour scheme for women on the day, with men often choosing a morning suit together with a peacock vest and pin stripe pants.
Gates open at 8.30am, with the first race run at 11.20am and the last race at 5.10pm. There are a number of ticketing options available for Victoria Derby Day, with tickets available from ticketek. ‘The day for racing purists’ is one of the most anticipated racing programs all year, and sets the tone for the upcoming Melbourne Cup and remainder of the Spring Racing Carnival.