Flemington Racecourse Tips & Betting Advice
Flemington racecourse is the crown jewel of racing in Melbourne and one of Australia's finest venues.
Home to the Group 1 Melbourne Cup along with a number of other major events, Flemington has earned the moniker of Racing HQ through the quality of the racing and the preparation of the track.
Flemington Racecourse Major Events
Flemington is the home of racing in Melbourne and arguably Australia which stands to reason that the track has an impressive list of feature events that run 12 months of the year.
The pinnacle of horse racing not just at Flemington but also in the world is the Group One Melbourne Cup, but there are a number of notable races ran all year round at the track which are worth upwards of $1 million.
Take a look at the upcoming Flemington races section for a comprehensive list of the major races coming up at Racing HQ.
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Upcoming Flemington Races
- Date Race Name State Prize Money Distance Track
September 2026
- Sat 12 Makybe Diva Stakes (Group 1) Melbourne Spring Carnival VIC $750,000 1600 metres Flemington
October 2026
- Sat 03 Turnbull Stakes (Group 1) Melbourne Spring Carnival VIC $750,000 2000 metres Flemington
- Sat 31 Empire Rose Stakes (Group 1) Melbourne Cup Carnival VIC $1,000,000 1600 metres Flemington
- Sat 31 Coolmore Stud Stakes (Group 1) Melbourne Cup Carnival VIC $2,000,000 1200 metres Flemington
- Sat 31 Victoria Derby (Group 1) Melbourne Cup Carnival VIC $2,000,000 2500 metres Flemington
November 2026
- Tue 03 Melbourne Cup (Group 1) Melbourne Cup Carnival VIC $8,000,000 3200 metres Flemington
- Thu 05 VRC Oaks (Group 1) Melbourne Cup Carnival VIC $1,000,000 2500 metres Flemington
- Sat 07 VRC Champions Mile (Group 1) Melbourne Cup Carnival VIC $3,000,000 1600 metres Flemington
- Sat 07 Champions Sprint (Group 1) Melbourne Cup Carnival VIC $3,000,000 1200 metres Flemington
- Sat 07 VRC Champions Stakes (Group 1) Melbourne Cup Carnival VIC $3,000,000 2000 metres Flemington
February 2027
- Sat 13 Black Caviar Lightning Stakes (Group 1) Melbourne Autumn Carnival VIC $1,000,000 1000 metres Flemington
- Sat 27 Australian Guineas (Group 1) Melbourne Autumn Carnival VIC $1,000,000 1600 metres Flemington
March 2027
- Sat 06 Newmarket Handicap (Group 1) Melbourne Autumn Carnival VIC $1,500,000 1200 metres Flemington
- Sat 27 Australian Cup (Group 1) Melbourne Autumn Carnival VIC $2,500,000 2000 metres Flemington
Flemington Racecourse History
Flemington Racecourse is one of the Australia's great racecourses and one of the country's world renown tracks.
The first “official” race meeting in Melbourne took place in 1838 at Batman Hill (where Spencer Street railway station now stands). From March 1840, racing was moved out of the city to “Saltwater Flat” on the banks of the Maribyrnong River, with meetings held over three days.
The racecourse was set up on land owned by Robert Fleming and the property was used at the time for farming cattle and sheep and running a butchery. According to sources, the property became known as Fleming Town, and this soon attached to the racecourse on it.
The first Melbourne Cup was run in 1861, establishing a tradition that would later see it become one of the world's most famous races, known affectionately as 'the race that stops a nation'.
Today, the Flemington Racecourse site is Crown (state) land and is home to one of the biggest training and racing set ups in the world.
Flemington Racecourse Bookie Promotions
Not only do our trusted bookmaker partners frame early markets at Flemington, they also typically deliver promotions and offers on the biggest events at Racing HQ.
Online corporates offer Flemington bookmaker offers which means after you've read our comprehensive reviews on their products you can see for yourself what promotions are on offer.
Flemington Racecourse Free Bets
Due to Australian regulations bookmakers are no longer allowed to offer free bets to prospective or existing customers.
However, bookmakers do still sometimes offer money back specials for existing customers which essentially amount to free bets if successful so check with your bookie to see if they are delivering Flemington free bets.
Flemington Feature Dates - 2025/26
| Date | Event Type | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Saturday, 2 August 2025 | VRC Season Premiere Race Day | Season opener with top-class racing and entertainment |
| Saturday, 13 September 2025 | Makybe Diva Stakes Day | Celebrating the Makybe Diva Stakes, a premier Group 1 race |
| Saturday, 4 October 2025 | Turnbull Stakes Day | Featuring the prestigious Turnbull Stakes |
| Saturday, 1 November 2025 | Melbourne Cup Day | The iconic Melbourne Cup, Australia's most famous horse race |
| Thursday, 6 November 2025 | VRC Oaks Day | Celebrating the VRC Oaks, a premier Group 1 race |
| Saturday, 8 November 2025 | Champions Stakes Day | Featuring the Champions Stakes, a premier Group 1 race |
| Saturday, 15 November 2025 | Stakes Day | Concluding the Melbourne Cup Carnival with top-class racing |
| Saturday, 14 February 2026 | Black Caviar Lightning Stakes Day | Celebrating the Black Caviar Lightning Stakes, a premier Group 1 race |
| Saturday, 28 February 2026 | Australian Guineas Day | Featuring the Australian Guineas, a premier Group 1 race |
| Saturday, 7 March 2026 | Newmarket Handicap Day | Celebrating the Newmarket Handicap, a premier Group 1 race |
| Saturday, 28 March 2026 | Australian Cup Day | Featuring the Australian Cup, a premier Group 1 race |
Flemington Racourse Bet Of The Day
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Flemington Racecourse Social News
Punters wanting to follow any of the action on social media channels relating to the Flemginton racecourse can do so by following on the race club on Twitter.
Punters can also follow Flemington on Facebook for the latest updates and event information.
Flemington Racecourse FAQ
How do I get to Flemington racecourse?
To get there via tram: Tram no.57, which has stops at both Flinders and Elizabeth st, drops you right out the front of the racecourse.
To get there from train: Flemington trains will leave Flinders Street Station via platforms 8 & 9, with stops at Southern Cross Station via platform 14 and North Melbourne Station via platform 6, then express to Flemington racecourse.
The front enterance at Flemington also has a taxi and an Uber drop off point.
For those wanting to drive, while it is not recommended on a big race day, is also an option for Flemington race goers.
Does Flemington have on site parking?
Punters looking to drive to Flemington for a day at the races can park their cars on site.
Can you take food into Flemington?
Patrons are free to bring food into the Flemington grounds but BYO is strictly prohibited under the liquor licensing laws.
Can you take alcohol into Flemington?
Flemington has strict liquor licensing laws which prevents patrons from bringing in alcohol to the racecourse grounds.
