MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 01: A general view during Melbourne Racing at Flemington Racecourse on November 01, 2025 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Daniel Pockett/Getty Images)
Victoria Derby Day 2025 Photo Gallery - Thrills, Flares and Flemington’s Finest Moments
Victoria Derby Day at Flemington was a showcase of equestrian excellence with jockey Mark Zahra stealing the spotlight through an impressive four-win streak. Zahra's mastery was evident as he claimed victories in the Carbine Club Stakes, Wakeful Stakes, Coolmore Stud Stakes, and Victoria Derby, marking a defining moment in his career. Additionally, standout performances by Pride of Jenni in the Empire Rose Stakes and Warnie in the Damien Oliver Stakes further elevated the day. Celebrated as a stellar start to Melbourne Cup Carnival Week, this event was marked by top-class races and remarkable achievements.
- Mark Zahra achieved a stunning four-win streak on Derby Day
- Pride of Jenni clinched the Empire Rose Stakes victory
- The 2025 Melbourne Cup Carnival began with exciting performances
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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 01: A general view during Melbourne Racing at Flemington Racecourse on November 01, 2025 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Daniel Pockett/Getty Images)
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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 01: Patrons prepare to enter through the gates ahead of Melbourne Racing at Flemington Racecourse on November 01, 2025 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Morgan Hancock/Getty Images)
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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 01: Patrons arrive ahead of Melbourne Racing at Flemington Racecourse on November 01, 2025 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Morgan Hancock/Getty Images)
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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 01: The Howden Victoria Derby trophy is seen during 2025 Derby Day at Flemington Racecourse on November 01, 2025 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Vince Caligiuri/Getty Images)
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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 01: General view of archway during 2025 Derby Day at Flemington Racecourse on November 01, 2025 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Vince Caligiuri/Getty Images)
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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 01: A general view of the finishing post during Melbourne Racing at Flemington Racecourse on November 01, 2025 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Morgan Hancock/Getty Images)
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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 01: Tommy Berry riding Panova wins Race 1 the Channel 9 Carbine Club Stakes during Melbourne Racing at Flemington Racecourse on November 01, 2025 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Morgan Hancock/Getty Images)
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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 01: Tommy Berry riding Panova after winning Race 1, the Channel 9 Carbine Club Stakes during 2025 Derby Day at Flemington Racecourse on November 01, 2025 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Vince Caligiuri/Getty Images)
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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 01: Rob Montgomery, Chairman of Stewards is seen during 2025 Derby Day at Flemington Racecourse on November 01, 2025 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Vince Caligiuri/Getty Images)
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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 01: Racegoers celebrate during Melbourne Racing at Flemington Racecourse on November 01, 2025 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Daniel Pockett/Getty Images)
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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 01: Luke Nolen rides #4 Sheza Alibi to win race two The Tab Vanity during Melbourne Racing at Flemington Racecourse on November 01, 2025 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Robert Cianflone/Getty Images)
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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 01: Luke Nolen riding Shieza Alibi winning Race 2, the The Tab Vanity during 2025 Derby Day at Flemington Racecourse on November 01, 2025 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Vince Caligiuri/Getty Images)
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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 01: Tommy Berry rides #5 Caballus to win race three the G.h. Mumm Rising Fast Stakes during Melbourne Racing at Flemington Racecourse on November 01, 2025 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Robert Cianflone/Getty Images)
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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 01: A general view of crowds during Melbourne Racing at Flemington Racecourse on November 01, 2025 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Morgan Hancock/Getty Images)
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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 01: A general view of race 3 the G.H. Mumm Rising Fast Stakes during Melbourne Racing at Flemington Racecourse on November 01, 2025 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Morgan Hancock/Getty Images)
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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 01: Stephen Power (racing blogger) is seen talking on channel nine with Francesca Cumani during 2025 Derby Day at Flemington Racecourse on November 01, 2025 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Vince Caligiuri/Getty Images)
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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 01: Mark Zahra rides #1 Getta Good Feeling to win race four the Hkjc World Pool Wakeful Stakes during Melbourne Racing at Flemington Racecourse on November 01, 2025 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Robert Cianflone/Getty Images)
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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 01: Mark Zahra riding Getta Good Feeling winning Race 4, the Hkjc World Pool Wakeful Stakes during 2025 Derby Day at Flemington Racecourse on November 01, 2025 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Vince Caligiuri/Getty Images)
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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 01: Mark Zahra rides #6 Warnie to win race five The Abc Bullion Damien Oliver during Melbourne Racing at Flemington Racecourse on November 01, 2025 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Robert Cianflone/Getty Images)
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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 01: Crowds watch on as Mark Zahra rides Warnie to win race five The Abc Bullion Damien Oliver during Melbourne Racing at Flemington Racecourse on November 01, 2025 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Morgan Hancock/Getty Images)
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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 01: Mark Zahra rides Tentyris to win race six the Coolmore Stud Stakes during Melbourne Racing at Flemington Racecourse on November 01, 2025 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Morgan Hancock/Getty Images)
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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 01: Mark Zahra rides Tentyris to win race six the Coolmore Stud Stakes during Melbourne Racing at Flemington Racecourse on November 01, 2025 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Morgan Hancock/Getty Images)
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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 01: Mark Zahra rides #3 Tentyris to win race six the Coolmore Stud Stakes during Melbourne Racing at Flemington Racecourse on November 01, 2025 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Robert Cianflone/Getty Images)
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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 01: Mark Zahra riding Tentyris winning Race 6, the Coolmore Stud Stakes during 2025 Derby Day at Flemington Racecourse on November 01, 2025 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Vince Caligiuri/Getty Images)
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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 01: Mark Zahra celebrates riding Tentyris to win race six the Coolmore Stud Stakes during Melbourne Racing at Flemington Racecourse on November 01, 2025 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Morgan Hancock/Getty Images)
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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 01: Trainer Sam Freedman celebrates Mark Zahra riding Tentyris to win race six the Coolmore Stud Stakes during Melbourne Racing at Flemington Racecourse on November 01, 2025 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Morgan Hancock/Getty Images)
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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 01: Mark Zahra riding Tentyris is congratulated by Trainer Sam Freedman after winning Race 6, the Coolmore Stud Stakes during 2025 Derby Day at Flemington Racecourse on November 01, 2025 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Vince Caligiuri/Getty Images)
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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 01: A general view as jockeys ride horses around the first bend in Race 7 the Howden Victoria Derby during Melbourne Racing at Flemington Racecourse on November 01, 2025 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Morgan Hancock/Getty Images)
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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 01: Mark Zahra rides #1 Observer to win race seven the Howden Victoria Derby during Melbourne Racing at Flemington Racecourse on November 01, 2025 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Robert Cianflone/Getty Images)
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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 01: Mark Zahra riding Observer wins Race 7 the Howden Victoria Derby during Melbourne Racing at Flemington Racecourse on November 01, 2025 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Morgan Hancock/Getty Images)
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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 01: Mark Zahra riding Observer winning Race 7, the Howden Victoria Derby during 2025 Derby Day at Flemington Racecourse on November 01, 2025 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Vince Caligiuri/Getty Images)
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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 01: Mark Zahra rides #1 Observer past the post on the way to winning race seven the Howden Victoria Derby during Melbourne Racing at Flemington Racecourse on November 01, 2025 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Robert Cianflone/Getty Images)
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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 01: Mark Zahra riding Observer winning Race 7, the Howden Victoria Derby during 2025 Derby Day at Flemington Racecourse on November 01, 2025 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Vince Caligiuri/Getty Images)
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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 01: Mark Zahra returns to scale after riding Observer to win race seven the Howden Victoria Derby during Melbourne Racing at Flemington Racecourse on November 01, 2025 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Daniel Pockett/Getty Images)
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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 01: Mark Zahra poses with trophy after riding Observer to win Race 7, the Howden Victoria Derby during 2025 Derby Day at Flemington Racecourse on November 01, 2025 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Vince Caligiuri/Getty Images)
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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 01: Declan Bates rides #1 Pride of Jenni to win race eight the Tab Empire Rose Stakes during Melbourne Racing at Flemington Racecourse on November 01, 2025 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Robert Cianflone/Getty Images)
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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 01: A general view during the Tab Empire Rose Stakes during Melbourne Racing at Flemington Racecourse on November 01, 2025 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Robert Cianflone/Getty Images)
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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 01: Declan Bates riding Pride of Jenni winning Race 8, the Tab Empire Rose Stakes during 2025 Derby Day at Flemington Racecourse on November 01, 2025 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Vince Caligiuri/Getty Images)
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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 01: Declan Bates celebrates after riding Pride of Jenni to win race eight the Tab Empire Rose Stakes during Melbourne Racing at Flemington Racecourse on November 01, 2025 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Daniel Pockett/Getty Images)
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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 01: Declan Bates celebrates after riding Pride of Jenni to win race eight the Tab Empire Rose Stakes during Melbourne Racing at Flemington Racecourse on November 01, 2025 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Daniel Pockett/Getty Images)
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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 01: Declan Bates riding Pride of Jenni after winning Race 8, the Tab Empire Rose Stakes during 2025 Derby Day at Flemington Racecourse on November 01, 2025 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Vince Caligiuri/Getty Images)
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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 01: Trainer Ciaron Maher poses with owner Tony Ottobre after Pride of Jenni won Race 8, the Tab Empire Rose Stakes during 2025 Derby Day at Flemington Racecourse on November 01, 2025 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Vince Caligiuri/Getty Images)
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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 01: A general view as Carleen Hefel rides New York Lustre to win race nine the Kirin Ichiban Sprint during 2025 Derby Day at Flemington Racecourse on November 01, 2025 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Morgan Hancock/Getty Images)
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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 01: A general view as Carleen Hefel rides New York Lustre to win race nine the Kirin Ichiban Sprint during 2025 Derby Day at Flemington Racecourse on November 01, 2025 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Morgan Hancock/Getty Images)
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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 01: Carleen Hefel celebrates riding New York Lustre #10 to win race nine the Kirin Ichiban Sprint during Melbourne Racing at Flemington Racecourse on November 01, 2025 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Daniel Pockett/Getty Images)
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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 01: Carleen Hefel celebrates riding New York Lustre returns to scale after winning race nine the Kirin Ichiban Sprint during Melbourne Racing at Flemington Racecourse on November 01, 2025 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Daniel Pockett/Getty Images)
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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 01: Carleen Hefel celebrates riding New York Lustre to win race nine the Kirin Ichiban Sprint during 2025 Derby Day at Flemington Racecourse on November 01, 2025 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Morgan Hancock/Getty Images)
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