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#ReadyToRamsden
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@LaneDamian
reuniting with Silver Sonic at Shadai Farm after another successful weekend in Japan riding five winners. Will we see these two pair up in the Lexus Melbourne Cup?
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@CWilliamsJockey
and his wife Larysa have spent their Easter flying to Poland and then driving to the Ukraine border to deliver medical care packages 💛💙
Without a ride between races 3 and 5, you could have excused Craig Williams (
@CWilliamsJockey
) for sitting back and enjoying a rare race off.
Instead he went out into the public to meet some of his fans. A true people's champion ❤️
Ever wondered what a Group 1 race day looks like through the eyes of a world-class jockey?
Here is an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at a day in the life of
@cwilliamsjockey
as he takes on Black Caviar Lightning Race Day.
Full video:
#Flemington
It is with great sadness that we acknowledge the passing of 1992 Melbourne Cup winner, long-standing Clerk of the Course horse and racing hero Subzero at 32 years old.
The name of every groom who straps a horse in a Group 1 race over the
#MelbCupCarnival
will now be printed in the VRC racebook.
The groom of each race winner over Cup Week, will also receive an
@AntlerLuggageOz
backpack and a framed photo of their winning horse.
It’s Group 1 glory for James Cummings and their star three-year-old filly ZARDOZI!
Congratulations for an awesome display to take out the 2023 Kennedy Oaks.
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@10SportAU
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#OaksDay
Queen of the sprint 👑
The first of the three Group 1s and sprinting bragging rights go to IMPERATRIZ who claims the spoils in the Darley Champions Sprint (1200m).
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@10SportAU
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#StakesDay
Your 2023 Penfolds Victory Derby winner is RIFF ROCKET.
A powerful win by the promising three-year-old in the $2 Million Group 1
#DerbyDay
feature.
📽
@10SportAU
The most successful trainer in
@tabcomau
Australian Cup history, the legendary Bart Cummings, is joined on the honour roll by his grandson
@edancue
. Only fitting that they get a picture together, of sorts, on this most historic day for the Cummings family.
Tomorrow we raise the curtain on the 2023 Melbourne Cup Carnival with Penfolds Victoria Derby Day.
Get ready for world-class racing, fashion, food and entertainment all right here at Flemington.
@penfolds
#DerbyDay
She's done it again! 🙌
PRIDE OF JENNI can proudly add the title of Champion Miler to its CV with a stunning victory in the Kennedy Champions Mile.
📽
@10SportAU
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#StakesDay
International Racing Expert for the VRC and Network 10,
@francescacumani
, is very excited to be at Flemington for the first time since 2019 to enjoy everything this Cup Week has to offer!
#MelbCupCarnival
We’re thrilled to announce that two-time Olympic gold medallist swimmer Ariarne Titmus is our official ambassador for
@lexus
#MelbourneCup
Day! A horse lover from a young age, Ariarne inspired the nation during the Tokyo Olympics.
#LoveTheHorse
It’s official! After 20 months, Multiplex have handed over the keys to the world-class Club Stand. In just a few months’ time
#VRCMembers
will get to fully experience the five-level Club Stand. But first we have to add the finishing touches!
The first thing Denis Pagan did this morning was head to the stables and give Johnny Get Angry a big hug. The
@AAMI
Victoria Derby champion has pulled up great!
In 2012 it was James McDonald congratulating Brett Prebble on his Cup victory and today it was the other way around, with Prebble the first to congratulate McDonald on breaking his Cup Week record.
All eyes on Sandown today as Jamie Kah attempts to make history and become the first jockey in Victoria to have 100 metropolitan wins in a single season.
Just one win to go, good luck Jamie!
#Kah100
Magic Wand's 2019 tour has covered America, England, Ireland, Dubai, Australia (including a win in the
@SeppeltWine
Mackinnon Stakes) and now Hong Kong where she finished second in the Hong Kong Cup. What an amazing mare!
#LovetheHorse
He’s back!
Following treatment for eye cancer Apache Cat has recovered well and we are very excited to welcome him back to
#Flemington
this Saturday for
@JockeysTrust
Race Day.
Be sure to pay him a visit in the Mounting Yard between races 3 and 4.
#LovetheHorse
.
@LivingLegendsAU
have a new tenant!
Who Shot Thebarman this morning arrived at his new home, quickly becoming a favourite among visitors, we think he will fit right in!
The owners of winning horse Goldifox will be donating their winnings to those affected by the fires in Victoria.
An amazingly kind gesture 👏
#Flemington
#VicFires
With our boys amidst a battle for one of the world’s most coveted urns, a visit from a very special trophy of our own was in store at Headingley just before the 3rd Test! Good luck
@CricketAus
!
#MelbourneCup
Wishing 1999
#MelbourneCup
winner Rogan Josh a happy 28th birthday! We hope the champion had a great day alongside his good friend Apache Cat.
@LivingLegendsAU
The VRC has been working with the
@salvos
and
@TheRMH
to ensure food and flowers prepared for Season Finale Race Day do not go to waste. Race day food will be donated to the Salvos while the flowers purchased will be donated to a range of health care venues operated by
@TheRMH
.
"He is one of the best jockeys in the world"
@LaneDamian
has returned after another successful stint overseas in Japan including winning the Japanese Derby! He has his eyes set on some big targets this Melbourne Cup Carnival! 🏆
#レーン #シルヴァーソニック
Happy retirement Bivouac! After dominating Australia's premier sprint races at
#Flemington
in recent times the scintillating sprinter is off to stud at
@DarleyStallions
.
Two-Up ✌🏼
“The greatest game of all”
The first legal game of Two-up was held at Flemington on April 25, 1991. And it has been a trademark of ANZAC Day Race Day at Headquarters ever since.
Join us this Thursday to pay your respects and celebrate the long standing tradition of…
What a way to end a fabulous few months of summer racing at
#Flemington
.
It's time now to get ready for the Flemington Racing Spectacular!
Visit the link below and join us for three sensational Saturday's this March.
Tickets:
Statement from Victoria Racing Club Chairman Neil Wilson – Dean Holland
On behalf of the Victoria Racing Club, we are deeply saddened to learn of the passing of jockey Dean Holland. Our hearts and thoughts go out to Dean’s family, friends and fellow jockeys.
Hear the all-important
#Flemington
track update from track manager Liam O’Keeffe. The tracks team have done a great job ahead of a huge week at Headquarters!
@10SportAU