'the best single day of thoroughbred racing'

The Melbourne Cup Carnival ignites with one of the world’s great racedays - AAMI Victoria Derby Day. Considered by most racing purists to be the best single day of thoroughbred racing in Australia, AAMI Victoria Derby Day is an all-Group raceday featuring nine races, four at the elite Group 1 level.

The fashion stakes are equally high with the commencement of the Victoria Racing Club’s Myer Fashions on the Field. This is the day for classic elegance, which sets the pace for the entire week. It is the first opportunity for women to parade their new Melbourne Cup Carnival outfits.

Traditionally, black and white has been the prominent colour scheme for women, while men often chose to wear a grey morning suit, peacock vest and pin-stripe pants.

The official flower for the meeting is the cornflower.

Myer Fashions on the Field at Flemington:

• Women’s Racewear - Heats
• Men’s Racewear – Heats & Final

Victoria Racing Club (VRC) Members' information:

• View the VRC website.
• View the VRC Members' entertaining & dining options.

Please note: Further information for this raceday will be updated as it becomes available.

Find out more about the ticketing options:

• General admission
• Reserved Grandstand seating (including Hill Stand, Lawn Stand & Banks Precinct)
• Corporate entertaining options & private corporate marquees
• Restaurant dining options
• Members' options

Or buy your tickets directly from Ticketmaster:

• Buy tickets for the Melbourne Cup Carnival on Ticketmaster or phone 1300 136 122.

• Corporate entertaining options & private corporate marquees
• Restaurant dining options
• Members' options

Train times

These will be updated once available. 

• View more information on getting to Flemington.