How did the Melbourne Cup Carnival become 'the celebration that stops a nation'? Find out about Flemington's origins and the formation of the VRC.

Elected by Club Members, these are the volunteers who govern the Victoria Racing Club. 

Browse an archive of past and present Annual Reports, published and distributed to keep Members informed of the Club's activities and financial performance.

Commemorate your Melbourne Cup Carnival or find the perfect gift for the passionate racegoer at our shop - open every raceday on course, or online 24/7.

Conveniently located near the Hill Stand and racecourse train station, Headquarters Tavern is Flemington's destination for enjoying a drink or a meal seven days a week.

Explore behind the scenes on a guided walking tour, or see artefacts from the Club's archives at the Flemington Heritage Centre.

Learn about the stories and legends behind the landmarks at Flemington Racecourse, including The Birdcage and the bronze statue of Phar Lap.

Some 550 horses are trained and stabled at Flemington Racecourse in one of Australia's finest training facilities. Find out which leading trainers call Flemington home.

Find out about the charities we have partnered with, and learn about opportunities for community organisations to work with us.

We want to keep the local community informed about events we're hosting, as well as any plans we have for building and redevelopment of our site. 

Read about our water, energy, waste and food rescue initiatives that help us aim for the highest standards in responsible event and venue management.