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Jan 1, 2021

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Gates open 1:25pm • First race 2:25pm • Last race 6:55pm

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Kick off 2021 with summer racing fun.

Settle in for some serious summer vibes at the traditional New Year’s Day meeting, enjoying a later start to the day, with races running into early evening.

Start your new year off in style, in one of our two new Front Lawn spaces accessible to all.

Have a brew with the boys in the Front Lawn Beer Garden while listening to live tunes. Grab a bite to eat from some of Melbourne’s tastiest food trucks. Cheer on pounding hooves as they thunder down the home straight to the Winning Post. There’s even an outdoor cinema to keep the fun going after the races, subject to Government COVID-safe approval. 

Or reserve your own picnic space on the Front Lawn, offering a wonderful track side position amongst the rose gardens. Bring your own picnic, or purchase from nearby food outlets and bars. Enjoy acoustic tunes and family friendly games. And for an extra dose of magic, step inside the golden-winged design bar.

It’s the perfect start to an outstanding month of twilight racing, featuring the Listed Bagot Handicap for stayers, and the Group 3 Standish Handicap for sprinters. If you are tuning in from home, catch all the action live from the track via our partners: Racing.com, RSN and TAB.

IMPORTANT COVID-19 UPDATE - 31st DECEMBER

As at 5pm 31 December 2020, masks are now mandatory indoors, unless eating or drinking. 

Anyone who has been in the Northern Beaches region of Sydney or other NSW red zone exposure sites since 11th December must not attend this race day.  Please stay at home, get tested and isolate at home until you receive your test results.

Important information for a COVID safe experience
  • You will need to acknowledge a health declaration on entry to the course. If you are feeling unwell on the day, we ask that you do not attend and call us to advise. 
  • On arrival, please make your way directly to your venue.
  • You will need to scan a QR code on arrival to your space, and register your details on the Victoria Government Services App for contact tracing purposes.
  • Movement around the course must be kept to a minimum and social distancing must be maintained at all times.
  • You will have an allocated seat and we ask that you please stay in your seat throughout the day unless you are ordering food and beverages, accessing amenities or placing a bet.
  • All food and beverage service is cashless.
  • It is a requirement of entry to the venue that you carry a face mask. Masks are mandatory indoors, unless eating or drinking. Masks are required to be used in situations where you can’t maintain a 1.5m social distancing, on public transport or using ride share or taxi services.

RACES

Customer Service operating hours over Christmas and New Year: From 24th December 2020 to 4th January 2021. 

View our Customer Service operating hours over the holiday season.

View opening hours

MEMBER SPACES

MEMBER SPACES

Due to the ongoing COVID-19 restrictions we are still required to allocate a table / seat to every patron that comes on course. With the increased capacity of 5,000 patrons permitted on course, the best option for our members is to do this via an on-sale through our Customer Service team. To book your space for one or more of our January race days please call Customer Service on 1300 727 575. Reserved seating can be booked via Ticketek using your VRC Member Number.

GENERAL ADMISSION

For VRC Members interested in booking General Admission products please contact customer service on 1300 727 575.

A group of men laughing in the Beer Garden at Flemington Racecourse

FRONT LAWN BEER GARDEN - SOLD OUT

Reserved Table (for 4) $50

The Front Lawn Beer Garden is the perfect setting to catch up with your mates for summer! The beer garden will feature Melbourne’s tastiest food trucks, live bands, games and even an outdoor cinema for all ages (subject to Government COVID-safe approval). Plus, with prime Winning Post views plus a super screen, it’s a great spot to enjoy all the racing action. Book your table now for up to 4 people.

A group of friends having a good time sitting in the Picnic Lawn at Flemington Racecourse

THE PICNIC LAWN

Reserved Picnic Site (for 6) $50

Set amongst our famous rose gardens, The Picnic Lawn is the perfect space for your summer social gatherings! Bring along a rug and a tasty picnic spread, or purchase from our retail food outlets and bars close by. Enjoy live entertainment, family friendly games and cocktails from the beautiful golden-winged bar. Reserve your private picnic spot now for up to 6 people.

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Reserved seating in the Hillstand at Flemington racecourse

THE HILL STAND RESERVED SEATING

$15 per person

Take your seat above the famous Flemington Front Lawn and take in spectacular views of the racecourse and Melbourne’s city skyline. You won’t miss a minute of the racing action from your Reserved Seat in The Hill Stand, located directly opposite the Winning Post. Secure your spot now.

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