CHESTER MANIFOLD STAKES DAY

Saturday,
Jan 9, 2021

Gates open 1:05 pm • First race 2:05pm • Last race 7:05pm

Competitive racing, cold brews and chic picnics.

The summer racing fun continues at Headquarters, as a quality line up of off-season gallopers compete in the Listed Chester Manifold Stakes. The 1400m event named in honor of former VRC Chairman Sir Chester Manifold is the highlight on a competitive nine-race card.

Sticking with the relaxed summer theme, you’ll enjoy a later start for the first race as they run into the early evening.

Take in the thrilling action on the track while enjoying brews and beverages in the Front Lawn Beer Garden. Grab a reserved table for you and your crew with access to super-fresh food served straight from Melbourne’s tastiest food trucks, live music and entertainment.

A chic picnic amongst our famous rose gardens is always a lovely way to spend a summer race day. Bring your own picnic spread, or purchase from nearby food outlets and bars. Enjoy acoustic tunes and family friendly lawn games. And for an extra dose of magic, step inside the iconic golden-winged bar.

Tuning in from home? Catch all the action live via our partners: Racing.com, RSN and TAB.

IMPORTANT COVID-19 UPDATE AS AT 9TH JANUARY 2021.

It is a requirement of entry to Flemington Racecourse that you carry a face mask. In line with Government restrictions masks must currently be worn when indoors (unless eating or drinking), in situations where you can’t maintain 1.5m social distancing, on public transport and when using ride share or taxi services.

Anyone who has been in the Northern Beaches region of Sydney, impacted areas of Brisbane, QLD or other COVID exposure sites in NSW or VIC must not attend this race day. For details of impacted areas in QLD click here. For regular updates on Victorian exposure sites please refer to DHHS website. For regular updates on NSW exposure sites please refer to NSW Government website Current COVID-19 case locations.

If you are feeling unwell, we ask that you do not attend this race day.

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

Time TBC

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 permitted on course, the best option for our members is to do this via 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. If you have made a booking and are unable to attend the race day for any reason, we kindly request you call Customer Service to let us know.