Saturday,Mar 6, 2021
Gates open 10:50am • First race 12:20pm • Last race 5:20pm
Group 1 TAB Australian Cup
Be part of the return to carnival-style racing.
Prepare for an explosion of fun at Flemington on Super Saturday!
When we say ‘Super’ we mean it. A carnival-style atmosphere awaits the public and VRC members alike.
There will be something new to discover at every turn: a super-sized Front Lawn Beer Garden with pop-up restaurants, roving wine tastings and multiple stages featuring live music; circus-themed fun, carnival rides and games for the kids in the Little Big Top in The Picnic Lawn; and superstar Chef and Lexus Ambassador Neil Perry will curate menus across selected dining venues and restaurants.
The energy and excitement around the course will be matched by the quality racing on the track. Witness Australia’s best horses competing in a thrilling race program featuring the $1,500,000 Group 1 TAB Australian Cup (2000m) and $1,250,000 Group 1 Seppelt Wines Newmarket Handicap (1200m), which have been won by Australia’s finest middle-distance gallopers and sprinters respectively over the years.
We’ve brought back Giddy Up Tipping for Super Saturday 6 March 2021 - with over $7,000* in prizes to be won *includes an eligible VRC Member exclusive prize pool of $4,500! Best of all, it’s free to enter.
Conditions apply, see terms and conditions. AU res 18+. Ends: 5 mins prior to jump of last race on 6/3/21. Max 1 tip p/race. ACT TP21/00267
Zone 1 (Members Enclosure) covers the Members Enclosure, including Members Lawn and Members Betting Ring, plus Hill Stand levels 1 and 3 and the Hill Stand seating decks, and offers both reserved and unreserved ticket types.
The unreserved spaces in Zone 1 are a whole new experience designed just for VRC members. Along with favourites like the Betting Ring, the Bluegrass Bar and the ground floor spaces of The Club Stand, we've also created The Parade Deck, an amazing space looking out over the track and the parade ring. In addition we extended the members enclosure to also include Hill Stand level 1 so be sure to explore Hill Stand level 1, the Pano Pub and Sky Lounge too - all part of Zone 1 Members Enclosure. Casual seating, a great pub atmosphere, outdoor seating decks with stellar track views, plus fab food and beverages for all tastes.
Everything you need to know about Zone 1.
All tickets are available via Ticketek.
General admission spaces are located in Zone 2 and we have two ticketing types – reserved and unreserved ticketing – within this zone.
Reserved tickets provide you with a booked venue or seat for the day. These include pre-booked reserved spaces and pre-booked reserved seats. Unreserved tickets provide you with race course access, movement within Zone 2, along with access to the food, entertainment and betting facilities within the zone. It does not provide a booked venue or seat, however limited unreserved casual seating will be available.
Everything you need to know about Zone 2.
Situated above the Front Lawn, The Furphy Deck has unbeatable views of the track and Winning Post. With a tasty grazing menu and beverages, the action is non-stop on and off the racetrack, as the good times keep rolling!
Elegance and excitement have always gone hand in hand in The Terrace Restaurant. Indulge in a 6 course degustation curated by renowned Chef of Rockpool Group and Lexus Ambassador Neil Perry, while taking in all the racing action from your uninterrupted views of the track and personal flat screen TV.
Kids will love the carnival rides and games, Eesha the Elephant and circus-themed entertainment under the Little Big Top in The Picnic Lawn. Reserve a space for your picnic rug or book a picnic table to enjoy all the family-friendly fun, plus cocktails from the golden-winged bar and rails access for every race. BYO picnic bites or purchase from our retail food outlets nearby.
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Our popular beer garden will be super-sized and overflowing with excitement for Super Saturday! We’re adding pop-up restaurants, roving wine tastings and multiple stages featuring live music. Book a table to enjoy all this plus VIP track, Winning Post and super screen views.
You won’t miss a minute of the racing action with spectacular views of the Flemington Straight and Winning Post from your reserved seat in The Hill Stand. In addition to an allocated seat for the day, you’ll also have access to The Hill Stand bars and food outlets, plus your own table inside to enjoy between races.
Super Saturday is set to feature two of the Club’s oldest Group 1s that are sure to thrill racegoers of all ages. The $1.5m Group 1 TAB Australian Cup (2000m) has attracted the largest field since 1996 and the $1.25 million Group 1 Seppelt Wines Stakes (1200m) will feature 18 of Australia’s most promising sprinters.
In 2017 Humidor came from behind to win the TAB Australian Cup in a thrilling finish. Four years on the eight-year-old will again line up in the TAB Australian Cup this Saturday, can he wind back the clock and win another Group 1?
The Australian Cup is one of the Club’s oldest Group 1s and has been won by a long line of legendary racehorses. In this article we look back at three of the greatest winners: Bonecrusher, Vo Rogue and Lonhro.
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