Flemington Racecourse

Flemington Racecourse

Flemington Racecourse
4.5
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Monday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday
Closed
Sunday
Closed
About
The Melbourne Cup Carnival is an unequalled world-class event that encompasses the finest racing, entertainment, fashion, culture, food and wine all in one place - Flemington. Be enthralled and swept up in the magic of the celebration that stops a nation™! Held across four days from 1 to 8 November, it is unrivalled in its prestige and tradition and is the unmissable social occasion of the year. Encompassing the famous Emirates Melbourne Cup Day, along with three other key racedays, AAMMI Victoria Derby Day, Crown Oaks Day and Emirates Stakes Day, the Melbourne Cup Carnival holds a unique position in world racing as there is no comparable week where crowds of such magnitude gather to celebrate thoroughbred racing. The Emirates Melbourne Cup is the iconic race of the Carnival, with increasingly the best thoroughbreds from around the world showcasing the very best of the sport. Trackside, the event is a spectacle of fashion and entertainment, combining friends and families with corporates and celebrities. Firmly established as an unequalled international and Australian draw card, Melbourne embraces domestic and international visitors alike to bask in the excitement and revel in the glamour of the Birdcage, Flemington lawns, marquees and some of the finest hospitality and entertainment it has to offer. As a cultural and sporting event its lure is magnetic and undeniable, attracting crowds who descend upon Flemington to be a part of the truly unforgettable experience that is...the Melbourne Cup Carnival.
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Jeffry b
Essendon, Australia13,719 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Oct 2022
The Melbourne Cup is run on the first Tuesday in November. It's the greatest race on turf. The Cup is run over 3200 meters (2 miles). Stakes are $8 million. It's an international race, it's unusual for an Australian horse to win these days. Cup Day is a holiday in Melbourne, it's known as "the race that stops a nation." Makybe Diva is the only horse to win the race three times.
Written 22 October 2022
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Jeffry b
Essendon, Australia13,719 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Nov 2021
Flemngton Racecourse is one of Australia's top thoroughbred racetracks. The Melbourne Cup is run here on the first Tuesday in November. The roses always seem to flower bountifully on Cup Day. Everyone is dressed to impress, hats and fascinators are de rigeur for ladies. The Melbourne Cup is a top international race, run over 3200 metres (2 miles) at handicap. Winners are usually international entrants.
Written 1 January 2022
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Jeffry b
Essendon, Australia13,719 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Sept 2021
The Melbourne Cup, the height of Melbourne's social round, is held on the first Tuesday in November. The ladies will dress to impress, and producing hats and fascinators will keep the miliners busy for months. The Melbourne Cup is a handicap event, run over 3,200 metres (2 miles). Only those champions bred to stay will win. The Melbourne Cup is an international race, and it will draw a field from all over the world. By the way, Cup Day is a public holiday in Melbourne.
Written 3 September 2021
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Mark P
Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia1 contribution
1.0 of 5 bubbles
Nov 2022
We arrived at Flemington on the P&O bus looking forward to a special experience at our first Melbourne Cup only to be kept waiting for almost an hour as the P&O enclosure was not open. The enclosure itself had no view of the racetrack and was overcrowded. Worst of all, it was set up for a spring day with umbrellas and a number of bench seats and cushions, despite days of warnings from the BoM of rain, storms and possible hail. Once the storms hit there was little effective shelter, and we were among a large number of people who decided to leave. We were then informed that there was only one P&O bus at 1pm and no others till 3.30pm. As we had no chance of getting on board the bus, we decided, as many others did, to try for a taxi or Uber. The road to our pickup area was flooded and cars could not enter, so we were forced to leave the racecourse in the driving rain and walk to an agreed pickup point. Many of us were elderly (we are in our 70s) and there was absolutely no duty of care shown by either Flemington Racecourse or P&O. A total waste of money and a very unpleasant experience.
Written 18 December 2022
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John P
Sydney, Australia31 contributions
1.0 of 5 bubbles
Nov 2022
We attended the 2022 Melbourne Cup in the P & 0 Enclosure and while the 6 days on Pacific Adventurer from Sydney were very enjoyable and a great way to get to Melbourne and have 3days in Melbourne with accomodation the actual day at Flemington Racecourse was a complete Rip Off.
We arrived at 9.30 am on coaches direct from the ship and found the P & ) enclosure was not opened until 10am so we took a stroll on the lawns for photos by the Winning Post and a walk around the betting ring and a photo by the Bart Cummings statue.
When we arrived at 10.10am there was nowhere to sit in the enclosure but this was solved at 11.01am when the heavens opened and we were huddled under the few Sq Umbrellas in the enclosure . I had about 10 beers at $57.50 each and my wife 5 glasses of wine at $115 each NOT Good Value
Written 13 November 2022
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Janine M
1 contribution
1.0 of 5 bubbles
Oct 2023 • Friends
Ticked off bucket list but will never be back. Had general admission tickets. The most uncomfortable day left as soon as main race was run. To get food or drinks the wait was over an hour. Could not even get water and it was an extremely hot day. They obviously cannot cater for the large number they have attend so need to cap general admission tickets.
Written 15 November 2023
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Jeffry b
Essendon, Australia13,719 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Nov 2023 • Friends
The Melbourne Cup, Australia's premier thoroughbred race, is held on the second Tuesday of every November at Flemington Racecourse. The race is run over 2 miles. Horses come from all over the world to compete. In 2023, Without a Fight, with jockey Mark Zahra aboard, won handily. To win, a horse must be bred to stay. The Flemington Racecourse is a true test of stamina.
Written 7 November 2023
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jeffryb
Keysborough, Australia366 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2020
The Melbourne Cup is run every year on the first Tuesday in November (3 Nov. 2020 this year). at Flemiongton Racecourse. The Cup is one of the world's top staying races. It is handicap event, run over 3200 metres (2 miles). The race attracts a top interntional field; the winner these days is usually an import. Cup Day is a great ocassion, time to get dressed up.
Written 9 August 2020
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Jeffry b
Essendon, Australia13,719 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Mar 2020
The feature event for racing's Spring Carnival is the Melbourne Cup. The roses will be blooming and the champagne will be flowing. The race is over two miles (3200 metres). It is a handicap event. These days, it's an international race, it's rare that an Australian horse wins the race. There's a lot of prestige involved in carrying off the fabled Cup, it's regarded as the world's top two-mile race. Book early if you want to attend the race and dress in your best fashions. The Cup is on Tuesday 3 November 2020 at Flemington Racecourse. Cup Day is a public holiday in Melbourne. Australians all over the nation have a flutter on the Cup, just to be part of the celebration.
Written 8 March 2020
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jeff j
2 contributions
1.0 of 5 bubbles
Nov 2023 • Friends
what an absolute disgrace the skyline dining room was on melbourne cup day
1400.00 for absolute crap .
main meal lamb rump with a side of cos lettuce.
no sav blanc wine.
limited beers
entree a plate of shaved veal .
forgot our starter and we were told too late we are serving entrees now!
no desert
Written 15 November 2023
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