Derby Day 2018: Everything you need to know

UNSURE how to get to Flemington Racecourse? Decided to go to the races at the last minute? From tickets to dress code, we have all you need to know about the 2018 Derby Day races.

THOUSANDS of punters are expected to turn out to Flemington Racecourse to watch the Derby Day races. So if you’re one of them and you’re unsure how to get to Flemington Racecourse or don’t know the dress code, never fear because we have all you need to know about the 2018 Derby Day races.

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Derby Day 2018 date

Saturday, November 3rd — Flemington Racecourse, 44 Epsom Rd

What time does Derby Day start, gate opening times

Gates Open at 8.30am. The first race is at 11.45am.

What time is the Victoria Derby?

The main race will start at 3.50pm.

Derby Day 2018 Tickets

Adults General Admission: $83

Concession/Student General Admission: $67

Concession/Pensioner General Admission: $45

Child General Admission: Under 16 FREE

Tickets are available online now

Some public reserved seating and packages are still available online

Melbourne Weather

Min: 12 degrees

Max: 19 Degrees

Chance of rain: 30%

Cloudy with a slight chance of a shower during the morning.

A race day selfie is a must. Picture: Daniel Pockett/Getty Images

Derby Day TV and Radio Broadcast

TV: Live broadcast on Channel 7 Racing.com and Sky Racing from 11am

Radio: SEN, RSN Racing and Sport

Derby Day 2018 Races times, schedule

Race 1: The Carbine Club Stakes — 11. 45pm

Race 2: Mumm Wakeful Stakes — 12.20pm

Race 3: The TAB Stakes — 1.00pm

Race 4: Lexus Stakes — 1.40pm

Race 5: Coolmore Stud Stakes — 2.25pm

Race 6: Empire Rose Stakes — 3.05pm

Race 7: AAMI Victoria Derby — 3.50pm (MAIN RACE)

Race 8: Kennedy Mile — 4.35pm

Race 9: Furphy Sprint — 5.20pm

What distance is the Victorian Derby?

The group 1 race is run over 2500 metres

What is the prize money?

The Cox Plate winner takes home a cool $2 million

Don’t be the odd one out, Derby Day’s dress code is strictly black and white. Picture: David Crosling

Derby Day Entertainment

Eectro-pop outfit Miami Horror will being playing in The Park from 4.10pm — 5pm.

ARIA nominated DJ Hayden James will be playing in The Park from 5.20pm- 6.20

Derby Day 2018 dress code for men, women, children

The Derby Day dress code is strictly black and white.

Members’ Enclosure dress code:

Men:

Men and boys over the age of 12 are required to wear a suit or tailored pants with a jacket, sports coat or blazer, plus a tie and dress shoes, at all times. The blue cornflower is the official flower of AAMI Victoria Derby Day and it’s encouraged to pin this to your jacket lapel.

Women:

Ladies and girls over 12 years of age are expected to maintain a suitable standard of dress in keeping with the distinction of the Members’ Enclosure.

You can read the full regulations online.

Derby day is a always a big day, don’t forget to drink plenty of water! Picture: Darrian Traynor/Getty Images

How to get to Flemington Racecourse

Train

Special trains run direct to Flemington Racecourse on Derby Day.

Going to Flemington Racecourse:

From 8.17am an express service to Flemington Racecourse, will depart every 10-15 minutes from Flinders St Station (Platforms 8 & 9), Southern Cross station (Platform 8) and North Melbourne Station (Platform 6). Between 1.25pm and 5pm a non-express train will run to Flemington Racecourse every 5-10 minutes.

Leaving Flemington Racecourse:

Between 1.36pm — 2.55pm a train will depart Flemington Racecourse every 10 minutes stopping at North Melbourne Station, Southern Cross Station and finishing at Flinders Street Station. From 3.02pm — 8.56pm a train will depart every 5-10 minutes.

Trams

From the corner of Elizabeth Street and Flinders Street catch the No. 57 West Maribyrnong tram to Flemington Drive (stop 30).

Please note, low-floor trams do not run on Route 57 and it is therefore recommended passengers using a mobility aid should catch the train to the racecourse.

Bus

Catch Route 472 bus from Williamstown, Footscray or Moonee Ponds to Fisher Parade. Enter Flemington Racecourse via Riverbank entrance.

Catch Route 404 bus from Footscray or Moonee Ponds to Smithfield Road. Enter Flemington Racecourse via Stables Drive entrance.

You can plan your journey using the PTV website or app.

Beware of the mass exodus as the races finish. Picture: David Caird

Flemington racecourse parking

Members’ parking

Centre car park opens at 7.30am

Limited public carparking is available in the centre car park for $20. Enter off Smithfield Road at the Stables Drive entrance.

VCR members car parks

Members parking in the Unreserved Car Park must enter via Flemington Drive off Epsom Road.

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