Victoria Racing Club
‘Self-interest is king’: V’Landys weighs in on Flemington-Caulfield ‘powerhouse’ as members have their say
Members of Melbourne’s two premier racing clubs expressed mixed views about the prospect of a merger.
- Danny Russell
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The bosses of Victoria’s premier race clubs met at a billionaire’s Toorak mansion. A merger was on the menu
Billionaire Jonathan Munz invited members of the Melbourne Racing Club and Victoria Racing Club to his lavish home to discuss their potential merger.
- Cameron Houston and Danny Russell
He didn’t die wondering: A brother’s tribute to Cup-winning trainer
Melbourne Cup-winning trainer Mike Moroney was farewelled at a Flemington memorial service on Tuesday.
- Danny Russell
Jamie Melham’s scary near miss as her husband rides to group 1 glory
Jamie Melham and Craig Williams were hauled before stewards after an action-packed All-Star Mile.
- Danny Russell
This group 1 stat proves Ben and Jamie Melham are inseparable on the track
Racing’s high-profile married couple are going head-to-head at Flemington in the group 1 Australian Guineas.
- Danny Russell
Flemington lost $70m in four years, but served top-shelf Grange through Cup week. This is why
In a wide-ranging interview, VRC chairman Neil Wilson discusses restructuring under new CEO Kylie Rogers, why top-shelf Grange was served at a Melbourne Cup week function and revealed why luxury car brand Lexus supplied him with a free car.
- Danny Russell
A million more for managers and a freebie Lexus: How the VRC lost money at the track
Like many punters, the Victorian Racing Club couldn’t make money from its endeavours at the racecourse last year.
- Stephen Brook, Kishor Napier-Raman and Danny Russell
Flemington has lost $70 million in four years. Kylie Rogers has the job of turning it around
Victoria Racing Club released its annual report on Tuesday, revealing a $24 million loss for FY24. It follows losses of $16.9 million and $14.9 million for the 2022 and 2023 financial years.
- Danny Russell
The school-leaver up at 4am, and a Katy Perry dancer turned Cup strapper: Racing’s pre-dawn heroes
While the big days of the Melbourne Cup carnival attract the height of fashion and society’s elite, there are also pre-dawn heroes who keep horse racing’s heart beating.
- Rob Harris
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Melbourne in bloom: The most anticipated spring event on the calendar
Looking for fashion, food, music and fun this spring? Grab your crew because the Melbourne Cup Carnival is the ultimate day out.
- Michelle Bateman
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