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Victoria Racing Club

The 2009 Oaks at Flemington

2011 Melbourne Cup Carnival

MCC members will have an exclusive opportunity to experience VRC members’ facilities during the 2011 Melbourne Cup Carnival as part of the MCC's reciprocal arrangements with the VRC.

MCC members have the option to purchase:

*Please note, all application forms need to be returned directly to the VRC.


Car site in Nursery Enclosure:

A car site in the Nursery Enclosure costs $215 on Melbourne Cup Day and $245 on Oaks Day.

A maximum of 12 pedestrian passes (at $85 each) applies on Cup Day and a maximum of eight ($90 each) on Oaks Day.
*Please note, members can invite guests who are not MCC members to attend on both days.

Phar Lap Marquee dining:

Access to a hospitality package in the Phar Lap Marquee costs $270 on Melbourne Cup Day and $230 on Oaks Day, inclusive of course entry.

The package includes a glass of sparkling wine on arrival, three-course meal, complimentary coffee, full race coverage on LED screens, racebook and bookmaker, reserved dining seat in the marquee all day. Beverages are additional and tables are shared tables of 10. Further information about the Phar Lap marquee can be viewed here.

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Victorian Racing Club 2011/12 racing season

Reciprocal access for MCC members

MCC members can enjoy the benefits of the club's reciprocal access arrangement with the Victorian Racing Club (VRC) at race meetings listed below during the 2011/12 racing season. 

MCC members will be able to access the Members’ Enclosure at Flemington for the below listed VRC-hosted race meetings and they may also introduce up to four guests. Access to the Members’ Enclosure is not applicable for any other VRC race days.

MCC members and their guests must pay the admission fee to the racecourse and then proceed to the Raceday and Ticketing Office to obtain Members’ Enclosure ticketing. 

Upon presentation of their photo ID membership card, MCC members can obtain a complimentary Members’ Enclosure pass. 

Passes can also be purchased for up to four guests – refer below for racecourse admission and Members’ Enclosure pass prices. VRC members’ dress regulations apply and these can be viewed at www.vrc.net.au

Please note that these prices are applicable for the below mentioned race dates ONLY.

Saturday and Public Holiday Meetings (excluding New Year’s/Lightning Stakes days)

  • Racecourse admission $12
  • Guest ticket into Members’ Enclosure $25
  • Total cost: - Members $12 - Guests $37

New Year's Day

  • Racecourse Admission $15
  • Guest ticket into Members’ Enclosure $25
  • Total cost: - Members $15 - Guests $40

Lightning Stakes Day

  • Racecourse Admission $20
  • Guest ticket into Members’ Enclosure $30
  • Total cost: - Members $20 - Guests $50

Upcoming race dates at Flemington
 
2011  

 Saturday

 August 6 

Racing Rewards Race Day 

 Saturday

 December 10

Western Health Community Race Day 

 Saturday

 December 17

Christmas Race Day 

2012

 Monday  January 2  New Year's Race Day
 Saturday  January 14  Chester Manifold Stakes Day
 Saturday  January 21  Summer Heroes Race Day
 Saturday  February 18  Coolmore Lightning Stakes Day
 Saturday  April 14  Community Race Day
 Wednesday  April 25   Anzac Day - VRC St Ledger
 Saturday  May 5  Flemington Green Fields Day
 Saturday  May 19  Andrew Ramsden Stakes Day
 Saturday  June 9  Queen's Birthday Race Day
 Saturday  June 23  David Bourke Provincial Plate Day
 Saturday  July 7  Flemington Finals Day
 Saturday  July 21  Flemington Winter Race Day