MCC members can enjoy the benefits of the Club's reciprocal access arrangement with the VRC at selected race days during the 2023/24 Racing Season.
Current financial MCC members will have access to purchase two guest passes at a discounted fee and up to two more guest passes at the standard guest pass fee to enter the VRC members enclosure for selected race days.
This will provide MCC members and their guests entry into the course and VRC members enclosure.*
*Excluding the VRC Member’s Bar
MCC members may submit a letter of introduction to the VRC to arrange their tickets prior to the race day.
Please email the letter of introduction to membership@vrc.net.au.
Once received by the VRC, someone from the membership team will provide a link and unique code to purchase tickets via Ticketmaster.
RACE DAY
MCC members are required to visit the Ticketmaster ticket window on race day and purchase a Reciprocal Club ticket(s), When purchasing your members visitor ticket(s), MCC members must show their MCC membership card(s).
Please contact the VRC membership team on 1300 727 575 to arrange a booking.
Please note, when booking dining you will be issued with a Reciprocal Members guest ticket as part of the package.
*Sites can accommodate up to 15 guests
The Nursery
The Nursery lets site holders design their very own BYO or catered experience for memories that will last a lifetime. Comprehensive racing coverage, betting facilities and easy access to all amenities – the Nursery has it all.
*Sites can accommodate up to 25 guests
The Nursery Super Sites
All the Nursery has to offer – but bigger! A Nursery Super Site lets you take your Carnival experience to the next level. Entertain your friends in a larger site with a marquee roof and surrounding fence.
*Sites can accommodate up to 25 guests
Gentlemen are required to wear a suit of tailored slacks (tailored chinos acceptable), sports coat or blazer, plus a tie and dress shoes.
Between December 1 and March 13, jackets may be removed.
Overseas visitors are welcome to wear the formal national dress of their country.
LADIES (including children over 12)
Ladies are expected to maintain a suitable standard in keeping with the dignity of the Members Enclosure.
Key items of clothing that are not acceptable include: short jumpsuits or playsuits, garments that show the midriff and shorts.
Overseas visitors are welcome to wear the formal national dress of heir country.
For more details, click here.
For further information, MCC members can contact VRC Membership Services on 1300 727 575 or via email at membership@vrc.net.au.
Current financial MCC members will have access to purchase two guest passes at a discounted fee and up to two more guest passes at the standard guest pass fee to enter the VRC members enclosure for selected race days.
This will provide MCC members and their guests entry into the course and VRC members enclosure.*
*Excluding the VRC Member’s Bar
2023/24 VRC RACING CALENDAR (with MCC reciprocal rights)
- Wednesday December 20 - Rapid Racing Race Day
- Monday January 1 - VRC New Year's Day Race Day
- Saturday January 20 - VRC Summer Fun Race Day
- Thursday April 25 - ANZAC Day Race Day
- Saturday May 18 - Andrew Ramsden Race Day
- Saturday June 8 - VRC Community Race Day
- Saturday June 22 - VRC Country Race Day
- Saturday July 6 - Flemington Finals Race Day
- Saturday July 20 - VRC Members Race Day
Ticket Purchase Methods
PRE-RACE DAYMCC members may submit a letter of introduction to the VRC to arrange their tickets prior to the race day.
Please email the letter of introduction to membership@vrc.net.au.
Once received by the VRC, someone from the membership team will provide a link and unique code to purchase tickets via Ticketmaster.
RACE DAY
MCC members are required to visit the Ticketmaster ticket window on race day and purchase a Reciprocal Club ticket(s), When purchasing your members visitor ticket(s), MCC members must show their MCC membership card(s).
VRC dining options for MCC members
From two weeks prior to select race day’s reciprocal members who are entitled to Members Enclosure ticketing at Flemington Racecourse may book Members dining subject to availability.Please contact the VRC membership team on 1300 727 575 to arrange a booking.
Please note, when booking dining you will be issued with a Reciprocal Members guest ticket as part of the package.
MELBOURNE CUP CARNIVAL CAR PARKS OFFER
Entertaining guests and enjoying a picnic lunch on the grounds of Flemington has been a tradition of the Melbourne Cup Carnival since the late 1800s. Over the years these ‘boot parties’ have hosted many joyous celebrations as members embrace this very unique way of entertaining. The Victoria Racing Club is extending an invitation for members to purchase a site in the Nursery or Rails for the 2023 Melbourne Cup Carnival! Interested in a site? Simply complete the Expression of Interest form and send a letter of introduction from your Club to membership@vrc.net.au and one of the Membership Services Team will be in touch.The Rails Promenade
Now a part of the birdcage, this trackside favourite is the perfect spot to see each race, up close, all day. Best of all, sites in the Rails come fully furnished with comfortable seating, spacious tables, shade umbrellas and more so all you have to do is plan the menu.
Now a part of the birdcage, this trackside favourite is the perfect spot to see each race, up close, all day. Best of all, sites in the Rails come fully furnished with comfortable seating, spacious tables, shade umbrellas and more so all you have to do is plan the menu.
| The Nursery Car Sites | Site | Nursery Pedestrian Pass* |
| Lexus Melbourne Cup Day | $795 | $145pp |
| Kennedy Oaks Day | $995 | $145pp |
| TAB Champions Stakes Day | $795 | $145pp |
*Sites can accommodate up to 15 guests
The Nursery
The Nursery lets site holders design their very own BYO or catered experience for memories that will last a lifetime. Comprehensive racing coverage, betting facilities and easy access to all amenities – the Nursery has it all.
| The Nursery Car Sites | Site | Nursery Pedestrian Pass* |
| Penfolds Victoria Derby Day | $450 | $135pp |
| Lexus Melbourne Cup Day | $225 | $99pp |
| Kennedy Oaks Day | $225 | $99pp |
| TAB VRC Champions Stakes Day | $245 | $99pp |
*Sites can accommodate up to 25 guests
The Nursery Super Sites
All the Nursery has to offer – but bigger! A Nursery Super Site lets you take your Carnival experience to the next level. Entertain your friends in a larger site with a marquee roof and surrounding fence.
| The Nursery Car Sites | Site | Nursery Pedestrian Pass* |
| Penfolds Victoria Derby Day | $2,200 | $135pp |
| Lexus Melbourne Cup Day | $920 | $99pp |
| Kennedy Oaks Day | $1,580 | $99pp |
| TAB VRC Champions Stakes Day | $1,150 | $99pp |
*Sites can accommodate up to 25 guests
DRESS REGULATIONS
GENTLEMEN (including children over 12)Gentlemen are required to wear a suit of tailored slacks (tailored chinos acceptable), sports coat or blazer, plus a tie and dress shoes.
Between December 1 and March 13, jackets may be removed.
Overseas visitors are welcome to wear the formal national dress of their country.
LADIES (including children over 12)
Ladies are expected to maintain a suitable standard in keeping with the dignity of the Members Enclosure.
Key items of clothing that are not acceptable include: short jumpsuits or playsuits, garments that show the midriff and shorts.
Overseas visitors are welcome to wear the formal national dress of heir country.
For more details, click here.
For further information, MCC members can contact VRC Membership Services on 1300 727 575 or via email at membership@vrc.net.au.