Flemington Racecourse
About Flemington
Flemington Racecourse is a metropolitan thoroughbred racing venue in Victoria (Melbourne metropolitan). Races run anticlockwise on turf; 2,312m circumference.
Home of the Melbourne Cup and the Victoria Racing Club. Famed for its 'Straight Six' chute used for sprint races.
Feature races: Melbourne Cup, Victoria Derby, VRC Oaks, Newmarket Handicap, Lightning Stakes, Australian Cup.
Flemington has been hosting thoroughbred racing since 1840, making it one of the oldest venues in Australian racing.
Racing Life publishes complete fields, live odds, speed maps, and post-race placings for every Flemington meeting. Browse recent Flemington results or see all upcoming Australian race meetings.
Track Facts
- Classification
- Metropolitan
- Direction
- Anticlockwise
- Surface
- Turf
- Circumference
- 2,312m
- Home straight
- 450m
- Established
- 1840
- Region
- Melbourne metropolitan
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Flemington: Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Flemington racecourse located?
Flemington is an Australian thoroughbred racing venue located in Victoria, in the Melbourne metropolitan region.
When is the next meeting at Flemington?
There are no upcoming meetings at Flemington currently scheduled. Check Racing Life's races index for the latest fixtures. See all upcoming meetings →
Which direction does Flemington race?
Flemington races anticlockwise.
How long is the track at Flemington?
Flemington has a 2,312m circumference with a 450m home straight.
What major races are held at Flemington?
Flemington hosts Melbourne Cup, Victoria Derby, VRC Oaks, Newmarket Handicap, Lightning Stakes, Australian Cup.
What class of track is Flemington?
Flemington is classified as a metropolitan thoroughbred track in Victoria.
What is Flemington known for?
Home of the Melbourne Cup and the Victoria Racing Club. Famed for its 'Straight Six' chute used for sprint races.