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Date | Saturday 2nd November |
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Prize Money: | $2,000,000 |
Race Track: |
2500m Flemington Racecourse
448 Epsom Rd, Flemington, 3031
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Entry Conditions: | Set Weights. 3YOs |
![James McDonald rides Riff Rocket to victory in the Victoria Derby 2023 at Flemington](http://web.archive.org./web/20240317205707im_/https://puntcdn.com/news-uploads/Riff_1699076205.jpg)
The Victoria Derby is just one of several Group 1 and major races on the day. Some of the others are:
Victoria Derby Flemington
The 2024 Victoria Derby Day - a 2500m Group One staying event at Set Weights for 3YOs - will be held at Flemington Racecourse by the Victoria Racing Club during the Melbourne Spring Carnival on Saturday November 2.Punters has all the Victoria Derby Day 2024 details: Tips, betting, odds, form, field, race time details.
Some of the world’s finest three-year-old stayers will converge on Flemington Racecourse to vie for glory in the Group One Victoria Derby 2024.
This prestigious race offers $2 million in prize money, which helps it attract an elite field each year. It is the showpiece event on Derby Day, which features four additional Group One races along with the eagerly anticipated Lexus Hotham Stakes.
Read on to learn more about Derby Day, plus some of the most famous Victoria Derby Day winners from the history books, information about the Victoria Derby draw, and an update on the Victoria Derby prize money for 2024.
Key lead-up races: Caulfield Guineas, Caulfield Classic, Geelong Classic and the Moonee Valley Vase
Victoria Derby 2024
Date | Saturday, 2 November, 2024 |
Prize Money | $2,000,000 |
Race Track | Flemington Racecourse |
Race Distance | 2500m |
Race Type | Group One |
Weight Class | Set Weights. 3YOs |
2023 Winner | Riff Rocket |
Victoria Derby History
Derby Day is one of the most iconic in racing, and the Victoria Derby is one of the oldest events in the Australian turf calendar. It first ran in 1855, when Queen Victoria was on the throne and Ned Kelly was born. That year Rose of May secured victory with a fine run, and fillies won the first three editions of the Victoria Derby.However, a filly has not won this race since Frances Tressady in 1923, which might be worth bearing in mind when looking at the Derby Day Odds and working out who to bet on.
The race was run over a mile and a half until 1973, when it changed to 2500m to incorporate the metric system. The distance has been somewhat controversial ever since, as there is just 200m until the first turn, and 2500m is a difficult trip for three-year-olds so early in the season. However, it does separate the elite stayers from the rest of the bunch, so it is a fascinating pointer for future events.
In 1979 the Victoria Derby was handed Group One status and it has retained it ever since. The Vase at the Valley, the Caulfield Classic, the Cox Plate, the Spring Champion and the Geelong Classic are all feasible lead ups to this race, and horses coming down from Sydney have thrived of late.
Over the years, the Victoria Derby has seen many famous winners. The first three winners were fillies, but as mentioned, there hasn't been a victorious filly since 1923. There has only ever been one back-to-back winner: Fireworks, who was able to salute in November 1967 and January 1968 after the race was moved in his three-year-old season.
Notable Victoria Derby Day winners also include Cox Plate winners Taj Rossi, who won both the Coolmore Stud Stakes and the Cantala Stakes before claiming the Cox Plate. Better Loosen Up also won the Cantala Stake en route to his Cox Plate triumph. Superstar sprinters such as Sunlight and Merchant Navy also emerged as Victoria Derby Day winners in recent years.
Notable winners of the Victoria Derby include: Briseis in 1877, Grand Flaneur (1881) Poseidon (1906), Manfred (1925), Phar Lap (1929), Hall Mark (1933), Skipton (1941), Comic Court (1948), Delta (1949), Hydrogen (1951), Sailor’s Guide (1955), Tulloch (1957), Sky High (1960), Tobin Bronze (1965), Silver Sharpe (1970), Taj Rossi (1973), Dulcify (1978), Grosvenor (1982), Red Anchor (1984), Handy Proverb (1985), Stylish Century (1989), Mahogany (1993), Nothin’ Leica Dane (1995), Elvstroem (2003), Efficient in 2006, Monaco Consul in 2009, and Preferment in 2014.
Victoria Derby News
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Compare Bookie features and get the best bang for your buck on the Victoria Derby!
Victoria Derby Nominations 2024
The closing time for Victoria Derby nominations is likely to be Tuesday the 9th of October, 2024.Victoria Derby Field
The Victoria Derby field for 2023 is available now.As all final fields are generally released on the Tuesday or Wednesday before a race, we will have the next edition's field at that time.
No | Last 10 | Horse | Trainer | Jockey | Barrier | Weight | Hcp Rating |
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1 | 242x12841 | APULIA | Ben, Will & JD Hayes | Mark Zahra | 3 | 57kg | 88 |
2 | 1262 | VERDAD | Robbie Griffiths & Mathew de Kock | Jye McNeil | 4 | 57kg | 76 |
3 | x6551x4413 | AIR ASSAULT | Andrew Gluyas | Ben Allen | 6 | 57kg | 74 |
4 | 17x1212 | RIFF ROCKET | Chris Waller | James McDonald | 5 | 57kg | 80 |
5 | 4x5251241 | SUNSETS | Trent Busuttin & Natalie Young | John Allen | 16 | 57kg | 80 |
6 | 2569x80772 | MAKE A CALL | Peter & Paul Snowden | Ms Jamie Kah | 15 | 57kg | 64 |
7 | 23116 | GOLD BULLION (NZ) | Gai Waterhouse & Adrian Bott | Opie Bosson | 13 | 57kg | 70 |
8 | 78x13 | GATES | Peter G Moody & Katherine Coleman | Luke Nolen | 14 | 57kg | 70 |
9 | 1203 | KOSGEI | Trent Busuttin & Natalie Young | Blake Shinn | 12 | 57kg | 64 |
10 | 01054 | BULAWAYO | Pat Carey & Harris Walker | Ms Celine Gaudray (a) | 7 | 57kg | 63 |
11 | 3x4214 | SACRED EAGLE | Symon Wilde | Jordan Childs | 2 | 57kg | 63 |
12 | 7x4311 | ROGUERY | Lloyd Kennewell & Lucy Yeomans | Billy Egan | 1 | 57kg | 66 |
13 | 9612 | MERCANTE | Nigel Blackiston | Damien Oliver | 11 | 57kg | 63 |
14 | 417 | TO BE FRANK (NZ) | Ciaron Maher & David Eustace | Jamie Spencer | 10 | 57kg | 63 |
15 | 24431 | WARIALDA WARRIOR | John Ramsey | Darryl McLellan | 9 | 57kg | 60 |
16 | 5x32525 | TOKYO RUN (NZ) | Dean Mirfin | 8 | 57kg | 59 |
Victoria Derby Form Guide
The full Victoria Derby 2024 form guide - including all the punting tools like speed maps and predictor - will be available closer to the race date.Maximise your bet with these Punters betting tools when available on Victoria Derby day:
To make the most from each betting tool, see how to use them in our Betting Tools FAQs.
Victoria Derby Form Indicators
The race can often feature less than 16 horses as the enormous task of running the 2500m is too daunting for the connections of many entrants.Quite often the lead-up races produce a short-priced favourite but the likes of Rebel Raider (2008), Fiveandahalfstar (2012) and Second Coming (1997) have produced upset results after proving the superior stayer.
Betting on Derby Day is a tricky task for even the experienced punters, which makes having the best Victoria Derby form guide essential to work out the relevant facts and figures and which horses will go the journey and which competitors will struggle.
Victoria Derby Odds
Our Victoria Derby odds comparison is the best tool for securing yourself the best value in Victoria Derby betting for 2024.We compare live odds feeds from all the leading bookmakers!
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Penfolds Victoria Derby (2500m)
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4.2 | 4.2 | 4.2 | 3.9 | 4.2 | 1.32 | 4.8 | 4.2 | 4.1 | 4.4 | 4.2 | 4.2 | |||
11 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 2.4 | 15 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 11 | |||
17 | 17 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 5 | 21 | 17 | 18.2 | 19 | 18 | 17 | |||
2.15 | 2.15 | 2.1 | 2.1 | 2.2 | 1.07 | 300 | 2.2 | 1.98 | 2.2 | 2.1 | 2.2 | |||
13 | 12 | 15 | 13 | 13 | 2.72 | 16 | 13 | 12.2 | 13 | 15 | 13 | |||
81 | 81 | 101 | 71 | 81 | 7 | 130 | 71 | 75 | 71 | 101 | 81 | |||
23 | 20 | 23 | 20 | 21 | 25 | 29 | 19 | 19.8 | 20 | 21 | 21 | |||
11 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 3.1 | 14 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | |||
51 | 51 | 61 | 61 | 51 | 6 | 75 | 61 | 59 | 51 | 67 | 51 | |||
81 | 71 | 101 | 81 | 81 | 5 | 110 | 91 | 75 | 71 | 91 | 81 | |||
126 | 91 | 126 | 101 | 91 | 7 | 170 | 101 | 131 | 91 | 126 | 91 | |||
41 | 41 | 51 | 41 | 46 | 3.45 | 65 | 41 | 41 | 41 | 61 | 46 | |||
41 | 35 | 51 | 41 | 41 | 2.4 | 60 | 41 | 41 | 31 | 51 | 41 | |||
101 | 91 | 151 | 101 | 101 | 2.4 | 180 | 91 | 111 | 91 | 126 | 101 | |||
101 | 71 | 101 | 101 | 91 | 2.4 | 130 | 101 | 131 | 81 | 101 | 91 | |||
251 | 251 | 401 | 301 | 301 | 5 | 890 | 251 | 321 | 251 | 501 | 301 | |||
Market percentage
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119 | 121 | 114 | 121 | 118 | 543 | 58 | 117 | 122 | 117 | 116 | 118 | ||
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Victoria Derby 2024 Track Conditions
We'll have more information on the expected Victoria Derby 2024 track conditions closer to the race.For more information, see the Punters race track conditions page closer to race day for accurate weather forecasts.
Victoria Derby Barrier Draw
The Victoria Derby 2024 barrier draw will be done on the Tuesday before the race and can be found in our above full field table above.Victoria Derby Barrier Draw Statistics
Please find below the Victoria Derby barrier draw statistics dating back to 1983.Barrier | 1 | 2 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 |
Wins | 5 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 1 |
Victoria Derby Horses
Not surprisingly it's usually a very classy bunch of three-year-olds at Flemington to get the Melbourne Cup carnival party really started.Let's take a look at some of the leading market chances below:
Riff Rocket - Riff Rocket is a 3yo bay gelding (male) from Australia trained by Chris Waller. Please click on the horse's name to check out the most recent form.
Victoria Derby Preview
When published our Victoria Derby Preview for 2024 can be found HERE.To unlock all our Form Guide tools and earn yourself an unfair advantage on the punt for Derby day, sign up for Punters+ with the button below 👇🏼
Victoria Derby Tips
Our form experts will analyse every aspect of the race and their tips for the Victoria Derby will be here closer to the race date.But don't just take our word for it, let everyone know your Victoria Derby prediction and find out what others reckon with our Victoria Derby Live Forum Topic.
Victoria Derby Favourites
The current Victoria Derby 2024 favourites can be seen at the top of the Odds comparison table above.Victoria Derby 2024 Weights
The Victoria Derby 2024 weights can be found in our above full field table above.Victoria Derby 2024 Scratchings
We'll advise you on the Victoria Derby 2024 scratchings when they're declared on the Saturday morning before the race.Scratchings are always a possibility in racing, no matter which race a horse is contesting, whether it be a Group 1 or BM58.
These scratchings can occur in the days leading up to a race, on race morning or even in the minutes before a race.
The trainer's decision on scratching a horse will often depend on several factors like the nature of the horse or the status of the track. Sometimes these scratchings can be tactical as well, with the trainer opting to run their horse in an easier event or a race where the barrier draw is more favourable to the horse.
If you've placed a Win/Place bet on horse in race (with TAB or another bookie) and your runner is scratched, you can get a refund equal to the value of your bet.
Victoria Derby Betting
We're always here to show you how to bet on the 2024 Victoria Derby.Firstly, you'll need to choose a bookie and we think TAB is worth a go for placing a bet on the Victoria Derby.
Once you've chosen a bookmaker, you'll need to sign up and make a deposit (it will only take a couple of minutes).
Once you have money in your account you can place your bet!
Popular bet types for the Victoria Derby 2024
Win Bet: select the horse you think will finish 1st in the Victoria Derby
Place Bet: select a horse you think will finish either 1st, 2nd or 3rd in the Victoria Derby
Each-way Bet: put an equal amount of money on a horse to both Win or Place in the Victoria Derby
Exacta Bet: select the 2 horses you think will finish 1st and 2nd in the correct order in the Victoria Derby
Quinella Bet: select the 2 horses you think will finish 1st and 2nd in any order in the Victoria Derby
Trifecta Bet: select the 3 horses you think will finish 1st, 2nd and 3rd in the correct order in the Victoria Derby
Quaddie Bet: select the winning horses of four nominated races at the same track
Multi Bet: select the winning horses of multiple legs or bets across a number of different events/races.
Victoria Derby Prize Money
The Victoria Derby prize money breakdown is allocated as follows:
Of $2,000,000.1st $1,200,000, 2nd $360,000, 3rd $180,000, 4th $90,000, 5th $50,000, 6th $40,000, 7th $40,000, 8th $40,000
Prize money contribution totalling 3% will be directed to jockey and equine welfare prior to distribution GROUP 1
Set Weights, Three-Years-Old, Apprentices cannot claim.
This race carries a SUPER VOBIS Nominators Bonus of $10,000 for qualified horses.
Victoria Derby prize money was boosted to $2 million in 2018 and it remains at that level. The total prize purse for Derby Day stands at $8 million.
The Empire Rose Stakes has $1 million up for grabs, the Group 3 Carbine Stakes offers $500,000, the Wakeful Stakes and the Salinger Stakes each offer $300,000, and the Lexus Stakes and Begonia Belle Stakes offer $200,000 apiece.
Victoria Derby Day
The Victoria Derby day schedule and race number for 2023 is below.We'll have the schedule for the next edition's race day in the week before the race when it is released.
Race 1 - 12:20PM G3 Network 10 Carbine Club Stakes (1600 METRES)
Race 2 - 1:00PM G3 Lexus Archer Stakes (2500 METRES)
Race 3 - 1:40PM G3 Furphy Sprint (1100 METRES)
Race 4 - 2:20PM G3 Racing and Sports Rising Fast Stakes (1200 METRES)
Race 5 - 3:00PM G2 TAB Wakeful Stakes (2000 METRES)
Race 6 - 3:40PM G1 Coolmore Stud Stakes (1200 METRES)
Race 7 - 4:20PM G1 Penfolds Victoria Derby (2500 METRES)
Race 8 - 5:00PM G1 TAB Empire Rose Stakes (1600 METRES)
Race 9 - 5:40PM G2 The Damien Oliver (1400 METRES)
How To Watch the Victoria Derby Live
There's heaps of ways to watch the Victoria Derby in Australia.This is split among free-to-air broadcasters, pay TV and streaming services:
- Free-to-air: Channel 10 have purchased the rights to all race days in the Melbourne Cup Carnival and will be broadcasting the Victoria Derby on their FTA channel and also on 10Play, The race will also be broadcast on Racing.com through Channel 78.
- Pay TV: In terms of Pay TV, one of the following channels: Sky Racing 1, Sky Racing 2 and Sky Thoroughbred Central will broadcast the Victoria Derby.
- Streaming services: People also have the option to stream Sky Racing through their TAB accounts or Sportsbet accounts. TAB account holders can also use their login with the Sky Racing Active app to watch live racing. There are also other bookmakers which broadcast racing so check out our bookie reviews to find out more info.
Victoria Derby Day Tickets
As Victoria Derby day is the first day of the Melbourne Cup Carnival, Victoria Derby Day ticket prices and information was released by the Victorian Racing Club on April 12 2024 with all the information regarding Melbourne Cup tickets. We'll have the information for 2024 as it comes to hand.
Although it hasn't been confirmed as yet, we believe general admission tickets will be available to purchase through Ticketmaster.
However, when it comes to the Early Bird tickets, they are only available through vrc.com.au.
Another way of finding the ticket pages you want is to go to the VRC Melbourne Cup Carnival General Admission and then follow the links by clicking 'Book Now'.
For everything you need to know regarding Victoria Derby tickets and Melbourne Cup carnival hospitality packages for VRC Members and general public, head to our Melbourne Cup tickets page.
Please find the full Victoria Derby ticketing schedule and the Melbourne Cup carnival ticket prices below for 2024.
Race day | Ticket | 2024 (early bird until 31 July) | 2024 (regular price) |
Penfolds Victoria Derby Day Saturday 4 November | Adult |
$60 | $85 |
Concession | $45 | $64 | |
Junior (12-17) | $18 | $26 | |
Children (U12) |
FREE | FREE | |
Family* |
$120 | $170 | |
Lexus Melbourne Cup Day Tuesday 7 November | Adult |
$67 | $95 |
Concession | $50 | $71 | |
Junior (12-17) |
$20 | $29 | |
Children (U12) | FREE | FREE | |
Family* |
$134 | $190 | |
Kennedy Oaks Day Thursday 9 November | Adult | $42 | $60 |
Concession |
$32 | $45 | |
Junior (12-17) |
$13 | $18 | |
Children (U12) | FREE | FREE | |
Family* | $84 | $120 | |
TAB Champions Stakes Day Saturday 11 November | Adult | $42 | $60 |
Concession | $32 | $45 | |
Junior (12-17) | $13 | $18 | |
Children (U12) | FREE | FREE | |
Family* | $84 | $120 |
Victoria Derby 2023
We've broken down some of the recent Victoria Derby results below:Victoria Derby Replay
The 2023 edition of the Victoria Derby was won by the Chris Waller-trained Riff Rocket, with Apulia and Sunsets filling the minor placings. James McDonald was the winning jockey.For more replays head to our dedicated Australian Horse Racing Replays page, where you can find details on how to access racing replays from every state and territory in Australia.Your 2023 Penfolds Victory Derby winner is RIFF ROCKET.
— Victoria Racing Club (@FlemingtonVRC) November 4, 2023
A powerful win by the promising three-year-old in the $2 Million Group 1 #DerbyDay feature.
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Victoria Derby 2022 Results
Results | Best Odds | Margin |
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Riff Rocket | 4$2.25/$1.31 | 2:37.38 |
Apulia | 1$1.72 | 0.10L |
Sunsets | 5$3.6 | 1.10L |
See full results |
Year | Winner | Odds (SP) | Jockey | Trainer |
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2023 | Riff Rocket | James McDonald | Chris Waller | |
2022 | Manzoice | $21 | Michael Dee | Chris Waller |
2021 | Hitotsu | $4 | John Allen | Ciaron Maher & David Eustace |
2020 | Johnny Get Angry | $21 | Lachlan King | Denis Pagan |
2019 | Warning | $9.50 | Damien Oliver | Anthony Freedman |
2018 | Extra Brut | $10 | John Allen | Darren Weir |
2017 | Ace High | $7 | Tye Angland | David Payne |
2016 | Prized Icon | $17 | Glyn Schofield | James Cummings |
2015 | Tarzino | $2.9F | Craig Newitt | Mick Price |
2014 | Preferment | $8.5 | Hugh Bowman | Chris Waller |
2013 | Polanski | $5.5 | Hugh Bowman | Robbie Laing |
2012 | Fiveandahalfstar | $41 | Damien oliver | Anthony Cummings |
2011 | Sangster | $13 | Hugh Bowman | T Busuttin & N Young |
2010 | Lion Tamer | $13 | Hugh Bowman | Murray Baker |
2009 | Monaco Consul | $4.8 | Corey brown | Michael Moroney |
2008 | Rebel Raider | $101 | Claire Lindop | Leon Macdonald |
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