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Flemington expansion? VRC makes pitch for new race day after Cup week
The Victoria Racing Club has submitted a proposal to extend its place in the spring racing carnival from 2024. Racing Victoria will propose that the VRC increase Derby and Champions days from nine- to 10-race cards.
Flemington expansion? VRC makes pitch for new race day after Cup week The Victoria Racing Club has submitted a proposal to extend its place in the spring racing carnival from 2024. The VRC has made a pitch to take over this Saturday’s Cranbourne Cup race meeting. The proposal will be considered when Racing Victoria begins its review into the racing calendar from December.
Flemington expansion? VRC makes pitch for new race day after Cup week The Victoria Racing Club has submitted a proposal to extend its place in the spring racing carnival from 2024. The VRC has made a pitch to take over this Saturday’s Cranbourne Cup race meeting. The proposal will be considered when Racing Victoria begins its review into the racing calendar from December.
Corporate pecking order at the Cup: Who’s in and out of the Birdcage Luxury jeweller Kennedy and streaming service Paramount + are out this year. Crown and Schweppes are in, both returning after several years absence. VRC chief executive Steve Rosich said there were record numbers of corporate attendees last year.
Corporate pecking order at the Cup: Who’s in and out of the Birdcage Luxury jeweller Kennedy and streaming service Paramount + are out this year. Crown and Schweppes are in, both returning after several years absence. VRC chief executive Steve Rosich said there were record numbers of corporate attendees last year.
EXCLUSIVE: Victoria Racing Club slammed for allowing glamorous businesswoman to wear 'Free... The Victoria Racing Club has been slammed for allowing a racegoer to wear a dress covered in politically-charged slogans relating to the Israel-Gaza conflict. Angelica Mesisca Barrientos raised eyebrows at Flemington Racecourse on Saturday by wearing a black dress emblazoned with the words 'Free Palestine', 'Where Is The Humanity?' and 'Ceasefire' The slogans refer to Israel's retaliation against Palestine following the Hamas-led terror attacks on October 7. The VRC's rules of entry prevent racegoers from wearing slogans that it deems 'discriminatory', 'insulting' or 'offensive' to other persons present at the course. Dr Dvir Abramovich, Chair of the Anti-Defamation Commission, Australia's leading civil rights organisation fighting antisemitism, said 'there is no excuse for inaction' on behalf of the VRC.
‘You’ve got to be joking’: Gai rails against shorts for men during Cup week Melbourne Cup-winning trainer Gai Waterhouse is not a fan of the VRC’s new dress regulations, allowing men to wear shorts. The VRC showed off eight models at their official Melbourne Cup Carnival launch on Monday, including one male model who donned dark tailored shorts.
‘You’ve got to be joking’: Gai rails against shorts for men during Cup week Melbourne Cup-winning trainer Gai Waterhouse is not a fan of the VRC’s new dress regulations, allowing men to wear shorts. The VRC showed off eight models at their official Melbourne Cup Carnival launch on Monday, including one male model who donned dark tailored shorts.
Racing legend Gai Waterhouse slams 'ridiculous' new Melbourne Cup rule: 'It's the silliest thing... From next Tuesday members aged 12 or above will be allowed to wear shorts - but only in the members area of Flemington. The shorts have to be tailored with a matching tie and jacket and they must sit on or below the knee. Veteran trainer Gai Waterhouse was shocked by the announcement, calling the idea'silly' and urging the VRC to stick with tradition.
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Is it time to loosen some of racing’s strict dress codes? Some in racing circles are pushing to relax dress codes in members' areas. Last year’s Melbourne Cup Carnival accounted for $51.9 million in retail sales. A spokeswoman for the VRC said there are no current plans to change its dress code.
Is it time to loosen some of racing’s strict dress codes? Some in racing circles are pushing to relax dress codes in members' areas. Last year’s Melbourne Cup Carnival accounted for $51.9 million in retail sales. A spokeswoman for the VRC said there are no current plans to change its dress code.
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