Who won race 8 in Flemington today?

Rich Hips
Race 8: Rich Hips wins the eighth at Flemington Rich Hips has taken race 8 from Excelida and Paul’s Regret.

How much does it cost to enter the Melbourne Cup?

Entries for the Melbourne Cup usually close during the first week of August. The initial entry fee is $600 per horse. Around 300 to 400 horses are nominated each year, but the final field is limited to 24 starters.

How many races are run at Flemington each year?

The biggest and best races at Flemington are run over the Spring Carnival, however there are around 25 racedays each year at Flemington, and all are a great opportunity to get out and about, have a good time and enjoy some high-level thoroughbred racing at one of the world’s best tracks.

Is the Melbourne Cup at Flemington in the spring?

Flemington is home to both Autumn and Spring Racing Carnivals with the Melbourne Cup Carnival is the main attraction for racing enthusiasts in the spring. Many of the best Australian and international gallopers head to Melbourne each spring for the most exciting thoroughbred racing action in Australia.

Which is the best way to get to Flemington?

The train to Flemington Racecourse Station is still a generally the best option to get to Flemington race meetings, however the track is also a nice short 10-minute walk from Newmarket station. For any further information on how to get to Flemington racecourse, please visit the official Flemington Racecourse website.

When did the new grandstand at Flemington open?

Flemington racecourse has had some extensive development take place in recent years, with the opening of a new $45 million grandstand in 2000 and a new members’ grandstand built in 2018. Flemington Racecourse was added to the Australian National Heritage List on 7 November 2006 and is listed on the Victorian Heritage Register.