11 All roads lead to Flemington – and for a lucky few, the journey begins with a Golden Ticket. The Lexus Melbourne Cup is the pinnacle – with $8.56 million in prizemoney and global prestige on the line, every owner, trainer, and jockey dreams of being part of it. But getting into the field is no easy feat … unless you strike gold with a coveted Golden Ticket. Awarded to the winner of select staying races, a Golden Ticket guarantees automatic entry into the Lexus Melbourne Cup. For trainers, this clear pathway to Cup Day means they can focus on preparing their horse for the big race. And for owners, the countdown to an unforgettable first Tuesday in November begins. In 2025, eight elite races – four at Flemington, two international, and two headline features of the Australian spring – will offer that prized exemption. Lexus Roy Higgins (2600m) - Flemington (29 March) Winner - DEAKIN (FR) Lexus Andrew Ramsden (2800m) - Flemington (17 May) Belmont Gold Cup (3200m) - Saratoga NY USA (6 June) Ebor Handicap (2816m) - York UK (23 August) Lexus Archer Stakes (2500m) - Flemington (13 September) Lexus Bart Cummings (2500m) - Flemington (4 October) MRC Caulfield Cup (2400m) - Caulfield (18 October) MVRC Cox Plate (2040m) - Moonee Valley (25 October) TICKET NO: 02 TICKET NO: 02 LEXUS MELBOURNE CUP 2025 LEXUS ANDREW RAMSDEN GOLDEN TICKET ENTRY 2025 GOLDEN TICKET RACES
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