3 Schedule of events 12:15pm Race 1 TAB We’re On Following CORRECT WEIGHT, Ms Allison Purdey, Director, along with Mr Marc Ohlmus, Tabcorp Representative will present the Trophy to the Winning Owner. This presentation will take place in The Winners’ Bar. 12:50pm Race 2 Jockeys Celebration Day Sprint Following CORRECT WEIGHT, Mr Michael Saadie, Director along with Mr Matthew Hyland, Chief Executive Officer of the Victorian Jockeys Association will present the Memento to the Winning Owner. This presentation will take place in The Winners’ Bar. 1:25pm Race 3 Phar Lap 100th Birthday Following CORRECT WEIGHT, Ms Ann Peacock, Director along with Mr Simon Wincer, Director of the 1983 Phar Lap movie will present the Memento to the Winning Owner. This presentation will take place in The Winners’ Bar. 2:00pm Race 4 Victorian Jockeys’ Association Trophy Following CORRECT WEIGHT, Mr Vin Cox, Director, along with Mr Matthew Hyland, Chief Executive Officer of the Victorian Jockeys Association will present the Memento to the Winning Owner. This presentation will take place in The Winners’ Bar. 2:35pm Race 5 Horses’ Birthday Handicap Following CORRECT WEIGHT, Mr Peter Murray, Director, will present the Memento to the Winning Owner. This presentation will take place in The Winners’ Bar. 3:10pm Race 6 2026 Melbourne Cup Carnival On Sale Following CORRECT WEIGHT, Mr Neil Werrett, Director will present the Memento to the Winning Owner. This presentation will take place in The Winners’ Bar. Following CORRECT WEIGHT, Fr Cameron Forbes, Chaplain to the Victorian Racing Industry, will be joined by jockeys in the mounting yard and lead a “Blessing of the Track” ceremony in recognition of the start of the new racing season at Flemington. 3:50pm Race 7 Aurie’s Star Handicap Following CORRECT WEIGHT, Mr Neil Wilson, Chairman will present the Trophy to the Winning Owner. This presentation will take place in The Winners’ Bar. 4:25pm Race 8 26/27 VRC Membership Renewals Open Following CORRECT WEIGHT, Mr Leigh Jordon, Chief Racing Officer will present the Memento to the Winning Owner. This presentation will take place in The Winners’ Bar. 4:55pm Race 9 VRC.com.au Sprint Following CORRECT WEIGHT, Mr Leigh Jordon, Chief Racing Officer will present the Memento to the Winning Owner. This presentation will take place in The Winners’ Bar. Phar Lap Race Day Saturday 1 August 2026
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