The highlight of the Spring Racing Carnival is the 2011 Melbourne Cup Carnival at Flemington with it's four days of fantastic racing: AAMI Victoria Derby Day, Emirates Melbourne Cup Day, Crown Oaks Day and Emirates Stakes Day.
Having fought it out in the tightest Melbourne Cup finish in the famous Flemington feature’s 151-year history, this year’s Melbourne Cup winner Dunaden and narrow second-placegetter Red Cadeaux have a rematch scheduled in next month’s iconic 2011 Hong Kong Vase.
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The Melbourne Cup Carnival features four days of racing at Flemington Racecourse and takes place during the Melbourne Spring Racing Carnival. While each day of the carnival offers quality racing for both spectators and punters alike, it is the Melbourne Cup, on Day 2 of the carnival, that is the main attraction for many.
Below you will find the calendar of racedays for the 2011 Melbourne Cup Carnival.
| Day | Event |
|---|---|
| DAY 1 Saturday 29th October, 2011 | AAMI Victoria Derby Day |
| DAY 2 Tuesday 1st November, 2011 | Emirates Melbourne Cup Day |
| DAY 3 Thursday 3rd November, 2011 | Crown Oaks Day |
| DAY 4 Saturday 5th November, 2011 | Emirates Stakes Day |
Victoria Derby Day is the first raceday of the Melbourne Cup Carnival and is traditionally held on the Saturday before the Melbourne Cup Day. The showcase race of the day is the Victoria Derby, a Group 1 race for three-year-olds at set weights run over 2500m and worth more than $1.5million. Victoria Derby Day is the only raceday in Australia to feature a full programme of Group races, including three other Group 1 races: the Mackinnon Stakes, the Coolmore Stud Stakes and the Myer Classic.
Melbourne Cup Day is the most anticipated raceday in Australia and is the second day of the four day Melbourne Cup Carnival. Held every year on the first Tuesday in November, Melbourne Cup Day revolves around the Melbourne Cup, a Group 1 race over 3,200 metres for three-year-olds and over worth more than $6million.
Traditionally known as Ladies Day, Oaks Day is held every year on the Thursday following Melbourne Cup Day. The feature race of the day is the Group 1 Crown Oaks for 3-year old fillies over 2500m.
Stakes Day is the final day of the Melbourne Cup Carnival and is held on the Saturday following the Melbourne Cup. The feature race of the day is the Emirates Stakes, a Group 1 quality handicap over 1600 metres. Stakes Day is known as “Family Day” because it has a more relaxed atmosphere and offers activities and entertainment for the whole family.
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