Victoria Derby Day

The Victoria Derby Day traditionally marks the beginning of the Melbourne Cup week and is one of Australia's single most entertaining days of Horse Racing. The Victoria Derby is traditionally a day for racing purists with nine group 1 races being held throughout the day. Held on Saturday 1st November 2008.

First run in 1855 the Victoria Derby is now considered to be one of the most prestigious days in the Australian racing calendar.

The best time to learn about Victoria Derby Day is before you're in the thick of things. Wise readers will keep reading to earn some valuable Victoria Derby Day experience while it's still free.

The Victoria derby is normally race Race 6 on the card and is a classic Group 1 staying test for 3 year old horses over 2500m. The race now offers over $1.5 million in prize money making it a very lucrative day for the winning owners, jockeys and trainers.

The day provides a sizzling start to the racing week as the only all-Group raceday on the Australian calendar. The AAMI Victoria Derby is a classic Group 1 staying test for three-year-olds over 2500m, the showcase event of the 10 race program.

The AAMI Victoria Derby Day 2008, lifts the curtain on the Victoria Racing Club's world - renowned four day Melbourne Cup Carnival.

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