The Emirates Stakes (VRC Stakes) is the final day of the Melbourne Cup Spring Racing Carnival at Flemington. Stakes Day is traditional known as Family Day and features a top day of racing plus has plenty of fun activities for the whole family to enjoy. There is live music, carnival rides and even a Kids Fashions On The Field contest.
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The ‘Stakes’ were first run in 1881 and forms a perfect conclusion to the Melbourne Cup carnival party.
The feature race of the day is the Group 1 Emirates Stakes, a quality handicap run over 1600m which offers over $750,000 in prize money.
Past Emirates Stakes Winners:
| 2009 – All American 2008 – All Silent 2007 – Tears I Cry 2006 – Divine Madonna 2005 – Valedictum 2004 – Sky Cuddle 2003 – Titanic Jack 2002 – Scenic Peak |
2001 – Desert Eagle
2000 – Testa Rossa 1999 – Bonanova 1998 – Bezeal Bay 1997 – Catalan Opening 1996 – Miss Margaret 1995 – Seascay 1994 – Seascay |
