VRC Winter Championship Race Information
The VRC Winter Championship is a 1600 metre open handicap race for three-year-olds and upwards run by the Victorian Racing Club in July. It is held at Flemington as one of the feature events of the meeting.
- Race Type: Listed
- Distance: 1600 metres
- Conditions: Open handicap, 3YO & upwards
- Track: Flemington Racecourse, Melbourne, Victoria
- Prizemoney: $200,000
- Date: Saturday 1 July 2023
VRC Winter Championship Race History
See the 2023 VRC Winter Championship Final Preview and results.
See the 2022 VRC Winter Championship Final Preview and results.
See the 2021 VRC Winter Championship Final Preview and results.
Coming soon.
Useful Facts
Last mare to win: Iggimacool (2016)
Last 3YO to win: C&G – Doubtful Jack (2010); Filly – ?
Multiple winners: Glaneuse (2011 & 2012);
Fastest time (1600m): Magic Consol (2001) 1:35:25
Interesting trivia:
Past winners of the VRC Winter Championship
Winners of past VRC Winter Championships include horses that go on to win major spring races.
| Year | Winner | Second | Third |
| 2023 | Riddle Me That | Charterhouse | Frankie Pinot |
| 2022 | Tuvalu | Sir Davy | Mystery Shot |
| 2021 | Mongolian Marshal | Furrion | Biometric |
| 2020 | Sircconi | Polly Grey | Victoria Star |
| 2019 | Reykjavik | Romancer | Holbien |
| 2018 | Magic Consol | Moss ‘N’ Dale | Galaxy Raider |
| 2017 | Tshahitsi | Amovatio | Sovereign Nation |
| 2016 | Iggimacool | Petrology | Onpicalo |
| 2015 | Amovatio | Mr Utopia | Coronation Shallan |
| 2014 | Akavoroun | The Cleaner | Gig |
| 2013 | Magnifique Soleil | Clanga’s Glory | Another Prelate |
| 2012 | Glaneuse | Galileo Gold | There’s Only One |
| 2011 | Glaneuse | Riceman | Rocky Times |
| 2010 | Doubtful Jack | Pinnacles | Riceman |
| 2009 | Gold Salute | Benelli | Famous Roman |
| 2008 | Sea Battle | Rockpecker | Magnetic |
| 2007 | Hillston Exchange | Ista Kareem | Haddle McDaddle |
| 2006 | Chitabe | Haddle McDaddle | Hillston Exchange |
| 2005 | Salsa | Milkshake | Live In Vain |
| 2004 | Capadan | Charnwood Green | Storm Attack |
| 2003 | Ebony Night | Le Zagaletta | Wyngrove |
| 2002 | The Big Ask | Little Dozer | Storm Attack |
| 2001 | Prince Benbara | Jugahtrice | Delirious |
| 2000 | Mystic Morse | Storm Rebel | Like The Look |