Victoria Derby.

How to bet on the Victoria Derby with Bet Right

The Victoria Derby is one of Australia’s most iconic races, held on the Saturday before the Melbourne Cup with the other Derby Day races. This marks the beginning of Melbourne Cup week and gets racing fans reeling for one of the biggest weeks in the Spring Racing Calendar. This Group 1 race is a true test of stamina for 3-year-olds, as it covers a challenging 2500 metres at Flemington Racecourse. With a $2 million prize pool and $1.2 million awarded to the winner, it is one of the richest staying races for young horses. First run in 1856, it predates the Melbourne Cup and has maintained its prestige for over 160 years.

Unlike sprint races, the Victoria Derby gives young horses—particularly those that may have struggled as 2-year-old sprinters—an opportunity to showcase their staying ability. This race is restricted to domestic gallopers, ensuring all entrants are Australian-bred 3-year-olds, which adds to its unique competitive dynamic. Many past winners of the Victoria Derby have gone on to claim victories in the Caulfield Cup or even the Melbourne Cup, highlighting its role as a proving ground for future champions.

Beyond the race itself, Derby Day is renowned for its black and white dress code, adding a layer of tradition and elegance to the event, which is often referred to as the most stylish day on the racing calendar. The Victoria Derby, as the first of four consecutive race days, sets the tone for the excitement and prestige of Melbourne Cup Week.

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Recent Results 

Since its inception, the Victoria Derby has marked some of the most exciting races in thoroughbred history. Here are some of the most recent champions:

2026 - TBD, Saturday 31st October

2025 - Observer

2024 - Goldrush Guru

2023 - Riff Rocket

2022 - Manzoice

2021 - Hitotsu

2020 - Johnny Get Angry

2019 - Warning

2018 - Extra Brut

2017 - Ace High

2016 - Prized Icon

2015 - Tarzino

2014 - Preferment

2013 - Polanski

2012 - Fiveandahalfstar

2011 - Sangster

2010 - Lion Tamer

Make sure you don't miss out on the first day of the most anticipated week of the Aussie Spring Racing Calendar!