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The Group 1 Victoria Derby (2500m) will be held at Flemington on Saturday, October 30 and Bettingpro.com.au provides you with a comprehensive guide to the race.
Victoria Derby tips, best bets, field & odds. Below is our complete Victoria Derby guide ā race details, history and past winners, lead-in form, betting markets and FAQs. Check back race week for the final field, odds and our best bets.
Victoria Derby 2026. Your complete guide to the Victoria Derby at Flemington (Derby Day in early November) ā recent winners, lead-in form, betting markets and FAQs, plus the latest field, odds and best bets.
The Victoria Derby is the traditional 3YO middle-distance championship of Australian racing ā a $2 million Group 1 set-weights contest over 2500m at Flemington on Derby Day, the opening Saturday of the Melbourne Cup Carnival. First run in 1855, it ranks alongside the Australian Derby as the pinnacle domestic Derby of the calendar year. This guide covers the Victoria Derby dates, distance, prize money, betting markets and our full race-day tips. For the full carnival, see our Melbourne Cup Carnival guide.
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Victoria Derby Race Details
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Distance | 2500m |
| Class | Group 1 Set Weights |
| Age / Conditions | Three-year-olds |
| Venue | Flemington, Melbourne |
| Prize Money | $2 million |
| Run Date | Derby Day ā first Saturday of November |
How to Watch the Victoria Derby in Australia
The Victoria Derby is run on Derby Day at Flemington, the opening Saturday of the Melbourne Cup Carnival in early November. All four days of the carnival are broadcast live and free-to-air on Channel 9 and 9Now, with coverage typically building through the morning ahead of the feature races. Dedicated form and race coverage is also available on Sky Racing and Racing.com, while most Australian bookmakers stream the race live to logged-in account holders. For the Cup-week schedule and the other feature days, see our Melbourne Cup Carnival hub and our Melbourne Cup tips page.
Victoria Derby History & Winners
Legendary winners span every era of Australian racing ā Archer (1856, later winner of the first Melbourne Cup), Phar Lap (1929), Tulloch (1957), Dulcify, Mahogany, Wall Street, Ace High, Hitotsu, Riff Rocket, Valiant King and Treasurethe Moment. The 2500m Flemington trip is a genuine staying test and has historically doubled as the benchmark three-year-old middle-distance form line.
Lead-In Races
The main lead-ins are the Group 3 Norman Robinson Stakes (2000m) at Caulfield and the Group 2 Caulfield Classic (2000m). The Moonee Valley Vase and the Spring Champion Stakes at Randwick also feed into the Derby every year.
Victoria Derby Betting Markets
All major Australian bookmakers price the Victoria Derby weeks out, with a full acceptances market released after the final field is declared. The core markets are:
- Fixed-Odds Win & Place ā the bread-and-butter markets, with early speculative prices followed by final acceptances pricing.
- Each-Way ā typically 1/4 the odds for a place (1-2-3).
- Exotics ā quinella, exacta, trifecta and First 4. See our First 4 calculator guide.
- Same Race Multis ā combine multiple runners from the same race into one bet. See our Same Race Multi guide.
- Head-to-Head & Group Markets ā runner-vs-runner matchups and stable/country markets.
Best Bookmakers for the Victoria Derby
For a full comparison of the top Australian racing bookmakers, see our best horse racing betting sites in Australia guide.
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Victoria Derby FAQs
When is the Victoria Derby?
The Victoria Derby is run on Derby Day at Flemington ā the first Saturday of November, which opens the Melbourne Cup Carnival.
What distance is the Victoria Derby?
The Victoria Derby is run over 2500m at Flemington Racecourse.
What age horses run in the Victoria Derby?
The Victoria Derby is restricted to three-year-olds at set weights ā colts and geldings carry 56.5kg and fillies 54.5kg.
How much is the Victoria Derby worth?
The Victoria Derby carries $2 million in total prize money.
Who has won the Victoria Derby recently?
Observer won the 2025 Victoria Derby under Mark Zahra for trainer Ciaron Maher. Other recent winners include Hitotsu, Riff Rocket, Valiant King and Treasurethe Moment, while Archer, Phar Lap and Tulloch are among its most famous historical winners.
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