MELBOURNE RACING CLUB
CAULFIELD GUINEAS
SATURDAY, 13 OCTOBER, 2018
(GROUP 1)
(138th OF SERIES)
(This race carries a SUPER VOBIS Nominators Bonus of $10,000 for qualified horses)
(No Allowances for Apprentices)
1600 Metres

Click here to download the 2018 Caulfield Guineas 2nd acceptances

Of $2,000,000 and $8,500 trophies. First $1,200,000 and trophies of $8,000,
Second $360,000, Third $180,000, Fourth $90,000 and Fifth $50,000, Sixth $40,000, Seventh $40,000,
Eighth $40,000.
FOR THREE YEARS-OLDS.
SET WEIGHTS: Colts & Geldings 56.5kg (Northern Hemisphere Breed 54kg): Fillies 54.5kg (Northern Hemisphere Breed 52kgs).

ENTRIES ($330) close at 12 NOON on TUESDAY, 7 AUGUST, 2018 at Racing Australia’s Trainers Service
Centre, 400 Epsom Road, Flemington 3031. Phone 9258 4700 or 1800 138 704.
NEW ZEALAND ENTRIES close at the offices of the National Racing Bureau, New Zealand
Thoroughbred Racing, Wellington, New Zealand at 12 noon on Tuesday, 7 AUGUST, 2018.
FIRST LATE ENTRY: Any horse not previously nominated may be nominated before 12 NOON on
TUESDAY, 14 AUGUST, 2018. Fee of $1,100.
FIRST DECLARATION: 12 NOON, TUESDAY, 11 SEPTEMBER, 2018. Fee of $440.
SECOND DECLARATION: 12 NOON, TUESDAY, 25 SEPTEMBER, 2018. Fee of $440.
FURTHER LATE ENTRY: Further late entry or re-entry after 12 NOON on TUESDAY, 14 AUGUST,
2018 may be lodged before 12 NOON on MONDAY, 8 OCTOBER, 2018 accompanied by a fee of
$55,000.
Late entry or re-entry to be subject to subsequent declarations and stipulated fees.
FINAL DECLARATIONS: 9AM TUESDAY, 9 OCTOBER, 2018. Fee of $11,000.
RIDER DECLARATION: 12 NOON TUESDAY, 9 OCTOBER, 2018
NB: ALL ENTRY AND ACCEPTANCE FEE AMOUNTS ARE INCLUSIVE OF GST
NB: Any horse for which a declaration and appropriate fee has not been received at closing time
will be automatically withdrawn. All times stated are Melbourne, Australia times.

CAULFIELD GUINEAS & THE THOUSAND GUINEAS INTERSTATE
AND NZ ACCEPTANCES.
Declarations of final acceptances for both the Caulfield Guineas and the Thousand
Guineas cannot be lodged outside Australia. For authorized agents in Australia final declarations for
the Caulfield Guineas must be lodged with Racing Australia’s Trainers Service Centre by 9am on Tuesday 10
October, 2017 and for The Thousand Guineas by 9am Tuesday, 9 October, 2018.

BALLOTING CONDITIONS THE CAULFIELD GUINEAS AND THE
THOUSAND GUINEAS
LR 21D (1) (Weight for Age Races & Set Weight Races) See notice to trainers Section.
CONDITIONS CAULFIELD GUINEAS AND THE THOUSAND
GUINEAS
1 In the event of a horse being eliminated under the balloting conditions, only the Final
Acceptance fee for the Caulfield Guineas and the Thousand Guineas
shall be refunded.
2 For eligibility and balloting conditions, breeders and other bonuses will not be taken into
account.
3 The Committee reserves the right to make from time to time any alteration or modification
to the conditions governing this race and also to alter the date and time for receiving entries,
payments and declarations and date of races.
4 To determine age eligibility for the Caulfield Guineas and the
Thousand Guineas the following rule applies:
”AR.46. The age of a horse shall be reckoned as follows:
a) If it was foaled between the first day of July and the thirty-first day of December –
i ) from the first day of August in the year in which it was foaled if its dam was
first covered on or after the first day of September in the previous year, as that
covering is recorded by the Stud Book.
ii) from the first day of August in the year previous to the year in which it was
foaled if its dam was first covered before the first day of September in the
year previous to the year in which it was foaled, as that covering is recorded
in the Stud Book.
b) If it was foaled between the first day of January and the thirtieth day of June, from
the first day of August in the year previous to the year in which it was foaled.”
5 All currency amounts quoted are Australian dollars ($AUD).
6 All times quoted are Melbourne, Australia times.
7 All entry and acceptance fees quoted are inclusive of Goods & Services Tax (GST).

All prizemoney amounts quoted are exclusive of GST and any required GST amount will
be added by the Club to any sum of money payable to an entity registered for GST as
identified by its Australian Government approved Australian Business Number (ABN)

General Manager Racing Department: Jake Norton 
Telephone: +61-3-9257-7200
Facsimile: +61-3-9257-7101
Address: P O Box 231, Caulfield East 3145
Internet Address: mrc.racing.com
Email: racing@mrc.net.au

MELBOURNE RACING CLUB
THOUSAND GUINEAS
SATURDAY, 13 OCTOBER, 2018
(Group 1) (73rd of Series)
(This race carries a SUPER VOBIS Nominators Bonus of $10,000 for qualified horses)
(No Allowances for Apprentices).
1600 Metres

Click here to download the 2018 Thousand Guineas 2nd acceptances

Of $500,000 and $3,000 trophies. First $300,000 and $3,000 Trophies, Second $90,000, Third
$45,000, Fourth $22,500, Fifth $12,500, Sixth $10,000, Seventh $10,000, Eighth $10,000.
FOR THREE YEARS-OLD FILLIES. SET WEIGHTS: 55.5kg (Northern Hemisphere Breed 53kg):

ENTRIES ($275) close at 12 NOON on TUESDAY, 7 AUGUST, 2018 at Racing Australia’s Trainers Service
Centre, 400 Epsom Road, Flemington, 3031. Phone 9258 4700 or 1800 138 704.
NEW ZEALAND ENTRIES close at the offices of the National Racing Bureau, New Zealand
Thoroughbred Racing, Wellington, New Zealand at 12 NOON on TUESDAY, 7 AUGUST, 2018.
FIRST LATE ENTRY: Any horse not previously nominated may be nominated before 12 NOON on
TUESDAY, 14 AUGUST, 2018. Fee of $1,100.
FIRST DECLARATION: 12 NOON TUESDAY, 11 SEPTEMBER, 2018. Fee of $220.
SECOND DECLARATION: 12 NOON TUESDAY, 25 SEPTEMBER, 2018. Fee of $220.
FURTHER LATE ENTRY: Further late entry or re-entry after 12NOON on TUESDAY, 14 AUGUST,
2018 may be lodged before 12 NOON on MONDAY, 8 OCTOBER, 2018 accompanied by a fee
of $27,500.
Late entry or re-entry to be subject to subsequent declarations and stipulated fees.
FINAL DECLARATIONS: 9AM TUESDAY, 9 OCTOBER, 2018. Fee of $2,750.
RIDER DECLARATION: 12 NOON TUESDAY, 9 OCTOBER, 2018
ALL ENTRY AND ACCEPTANCE FEE AMOUNTS ARE INCLUSIVE OF GST.
NB: Any horse for which a declaration and appropriate fee has not been received at closing time will
be automatically withdrawn. All times stated are Melbourne, Australia times.

CAULFIELD GUINEAS & THE THOUSAND GUINEAS INTERSTATE
AND NZ ACCEPTANCES.
Declarations of final acceptances for both the Caulfield Guineas and the Thousand
Guineas cannot be lodged outside Australia. For authorized agents in Australia final declarations for
The Caulfield Guineas must be lodged with Racing Australia’s Trainers Service Centre by 9am on Tuesday 9
October, 2018 and for The Schweppes Thousand Guineas by 9am Tuesday, 9 October, 2018.

BALLOTING CONDITIONS CAULFIELD GUINEAS AND THE
THOUSAND GUINEAS
LR 21D (1) (Weight for Age Races & Set Weight Races) See notice to trainers Section.
CONDITIONS CAULFIELD GUINEAS AND THE THOUSAND
GUINEAS
1 In the event of a horse being eliminated under the balloting conditions, only the Final
Acceptance fee for the Caulfield Guineas and the Thousand Guineas
shall be refunded.
2 For eligibility and balloting conditions, breeders and other bonuses will not be taken into
account.
3 The Committee reserves the right to make from time to time any alteration or modification
to the conditions governing this race and also to alter the date and time for receiving entries,
payments and declarations and date of races.
4 To determine age eligibility for the Caulfield Guineas and the
Thousand Guineas the following rule applies:
”AR.46. The age of a horse shall be reckoned as follows:
a) If it was foaled between the first day of July and the thirty-first day of December –
i ) from the first day of August in the year in which it was foaled if its dam was
first covered on or after the first day of September in the previous year, as that
covering is recorded by the Stud Book.
ii) from the first day of August in the year previous to the year in which it was
foaled if its dam was first covered before the first day of September in the
year previous to the year in which it was foaled, as that covering is recorded
in the Stud Book.
b) If it was foaled between the first day of January and the thirtieth day of June, from
the first day of August in the year previous to the year in which it was foaled.”
5 All currency amounts quoted are Australian dollars ($AUD).
6 All times quoted are Melbourne, Australia times.
7 All entry and acceptance fees quoted are inclusive of Goods & Services Tax (GST).
All prizemoney amounts quoted are exclusive of GST and any required GST amount will
be added by the Club to any sum of money payable to an entity registered for GST as
identified by its Australian Government approved Australian Business Number (ABN)

General Manager Racing Department: Jake Norton 
Telephone: +61-3-9257-7200
Facsimile: +61-3-9257-7101
Address: P O Box 231, Caulfield East 3145
Internet Address: mrc.racing.com
Email: racing@mrc.net.au

CATANACH’S JEWELLERS BLUE SAPPHIRE STAKES (G3)
MELBOURNE RACING CLUB
CATANACH’S JEWELLERS BLUE SAPPHIRE STAKES (G3)
WEDNESDAY 17 OCTOBER, 2018
1200 Metres – 7th of Series
Set Weights at Caulfield Racecourse, Melbourne, Australia

Click here to download the 2018 Catanach's Jewellers Blue Sapphire Stakes 2nd acceptances

PRIZEMONEY

Of $350,000 & $10,000 trophies

First $210,000 and trophies valued at $10,000 to owner, trainer, jockey and strapper
Second $63,000
Third $31,500
Fourth $15,750
Fifth $8,750
Sixth $7,000
Seventh $7,000
Eighth $7,000

NOMINATIONS

If you nominated for Caulfield’s 2018 Ladbrokes Blue Diamond Stakes in July 2017, you are also nominated for the $350,000 Group 3 3YO Catanach’s Jewellers Blue Sapphire Stakes.

WEIGHTS

Fillies: 54.5kg
Colts & Geldings: 56.5kg

DECLARATIONS OF ACCEPTANCE & SCHEDULE OF FEES

All declarations of acceptance are to be forwarded to Racing Australia by the designated time (Melbourne, Australia time).

Declarations of third and final acceptance cannot be lodged outside Australia.

Any horse for which any declaration fee has not been received at closing time will be automatically withdrawn. 

FIRST DECLARATIONS

First Declarations for this race close at: 12 noon, Tuesday 11 September 2018. (Fee $330)

RACING AUSTRALIA
400 Epsom Road
Flemington VIC 3031
AUSTRALIA
Phone: 1800 138 704 or +61 3 8354 2500
Web: www.racingaustralia.horse 
Email: stableassist@racingaustralia.horse  

FIRST LATE ENTRY

Any horse which was not previously nominated for the 2018 Ladbrokes Blue Diamond Stakes in July 2017 may be nominated by 12 noon, Tuesday 11 September 2018 (Fee $1,100)

SECOND DECLARATIONS

Second Declarations for this race close at: 12 noon, Tuesday 25 September 2018. (Fee $330)

FINAL LATE ENTRY

Any horse which was not previously nominated for the 2018 Ladbrokes Blue Diamond Stakes in July 2017 or failed to be a first or second acceptor may be nominated or re-nominated before 12 noon, Thursday 11 October 2018. (Fee $19,250)

FINAL DECLARATIONS

Final Declarations for this close at: 9am, Monday 15 October 2018 (Fee $ 1,925) 

BALLOTING CONDITIONS
LR 21D (1) (Weight for Age Races & Set Weight Races)

CONDITIONS OF ENTRY
1 In the event of a horse being eliminated under the balloting conditions, only the Final Acceptance fee for the 2018 Blue Sapphire Stakes shall be refunded.
2 For eligibility and balloting conditions, breeders and other bonuses will not be taken into account
3 The Committee reserves the right to make from time to time any alteration or modification to the conditions governing this race and also to alter the date and time for receiving entries, payments and declarations and date of races.
4 To determine age eligibility for the 2018 Blue Sapphire Stakes the following rule applies:
”AR.46. The age of a horse shall be reckoned as follows:
a) If it was foaled between the first day of July and the thirty-first day of December –
i ) from the first day of August in the year in which it was foaled if its dam was first covered on or after the first day of September in the previous year, as that covering is recorded by the Stud Book.
ii) from the first day of August in the year previous to the year in which it was foaled if its dam was first covered before the first day of September in the year previous to the year in which it was foaled, as that covering is recorded in the Stud Book.
b) If it was foaled between the first day of January and the thirtieth day of June, from the first day of August in the year previous to the year in which it was foaled.”
5 All currency amounts quoted are Australian dollars ($AUD)
6 All times quoted are Melbourne, Australia times.
7 All entry and acceptance fees quoted are inclusive of Goods & Services Tax (GST).

All prizemoney amounts quoted are exclusive of GST and any required GST amount will
be added by the Club to any sum of money payable to an entity registered for GST as
identified by its Australian Government approved Australian Business Number (ABN)

FURTHER INFORMATION OR ASSISTANCE

Mr. Jake Norton 
Executive Director, Racing & Membership
Email: racing@mrc.net.au
Phone: +61 3 9257 7200
Website: mrc.racing.com

MELBOURNE RACING CLUB
STELLA ARTOIS CAULFIELD CUP (G1)
SATURDAY 20 OCTOBER, 2018
2400 Metres – 141st of Series
Standard Handicap conditions at Caulfield Racecourse, Melbourne, Australia

Click here to download the 2018 Stella Artois Caulfied Cup 1st acceptances

Click here to download the 2018 Stella Artois Caulfied Cup 2nd acceptances

Click here to download the 2018 Stella Artois Caulfied Cup nominations

Click here to download the 2018 Stella Artois Caulfied Cup weights

Updated 24 September - Click here to download the 2018 Stella Artois Order of Entry

Updated 1 October - Click here to download the 2018 Stella Artois Order of Entry

Updated 8 October - Click here to download the 2018 Stella Artois Order of Entry

Updated 9 October - Click here to download the 2018 Stella Artois Order of Entry

Updated 15 October - Click here to download the 2018 Stella Artois Order of Entry

PRIZEMONEY

Of $5,000,000 & $150,000 trophies

First $3,000,000 and trophies valued at $150,000 to owner, trainer, jockey and strapper
Second $700,000
Third $350,000
Fourth $200,000
Fifth $150,000
Sixth $120,000
Seventh $120,000
Eighth $120,000
Ninth $120,000
Tenth $120,000

NOMINATIONS

Fee $1,200
Entries close at 12 Noon (Melbourne Time) on Thursday 30 August 2018 at:

RACING AUSTRALIA
400 Epsom Road
Flemington VIC 3031
AUSTRALIA
Phone: 1800 138 704 or +61 3 8354 2500
Web: www.racingaustralia.horse 
Email: stableassist@racingaustralia.horse  

Overseas Entries may be lodged at the offices of International Racing Bureau (IRB), Newmarket, United Kingdom; France Galop, France; Singapore Turf Club (STC), Singapore; Hong Kong Jockey Club (HKJC), Hong Kong; Japan Association for International Racing and Stud Book (JAIRS) or Japan Racing Association (JRA), Tokyo, Japan; New Zealand Thoroughbred Racing Inc (NZTR), Wellington, New Zealand.

LATE NOMINATIONS

Fee - $6,000
Any horse not previously nominated may be nominated before 12 Noon on Thursday 6 September, 2018.

HANDICAPS

Handicaps will be declared not later than Tuesday, 11 September, 2018.

BENCHMARK WEIGHTS

3YO C&G 49.5kg; 3YO Filly 48.0kg
4YO E&G 57.5kg; 4YO Mare 56.0kg  (NH Bred 4YO allowed 1.5kg)
5YO+  C&G 59.0kg;  5YO+ Mare 57.5kg
MINIMUM HANDICAP WEIGHT

3YO 49.0kg
4YO&Up 50.0kg

For the purpose of elimination:

Each horse handicapped above the advertised minimum weight (for its age group) shall be appended
with a weight below, equal to, or above the benchmark weight for that horse, as the case may be.

Each horse handicapped on the minimum weight (for its age group) shall be appended with a weight
figure that is not more than 9.0kg below the benchmark weight for that horse, and is not less than or
equal to the appended weight figure for a horse of the same age and gender handicapped above the
advertised minimum weight (for its age group).

Such appended weight figure below, equal to, or above a horse’s benchmark weight shall not affect
the weight to be carried in the race by any horse.

MAXIMUM WEIGHT

There is no maximum weight for this race.

MINIMUM TOP WEIGHT

AR 103 (1) provides that the top weight in any Group 1 handicap in Australia must not be less than 58kg when weights are released.

AR 103 (2) exemption provides that there is no minimum top weight required at the declaration of acceptances.

WEIGHT ALLOWANCES

No allowances for apprentices.

DECLARATIONS OF ACCEPTANCE & SCHEDULE OF FEES

All declarations of acceptance are to be forwarded to Racing Australia by the designated time (Melbourne, Australia time).

Declarations of third and final acceptance cannot be lodged outside Australia.

Any horse for which any declaration fee has not been received at closing time will be automatically withdrawn. 

FIRST DECLARATION
12 Noon Tuesday 25 September 2018 Fee $1,800

SECOND DECLARATION
12 Noon Tuesday 9 October 2018 Fee $3,200

FINAL DECLARATION
10am Tuesday 16 October 2018 Fee $37,500

RIDER NOTIFICATION

12 Noon Tuesday 16 October 2018

GUIDELINES

These guidelines are intended to make it absolutely clear that horses do not qualify to gain entry to the field for the 2018 Stella Artois Caulfield Cup, rather they provide for horses to be eliminated there
from.

Only performances in flat races of 1600 metres or further shall be taken into account in satisfying the elimination clauses for the 2018 Stella Artois Caulfield Cup.

EXEMPT RACES

The winners of the 2018 VRC Makybe Diva (Craiglee) Stakes, MVRC Dato’Tan Chin Nam (Feehan)
Stakes, Melbourne Racing Club Underwood Stakes, Naturalism Stakes, VRC Turnbull Stakes,
Melbourne Racing Club Herbert Power Stakes, Caulfield Stakes, Mornington Cup, Nikkei Shin Hun Hai (JPN), Kyoto Kinen (JPN), Nikkei Sho (JPN), Sheema Classic (UAE), Osaka Hai (JPN), QEII Cup (HK),  Jockey Club Stakes (UK), Champions and Chater Cup (HK), Meguro Kinen (JPN), Grand Prix de Chantilly (FR), Hardwicke Stakes (UK), Takarazuka Kinen (JPN), Princess of Wales’s Stakes (UK), Glorious Stakes (UK), Ballyroan Stakes (IRE), Sapporo Kinen (JPN), Grosser Preis Von Berlin (GER) and Great Voltigeur Stakes (UK) shall not be eliminated from the 2018 Stella Artois Caulfield Cup, provided that in the case of a dead-heat for first, the Committee may exercise its absolute discretion as to which horse or horses involved in the dead-heat shall be exempt from elimination.

The above applies to horses that are nominated and are then first, second and final acceptors in the 2018 Stella Artois Caulfield Cup.

PENALTIES

The winner, after declaration of weights, of:

• any handicap flat race run over a distance of 1600 metres or further of the advertised value of $60,000 or over to the winner (2018 Herbert Power Stakes excepted), or

• any internationally recognised Listed handicap, Group handicap or Graded handicap race run over a distance of 1600 metres or further (2018 Herbert Power Stakes excepted) is to carry such additional weight (if any) for each win as the Handicapper shall determine.

Provided that, in lieu of re-handicapping, should such winner be a horse on the minimum handicap
weight (for its age group) the Handicapper may, at his discretion, instead amend the originally
appended weight figure against the benchmark weight downwards, to a figure that is not less than
or equal to the appended weight figure for a horse of the same age and gender handicapped above
the advertised minimum weight (for its age group).

Any such amendments referred to above shall not affect the weight to be carried in the race.
In these circumstances, any extra weight to be imposed on any horse, or in lieu of re-handicapping,
any amendment to the appended weight figure against the benchmark weight for a horse shall be
declared by the Handicapper not later than five (5) working days after such win.

CLAUSE ONE

Horses which have not on or after 1 August, 2017 up to the time of final acceptances:

a) won or been placed second or third in an Internationally recognised Group 1 or Grade 1 or
Group 2 or Grade 2 race or Group 3 or Grade 3 race on the flat of 1600 metres or further, or

b) won an Internationally recognised Listed race on the flat of 1600 metres or further, or

c) won the Ebor Handicap (UK)

Shall be eliminated in order of the lowest appended weight figure against the benchmark weight for each individual horse.
For the purposes of sub-paragraph (a) above, wins, second, third, fourth and fifth placings in any internationally recognised Group, Graded or Listed race shall be taken into account, provided that $60,000 (AUD) or more was received for any such win or placing.
Provided however, that prizemoney acquired as follows will not be taken into account when
assessing prizemoney for any of these elimination clauses:

d) Prizemoney acquired by a horse(s) in any race restricted to horses sold at a particular sale or
bred, trained or sold in a particular region or state, and

e) Bonuses and/or incentives received by a horse in respect of any race.

Further, provided that past winners of the Caulfield Cup, W.S. Cox Plate and Melbourne Cup will not
be eliminated under this clause.

CLAUSE TWO

Should the number of horses exceed the number of horses required to be eliminated from the race after the operation of Clause One (or any part thereof), then such elimination shall be effected by order of the lowest appended weight figure against the benchmark weight for each individual horse within this clause.

In the event that two or more horses whose appended weight figure below the benchmark weight are the same, such elimination shall be effected by order of the lowest peak international rating of the preceding 12-month period.

The rules of racing of Racing Victoria apply to this race.

CONDITIONS OF ENTRY

1. All owners, including those involved in syndicates, trainers and all licensed persons shall abide by and accept any and all decisions of the Committee taken in respect of the elimination conditions for the 2018 Stella Artois Caulfield Cup; such decisions are final and conclusive for all purposes and shall not be capable of challenge in any legal proceedings.

2. In the event of a horse being eliminated from the field only the final declaration fee will be refunded, unless the Committee otherwise determines.

3. The Committee reserves to itself the absolute right to make, from time to time, any alteration, variation or modification to the elimination clauses, terms and conditions of and governing the 2018 Stella Artois Caulfield Cup including the right to alter the date and/or time for receiving entries, payments and the making of declarations.

4. The Committee reserves to itself the right to reject at any time, or otherwise to seek further information in respect of any entry submitted for the 2018 Stella Artois Caulfield Cup.

5. The Committee reserves to itself the prerogative to declare a field, or field size, which may be less than the prescribed safety limit but which, in the opinion of the Committee, is in keeping with the reputation and International status of the race.

6. All currency amounts stated are in Australian dollars ($AUD) and the exchange rate for the purpose of the elimination clauses and conditions of entry are to be applied as at the first working day in January in the calendar year in which such prizemoney was earned.

7. Reference to the race being “Internationally recognised” means a race published by the International Cataloguing Standards Committee in part 1 of the International Cataloguing Standards as receiving Black Type (Group, Graded or Listed status) for the year such race was run.

8. All entry and acceptance fees quoted are in Australian Dollars ($AUD) and inclusive of Goods & Services Tax (“GST”). All prizemoney amounts quoted are in $AUD and exclusive of GST and any required GST amount will be added by the Club to any sum of money payable to an entity registered for GST as identified by its Australian Government approved Australian Business Number (“ABN”).

9. All dates and times quoted are in Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) / local Melbourne time.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTORS

Provision may be made for the naming of up to 4 horses as emergency acceptors to replace horses scratched or withdrawn after final acceptances but only up to 7:30am on the day on which the 2018 Stella Artois Caulfield Cup is conducted.

FURTHER INFORMATION OR ASSISTANCE

Mr. Greg Carpenter
General Manager – Racing (Handicapping)
Email: g.carpenter@racingvictoria.net.au 
Tel: +61 3 9258 4671
Website: www.racingvictoria.net.au

Victoria Amateur Turf Club, (Inc. Melbourne Racing Club) trading as Melbourne Racing Club

Mr. Josh Blanksby
Chief Executive
Email: racing@mrc.net.au
Phone: +61 3 9257 7200
Website: mrc.racing.com

2018 LADBROKES MANIKATO STAKES (GROUP 1)

MOONEE VALLEY RACING CLUB
FRIDAY, 26 OCTOBER, 2018

Total Value of race $1,015,000 
(3YO & UP – 50th of Series)
(No allowances for Apprentices)

STANDARD WEIGHT FOR AGE
1200 Metres

Click here to download the 2018 Ladbrokes Manikato Stakes 1st acceptances

Click here to download the 2018 Ladbrokes Manikato Stakes nominations

PRIZEMONEY

Of AUD$1,000,000 and $15,000 trophies. 

First $600,000 and trophies of $10,000 to owner $2,5000 to trainer $2,5000 to jockey, 
Second $180,000, 
Third $90,000, 
Fourth $45,000, 
Fifth $25,000, 
Sixth $20,000, 
Seventh $20,000 and 
Eighth $20,000.

All Entry & Acceptance Fees quoted are inclusive of GST

ENTRIES ($550) close at 12 noon (EST) on Tuesday 25 September, 2018 at RISA Trainers Service Centre, 400 Epsom Road, Flemington 3031.

FIRST LATE ENTRY FEE ($1650) any horse not previously entered may be entered before 12 noon (EST) on Tuesday 2 October, 2018.

FIRST DECLARATION - ($880) close 12 noon, (EDST) on Tuesday 9 October 2018.

FINAL LATE ENTRY FEE ($55,000) any horse which has not previously entered, or for which entry or declaration of acceptance has lapsed, may be entered before 12 noon (EDST) on Monday, 22 October, 2018. 

FINAL DECLARATION - ($11,000) close 8.30am, (EDST) on Tuesday 23 October 2018.

RIDER NOTIFICATION – 12 noon, (EDST) on Tuesday 23 October 2018.
NB: Any horse for which declaration has not been received at closing time will be automatically
withdrawn.

BALLOTING CONDITIONS

LR 21D (1) (Weight For Age Races & Set Weights Races) See notice to trainers section.

CONDITIONS:

(1) In the event of a horse being eliminated under the balloting conditions, only the Final Acceptance fee ($11,000) shall be refunded.
(2) The further Late Entry fee ($33,000) includes the final declaration fee and is non-refundable, other than in exceptional circumstances as determined by the Directors, at their discretion.
 (3) All currency amounts quoted are Australian dollars ($AUD).

FURTHER INFORMATION AND ASSISTANCE:

Moonee Valley Racing Club
Contact: Michael Browell
Chief Executive
PO Box 245, Moonee Ponds,
Victoria, 3039, Australia
Tel: +613 9373 2220
Fax: +613 9370 0017
Email: ceo@mvrc.net.au
Internet: www.thevalley.com.au

Racing Victoria 
Contact: Greg Carpenter
General Manager - Racing
Tel: (+61 3) 9258 4671
Fax: (+61 3) 9258 4695
Email: g.carpenter@racingvictoria.net.au

All dates and times quoted are in Melbourne, Australia time (AEST)
All dollar amounts are in Australian Dollars ($AUD)

2018 LADBROKES COX PLATE (GROUP 1)

MOONEE VALLEY RACING CLUB
SATURDAY 27 OCTOBER, 2018

2040 Metres (Approximately 10 furlongs on turf)
The Australasian Weight-for-Age Championship
“The Race Where Legends Are Made”

Standard Weight-for-Age conditions at Moonee Valley Racecourse, Melbourne, Australia
3YO & up – 98th of Series
No allowances for apprentices

Click here to download the 2018 Cox Plate 1st acceptances

Click here to download the 2018 Cox Plate 2nd acceptances

Click here to download the 2018 Cox Plate 3rd acceptances

PRIZEMONEY

Of $5,000,000 and $50,000 trophies

First $3,000,000 and trophies of $35,000, $4800, $4800, $4800 & $600 to owner, trainer, jockey, breeder and strapper
Second $750,000
Third $375,000
Fourth $250,000
Fifth $200,000 
Sixth $100,000
Seventh $100,000
Eighth $75,000
Ninth $75,000
Tenth $75,000

NOMINATIONS (ENTRIES)

Fee $1,100
Nominations close at 12 Noon on Tuesday 7 August 2018 at:

RACING AUSTRALIA
400 Epsom Road
Flemington VIC 3031
AUSTRALIA
Phone: 1800 138 704 or +61 3 8354 2500
Web: www.racingaustralia.horse 
Email: stableassist@racingaustralia.horse   

Overseas nominations may be lodged via International Racing Bureau (IRB), United Kingdom; France Galop, France; Hong Kong Jockey Club (HKJC), Hong Kong; Japan Association for International Racing (JAIR) or Japan Racing Association (JRA), Tokyo, Japan, Singapore Turf Club (STC), Singapore and New Zealand Thoroughbred Racing (NZTR), New Zealand.

LATE NOMINATIONS

Fee $5,500

Any horse not previously nominated may be nominated before 12 Noon on Tuesday 14 August, 2018.

ACCEPTANCES, FINAL LATE NOMINATIONS AND FEES

All nominations and acceptances must be forwarded with Racing Australia by the designated time.

Third and final acceptances cannot be lodged outside Australia.

FIRST ACCEPTANCE
12 Noon Tuesday 11 September 2018 Fee $2,200

SECOND ACCEPTANCE
12 Noon Tuesday 25 September 2018 Fee $4,400

THIRD ACCEPTANCE
12 Noon Tuesday 9 October 2018 Fee $6,600

FINAL LATE NOMINATION

Fee $200,000

Any horse which has not previously been nominated or for which nomination or acceptance has lapsed, may be entered before 12 Noon on Monday, 22 October, 2018.

This fee includes the final acceptance fee ($68,750) and can only be lodged in Australia.

FINAL ACCEPTANCE 8.30am Tuesday 23 October 2018 Fee $54,450

RIDER NOTIFICATION 11.30am Tuesday 23 October 2018

NB: Any horse for which acceptance has not been received at closing time will be automatically withdrawn.

BENCHMARK WEIGHTS

3YO C & G 49.5kg 3YO FILLY 47.5kg
4YO E & G 57.5kg 4YO MARE 55.5kg
5YO+ E & G 59.0kg 5YO+ MARE 57.0kg

2018 EXEMPT RACES

The winners of the following races in 2018 shall not be eliminated from the 2018 Ladbrokes Cox Plate, provided that in the case of a dead-heat for first, the Committee may exercise its absolute discretion as to which of the horses involved in the dead-heat shall be exempt from elimination.

Australian Cup
(Flemington, Australia - 10 March 2018) 

ATC Australian Derby
(Randwick, Australia - 7 April 2018) 

Dato’ Tan Chin Nam Stakes (Registered Name: Feehan Stakes)
(Moonee Valley, Australia - 8 September 2018)

Caulfield Guineas
(Caulfield, Australia - 13 October 2018)

Caulfield Stakes
(Caulfield, Australia - 13 October 2018)

SPECIAL EXEMPTION

The winner of the 2017 Japan Cup (26 November 2017) shall not be eliminated from the 2018 Ladbrokes Cox Plate.

Please note that the 2018 Ladbrokes Cox Plate winner is eligible for a bonus (in addition to prizemoney) if it finishes in the first three of the 2018 Japan Cup:

1st Place - $2,622,130
2nd Place - $524,295
3rd Place - $327,648

RACE CONDITIONS

“The field” (maximum 14 with provision for 4 emergencies) will be determined by the MVRC Committee at final acceptance time with consideration being given to:

- International Ratings (International Federation of Horse Racing Authorities) and
- ANZ Classifications, plus Interim Ratings (produced by Racing Victoria Chief Handicapper Greg Carpenter)

COMMITTEE DISCRETION

The Committee of the Moonee Valley Racing Club may in its absolute and unfettered discretion:

(a) Exclude any horse or horses from the 2018 Ladbrokes Cox Plate (subject to exempt races) irrespective of whether or not the field limit of 14 horses and 4 emergencies (“the field”) as at final acceptance time shall be reached;

(b) Exempt any horse or horses;

(c) Select the field to compete in the 2018 Ladbrokes Cox Plate with the assistance of an advisory panel including Racing Victoria Racing Operations & Chief Handicapper and in so doing have regard to but not be bound by the race conditions set out above.

GENERAL CONDITIONS:

1. GOODS AND SERVICES TAX (GST) - GST will be added by the Club to any sum of money payable to an entity quoting an ABN (Australian Business Number). A further explanation can be obtained by contacting the MVRC Finance Controller, phone: +61 3 9373 2306. All Nomination and Acceptance Fees quoted are inclusive of GST.

2. PRIZEMONEY DISTRIBUTION - With regard to horses earning prizemoney for being placed 1st to 10th inclusive, respective prizemoney payable shall be distributed as follows: Owner - 85%; Trainer - 10%; Jockey - 5%.

3. In the event of a horse being eliminated at final acceptance, only the final acceptance fee ($54,450) shall be refunded. If a Final Late Nomination Fee ($200,000) has also been paid it shall be refunded.

4. Nominations for the above race shall only be received on condition that the Rules of Racing and Regulations of Racing Victoria now or hereafter in force shall be binding in all respects.

5. The Committee reserves the right to make from time to time any alteration or modification to the conditions governing the race, and also to alter the date and time for receiving nominations, payments and acceptances.

6. AR.112. (f) For the purpose of calculating the value of prizemoney earned in other countries by a horse which is entered for an Australian race, the rate of exchange shall be used which was current on the first working day of January of the year in which such prizemoney was earned, as determined by a Trading Bank nominated by the Australian Racing Board.

7. An international horse is a horse that resides outside of Australia and New Zealand and is sent to Melbourne, trained by an overseas trainer (NZ exempt) to compete in the race.

8. All currency amounts quoted are in Australian Dollars ($AUD).

FURTHER INFORMATION AND ASSISTANCE:

Moonee Valley Racing Club
Contact: Michael Browell
Chief Executive
Tel: +613 9373 2820
Fax: +613 9370 0017
Email: ceo@mvrc.net.au 
Internet: www.thevalley.com.au 

Racing Victoria
Contact: Greg Carpenter
General Manager - Racing
Tel: +61 39258 4671
Email: g.carpenter@racingvictoria.net.au 

VICTORIA RACING CLUB
presents the
AAMI VICTORIA DERBY
(sponsored by AAMI)
(Group 1) 2500 Metres.
(164th of Series)
(This race carries a SUPER VOBIS Nominators Bonus of $10,000 for qualified horses)

Click here to download the 2018 AAMI Victoria Derby nominations

Click here to download the 2018 AAMI Victoria Derby 1st acceptances

(No Allowances for Apprentices)
AUSTRALIA’S OLDEST CLASSIC
SATURDAY 3 NOVEMBER 2018
Of $2,000,000 and $10,000 trophies. First $1,200,000 and trophies of $8,000, $1,000, $1,000 to
owner, trainer and rider; Second $360,000, Third $180,000, Fourth $90,000, Fifth $50,000,
Sixth $40,000, Seventh $40,000 and Eighth $40,000
For THREE-YEAR-OLDS.
SET WEIGHTS: Colts & Geldings 55.5kg. Fillies 53.5kg.
ENTRIES ($1,000) close at 12 Noon on Tuesday 25 September 2018 at RACING AUSTRALIA Trainers Service Centre, 400 Epsom Road, Flemington 3031. Tel: 1800 138 704
LATE ENTRY: ($2,650) 12 Noon on Friday 28 September 2018
FIRST DECLARATION: ($1,500) 12 Noon on Tuesday 23 October 2018
FURTHER LATE ENTRY: ($110,000) 12 Noon on Friday 26 October 2018
FINAL DECLARATION: ($11,000) 10am on Tuesday 30 October 2018
ALL DECLARATIONS OF ACCEPTANCE TO BE FORWARDED BY AGENTS TO RACING AUSTRALIA
TRAINERS SERVICE CENTRE
ALL ENTRY AND ACCEPTANCE FEE AMOUNTS ARE INCLUSIVE OF GST
BALLOTING CONDITIONS
LR 21D (1) (Weight For Age Races & Set Weights Races) See notice to trainers section.
The winner of either: 
•        The 2018 VRC Byerley Handicap
•        The 2018 Flemington Derby Trial 
shall be exempt from any ballot on this race.
CONDITIONS:
(1) In the event of a horse being eliminated under the balloting conditions, only the Final
Acceptance fee ($11,000) shall be refunded.
(2) The further Late Entry fee ($110,000) is a non-refundable fee, other than in exceptional circumstances as determined by the Directors, at their discretion.
(3) Entries for the above race will only be received on condition that the By-laws, Conditions of the
Victoria Racing Club and the RV Rules of Racing, now or hereafter in force, shall be binding in all respects.
(4) The Directors reserve the right to make from time to time any alteration or modification to the conditions governing this race and also to alter the date and time for receiving entries, payments and declarations.
(5) The Directors reserve the right to reject at any time any entry submitted.
(6) Horses which have not received advertised prizemoney of $500 or more for having been placed 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th or 5th in a flat race shall not be declared as a final acceptor.
(7) All currency amounts quoted are Australian dollars ($AUD).

VRC Executive General Manager Racing: Leigh Jordon
VRC Chief Executive Officer: Neil Wilson
(Secretary in accordance with the Rules of Racing)
VICTORIA RACING CLUB
448 Epsom Road
Flemington VICTORIA 3031
AUSTRALIA
Phone: +61 3 8378 0808
Email: racing@vrc.net.au
Internet Address: http://www.vrc.net.au

VICTORIA RACING CLUB
presents the
2018 LEXUS MELBOURNE CUP
(sponsored by Lexus)
(Group 1)
(158th of Series)
3200 Metres
THE RACE THAT STOPS A NATION™
TUESDAY 6 NOVEMBER 2018
At FLEMINGTON RACECOURSE, MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA

Click here to download the 2018 Lexus Melbourne Cup nominations

Updated 24 September - Click here to download the 2018 Lexus Melbourne Cup Order of Entry

Updated 1 October - Click here to download the 2018 Lexus Melbourne Cup Order of Entry

Updated 8 October - Click here to download the 2018 Lexus Melbourne Cup Order of Entry

Updated 9 October - Click here to download the 2018 Lexus Melbourne Cup Order of Entry

Updated 16 October - Click here to download the 2018 Lexus Melbourne Cup Order of Entry

Updated 22 October - Click here to download the 2018 Lexus Melbourne Cup Order of Entry

Updated 25 October - Click here to download the 2018 Lexus Melbourne Cup Order of Entry

Updated 29 October - Click here to download the 2018 Lexus Melbourne Cup Order of Entry

Click here to download the 2018 Lexus Melbourne Cup weights

Click here to download the 2018 Lexus Melbourne Cup 1st acceptances

Handicap of $7,050,000 & $250,000 trophies. First $4,000,000 and trophies valued at $200,000, $20,000, $15,000, $7,500 & $7,500 to owner, rider (including the Harry White Whip), trainer, strapper (Tommy Woodcock Trophy) and breeder respectively; Second $1,000,000; Third $500,000; Fourth $300,000; Fifth $200,000; Sixth $150,000; Seventh $150,000; Eighth $150,000; Ninth $150,000; Tenth $150,000; Eleventh $150,000, & Twelfth $150,000.

ENTRIES 

Entries close at 12 NOON (Melbourne Time) on THURSDAY 30 AUGUST 2018 at Racing Australia Trainers Service Centre, 400 Epsom Road, Flemington 3031 – Fee: $1,800

Overseas Entries may be lodged at the offices of IRB, Newmarket, England; France Galop, France; STC, Singapore; HKJC, Hong Kong; JAIR, Tokyo, Japan; & TRNZ, Wellington, New Zealand; or alternatively via Paul Bloodworth, General Manager, International and Racing Operations for Racing Victoria, phone: +61 403 346 467 or email P.Bloodworth@racingvictoria.net.au 

All entries, including a late entry below, will only be accepted on the basis that it is agreed that all of the terms and conditions referred to hereafter which apply to the race are legally binding.  See General Condition 1.
LATE ENTRY

Any horse not previously entered may be nominated before 12 NOON (Melbourne Time) on THURSDAY 6 SEPTEMBER 2018.  Fee - $5,500.

HANDICAPS 

Handicaps will be declared not later than TUESDAY 11 SEPTEMBER 2018.

BENCHMARK WEIGHTS:

MINIMUM HANDICAP WEIGHT:

For the purpose of any ballot on this race:
Each horse handicapped above the advertised minimum weight (for its age group) shall be appended with a weight figure that is below, equal to, or above the benchmark weight for that horse, as the case may be.
Each horse handicapped on the minimum weight (for its age group) shall be appended with a weight figure that is not more than 9.5kg below the benchmark weight for that horse, and is not less than or equal to the appended weight figure for a horse of the same age and gender handicapped above the advertised minimum weight (for its age group).
Such appended weight figure below, equal to, or above a horse’s benchmark weight shall not affect the weight to be carried in the race by any horse.

MAXIMUM WEIGHT

There is no maximum weight for this race.

MINIMUM TOP WEIGHT

AR 103 (1) provides that the top weight in any Group 1 handicap in Australia must not be less than 58kg when weights are released.

AR 103 (2) exemption provides that there is no minimum top weight required at the declaration of acceptances.

WEIGHT ALLOWANCES 

No allowances for Apprentices.

DECLARATIONS OF ACCEPTANCE

First and Second Declarations must be forwarded by the nominator or agent to Racing Australia Trainers Service Centre.

Final Declarations lodged on AAMI Victoria Derby Day may be effected in person by the nominator or agent at Flemington Racecourse, or through Racing Australia Trainers Service Centre.

Overseas Clubs and Agents authorised to receive entries are also authorised to receive Declarations of First and Second Acceptance.

Declarations of Final Acceptance cannot be lodged outside Australia.

Any horse for which any declaration has not been received at closing time will be automatically withdrawn.

FIRST DECLARATION
By 12 NOON (Melbourne Time) TUESDAY 9 OCTOBER – Fee: $3,000
SECOND DECLARATION
By 10.00 AM (Melbourne Time) MONDAY 29 OCTOBER - Fee: $5,000

FINAL DECLARATION
By 4.30 PM (Melbourne Time) SATURDAY 3 NOVEMBER – Fee: $49,500 

CONDITIONS OF FINAL ACCEPTANCE
 (1) If Racing Victoria (RV) Stewards receive and accept an RV veterinary surgeon’s report that a particular horse would have been unfit to compete in the Lexus Melbourne Cup race if it was held on the actual day of final acceptance closing, then such horse shall not be a final acceptor for this race. 

Provided that, in the instance of a horse that competes in a race at Flemington on 2018 AAMI Victoria Derby Day –

exclusion from final acceptance for this race will apply only if RV Stewards accept an RV veterinary surgeon’s report that such horse cannot reasonably be expected to be fit to compete in the Lexus Melbourne Cup three days hence.

(2) A final acceptor included in the established field of (up to) 24 horses may not be subsequently withdrawn from this race by its nominator or agent.  

The application of Australian Rule 8 (u) (power of Stewards to withdraw a horse if in their opinion it is unfit to run) will apply if the circumstances warrant it. 

RIDER NOTIFICATION 
 By 7.00 PM (Melbourne Time) SATURDAY 3 NOVEMBER

PENALTIES

The winner, after declaration of weights, of an internationally recognised Listed, Group or Graded flat race

- If a handicap race, only if it was run over a distance of 1600 metres or further, OR
- If a non-handicap race, only if it was run over a distance of 2300 metres or further

is to carry such additional weight (if any) for each win as the Handicapper shall determine. Any determination by the Handicapper in respect to additional weight (if any) to be carried, shall not be made prior to the running of the race in which the winner became liable for a penalty.
Provided that, in lieu of re-handicapping, should such winner be a horse on the minimum handicap weight (for its age group) the Handicapper may, at his discretion, instead amend the originally appended weight figure against the benchmark weight downwards, to a figure that is not less than or equal to the appended weight figure for a horse of the same age and gender handicapped above the advertised minimum weight (for its age group).
Any such amendments referred to above shall not affect the weight to be carried in the race.  
In these circumstances, any extra weight to be imposed on any horse, or in lieu of re-handicapping, any amendment to the appended weight figure against the benchmark weight for a horse, shall be declared by the Handicapper not later than five (5) working days after such win.
BALLOTING CONDITIONS
 (1)  The Directors may in their absolute discretion exclude any horse or horses from the race, whether the safety limit of 24 horses at final acceptance time shall be reached or not, and if such exclusion occurs, and more than 24 final acceptors remain, balloting of surplus horses will continue in the normal manner to its conclusion.

The winner of the following, if any should be a nomination and a first, second and final acceptor for the 2018 Lexus Melbourne Cup, shall be exempt from any ballot on this race:

- 2018 VRC Bart Cummings
- 2018 VRC Hotham Handicap
- 2018 MVRC Cox Plate
- 2018 MRC Caulfield Cup 

(2)  Subject always to the Directors' absolute discretion, as stated, remaining final acceptors in excess of the safety limit of 24 horses shall be eliminated in the following order, until the safety limit is reached:

Horses OTHER THAN those that have registered a “Relevant Race Performance”, as set out below:

Relevant Race Performances
A) since 1 February 2017 inclusive, won or was placed 2nd or 3rd in an internationally recognised Group or Graded flat race run over 2300 metres or further; OR won or was placed 2nd or 3rd  in the Queensland Derby, Queensland Oaks or Brisbane Cup OR

B) since 1 February 2017 inclusive, was placed 4th or 5th in an internationally recognised Group 1 or Grade 1 flat race run over 2300 metres or further in which horses older than 3 years old could run, OR

C) since 1 February 2017 inclusive, won an internationally recognised Listed flat race run over 2300 metres or further, OR

D) since 1 February 2017 inclusive, won or was placed 2nd or 3rd in the York Ebor (UK) or Champions & Chater Cup (HK), OR

E) since 1 February 2017 inclusive, won the Northumberland Plate (UK), Cesarewitch (UK), or Queen Mother Memorial Cup (HK), OR

F) was placed 6th, 7th or 8th in the 2018 MRC Caulfield Cup, OR

G) was placed 2nd or 3rd in the 2018 MVRC Cox Plate, OR

H) won the 2018 VRC Seppelt Turnbull Stakes, OR

I) won or was placed 2nd or 3rd in the 2016 Melbourne Cup, OR

J) won the 2016 Caulfield Cup
Should the number of such horses exceed the number of horses required to be eliminated from the race, then such elimination shall be effected by order of the lowest appended weight figure against the benchmark weight for individual horses, as the case may be.
Horses in this clause (2) with the same lowest appended weight figure against the benchmark weight for individual horses, as the case may be, shall be eliminated at the discretion of the Directors.

(3)  If, after Balloting Clause (2) has been exhausted, excess horses remain, then subject to the exercise of the Directors’ discretion, elimination of such horses shall be effected by order of the lowest appended weight figure against the benchmark weight for individual horses, as the case may be.

Horses in this clause (3) with the same lowest appended weight figure against the benchmark weight for individual horses, as the case may be, shall be eliminated in order of lowest aggregate prizemoney received in “Relevant Race Performances” since 1 February 2016 inclusive.  Horses equal in both of these respects shall be eliminated at the discretion of the Directors.

 SPECIAL NOTES

1. The Japan Racing Association (JRA) will officially invite the 2018 Lexus Melbourne Cup winner to the 2018 Japan Cup, with JRA covering expenses for the invited horse, including round-trip air transportation and other ancillary expenses. A $USD2m bonus will be paid by the JRA should the 2018 Lexus Melbourne Cup winner also win the 2018 Japan Cup. The JRA will also officially invite the 2018 Lexus Melbourne Cup winner to compete in the 2019 Tenno Sho (Spring).
2. A horse that is a final acceptor for this race, and is subsequently balloted from it, is eligible to earn a $100,000 bonus should it win the 2018 VRC Queen Elizabeth Stakes over 2600m at Flemington on Saturday 10 November. (Please refer to Queen Elizabeth Stakes race conditions).

GENERAL CONDITIONS

1. Entries for the 2018 Lexus Melbourne Cup will only be received upon the express basis that all of the terms and conditions applying to the race (including these General Conditions) shall be legally binding in all respects and shall govern all entries for the race.
2. In the event of a horse being eliminated under the balloting conditions, only the Final Acceptance fee ($49,500) shall be refunded.
3. The Board reserves the right to make from time to time any alteration or modification to the conditions governing this race, and also to alter the date and time for receiving entries, payments and declarations.
4. The Board reserves the right to reject at any time any entry submitted to it.
5. All currency amounts stated are Australian dollars; ($AUD).
6. Reference to a race being "internationally recognised" means a race published by the IRPAC in Part 1 of the International Cataloguing Standards as receiving black-type (Group, Graded or Listed status) for the year such race was run.
7. Breeders' bonuses and/or other bonuses will not be taken into account when calculating prizemoney won for determining of penalties and/or balloting order.
8. Performances by horses in match races or private sweepstakes are not recognised under the conditions of this race.  The definition of a “match race” or “private sweepstakes”, in any particular instance, is at the absolute discretion of the Directors.
9. In assessing a horse’s performance in a race, for the purposes of these conditions a “dead heat” for a win or placing is deemed to be a win or the specific placing outright.
10. All entry and acceptance fees quoted are inclusive of Goods & Services Tax, (GST).  All prizemoney and Starters' Rebates amounts quoted are exclusive of GST, and any required GST amount will be added by the Club to any sum of money payable to an entity registered for GST, as identified by its Australian Government approved Australian Business Number.
VRC Executive General Manager Racing: Leigh Jordon
VRC Chief Executive Officer:  Neil Wilson
(Secretary in accordance with the Rules of Racing)
(Racing Victoria Ltd) 
Handicapper: Greg Carpenter

For further information or assistance please contact:
Leigh Jordon
Executive General Manager Racing
VICTORIA RACING CLUB
448 Epsom Road
Flemington  VICTORIA  3031
AUSTRALIA
Phone: +61 3 8378 0808
Mobile:  +61 411 646 187
Internet - http://www.flemington.com.au
e-mail: l.jordon@vrc.net.au 

Phone: +61 3 8378 0888
e-mail:  racing@vrc.net.au

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
FLEMINGTON RACECOURSE

Australia’s International Racecourse, Flemington, is situated six kilometres west from the Melbourne CBD, by the Maribyrnong River.  On raceday the course is accessible by car, tram, special race trains or rivercraft.

Flemington has been the venue for the running of the Melbourne Cup since it was first run in 1861.  With a capacity for up to 120,000 people, it is famous world-wide for its four-day Melbourne Cup Carnival.  In 2018, this magnificent week of racing will comprise: AAMI Victoria Derby Day on Saturday 3 November; Lexus Melbourne Cup Day on Tuesday 6 November; Kennedy Oaks Day on Thursday 8 November, and Stakes Day on Saturday 10 November.

Flemington Facts:

FIELD LIMIT
Maximum of 24 Starters - No Emergencies
BALLOT HISTORY

BALLOT PLANS (ORDER OF ENTRY)

Progressive ballot order lists will be available on a regular basis from Friday 21 September 2018.
SCRATCHINGS
 Betting on the 2018 Lexus Melbourne Cup will start in earnest soon after entries are closed.  To reduce the possibility of the public placing non-refundable wagers on horses that will not be starting, nominators are urged to officially withdraw a horse immediately after a decision is made not to run.

PRIZEMONEY DISTRIBUTION

For horses earning prizemoney for being placed 1st – 10th inclusive, respective prizemonies payable shall be distributed as follows:

Owner - 85%; Trainer - 10%; Rider - 5%

GOODS & SERVICES TAX (GST)
 Please take note of Clause (8) of the General Conditions for this race.  A further explanation can be obtained by contacting the VRC Financial Controller Tel +61-3-8378 0606.
PROTOCOL FOR OVERSEAS TRAINED HORSES
 (For Approved Countries - (New Zealand is exempt))

In Melbourne, an excellent Quarantine & Training facility is located at Werribee Racecourse, situated 30 kilometres west of the Melbourne CBD.

Enquiries regarding protocol and the Quarantine & Training facility should be directed to:

Paul Bloodworth
Racing Victoria General Manager, International and Racing Operations
Melbourne, Australia
Phone: +61 403 346 467
Email: P.Bloodworth@racingvictoria.net.au

CURRENCY EXCHANGE RATES

AR 112 (f) For the purpose of calculating the value of prizemoney earned in other countries by a horse which is entered for an Australian race, the rate of exchange shall be used which was current on the first working day of January of the year in which such prizemoney was earned, as determined by a Trading Bank nominated by the Australian Racing Board.

As at 2 January 2018 $AUD 1.00 was equal to:

$ US - 0.7801 
£ Stg - 0.5774 
EURO - 0.6499 
$ CAN - 0.9805
¥ Yen - 87.8768
$ NZ - 1.0990
$ HK - 6.0949 
$ Sgpr - 1.0424 
D UAE - 2.8648
R RSA - 9.6256 

HORSES NOMINATED FROM OUTSIDE AUSTRALIA
AR 60 - “The nominator of a horse which has been registered as a racehorse outside Australia must provide in writing by entry closing time to the Principal Club in the area in which the horse is entered to race:

(a) in the case of a horse which has never started in a race, a statement to that effect.
(b) in the case of a horse which has had its last start in a race in an overseas country, a statement advising:
(i) the total number of starts,
(ii) the racecourse and date of each start
(iii) the type of race and the distance
(iv) the finishing position and the weight carried
(v)  the total of the prizemoney offered for each race and the amount received for winning or being placed in any such race.

Details of performances in overseas countries must be certified by an official of the controlling body of racing in the territory overseas in which such horse last raced.”

OTHER FEATURE RACES AT FLEMINGTON

6 Oct 2018
3 Nov 2018
6 Nov 2018
8 Nov 2018
10 Nov 2018

VICTORIA RACING CLUB
presents the
KENNEDY OAKS
(Sponsored by Kennedy)
(Group 1) 2500 Metres.
(160th of Series)
(This race carries a SUPER VOBIS Nominators Bonus of $10,000 for qualified horses)
(No Allowances for Apprentices)

Click here to download the 2018 Kennedy Oaks nominations

Click here to download the 2018 Kennedy Oaks 1st acceptances

Click here to download the 2018 Kennedy Oaks weights

AUSTRALIA’S FIRST FILLIES CLASSIC
THURSDAY 8 NOVEMBER 2018
Of $1,000,000 and $5,000 trophies. First $600,000 and trophies of $4,000, $500, $500 to owner, trainer and rider; Second $180,000, Third $90,000, Fourth $45,000, Fifth $25,000,
Sixth $20,000, Seventh $20,000 and Eighth $20,000
For THREE-YEAR-OLD FILLIES.
SET WEIGHTS: 55.5kg.
ENTRIES ($550) close at 12 Noon on Tuesday 25 September 2018 at RACING AUSTRALIA Trainers Service Centre, 400 Epsom Road, Flemington 3031. Tel: 1800 138 704
LATE ENTRY: ($1,650) 12 Noon on Friday 28 September 2018
FIRST DECLARATION: ($880) 12 Noon on Tuesday 23 October 2018
FURTHER LATE ENTRY: ($55,000) 12 Noon on Thursday 1 November 2018
FINAL DECLARATION: ($5,500) 9am on Monday 5 November 2018
ALL DECLARATIONS OF ACCEPTANCE TO BE FORWARDED BY AGENTS TO RACING AUSTRALIA
TRAINERS SERVICE CENTRE
ALL ENTRY AND ACCEPTANCE FEE AMOUNTS ARE INCLUSIVE OF GST
BALLOTING CONDITIONS
LR 21D (1) (Weight For Age Races & Set Weights Races) See notice to trainers section.
The winner of either:

The 2018 VRC Byerley Handicap
The 2018 Flemington Oaks Trial shall be exempt from any ballot on this race.
CONDITIONS:
(1) In the event of a horse being eliminated under the balloting conditions, only the Final
Acceptance fee ($5,500) shall be refunded.
(2) The further Late Entry fee ($55,000) is a non-refundable fee, other than in exceptional circumstances as determined by the Directors, at their discretion.
(3) Entries for the above race will only be received on condition that the By-laws, Conditions of the
Victoria Racing Club and the RV Rules of Racing, now or hereafter in force, shall be binding in all respects.
(4) The Directors reserve the right to make from time to time any alteration or modification to the conditions governing this race and also to alter the date and time for receiving entries, payments and declarations.
(5) The Directors reserve the right to reject at any time any entry submitted.
(6) Horses which have not received advertised prizemoney of $500 or more for having been placed 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th or 5th in a flat race shall not be declared as a final acceptor.
(7) All currency amounts quoted are Australian dollars ($AUD).

VRC Executive General Manager Racing: Leigh Jordon
VRC Chief Executive Officer: Neil Wilson
(Secretary in accordance with the Rules of Racing)
VICTORIA RACING CLUB
448 Epsom Road
Flemington VICTORIA 3031
AUSTRALIA
Phone: +61 3 8378 0808
Email: racing@vrc.net.au
Internet Address: http://www.vrc.net.au

VICTORIA RACING CLUB
presents the
DARLEY CLASSIC
(sponsored by Darley)
(Registered name: Victoria Racing Club Stakes)
(Group 1) 1200 Metres.
(59th of Series)
(No Allowances for Apprentices)
SATURDAY 10 NOVEMBER 2018
Of $1,000,000 and $2,500 trophies. First $600,000 and trophies of $2,500; Second $180,000, Third $90,000, Fourth $45,000, Fifth $25,000, Sixth $20,000, Seventh $20,000 and Eighth $20,000
STANDARD WEIGHT FOR AGE

Click here to download the 2018 Darley Classic nominations

Click here to download the 2018 Darley Classic 1st acceptances

ENTRIES ($550) close at 12 Noon on Tuesday 25 September 2018 at RACING AUSTRALIA Trainers Service
Centre, 400 Epsom Road, Flemington 3031.  Tel: 1800 138 704
LATE ENTRY: ($1,650) 12 Noon on Friday 28 September 2018
FIRST DECLARATION: ($880) 12 Noon on Tuesday 23 October 2018
FURTHER LATE ENTRY: ($55,000) 12 Noon on Monday 5 November 2018
FINAL DECLARATION: ($11,000) 9:30am on Wednesday 7 November 2018
ALL DECLARATIONS OF ACCEPTANCE TO BE FORWARDED BY AGENTS TO RACING AUSTRALIA
TRAINERS SERVICE CENTRE
ALL ENTRY AND ACCEPTANCE FEE AMOUNTS ARE INCLUSIVE OF GST
BALLOTING CONDITIONS
LR 21D (1) (Weight For Age Races & Set Weights Races) See notice to trainers section.
CONDITIONS:
(1) In the event of a horse being eliminated under the balloting conditions, only the Final Acceptance fee ($11,000) shall be refunded.
(2) The further Late Entry fee ($55,000) is a non-refundable fee, other than in exceptional circumstances as determined by the Directors, at their discretion.
(3) Entries for the above race will only be received on condition that the By-laws, Conditions of the Victoria Racing Club and the RV Rules of Racing, now or hereafter in force, shall be binding in all respects.
(4) The Directors reserve the right to make from time to time any alteration or modification to the conditions governing this race and also to alter the date and time for receiving entries, payments and declarations.
(5) The Directors reserve the right to reject at any time any entry submitted.
(6) A maiden horse shall not be declared as a final acceptor.
(7) All currency amounts quoted are Australian dollars ($AUD).

VRC Executive General Manager Racing: Leigh Jordon
VRC Chief Executive Officer: Neil Wilson
(Secretary in accordance with the Rules of Racing)
VICTORIA RACING CLUB
448 Epsom Road
Flemington VICTORIA 3031
AUSTRALIA
Phone: +61 3 8378 0808
Email: racing@vrc.net.au
Internet Address: http://www.vrc.net.au