Victoria Derby
The Victoria Derby is an Australian Group 1 thoroughbred horse race for 3 year olds raced over 2500m and held at Flemington on the Saturday before the Melbourne Cup. Every race on Derby Day is a Group race, which attracts some of the best horses in the country. “Fashions on the Field” are another main attraction of Derby Day, sponsored by Myer.
2011 Victoria Derby Fixed Price Betting Odds
These odds were correct at the time of posting and are subject to change.
2011 Derby Day FAQs and Information
- When is the 2011 Victoria Derby?
- Saturday the 28th of October, 2011
- What race number and time is the race?
- Flemington Race 6 at 3:00 PM
- What distance is the race?
- 2,500m
- How much prize money is on offer?
- $1,500,000 AUD cash + $10,000 Trophy
Tips for Betting on the 2012 Victoria Derby
The single best tip for betting on the Victoria Derby is to look at those horses who have been prepped to race 2,500 metres. Look at their recent race history to give you an indication of how they finished the race. Strong finishers tend to do better at longer distances and is a sign they are being trained well for the Victoria Derby. Check to see if the breeding stock can win over this distance or if they’re suited to shorter races.
Never be afraid to go against favourite, it is a fact that favourites lose much more than they win, the Vic. Derby is no different. It is not unheard of for massive long shots to win the race as there are some very high quality horses racing who may have gone under the radar of most punters. See if you can find a diamond in the rough, your wallet will thank you for it.
Past Winners of the Victoria Derby
| Year | Horse | Jockey | Trainer | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Lion Tamer | Hugh Bowman | Murray & Bjorn Baker | 02:46.4 |
| 2009 | Monaco Consul | Corey Brown | Michael Moroney | 02:41.7 |
| 2008 | Rebel Raider | Clare Lindop | Leon Macdonald | 02:36.9 |
| 2007 | Kibbutz | Craig Williams | David Hayes | 02:40.9 |
| 2006 | Efficient | Michael Rodd | Graeme Rogerson | 02:38.3 |
| 2005 | Benicio | Noel Callow | Lee Freedman | 02:37.1 |
| 2004 | Plastered | Paul Harvey | Lindsay Smith | 02:35.5 |
| 2003 | Elvstroem | Damien Oliver | Tony Vasil | 02:39.0 |
| 2002 | Helenus | Steven King | Leon Corstens | 02:40.5 |
| 2001 | Amalfi | Damien Oliver | Peter Moody | 02:34.6 |
| 2000 | Hit The Roof | Glen Boss | David Hall | 02:39.0 |
Latest Victoria Derby News
- Moreira makes flying visit to Farm – Bloodstock.com.au Friday, 17 February 2012
“I rode Isopach in the (Victoria) Derby and I remember he was caught wide but still ran on well for fifth,” Moreira said. The 28-year-old has also been booked for Kneeling in the Light Fingers Stakes,. […] - Darci Be Good to work at Randwick – Bloodstock.com.au Monday, 13 February 2012
The winner of the Golden Rose and runner-up to Helmet in the Caulfield Guineas, Manawanui has had two barrier trials leading into his first start since his sixth to Sangster in the Victoria Derby. Doc. […] - Star-Studded Royal Sovereign Stakes 2012 Nominations – Races.com.au Monday, 13 February 2012
Last seen finishing sixth in their failed distance test in the Group 1 Victoria Derby (2500m) at Flemington on Derby Day, Manawanui showed they were ready to get back under race conditions with a winn. […] - Busuttin Seeks Strong Sangster Outing – Virtual Form Guide Friday, 10 February 2012
Cambridge trainer Trent Busuttin is hoping his Victoria Derby winner Sangster can run in the first five as he begins a five-race autumn campaign on Saturday. Sangster runs in the Group One weight-for-. […] - Happy Hussy’s Autumn On The Line – Virtual Form Guide Friday, 10 February 2012
After placing in the Spring Champion Stakes and Victoria Derby as a three-year-old, Praecido hasn’t quite lived up to his early promise. He did run fourth in both the Kingston Town Stakes and Colin St. […] - Amalfi’s new polo role – Weekly Times Now Thursday, 9 February 2012
AMALFI, the 2001 Victoria Derby winner, has a new career as a sire for the Packer family’s polo ponies at Ellerston, near Scone, NSW. The strongly built 13-year-old stallion’s wins included the Group. […] - Butt to take over Auckland Reactor for the Interdominion – Sydney Morning Herald Thursday, 9 February 2012
Trainer Ian Wilson is hoping the brilliant victory of Scandalman in the Victoria Derby at Melton last Saturday night will open the door to more group 1 glory. Scandalman provided Wilson and also his d. […] - Cummings ready to Strike The Stars in Expressway full of chances – Sydney Morning Herald Thursday, 9 February 2012
A winner of the 1800m Gloaming Stakes, Strike The Stars started favourite in the group 1 Spring Champion Stakes when fifth behind Doctor Doom, while the subsequent Victoria Derby winner Sangster finis. […] - Strong entries for BMW – ninemsn Thursday, 9 February 2012
Other notable entries include Cox Plate heroine Pinker Pinker, Spring Champion Stakes victor Doctor Doom, Victoria Derby winner Sangster and Lucas Cranach who was third to Dunaden in the Melbourne Cup. […] - Im Full Of Fire makes racetrack return at Ballarat – Ballarat Courier Tuesday, 7 February 2012
He contested derbies in four derbies, winning a NSW Derby heat, finishing third in a Victoria Derby heat, getting third in the Tasmanian Derby and second in the Queensland Derby. He spent an extended. […]
