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Victorian Derby \u2013 Saturday November 4, 2017 2500m | Group 1 3YO Set Weights | Flemington Racecourse | Prize money: $1,500,000<\/strong><\/p>\n

About the Victorian Derby<\/h2>\n

The Victorian Derby is the leading staying race for 3-year-olds during the Melbourne Spring Carnival<\/a>. The race is run over a distance of 2500m at Flemington Racecourse and is held on the first Saturday of the Flemington Carnival known as Derby Day. The race has acted as a launching pad for future Melbourne Cup winners, as staying 3-year-olds prove their capabilities. The race has a capacity of 16 runners, with 4 emergencies also entered to ensure that a capacity field saddles up. The runners battle it out for a prize pool of $1.5 Million with the winner taking home a cool $900,000.<\/p>\n

History of the Victorian Derby<\/h2>\n

The Victorian Derby has a rich history as it holds the mantle of being Australia\u2019s oldest race. It was first run in 1855, and was upgraded to Group 1 status in 1979. The Derby has seen some great 3-year-old winners prevail including; Tulloch, Phar Lap, Efficient and Fireworks.<\/p>\n

Victorian Derby Key Statistics<\/h2>\n