2009 Victoria Derby Betting

The Victoria Derby Day is a highlight of the Melbourne Spring Carnival and takes place on the Saturday before the Melbourne Cup, the first Tuesday of November at Flemington Racecourse. The highlight of the days thoroughbred racing is the Victoria Derby, run over a mile and a half for three year olds and above. The Mackinnon Stakes shares the bill on the racecard as may Melbourne Cup runners look to get into the draw through the skin of their teeth.

Victoria Derby Day Races

Status	Race	Prize Money	Distance
Gr1	AAMI Victoria Derby	$1,510,000	2500m
Gr1	Mackinnon Stakes	$752,500	2000m
Gr1	Coolmore Stud Stakes	$502,500	1200m
Gr1	Myer Classic	$502,500	1600m
Gr2	Wakeful Stakes	$302,000	2000m
Gr2	Salinger Stakes	$352,000	1200m
Gr3	Carbine Club Stakes	$253,000	1600m
Gr3	Saab Quality	$251,500	2500m
Gr3	Chatham Stakes	$251,500	1400m

Victoria Derby Betting

The Victoria Derby is a hugely bet on event in Australian thoroughbred horse racing and although it plays second fiddle to the Melbourne Cup in terms of interest it is still a huge race in its own right. James Scobie is the most successful trainer in the races history having won the Derby seight times at the turn of the last century. Last year's winner Rebel Raider broke history as it was the first horse to win ridden by a femail jockey, Claire Lindop. Shamoline Warrior, Rockferry and Monaco Consul are amongst the main contenders at the head of the betting.

Open an account with Aussie Bookmaker Centrebet and have a bet on the Victoria Derby.

Mackinnon Stakes Betting

Run over a mile and a quarter, the Mackinnon Stakes is the second most expensive race on Victoria Derby Day and seen by many as a Melbourne Cup trial. Rogan Josh was the last horse to win the Mackinnon Stakes and the Melbourne Cup in the same season and the Bart Cummings trained Viewed is one of a selection of runners entered in both races.

Find out more about the Mackinnon Stakes. 

Coolmore Stud Stakes Betting

Another Group 1 contest the Coolmore Stud Stakes is worth a cool half a million Australian dollars to the winner and is run at set weights.

Have a bet on the Coolmore Stud Stakes with Australian Bookie Centrebet.

Myer Classic Betting

The Myer Classic is another Group 1 Australian thoroughbred horse race held on Victoria Derby Day held under weight-for-age conditions for fillies and mares aged three years and up. Half a million Australian dollars are on offer for the winner.

Place a bet on the Myer Classic in AUS$ with Centrebet.

Wakeful Stakes Betting

The Wakeful Stakes is a Group 2 event for three year old fillies and is seen by many as a trial for the VRC Oaks. Thirteen fillies have gone on to win the Oaks from the Wakeful Stakes since 1978 and Rocha won the contest in 2008.

Have a bet on the Wakeful Stakes with Centrebet.

Salinger Stakes Betting

The Salinger Stakes was downgraded to Group 2 status in 2007 but takes nothing away from the spectacle in this open handicap run over 1200 metres. Hot Danish won this race in 2008.

Check out the betting in the Salinger Stakes with Centrebet. 

Carbine Club Stakes Betting

The Carbine Club Stakes is a Group 3 race run on Victoria Derby Day for three year olds over a distance of 1600 metres. This mile event off set weights and penalties attracts a good quality field, many of whom will go on to race in the Sandown Guineas later in the year.

Check out the betting on the Carbine Club Stakes with Aussie Bookmaker Centrebet. 

Lexus Stakes (Saab Quality) Betting

Formally known as the Saab Quality this Group 3 handicap for horses aged four years an upwards is another race that has been used as a trial by Melbourne Cup runners. Brew managed to win both races back in 2000.

Find out more about the Lexus Stakes.

Chatham Stakes Betting

The Chatham Stakes is another Group 3 handicap and is run over 1400 metres. Runners in the Chatham Stakes might then go on to contest the Emirates Classic which is on the final Saturday of the Melbourne Spring Carnival.

Have a bet on the Chatham Stakes with Centrebet.

Check out the latest bookmakers odds for the 2009 Emirates Melbourne Cup.