Racing Sat, 31 Oct
Flemington Racing Tips: Saturday 31 October Victoria Derby Day Best Bets
Lady Shenandoah drops back to mares' weight-for-age in the Empire Rose and is our best bet on Derby Day, with Stormy Marco our pick in the Victoria Derby.
The Victoria Derby is a 2500m Group 1 for three-year-olds run at Flemington on Derby Day, the opening day of the Melbourne Cup Carnival.
About the Victoria Derby
The Derby is the ultimate staying test for the three-year-old generation, demanding stamina well beyond most spring races. It often unearths future Cups horses, and Derby Day itself is regarded as one of the best pure racing days of the Australian calendar.
History & significance
First run in 1855, the Victoria Derby is one of Australia's oldest and most prestigious classics, with a roll of honour featuring many horses who became champions at a mile and beyond.
Our Victoria Derby tips
Our latest tips and analysis for the Victoria Derby: