Victoria Derby: Date, how to watch, past winners, latest odds and more

The Victoria Derby is a Group 1 Thoroughbred horse race for three-year-olds that takes place at Flemington Racecourse, Melbourne, in November.

Raced under set weights conditions over 2500m, the Victoria Derby is part of the Melbourne Cup Carnival.

With $2million in prize money up for grabs, the Victoria Derby is one of the big races on the Australian racing calendar.

The Victoria Derby is a true staying test and always attracts a stellar field.

Here is our guide to the Victoria Derby.

Victoria Derby date

The Victoria Derby is part of the Melbourne Cup Carnival and takes place in the first week of November each year.

The race takes place on the first day of the Melbourne Cup Carnival and in 2024 that means it will be raced on Saturday 2nd November.

Victoria Derby time

The exact time of the Victoria Derby has yet to be decided, but in 2023 it was Race 7 on a bumper card and it is likely to remain the same in 2024.

Victoria Derby venue

The Victoria Derby is always held at the iconic Flemington Racecourse, Melbourne, Victoria.

Victoria Derby how to watch

The Victoria Derby will be shown free-to-air on Channel 7 and also via the 7plus App.

Victoria Derby prize money

The total amount of prize money for the Victoria Derby stands at a bumper $2million, after it was raised in 2022.

The winner of the race picks up $1,200,000, second $360,000 and third $180,000.

The top eight in the race all earn prize money, with sixth, seventh and eighth all taking home $40.000 for their efforts.

Victoria Derby history

The Victoria Derby has a long and proud history and was first raced way back in 1855, when it was won by a horse named Rose Of May.

Back then it was a Principal Race and remained that way until 1979, when it was upgraded to Group 1 status.

The Victoria Derby was initially raced over 2400m, but the distance increased to 2500m in 1973 and has remained that way ever since.

Victoria Derby past winners

Riff Rocket was the winner of the 2023 Victoria Derby for champion trainer Chris Waller and jockey James McDonald.

Fire Oak in 1990, Redding in 1992 and most recently, Preferment in 2014, all won the Victoria Derby as maidens.

Victoria Derby odds

Broadsiding is the hot fancy at 6.00 to win the 2024 Victoria Derby, with Linebacker available at 7.50.

Depth Of Character and Red Aces are both priced at 13.00 to get the job done.