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The three major carnival events, BMW Caulfield Cup at Caulfield, Cox Plate at Moonee Valley and the 4 days of the Emirates Melbourne Cup at Flemington drives huge volumes of high rollers, mug punters, racing enthusiast, men and women alike with record attendance each year. Each week punters are treated to top quality Group 1 racing events like Crown Oaks and Derby Day attracting more than 100 000 spectators every year. The Caulfield Carnival consists of 3 major race meeting - Caulfield Guineas - Are a set weights race day for 3 year olds
- Caulfield Thousand Guineas - For 3 year old fillies takes place the Wednesday after the Caulfield Guineas
- Caulfield Cup - The main event that takes place on the Saturday after the Guineas Meeting
The Mooney Valley Carnival hosts various events with the major event, the Cox Plate which is the most famous.
Flemington Spring Carnival host 4 days of spectacular race meeting
- VIC Derby Day - Is a set weights race for 3 year olds and attracts the biggest crowds
- Melbourne Cup - The race that stops a nation is a handicap race on the first Tuesday of every November and a Public Holiday in Melbourne
- VRC Oaks Day - Also known as ladies day is a 3 year old fillies day
- Stakes day - Flemington Carnival ends of with this Family Day event of great racing
Whether it is for the horses, the betting, the $20 million fashion strut or even to spot a celebrity, Spring Carnival is by far the most exciting event on the Australian betting calendar generating an influx of top racing magnates. From horse trainers, colts, fillies and owners to the best jockeys in the world, the stars of the turf come together from September to November to show their worth. To keep the action going the Carnival includes more than 20 Country Cups and are usually a good indication of what to expect in the main events like the Cups Double. In Ararat, Avoca, Ballan, Ballarat, Benalle, Bendigo, Cranbourne, Donald, Dunkeld, Geelong, Horsham, Kyneton, Mansfield, Manangatang, Moe, Murtoa, Sale, Seymour, St. Arnaud, Werribee and Whycheproof, highrollers come together for a day of expert form analysis and betting in country Victoria. In total, racing punters can enjoy premier betting on 79 races during Spring Carnival.
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