Do I need to pre-book my entry tickets?

Tickets are available for the Caulfield Spring Racing Carnival (The Age Caulfield Guineas and BMW Caulfield Cup) in advance of each race day via ticketek. Visit www.ticketek.com.au  

For all other race days at Caulfield, Betfair and Mornington, tickets can be purchased at the gates of the specific venues.

How do I book hospitality or private functions spaces?

Melbourne Racing Club venues have a variety of dining options for Members of the Club and Public. For dining and hospitality options, please see the specific venue pages.

If you would like to speak to someone about further information or to book a package, please call MRC Events on (03) 9257 7100 or

What should I wear to the Races?

Please see the Fashion & Style section, or check out the blogger’s recommendations here.

Are fancy dress costumes permitted?

The Melbourne Racing Club welcomes all forms of dress in the areas set aside for the public, however a dress code does apply for the Members Reserve at each Racecourse.

Further details are set out in the Melbourne Racing Club Conditions of Entry. For further information, please contact the Melbourne Racing Club on 1300 GO RACE.

Can I hold my bucks or hens party at race days

Melbourne Racing Club welcomes buck’s and hens parties at our Racecourses. The Melbourne Racing Club rules of entries apply. Melbourne Racing Club also applies Responsible Service of Alcohol policies and procedures.

For further information, please contact the Melbourne Racing Club on 1300 GO RACE. 

Melbourne Racing Club’s Racecourses are all accessible via public transport. Specific details are at the ‘Getting there’ page or the journey planner for each specific venue.

Free public parking is available at all of Melbourne Racing Club’s Racecourses, though on peak days parking may be limited.

Parking facilities for those with disabled car passes are available at or near the entrance of all racecourses.

What time do the races start?

Please check the race programs for each specific venue and race day. For further information, please contact the Melbourne Racing Club Racing Department (03) 9257 7234 or

Who is entitled to concession entry?

Concession tickets are available for purchase on the day of the race at the main gate. Concession is valid for holders of a Department of Social Security Pensioner Concession Card or a current and valid secondary or tertiary Student Identification Card.

Is the racecourse child friendly?

Melbourne Racing Club’s venues allow for patrons of all ages. The Club also has a number of ‘Clip Clop Days’ that focus on family entertainment. Clip Clop Club days are detailed on the ‘Events’ page of this site.

Where is lost property?

To locate lost property, please contact the Melbourne Racing Club on 1300 GO RACE on the Monday following the race meet.

Are cloakrooms available?

Cloakrooms are available to the Public Patrons and Members’ and can be located on the Concourse Level, in the Rupert Clarke Grandstand. 

As a general rule, food is able to be brought on course. Further details are in the Club’s Conditions of Entry. For further information, please contact the Melbourne Racing Club on 1300 GO RACE

Can I bring a fold up chair?

Fold up chairs are able to be brought on the course but they are not to be used in a manner that detracts from the experience of other patrons. Further details are provided in the Club’s Conditions of Entry.

For further information, please contact the Melbourne Racing Club on 1300 GO RACE

Can I bring my professional camera?

Melbourne Racing Club has restrictions on images and vision from the Racecourse. Please refer to the Conditions of Entry for further details or contact the Melbourne Racing Club on 1300 GO RACE

How do I enter fashions on the field?

Please check the fashion program for each specific venue and race day. For further information, please contact the Melbourne Racing Club Marketing Events Department (03) 9257 7200 or