Records show that racing has taken place in Melbourne since at least 1838 when a two day meeting was held on the 6th and 7th of March of that year on Batman's Hill. There was a similar meeting the very next year before racing was moved to Flemington and the Port Phillip Turf Club began organizing the racing in 1840. It was to last almost 10 further years before the Victoria Turf Club took over the lease in 1848. By 1864 the Club merged with the Jockey Club to form the Victoria Racing Club and in 1871 they were given legal control of Flemington. The course is rich in facilities and can house a crowd in excess of 120,000 spread throughout 3 main grandstands. The racecourse is a left handed pear shaped turf track of 12 furlongs circumference with a 450 metre home straight. It hosts at least 14 Group One races including the Australian Cup run in March over 2000 metres, and the Victoria Derby and Oaks, each run in November over 2500 metres. The Victoria Derby was first run in 1855 when it was won by Rose of May. Also run in November over 3200 metres is the Melbourne Cup which was first competed for in 1861 when won by the J. Cutts ridden Archer. The same combination won the second running of it. Whilst a list of winners of the Melbourne Cup is freely available on the internet, lists of previous winners of the Victoria Derby and Oaks are shown below.
Victoria Derby winners since its inception in 1855
1855 The Victoria Derby over 2500 metres was won by Rose of May
1856 The Victoria Derby over 2500 metres was won by Flying Doe
1857 The Victoria Derby over 2500 metres was won by Tricolor
1858 The Victoria Derby over 2500 metres was won by Brownlock
1859 The Victoria Derby over 2500 metres was won by Buzzard
1860 The Victoria Derby over 2500 metres was won by Flying Colours
1861 The Victoria Derby over 2500 metres was won by Camden
1862 The Victoria Derby over 2500 metres was won by Barwon
1863 The Victoria Derby over 2500 metres was won by Oriflamme
1864 The Victoria Derby over 2500 metres was won by Lantern
1865 The Victoria Derby over 2500 metres was won by Angler
1866 The Victoria Derby over 2500 metres was won by Sea Gull
1867 The Victoria Derby over 2500 metres was won by Fireworks
1868 The Victoria Derby over 2500 metres was won by Fireworks
1869 The Victoria Derby over 2500 metres was won by My Dream
1870 The Victoria Derby over 2500 metres was won by Charon
1871 The Victoria Derby over 2500 metres was won by Florence
1872 The Victoria Derby over 2500 metres was won by Miss Jessie
1873 The Victoria Derby over 2500 metres was won by Loup Garou
1874 The Victoria Derby over 2500 metres was won by Lapidist
1875 The Victoria Derby over 2500 metres was won by Melbourne
1876 The Victoria Derby over 2500 metres was won by Robin Hood
1877 The Victoria Derby over 2500 metres was won by Briseis
1878 The Victoria Derby over 2500 metres was won by Chester
1879 The Victoria Derby over 2500 metres was won by Wellington
1880 The Victoria Derby over 2500 metres was won by Suwarrow
1881 The Victoria Derby over 2500 metres was won by Grand Flaneur
1882 The Victoria Derby over 2500 metres was won by Darebin
1883 The Victoria Derby over 2500 metres was won by Martini Henry
1884 The Victoria Derby over 2500 metres was won by Rufus
1885 The Victoria Derby over 2500 metres was won by Nordenfeldt
1886 The Victoria Derby over 2500 metres was won by Trident
1887 The Victoria Derby over 2500 metres was won by The Australian Peer
1888 The Victoria Derby over 2500 metres was won by Ensign
1889 The Victoria Derby over 2500 metres was won by Dreadnought
1890 The Victoria Derby over 2500 metres was won by The Admiral
1891 The Victoria Derby over 2500 metres was won by Strathmore
1892 The Victoria Derby over 2500 metres was won by Carmoola
1893 The Victoria Derby over 2500 metres was won by Carnage
1894 The Victoria Derby over 2500 metres was won by The Harvester
1895 The Victoria Derby over 2500 metres was won by Wallace
1896 The Victoria Derby over 2500 metres was won by Newhaven
1897 The Victoria Derby over 2500 metres was won by Amberite
1898 The Victoria Derby over 2500 metres was won by Cocos
1899 The Victoria Derby over 2500 metres was won by Merriwee
1900 The Victoria Derby over 2500 metres was won by Maltster
1901 The Victoria Derby over 2500 metres was won by Hautvilliers
1902 The Victoria Derby over 2500 metres was won by Abundance
1903 The Victoria Derby over 2500 metres was won by F I A
1904 The Victoria Derby over 2500 metres was won by Sylvanite
1905 The Victoria Derby over 2500 metres was won by Lady Wallace
1906 The Victoria Derby over 2500 metres was won by Poseidon
1907 The Victoria Derby over 2500 metres was won by Mountain King
1908 The Victoria Derby over 2500 metres was won by Alawa
1909 The Victoria Derby over 2500 metres was won by Prince Foote
1910 The Victoria Derby over 2500 metres was won by Beverage
1911 The Victoria Derby over 2500 metres was won by Wilari
1912 The Victoria Derby over 2500 metres was won by Wolawa
1913 The Victoria Derby over 2500 metres was won by Beragoon
1914 The Victoria Derby over 2500 metres was won by Carlita
1915 The Victoria Derby over 2500 metres was won by Patrobas
1916 The Victoria Derby over 2500 metres was won by Wolaroi
1917 The Victoria Derby over 2500 metres was won by Biplane
1918 The Victoria Derby over 2500 metres was won by Eusebius
1919 The Victoria Derby over 2500 metres was won by Richmond Main
1920 The Victoria Derby over 2500 metres was won by Salitros
1921 The Victoria Derby over 2500 metres was won by Furious
1922 The Victoria Derby over 2500 metres was won by Whittier
1923 The Victoria Derby over 2500 metres was won by Frances Tressady
1924 The Victoria Derby over 2500 metres was won by Spearfelt
1925 The Victoria Derby over 2500 metres was won by Manfred
1926 The Victoria Derby over 2500 metres was won by Rampion
1927 The Victoria Derby over 2500 metres was won by Trivalve
1928 The Victoria Derby over 2500 metres was won by Strephon
1929 The Victoria Derby over 2500 metres was won by Phar Lap
1930 The Victoria Derby over 2500 metres was won by Balloon King
1931 The Victoria Derby over 2500 metres was won by Johnnie Jason
1932 The Victoria Derby over 2500 metres was won by Liberal
1933 The Victoria Derby over 2500 metres was won by Hall Mark
1934 The Victoria Derby over 2500 metres was won by Theo
1935 The Victoria Derby over 2500 metres was won by Feldspar
1936 The Victoria Derby over 2500 metres was won by Talking
1937 The Victoria Derby over 2500 metres was won by Hua
1938 The Victoria Derby over 2500 metres was won by Nuffield
1939 The Victoria Derby over 2500 metres was won by Reading
1940 The Victoria Derby over 2500 metres was won by Lucrative
1941 The Victoria Derby over 2500 metres was won by Skipton
1942 The Victoria Derby over 2500 metres was won by Great Briton
1943 The Victoria Derby over 2500 metres was won by Precept
1944 The Victoria Derby over 2500 metres was won by San Martin
1945 The Victoria Derby over 2500 metres was won by Magnificent
1946 The Victoria Derby over 2500 metres was won by Prince Standard
1947 The Victoria Derby over 2500 metres was won by Beau Gem
1948 The Victoria Derby over 2500 metres was won by Comic Court
1949 The Victoria Derby over 2500 metres was won by Delta
1950 The Victoria Derby over 2500 metres was won by Alister
1951 The Victoria Derby over 2500 metres was won by Hydrogen
1952 The Victoria Derby over 2500 metres was won by Advocate
1953 The Victoria Derby over 2500 metres was won by Prince Morvi
1954 The Victoria Derby over 2500 metres was won by Pride of Egypt
1955 The Victoria Derby over 2500 metres was won by Sailors Guide
1956 The Victoria Derby over 2500 metres was won by Monte Carlo
1957 The Victoria Derby over 2500 metres was won by Tulloch
1958 The Victoria Derby over 2500 metres was won by Sir Blink
1959 The Victoria Derby over 2500 metres was won by Travel Boy
1960 The Victoria Derby over 2500 metres was won by Sky High
1961 The Victoria Derby over 2500 metres was won by New Statesman
1962 The Victoria Derby over 2500 metres was won by Coppelius
1963 The Victoria Derby over 2500 metres was won by Craftsman
1964 The Victoria Derby over 2500 metres was won by Royal Sovereign
1965 The Victoria Derby over 2500 metres was won by Tobin Bronze
1966 The Victoria Derby over 2500 metres was won by Khalif
1967 The Victoria Derby over 2500 metres was won by Savoy
1968 The Victoria Derby over 2500 metres was won by Always There
1969 The Victoria Derby over 2500 metres was won by Daryls Joy
1970 The Victoria Derby over 2500 metres was won by Silver Sharpe
1971 The Victoria Derby over 2500 metres was won by Classic Mission
1972 The Victoria Derby over 2500 metres was won by Dayana
1973 The Victoria Derby over 2500 metres was won by Taj Rossi
1974 The Victoria Derby over 2500 metres was won by Haymaker
1975 The Victoria Derby over 2500 metres was won by Galena Boy
1976 The Victoria Derby over 2500 metres was won by Unaware
1977 The Victoria Derby over 2500 metres was won by Stormy Rex
1978 The Victoria Derby over 2500 metres was won by Dulcify
1979 The Victoria Derby over 2500 metres was won by Big Print
1980 The Victoria Derby over 2500 metres was won by Sovereign Red
1981 The Victoria Derby over 2500 metres was won by Brewery Boy
1982 The Victoria Derby over 2500 metres was won by Grosvenor
1983 The Victoria Derby over 2500 metres was won by Bounty Hawk
1984 The Victoria Derby over 2500 metres was won by Red Anchor
1985 The Victoria Derby over 2500 metres was won by Handy Proverb
1986 The Victoria Derby over 2500 metres was won by Raveneaux
1987 The Victoria Derby over 2500 metres was won by Omnicorp
1988 The Victoria Derby over 2500 metres was won by Kings High
1989 The Victoria Derby over 2500 metres was won by Stylish Century
1990 The Victoria Derby over 2500 metres was won by Fire Oak
1991 The Victoria Derby over 2500 metres was won by Star of the Realm
1992 The Victoria Derby over 2500 metres was won by Redding
1993 The Victoria Derby over 2500 metres was won by Mahogany
1994 The Victoria Derby over 2500 metres was won by Blevic
1995 The Victoria Derby over 2500 metres was won by Nothin Leica Dane
1996 The Victoria Derby over 2500 metres was won by Portland Player
1997 The Victoria Derby over 2500 metres was won by Second Coming
1998 The Victoria Derby over 2500 metres was won by Arena
1999 The Victoria Derby over 2500 metres was won by Blackfriars
2000 The Victoria Derby over 2500 metres was won by Hit The Roof
2001 The Victoria Derby over 2500 metres was won by Amalfi
2002 The Victoria Derby over 2500 metres was won by Helenus
2003 The Victoria Derby over 2500 metres was won by Elvstroem
2004 The Victoria Derby over 2500 metres was won by Plastered
2005 The Victoria Derby over 2500 metres was won by Benico
2006 The Victoria Derby over 2500 metres was won by Efficient
2007 The Victoria Derby over 2500 metres was won by Kibbutz
2008 The Victoria Derby over 2500 metres was won by Rebel Raider
2009 The Victoria Derby over 2500 metres was won by Monaco Consul
2010 The Victoria Derby over 2500 metres was won by Lion Tamer
2011 The Victoria Derby over 2500 metres was won by Sangster
2012 The Victoria Derby over 2500 metres was won by Fiveandahalfstar
2013 The Victoria Derby over 2500 metres was won by Polanski
2014 The Victoria Derby over 2500 metres was won by Preferment
2015 The Victoria Derby over 2500 metres was won by Tarzino
2016 The Victoria Derby over 2500 metres was won by Prized Icon
2017 The Victoria Derby over 2500 metres was won by Ace High
2018 The Victoria Derby over 2500 metres was won by Extra Brut
Victoria Oaks winners since its inception in 1861
1861 The Victoria Oaks over 2500 metres was won by Palestine
1862 The Victoria Oaks over 2500 metres was won by Modesty
1863 The Victoria Oaks over 2500 metres was won by Aruma
1864 The Victoria Oaks over 2500 metres was won by Illumination
1865 The Victoria Oaks over 2500 metres was won by Lady Heron
1866 The Victoria Oaks over 2500 metres was won by Sea Gull
1867 The Victoria Oaks over 2500 metres was won by Sylvia
1868 The Victoria Oaks over 2500 metres was won by My Dream
1869 The Victoria Oaks over 2500 metres was won by Kestrel
1870 The Victoria Oaks over 2500 metres was won by Florence
1871 The Victoria Oaks over 2500 metres was won by Formosa
1872 The Victoria Oaks over 2500 metres was won by Sunshine
1873 The Victoria Oaks over 2500 metres was won by Rose DAmour
1874 The Victoria Oaks over 2500 metres was won by Gaslight
1875 The Victoria Oaks over 2500 metres was won by Maid of all Work
1876 The Victoria Oaks over 2500 metres was won by Briseis
1877 The Victoria Oaks over 2500 metres was won by Pardon
1878 The Victoria Oaks over 2500 metres was won by Melita
1879 The Victoria Oaks over 2500 metres was won by Petrea
1880 The Victoria Oaks over 2500 metres was won by Sapphire
1881 The Victoria Oaks over 2500 metres was won by Royal Maid
1882 The Victoria Oaks over 2500 metres was won by Vaucluse
1883 The Victoria Oaks over 2500 metres was won by Quality
1884 The Victoria Oaks over 2500 metres was won by Venetia
1885 The Victoria Oaks over 2500 metres was won by Uralla
1886 The Victoria Oaks over 2500 metres was won by The Nun
1887 The Victoria Oaks over 2500 metres was won by Dainty
1888 The Victoria Oaks over 2500 metres was won by Pearlshell
1889 The Victoria Oaks over 2500 metres was won by Spice
1890 The Victoria Oaks over 2500 metres was won by Litigant
1891 The Victoria Oaks over 2500 metres was won by Tiraillerie
1892 The Victoria Oaks over 2500 metres was won by Etra Weenie
1893 The Victoria Oaks over 2500 metres was won by The Dauphine
1894 The Victoria Oaks over 2500 metres was won by Regina
1895 The Victoria Oaks over 2500 metres was won by Auraria
1896 The Victoria Oaks over 2500 metres was won by Thunder Queen
1897 The Victoria Oaks over 2500 metres was won by Elusive
1898 The Victoria Oaks over 2500 metres was won by Symmetry
1899 The Victoria Oaks over 2500 metres was won by Nitre
1900 The Victoria Oaks over 2500 metres was won by Haulette
1901 The Victoria Oaks over 2500 metres was won by Beanba
1902 The Victoria Oaks over 2500 metres was won by Fishery
1903 The Victoria Oaks over 2500 metres was won by Sweet Nell
1904 The Victoria Oaks over 2500 metres was won by Red Streak
1905 The Victoria Oaks over 2500 metres was won by Lady Wallace
1906 The Victoria Oaks over 2500 metres was won by Yabba Gabba
1907 The Victoria Oaks over 2500 metres was won by Lady Rylstone
1908 The Victoria Oaks over 2500 metres was won by Nushka
1909 The Victoria Oaks over 2500 metres was won by Lady San
1910 The Victoria Oaks over 2500 metres was won by Styria
1911 The Victoria Oaks over 2500 metres was won by Wilari
1912 The Victoria Oaks over 2500 metres was won by Moe
1913 The Victoria Oaks over 2500 metres was won by Mint Sauce
1914 The Victoria Oaks over 2500 metres was won by Carlita
1915 The Victoria Oaks over 2500 metres was won by Rosanna
1916 The Victoria Oaks over 2500 metres was won by Thana
1917 The Victoria Oaks over 2500 metres was won by Folly Queen
1918 The Victoria Oaks over 2500 metres was won by Stagegirl
1919 The Victoria Oaks over 2500 metres was won by Hyades
1920 The Victoria Oaks over 2500 metres was won by Mufti
1921 The Victoria Oaks over 2500 metres was won by Furious
1922 The Victoria Oaks over 2500 metres was won by Scarlet
1923 The Victoria Oaks over 2500 metres was won by Frances Tressady
1924 The Victoria Oaks over 2500 metres was won by Miss Disraeli
1925 The Victoria Oaks over 2500 metres was won by Redshank
1926 The Victoria Oaks over 2500 metres was won by Lanson
1927 The Victoria Oaks over 2500 metres was won by Ninbela
1928 The Victoria Oaks over 2500 metres was won by Opera Queen
1929 The Victoria Oaks over 2500 metres was won by Lineage
1930 The Victoria Oaks over 2500 metres was won by Barbette
1931 The Victoria Oaks over 2500 metres was won by Gallantic
1932 The Victoria Oaks over 2500 metres was won by Protea
1933 The Victoria Oaks over 2500 metres was won by Golden Hair
1934 The Victoria Oaks over 2500 metres was won by Alinura
1935 The Victoria Oaks over 2500 metres was won by Nalda
1936 The Victoria Oaks over 2500 metres was won by Siren
1937 The Victoria Oaks over 2500 metres was won by Prairie Moon
1938 The Victoria Oaks over 2500 metres was won by French Gem
1939 The Victoria Oaks over 2500 metres was won by Triode
1940 The Victoria Oaks over 2500 metres was won by Session
1941 The Victoria Oaks over 2500 metres was won by Primavera
1942 The Victoria Oaks over 2500 metres was won by East End
1943 The Victoria Oaks over 2500 metres was won by Three Wheeler
1944 The Victoria Oaks over 2500 metres was won by Provoke
1945 The Victoria Oaks over 2500 metres was won by Cherie Marie
1946 The Victoria Oaks over 2500 metres was won by Sweet Chime
1947 The Victoria Oaks over 2500 metres was won by Nizams Ring
1948 The Victoria Oaks over 2500 metres was won by Grey Nurse
1949 The Victoria Oaks over 2500 metres was won by Chicquita
1950 The Victoria Oaks over 2500 metres was won by True Course
1951 The Victoria Oaks over 2500 metres was won by Lady Havers
1952 The Victoria Oaks over 2500 metres was won by Waterlady
1953 The Victoria Oaks over 2500 metres was won by Waltzing Lady
1954 The Victoria Oaks over 2500 metres was won by Lady Mogambo
1955 The Victoria Oaks over 2500 metres was won by Evening Peal
1956 The Victoria Oaks over 2500 metres was won by Innesfell
1957 The Victoria Oaks over 2500 metres was won by Amarco
1958 The Victoria Oaks over 2500 metres was won by Chicola
1959 The Victoria Oaks over 2500 metres was won by Mintaway
1960 The Victoria Oaks over 2500 metres was won by Lady Sybil
1961 The Victoria Oaks over 2500 metres was won by Indian Summer
1962 The Victoria Oaks over 2500 metres was won by Arctic Star
1963 The Victoria Oaks over 2500 metres was won by Jingle Bells
1964 The Victoria Oaks over 2500 metres was won by Light Fingers
1965 The Victoria Oaks over 2500 metres was won by Gipsy Queen
1966 The Victoria Oaks over 2500 metres was won by Farmers Daughter
1967 The Victoria Oaks over 2500 metres was won by Chosen Lady
1968 The Victoria Oaks over 2500 metres was won by Double Steel
1969 The Victoria Oaks over 2500 metres was won by Goliette
1970 The Victoria Oaks over 2500 metres was won by Sanderae
1971 The Victoria Oaks over 2500 metres was won by Kiss Me Cait
1972 The Victoria Oaks over 2500 metres was won by Toltrice
1973 The Victoria Oaks over 2500 metres was won by Bonnybel
1974 The Victoria Oaks over 2500 metres was won by Leica Show
1975 The Victoria Oaks over 2500 metres was won by Denises Joy
1976 The Victoria Oaks over 2500 metres was won by Surround
1977 The Victoria Oaks over 2500 metres was won by Show Ego
1978 The Victoria Oaks over 2500 metres was won by Scomeld
1979 The Victoria Oaks over 2500 metres was won by Brava Jeannie
1980 The Victoria Oaks over 2500 metres was won by November Rain
1981 The Victoria Oaks over 2500 metres was won by Rose of Kingston
1982 The Victoria Oaks over 2500 metres was won by Roms Stiletto
1983 The Victoria Oaks over 2500 metres was won by Taj Eclipse
1984 The Victoria Oaks over 2500 metres was won by Spirit of Kingston
1985 The Victoria Oaks over 2500 metres was won by My Tristrams Belle
1986 The Victoria Oaks over 2500 metres was won by Diamond Shower
1987 The Victoria Oaks over 2500 metres was won by Sandys Pleasure
1988 The Victoria Oaks over 2500 metres was won by Research
1989 The Victoria Oaks over 2500 metres was won by Tristanagh
1990 The Victoria Oaks over 2500 metres was won by Weekend Delight
1991 The Victoria Oaks over 2500 metres was won by Richfield Lady
1992 The Victoria Oaks over 2500 metres was won by Slight Chance
1993 The Victoria Oaks over 2500 metres was won by Arborea
1994 The Victoria Oaks over 2500 metres was won by Northwood Plume
1995 The Victoria Oaks over 2500 metres was won by Saleous
1996 The Victoria Oaks over 2500 metres was won by My Brightia
1997 The Victoria Oaks over 2500 metres was won by Kensington Palace
1998 The Victoria Oaks over 2500 metres was won by Grand Archway
1999 The Victoria Oaks over 2500 metres was won by Tributes
2000 The Victoria Oaks over 2500 metres was won by Lovelorn
2001 The Victoria Oaks over 2500 metres was won by Magical Miss
2002 The Victoria Oaks over 2500 metres was won by Bulla Borghese
2003 The Victoria Oaks over 2500 metres was won by Special Harmony
2004 The Victoria Oaks over 2500 metres was won by Hollow Bullet
2005 The Victoria Oaks over 2500 metres was won by Serenade Rose
2006 The Victoria Oaks over 2500 metres was won by Miss Finland
2007 The Victoria Oaks over 2500 metres was won by Arapaho Miss
2008 The Victoria Oaks over 2500 metres was won by Samantha Miss
2009 The Victoria Oaks over 2500 metres was won by Faint Perfume
2010 The Victoria Oaks over 2500 metres was won by Brazilian Pulse
2011 The Victoria Oaks over 2500 metres was won by Mosheen
2012 The Victoria Oaks over 2500 metres was won by Dear Demi
2013 The Victoria Oaks over 2500 metres was won by Kirramosa
2014 The Victoria Oaks over 2500 metres was won by Set Square
2015 The Victoria Oaks over 2500 metres was won by Jameka
2016 The Victoria Oaks over 2500 metres was won by Lasqueti Spirit
2017 The Victoria Oaks over 2500 metres was won by Pinot
2018 The Victoria Oaks over 2500 metres was won by Aristia
