The race that stops a nation will be a little different this year, with the Melbourne-based race needing to take a far different approach to what we’re used to. It doesn’t get any better than this, the iconic $8 million race is a staple of the calendar and a pillar of the spring racing season. It’s the ultimate test of stamina, raced over 3,200 metres, with the crowd watching on and celebrating down every straight.

One of the most prestigious days of the Spring Racing carnival, Derby Day is of course known for its major races comprising of the $2 million Kennedy Cantala, the $1.5 million Coolmore Stud Stakes, the $1 million Empire Rose Stakes and feature race, and namesake, the $2 million AAMI Victoria Derby.

Billed as the ‘world’s richest race on turf’ with twelve of the fastest horses competing over a distance of 1200 metres at Randwick Racecourse for a grand total of $15 million.