Join us for a special Carnival edition of Inside Headquarters Live, an evening packed with inspiring guest speakers and the latest news and insights from HQ.
Hosted by Eddie McGuire, a great evening is planned, with lively conversation and special guests.
VRC Chairman Neil Wilson and CEO Kylie Rogers will bring us the latest happenings from the Club.
Please note: Registrations are limited and will operate on a first in, best dressed basis.
A 'Taste of Flemington' culinary delights
Golden Gallop arrival and complimentary offering of beer, wine, sparkling, and soft drink
Live entertainment
Event is free for members to attend
Registration is essential
Limit of two (2) tickets per member
Date
Monday 26 October 2026
Time
Doors open at 6.30pm for 7pm start, event concludes at 9pm
Location
The Atrium in The Grandstand, Flemington Racecourse
Dress Code
Smart casual
Price
Free, registration essential
Transaction Limit
Two (2) tickets per member
Parking
VIP parking available, enter via Leonard Crescent
Mark Zahra needs no introduction and is without doubt one of Australia’s best jockeys. Having won the Lexus Melbourne Cup in 2022 aboard Gold Trip, he once again dominated the field in 2023 aboard Without a Fight winning The Caulfield and Lexus Melbourne Cup – breaking the 22 year drought of these back to back G1 wins. Since the start of his career Mark has ridden 1,359 wins including 28 G1’s.
Sam is the youngest son of Anthony Freedman. He has grown up around the stable and has a strong passion for the horse racing industry. Sam travelled to England and spent two years working for leading European trainer Roger Varian where he was fortunate to work closely with leading international galloper Postponed as well as other Group 1 winners. Sam joined his father in a training partnership at the beginning of the 2020/21 racing season and celebrated his Melbourne Cup win in 2023 with Without a Fight.
Karyn is an accomplished businesswoman, media, and marketing professional who has forged a long and successful career in corporate communications and public broadcasting. She is a former World President of Jaycees International (JCI) and winner of the World Public Speaking Contest. Alongside her husband David Ellis CNZM, Karyn owns and manages one of New Zealand’s most successful thoroughbred racing operations Te Akau Stud and Te Akau Racing - with stables in New Zealand, Cranbourne and Singapore.
