The MVRC is delighted to welcome our owners back to The Valley as we look forward to an exciting season of racing.
Dress Regulations
Relaxed Member dress standard for all race meetings held at The Valley, excluding Ladbrokes Cox Plate Day.
DRESS CODE - RELAXED
Dress Code only applies if you are accessing the MVRC Members Reserve. A neat casual standard of dress applies in General Admission areas.
MEN
Gentlemen (including children 13 & over) can now wear neat polo shirts, denim jeans and shorts (no rips), tailored shorts and smart casual shoes in the Members’ Reserve at The Valley. Collared shirts with tailored trousers or chinos are also permitted. No tie is required, and suit coat, sports coat or blazer is optional.
NOT PERMITTED: Sandals, thongs or any dilapidated footwear. Ripped denim jeans, denim jackets, jodhpurs, shirts without a collar, parkas, windbreakers, tracksuits, jackets including bomber jackets, duffle coats, untailored leather jackets, peaked caps, beanies, pullovers or cardigans without a jacket, sporting guernseys.
WOMEN
For all relaxed race meetings ladies can now wear smart casual shoes and denim jeans. The MVRC are a progressive club and has adapted it’s dress code to suit current fashion trends. Ladies are expected to maintain a suitable standard of dress in keeping with the distinction of the Members’ Reserve.
NOT PERMITTED: Rubber thongs or any dilapidated footwear. Ripped denim jeans, denim jackets, jodhpurs, parkas, windbreakers, tracksuits, jackets including bomber jackets, duffle coats, untailored leather jackets, peaked caps, beanies, sporting guernseys, any clothing revealing excessive bare midriff
Traditional attire for men means a collar and tie, tailored trousers, and either a suit coat, sports coat, or blazer is only applicable for Ladbrokes Cox Plate Day.
Traditional attire for men means a collar and tie, tailored trousers, and either a suit coat, sports coat, or blazer is only applicable for Ladbrokes Cox Plate Day.
Arriving at The Valley
As an owner, simply scan your Owner’s Gold Card at the turnstiles or attend the designated owners window to receive an admission ticket. Then please proceed to the Raceday Office to collect your tickets.
Access Areas inside The Valley
Owners can now freely visit the horse stall viewing area, mounting yard pre-race and placegetters' area post-race.
Your Raceday Owner’s Ticket allows you access to the MVRC’s Members’ Reserve, however a dress code applies. Owners who are not suitably attired will unfortunately not be permitted into the Members’ Reserve.
Only trainers and strappers are permitted to enter the Stalls Area, but owners can observe from the public side of the fence.
Swettenham Stud Owners' Room
The Club is delighted to welcome owners to the Swettenham Stud Owners’ Room which is located on Level 1 overlooking the Mounting Yard (Mounting Yard Bar). Owners can enjoy this space for the duration of the raceday (Excluding Ladbrokes Cox Plate Day with access only available following your respective race) with one complimentary main meal for lunch also provided (Additional charge for owner guests).
Winning Owners' Bar
With easy access from the Winners' Circle on the front lawn, winning owners can enjoy celebrating in the Winning Owners' Bar post-race.
Please note that pending group size and any prevailing density limits, some winning owner groups may be taken to the Market Place Bar. for their post-race celebrations.
As a winning owner, the Club is delighted to offer you a complimentary MVRC Membership until the end of the season - a form will be provided at the end of your race.
Dining Options
The MVRC has some exquisite dining available that you can book prior to raceday in the Members' Jockey Bar or in a Dean & McPherson Dining Box. You are encouraged to book early to avoid disappointment.
View current Dining Options for upcoming meetings.
Free Parking
Free on-course car parking is available via Gate 7 Wilson Street and Gate 6 Dean Street, Moonee Ponds that will lead you to the centre of the racecourse. Follow the signs and a parking marshal will direct you where to park.
We hope that you enjoy your day and we wish you the very best of luck with your runner(s).
Please contact Customer Service on 1300 843 825 with any queries.