Reciprocal Privileges
Melbourne & Moonee Valley Racing Clubs
VRC Members will be admitted to the Members’ Enclosure at Caulfield, Sandown and Moonee Valley at selected race meetings on presentation of a current VRC Members’ Card. Restricted Members are also eligible for reciprocal privileges. All Members are required to pay racecourse admission.
VRC Members also have the opportunity to introduce guests to the Members’ Enclosure upon appropriate payment.
Click here to view a listing of selected race meetings.
Victorian Provincial/Country Racemeetings
Upon paying Racecourse admission, VRC Members will be issued with a Members’ ticket at Victorian provincial/country racemeetings, excluding Cup Days, the 3 days of the Warrnambool Cup Carnival and special event days as designated by the Clubs.
Members are advised to contact the relevant Club prior to attending.
Interstate Clubs
VRC Members are eligible for reciprocal arrangements with interstate principal Clubs and certain provincial Clubs listed below, under the following conditions:
- VRC Member to pay racecourse admission
- Member to present current Full Membership Card at the Secretary’s or Raceday Office of the host Club
- Interstate Clubs may charge for reciprocal Members’ Enclosure tickets at their feature meetings. Visiting Members may purchase up to two (2) tickets for most of these fixtures
- Visiting Members’ arrangements for non-feature meetings provide for the Member to sign for a Members’ ticket free of charge, with the option to purchase one (1) additional ticket
To establish prices and procedures for gaining access to Interstate Clubs, it is recommended that you contact the appropriate Club direct via telephone
New South Wales
Australian Jockey Club,
Sydney (02) 9663 8400
Newcastle Jockey Club,
Newcastle (02) 4961 1573
Sydney Turf Club,
Sydney (02) 9930 4000
Northern Territory
Alice Springs Turf Club,
Alice Springs (08) 8952 4977
Darwin Turf Club,
Darwin (08) 8941 1566
Queensland
Brisbane Turf Club,
Brisbane (07) 3268 6800
Central QLD Racing Association,
Barcaldine (07) 4651 2666
Gold Coast Turf Club,
Surfers Paradise (07) 5538 1599
Queensland Turf Club,
Brisbane (07) 3268 2171
North QLD Racing Association,
Townsville (07) 4778 2933
Rockhampton Jockey Club,
Rockhampton (07) 4927 1300
South Australia
South Australian Jockey Club,
Adelaide (08) 8295 0111
Tasmania
Tasmanian Racing Club,
Hobart (03) 6272 9492
Tasmanian Turf Club,
Launceston (03) 6326 1070
Western Australia
Western Australia Turf Club,
Perth (08) 9277 0777
New Zealand Clubs
New Zealand Clubs
VRC Members are eligible for reciprocal arrangements with the New Zealand Clubs listed below, under the following conditions:
- VRC Member to pay racecourse admission
- VRC Member to present current Full Membership Card at the Secretary’s or Raceday Office of the host Club
- Clubs may charge for reciprocal Members’ Enclosure tickets at their feature meetings. Visiting Members may purchase up to two (2) tickets for these fixtures
- Visiting Members’ arrangements for non-feature meetings require the Member to sign for a Members’ ticket free of charge, with the option to purchase one (1) additional ticket
Auckland Racing Club, Auckland
0011 649 524 4069
Canterbury Jockey Club, Christchurch
0011 643 342 8928
Hawkes Bay Racing Inc., Hastings*
0011 646 876 8860
Otago Racing Club, Mosgiel
0011 643 489 6233
Waikato Racing Club, Te Rapa
0011 647 849 2839
Wellington Racing Club, Trentham
0011 644 528 9611
* Please be advised that the Hawkes Bay Racing Club does not reciprocate for certain feature meetings; contact Hawkes Bay for further information.
International Clubs
VRC Members are generally welcome at all International Race Clubs; however Members are reminded that these arrangements have been established as a goodwill gesture between the Clubs concerned and provide for a courteous extension of Members’ privileges on the occasions of intermittent, bona-fide visits only.
It is an International Club’s discretion as to whether to offer reciprocal arrangements to a VRC Member. Applications for reciprocal arrangements need to be made at least ten working days in advance, and in writing, to:
VRC Membership Department, 448
Epsom Road, Flemington, Victoria, 3031,
fax (03) 8378 0661 or email membership@vrc.net.au
When applying to the VRC, please state race club, country, travel dates, racemeetings, name of any guest(s) attending and accommodation details if available.
Contact will be made on your behalf to confirm reciprocal arrangements, costs and dress standards. Members will be notified via email or telephone.
We recommend that Members make contact with the International Club prior to the raceday to confirm arrangements. Members are generally required to pay racecourse admission fees, and then proceed to the on course inquiry office to arrange privileges by presenting a current Full VRC Membership Card and/or Introductory Letter. Certain Clubs prefer to deliver passes to your hotel or accommodation. Upon arrival, Members’ guests are welcomed, however it is not incumbent upon a Club to extend this privilege to a guest. Please note that most Clubs, during their carnival period or feature racedays, enforce special conditions of entry and privileges offered to visiting Members.
Please ensure you make contact with the VRC well in advance to arrange reciprocal privileges. For further information on International Reciprocal Privileges please contact
VRC Customer Service on 1300 727 575.
International Alliance
The Club has established an International Alliance between some of the most prestigious racing clubs in the world, including Royal Ascot, Singapore Turf Club, The Curragh, France Galop – Chantilly, Deauville, The Internationaler Club Baden-Baden and Santa Anita. The International Alliance aims to strengthen relationships with international racing leaders and offers a means of exchanging world’s best practices. All Members are invited to contact VRC Customer Service on 1300 727 575 to make arrangements for their attendance at any of the aforementioned racecourses
Melbourne Cricket Club
VRC Members may purchase visitor tickets to enter the MCC Members’ Reserve for selected AFL matches, days four and five of the Boxing Day test as well as all Pura Cup and ING matches played at the MCG. Visitor tickets may only be purchased on match day on presentation of a current VRC Membership Card.