One of Australia's most historic races will take place this Saturday, with the running of the time-honoured Group 1 Victoria Derby set for the famous Flemington Racecourse.
The race will feature some of the best three-year-old staying horses in the country vying for a total of $2 million in prize money, with the meeting officially kicking off the Melbourne Cup Carnival.
Manzoice took out last year's race, while other past winners include Rebel Raider, Mahogany and Phar Lap.
The Sporting News has all the details on the 2023 Victoria Derby below.
What is the Victoria Derby?
Introduced in 1855, the Victoria Derby is a set-weights race contested by three-year-olds over 2500m each spring and compete for their share in $2 million worth of prize money.
The race is run over 2500 metres and first earned Group 1 status in 1979.
When is the 2023 Victoria Derby?
This year's Victoria Derby raceday will take place on Saturday, 4th November.
It will be the seventh of 10 races at Flemington and is expected to jump at 4.20pm AEDT.
How to watch the 2023 Victoria Derby
This year's Victoria Derby raceday will be broadcast live on both Channel 10 and Sky Racing.
Victoria Derby 2023 tickets
To purchase tickets for this year's Victoria Derby, click here.
Victoria Derby 2023 prize money
The prize money for the Victoria Derby sits at $2 million, with the winning connections taking home $1.2 million.
Victoria Derby 2023 final field, barriers and betting odds
The final field for this year's Victoria Derby has been confirmed, with the likes of Riff Rocket and Apulia currently sitting at the top of the betting market.
Odds courtesy of Dabble, correct as of November 4. Say HEY to the social bet, Download the DABBLE app.
| Runner (Barrier) | Jockey | Trainer | Odds |
| 1. Apulia (3) | Mark Zahra | B, W & JD Hayes | $4.60 |
| 2. Verdad (4) | Jye McNeill | R.Griffiths/M.de Kock | $8.50 |
| 3. Air Assault (6) | Ben Allen | Andrew Gluyas | $17 |
| 4. Riff Rocket (5) | James McDonald | Chris Waller | $2.20 |
| 5. Sunsets (16) | John Allen | T.Busuttin/N.Young | $13 |
| 6. Make A Call (15) | Jamie Kah | P & P. Snowden | $51 |
| 7. Gold Bullion (13) | Opie Bossom | G.Waterhouse/A.Bott | $23 |
| 8. Gates (14) | Luke Nolen | P.Moody/K.Coleman | $14 |
| 9. Kosgei (12) | Blake Shinn | T.Busuttin/N.Young | $34 |
| 10. Bulawayo (7) | Celine Gaudray | P.Carey/H.Walker | $61 |
| 11. Sacred Eagle (2) | Jordan Childs | Symon Wilde | $71 |
| 12. Roguery (1) | Billy Egan | L.Kennewell/L.Yeomans | $51 |
| 13. Mercante (11) | Damien Oliver | Nigel Blackiston | $61 |
| 14. To Be Frank (10) | Jamie Spencer | C.Maher/D.Eustace | $61 |
| 15. Warialda Warrior (9) | Daryl McLelan | John Ramsey | $91 |
| 16. Tokyo Run (8) | Declan Bates | Dean Mirfin | $126 |
Victoria Derby past winners
| 2022 | Manzoice |
| 2021 | Hitotsu |
| 2020 | Johnny Get Angry |
| 2019 | Warning |
| 2018 | Extra Brut |
| 2017 | Ace High |
| 2016 | Prized Icon |
| 2015 | Tarzino |
| 2014 | Preferment |
| 2013 | Polanski |
