Racegoers gathered at Flemington Racecourse on Thursday for Oaks Day, the ladies day, with gates opening at 11:30am. A preview of TAB Champion Stakes Day from David Gately and Marc Ohlmus has focused on whether Autumn Glow can be beaten and whether Tempted can extend her winning run.
The Sydney Morning Herald's photo gallery captured scenes from the day, showing punters arriving and people in the Lexus marquee, where influencer Charlene Davies and Catherine Martin AC with daughter Lily Lurhmann were pictured. Alva Karlberg and Sam McGlone were pictured at Oaks Day, while Melissa Leong was in the Lexus marquee.
David Gately and Marc Ohlmus, writing for The Age, previewed the TAB Champion Stakes Day and posed the key questions of the meeting: whether Autumn Glow can be beaten and whether Tempted can continue her winning run.
Analysis
Why This Matters
- The spring racing carnival is a major drawcard for Melbourne, attracting visitors and generating economic activity.
- The TAB Champion Stakes is a high-profile race that can shape future breeding and racing form.
- For local audiences, these events are a highlight of the sporting and social calendar.
Background
Oaks Day is a key event in the Melbourne spring racing calendar, known as ladies day. The TAB Champion Stakes Day is another feature meeting at the same track, showcasing some of the best horses in training.
What to Watch
- How Autumn Glow performs in the TAB Champion Stakes.
- Whether Tempted can maintain her winning streak.
- The crowd and atmosphere at Flemington for the feature day.
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- SupportedOaks Day 2026 drew crowds to Flemington.Sydney Morning Herald - Latest News: “Racegoers bursting to get their spots for Oaks Day at Flemington.”
- SupportedA TAB Champion Stakes Day preview was published.The Age - Latest News: “David Gately's TAB Champion Stakes Day preview.”
- SupportedOaks Day was ladies day, and gates opened at 11:30am.Sydney Morning Herald - Latest News: “Gates opened at 11:30am this morning at Flemington for Oaks Day. ... Ladies day at Flemington.”
- SupportedThe preview asked whether Autumn Glow could be beaten and whether Tempted would continue her winning run.The Age - Latest News: “Can Autumn Glow be beat? Will Tempted continue her winning run?”
- SupportedRacegoers gathered at Flemington Racecourse on Thursday for Oaks Day.Sydney Morning Herald - Latest News: “Oaks Day at Flemington Racecourse in Melbourne, Australia. November 5, 2026 — 12:44pm”
- SupportedThe gates opened at 11:30am.Sydney Morning Herald - Latest News: “Gates opened at 11:30am this morning at Flemington for Oaks Day.”
- SupportedDavid Gately and Marc Ohlmus previewed TAB Champion Stakes Day for The Age.The Age - Latest News: “David Gately and Marc Ohlmus preview a thrilling day of racing on TAB Champions Stakes Day.”
- SupportedThe Sydney Morning Herald gallery showed punters arriving and people in the Lexus marquee.Sydney Morning Herald - Latest News: “Punters arrive at Oaks Day. ... Melissa Leong in the Lexus marquee.”
- SupportedInfluencer Charlene Davies was pictured in the Lexus marquee.Sydney Morning Herald - Latest News: “Influencer Charlene Davies special guest of Lexus in the Lexus marquee on Oak’s Day.”
- SupportedCatherine Martin AC and her daughter Lily Lurhmann were pictured in the Lexus marquee.Sydney Morning Herald - Latest News: “Catherine Martin AC and daughter Lily Lurhmann in the Lexus marquee on Oak’s Day.”
- SupportedAlva Karlberg and Sam McGlone were pictured at Oaks Day, Flemington.Sydney Morning Herald - Latest News: “Alva Karlberg and Sam McGlone at Oaks Day, Flemington.”
- SupportedMelissa Leong was pictured in the Lexus marquee.Sydney Morning Herald - Latest News: “Melissa Leong in the Lexus marquee.”