The Victoria Derby 2025 race is set to headline the action in Melbourne on Saturday, marking the beginning of the Melbourne Cup Carnival at Flemington. All eyes are on Observer, the winner of last weekend's Moonee Valley Vase, who is the dominant favourite in the three-year-old staying showdown.
The Group 1 $2 million Victoria Derby (2500m) is one of three elite levels on the weekend race card. As the countdown to Tuesday's Melbourne Cup race heats up, the stakes are high.
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Author's summary: Observer favourite in Victoria Derby.