Weather forecasts predict rain for Flemington Derby Day

The Bureau of Meteorology has issued warnings for potential rain and thunderstorms during the Victoria Derby Day at Flemington. Forecasters predict between 2mm and 15mm of rainfall, with showers expected to develop around dawn and intensify throughout the morning.

Track manager Liam O’Keeffe noted that 12mm of irrigation was applied earlier in the week to maintain a ‘Good 4’ track rating. While officials hope the rain remains minimal to preserve track conditions, heavy showers or severe thunderstorms could cause the surface to soften. Forecaster Jonathan How warned that conditions are expected to deteriorate significantly, with the risk of damaging wind gusts if thunderstorms pass directly over the racecourse.