LIVE BLOG: Derby Day kicks off under gloomy skies

Welcome to Derby Day at Flemington!

Traditionally the greatest day of racing with the highest quality horses going around of the year and today shapes as no exception.

Will it be a punters paradise like 2025 or will the bookies walk away smiling on a card filled with chances?

Randwick will play host to the Group 1 Golden Eagle where Sheza Alibi will aim to return to her winning ways and the rest of the country's races will be covered by the lads on Trackside!

Tap in here to keep up to date with all the happenings on what will be an exhilarating day across the country or listen live to David Taggart and Paul Sebastiani from Flemington as they guide you through the day and pick some winners.

12:25 - Waller maintains grip on Carbine Club

It's quite phenomenal the grasp Chris Waller has on this race.

The Roaring Sun dashed late to claim the Group 3 making it six total wins and three in a row in this race for the legendary trainer.

Panova ('25), Aeliana ('24), Fangirl ('21), Comin' Through ('16) and Kermadec ('14) were his past winners.

11:45 - Sebastiani is ready to go on Trackside!

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