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🏇 Mittys Celebrates 150 Years of the Melbourne Racing Club
Honouring 150 Years of Racing Tradition
The Melbourne Racing Club (MRC) has reached an incredible milestone — celebrating 150 years since its founding in Ballarat in 1875. To mark the occasion, the Club returned to its origins at Craig’s Hotel, the same location where the Victoria Amateur Turf Club (VATC) was established more than a century ago.
For this historic celebration, Mittys was honoured to contribute a custom-made presentation rug for the featured Living Legends horse, reflecting our shared commitment to Australian racing heritage. The handcrafted piece combined premium materials, classic detailing and Mittys’ signature Melbourne-made quality — designed especially for this once-in-a-century moment.
Supporting Racing Heritage
From the early days of the VATC to today’s Caulfield Cup Carnival, the MRC has played a defining role in Australian racing. At Mittys, we’ve proudly supported this legacy through our custom jockey colours, presentation sashes, and racing rugs — all designed to showcase craftsmanship and celebrate the champions who make racing memorable.
Looking Ahead to the Caulfield Cup Carnival
As the 2025 Caulfield Cup Carnival approaches, the celebrations continue throughout the racing season. We extend our congratulations to everyone involved — from MRC members and staff to the trainers, jockeys, and horses who bring the sport to life each Spring.
Mittys remains committed to supporting Australian racing, from custom race gear to presentation apparel and event accessories. Here’s to the next 150 years of passion, craftsmanship, and racing excellence.
Photography by Alex Coppel 📷
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