Essendon members will be admitted free of charge to Moonee Valley’s Cox Plate qualifier this Saturday.

The Bombers clash with the Swans will be played on the big screen and the track will remain open until the conclusion of the game. 

Members will be required to show their membership card at the gates to gain free entry.

The Valley's first meeting of the spring serves up a great program of group racing and entertainment.

Michael Paynter from The Voice will be playing live in the beer garden between races with some of Melbourne’s best food trucks on course and entertainment for the kids including AFL themed games throughout the day.

Key details:

Gates Open: 10.55am

First Race: 12.25pm

Last Race: 5:25pm

Gates will close after the conclusion of the Sydney v Essendon match.

Select bars will be open until 6:25pm