Melbourne Cup-winning jockey Scott Seamer will visit Stratford in August for the 2017 Emirates Melbourne Cup Tour.
Scott is an ambassador for the 15th annual tour of Australia and New Zealand and will take part is a series of community events during his day in Stratford.
Scott rose to fame in 2001, when he won five Group 1 races throughout the year, including the Melbourne Cup and Caulfield, on Ethereal.
In the years following, he triumphed in numerous Group 1 races, including New Zealand's Mercedes Derby, the Mackinnon Stakes, Golden Slipper and the AJC Derby.
VRC Chairman Amanda Elliott said she was thrilled to have Scott join this year's 15th Emirates Melbourne Cup Tour giving communities across Australia and New Zealand the opportunity to meet a racing legend.