We have Moonee Valley racing tips today for the Cox Plate meeting, which is the final meeting at The Valley before renovations. It’s a grand spectacle, which culminates with the greatest two minutes in sport at 5:40 pm.<\/p>\n
Rail: True<\/p>\n
Track: Good (4)<\/p>\n
Being on speed is generally favoured at Moonee Valley due to the shape of the track. Expect on-speed runners to run well early in the day, but the track will likely play more evenly later in the card.<\/p>\n
We have our best bets on Cox Plate Day, including Observer in the Drummond Golf Vase.<\/p>\n
Take a 3-leg multi bet with Charm Stone, Observer, and Via Sistina. It pays $11.50 at Neds, and the final three races at Moonee Valley could go to the favourites.<\/p>\n
Bet now<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n Punters get value odds for Don’t Hope Do, who defeated a handy field at Caulfield last start. There is good speed in this race, so he could settle just off the pace and come with a searching run. Barrier 3 with 53kg helps.<\/p>\n Bet now: Moonee Valley Race 1<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n Napoleonic is the best-backed runner in the field, as punters are backing Sydney form. He won at Wyong and Warwick Farm before finishing fourth behind Hidden Motive. That’s good enough form to win the Red Anchor Stakes.<\/p>\n Bet now: Moonee Valley Race 2<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n There isn’t much covering this field, so take the value odds for debut winner Proficient. She is a Hayes-trained filly dug deep to score by a nose on debut at Sandown, and if she can handle the rise in class, she could remain unbeaten.<\/p>\n Bet now: Moonee Valley Race 3<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n She is the obvious top pick following a fourth in the Thousand Guineas last week. This race might have been an afterthought, but she’s running too well to send to the paddock. Late money is expected to come for her at Neds.<\/p>\n Bet now: Moonee Valley Race 4<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n Knocking on the door of a big win is Casino Seventeen, and we’re happy to roll the dice. The 8YO ran second behind Wootton Verni at Caulfield, and that could be a sneaky-good form guide this spring.<\/p>\n Bet now: Moonee Valley Race 5<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n She’s a Hustler has yet to finish worse than second in eight starts. The former Kiwi runner gets all favours with 54kg, and she’s supremely consistent. We can’t find any faults with her form, so back her to rise to another level on Saturday.<\/p>\n Bet now: Moonee Valley Race 6<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n We’re backing another former NZ runner in Desert Lightning. The Moonee Valley track suits her on-pace running style, and if she goes slow enough up front, she could kick clear at the top of the straight.<\/p>\n Bet now: Moonee Valley Race 7<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n The class mare in the field, and the penny has dropped this season. She was impressive when winning the Group 1 Manikato Stakes at The Valley, and that level of form always bodes well in this race. She is worth including in multis this Saturday.<\/p>\n Bet now: Moonee Valley Race 8<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n A good thing beaten in the Caulfield Guineas, so punters have climbed into the odds-on price for the Drummond Golf Vase. A win is right around the corner, and going from 1600m to 2040m only helps his chances.<\/p>\n Bet now: Moonee Valley Race 9<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n Punters have allowed Via Sistina to drift to $2.30, which is a great price. If you want a good form guide, look at her 2024 Cox Plate win. It was emphatic, and she has been ticking over nicely this season. We don’t think this field will get close to her.<\/p>\n Bet now: Moonee Valley Race 10<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n We have race tips for the Moonee Valley quaddie, which includes the Cox Plate as the final leg.<\/p>\n Race 7<\/strong>: 1, 3, 8 Bet now<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n At the time of writing, there have been no scratchings for Cox Plate Day. However, scratchings could come on race day.<\/p>\n Bet now<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\nMoonee Valley race-by-race tips<\/h2>\n
Moonee Valley Race 1: Strathmore Community Bendigo Bank Imperatriz Sprint – 1000M (12:10)<\/strong><\/h3>\n
Our pick: #8 – Don’t Hope Do @ $6.00<\/strong><\/h4>\n
\nMoonee Valley Race 2: HKJC World Pool Red Anchor Stakes – 1200M (12:40)<\/strong><\/h3>\n
Our pick: #2 – Napoleonic @ $3.10<\/strong><\/h4>\n
\nMoonee Valley Race 3: Symal Crockett Stakes – 1200M (13:15)<\/strong><\/h3>\n
Our pick: #10 – Proficient @ $7.50<\/strong><\/h4>\n
\nMoonee Valley Race 4: 3 Point Motors Fillies Classic – 1600M (13:50)<\/strong><\/h3>\n
Our pick: #1 – Salty Pearl @ $2.50<\/strong><\/h4>\n
\nMoonee Valley Race 5: Schweppes JRA Cup – 2040M (14:25)<\/strong><\/h3>\n
Our pick: #3 – Casino Seventeen @ $4.20<\/strong><\/h4>\n
\nMoonee Valley Race 6: Powerflo Solutions Tesio Stakes – 2040M (15:00)<\/strong><\/h3>\n
Our pick: #8 – She’s a Hustler @ $2.70<\/strong><\/h4>\n
\nMoonee Valley Race 7: Alinta Energy Crystal Mile – 1600M (15:35)<\/strong><\/h3>\n
Our pick: #3 – Desert Lightning @ $6.50<\/strong><\/h4>\n
\nMoonee Valley Race 8: Cirka McEwen Stakes – 1200M (16:10)<\/strong><\/h3>\n
Our pick: #5 – Charm Stone @ $2.35<\/strong><\/h4>\n
\nMoonee Valley Race 9: Drummond Golf Vase – 2040M (16:50)<\/strong><\/h3>\n
Our pick: #1 – Observer @ $2.00<\/strong><\/h4>\n
\nMoonee Valley Race 10: Neds Cox Plate – 2040M (17:40)<\/strong><\/h3>\n
Our pick: #6 – Via Sistina @ $2.30<\/strong><\/h4>\n
Moonee Valley quaddie tips<\/h2>\n
Race 8<\/strong>: 5, 7
Race 9<\/strong>: 1, 3
Race 10<\/strong>: 6, 7<\/p>\nMoonee Valley scratchings & jockey changes<\/h2>\n
Moonee Valley race day details<\/h2>\n
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\n Details<\/th>\n Information<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n \n Racecourse<\/td>\n Moonee Valley, Victoria<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Track Type<\/td>\n Turf<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Distance Range<\/td>\n 1000m – 2040m<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n First Race<\/td>\n 12:10 pm<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Last Race<\/td>\n 5:40 pm<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Weather Forecast<\/td>\n Fine<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n