★ Top pick4th
2Tom
The inside barrier at Moonee Valley is a significant advantage, and his proven ability at this track suggests he knows how to handle the unique circuit.
Victoria · Friday 28 February 2025
Moonee Valley tips and results
Our top pick won 2 of 8 races at Moonee Valley. Every pick, our analysis and the full results are below.
Top pick won2/825%
Any tip won7/888%
Top pick placed6/875%
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The Normie Jones Hcp
18:15 local1200mOpen
Winner6. BefuddleSP $18.00
2nd pick3rd
3Leave No Doubt
The gear change with tongue tie first time could see improvement, and the McEvoy/Coffey combination is powerful. Despite limited racing experience, his early speed and class edge make him a standout.
3rd pick2nd
4Ornos
The inside barrier and Blake Shinn's riding skills should ensure a perfect run. Despite limited racing experience, his tactical speed and strong connections make him a genuine contender.
Value pickScratched
1Brave Design
His 3rd placing in Listed company demonstrates his class, and the O'Brien/Stackhouse combination is among the best.
- 1st6BefuddleJye Mc Neil$18.00
- 2nd4OrnosBlake Shinn$2.50
- 3rd3Leave No DoubtHarry Coffey$8.00
- 4th2TomThomas Stockdale$2.90
Full result · 5 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 6 | Befuddle | 6 | Jye Mc Neil | J D Sadler | 55kg | $18.00 |
| 2nd | 4 | Ornos | 3 | Blake Shinn | D T O'Brien | 58.5kg | $2.50 |
| 3rd | 3 | Leave No Doubt | 4 | Harry Coffey | T & C McEvoy | 58.5kg | $8.00 |
| 4th | 2 | Tom | 1 | Thomas Stockdale | P Stokes | 59kg | $2.90 |
| 5th | 5 | Lovecats | 2 | Damian Lane | Ben, Will & Jd Hayes | 55.5kg | $4.20 |
| Scr | 1 | Brave Design | 5 | Daniel Stackhouse | D T O'Brien | 59kg |
The Orbit Logistics Valley Summer Sprint Series - Heat 6 (Bm64)
18:45 local1200mBenchmark 64
Winner6. Bold ResponseSP $9.00
★ Top pick3rd
3Time Lapse
Time Lapse brings excellent credentials with strong recent form including a win last start. The Moody/Shinn combination is powerful, and his consistent record suggests further improvement. Despite the wide barrier, his class edge and tactical speed should see him competitive.
2nd pick5th
5Nicajon
The 2kg claim helps offset any fitness concerns, and his extensive racing experience at this level is a significant advantage. His inside draw should ensure a perfect run.
3rd pickWon
6Bold Response
The 2kg claim from Jett Stanley is valuable, and his recent form suggests he's ready to fire.
Value pick6th
8Let's Trot
His inside gate should ensure a perfect run, and his consistent record suggests he's ready to fire.
- 1st6Bold ResponseJett Stanley$9.00
- 2nd4Bay Of ZeaEthan Brown$3.80
- 3rd3Time LapseBlake Shinn$1.75
- 4th2Joltin' JoeThomas Stockdale$17.00
Full result · 6 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 6 | Bold Response | 6 | Jett Stanley | Julius Sandhu | 56kg | $9.00 |
| 2nd | 4 | Bay Of Zea | 3 | Ethan Brown | Liam Howley | 59kg | $3.80 |
| 3rd | 3 | Time Lapse | 10 | Blake Shinn | P G Moody & Katherine Coleman | 59.5kg | $1.75 |
| 4th | 2 | Joltin' Joe | 5 | Thomas Stockdale | Paul & Tracey Templeton | 60.5kg | $17.00 |
| 5th | 5 | Nicajon | 2 | Ms J Kennedy | Mick Shepherdson | 57kg | $41.00 |
| 6th | 8 | Let's Trot | 1 | Beau Mertens | Reece Goodwin | 57.5kg | $7.50 |
| Scr | 1 | Lulu Darling | 4 | Emily Pozman | Michael Huglin | 60.5kg | |
| Scr | 7 | Kokako | 7 | L Kennewell & L Yeomans | 57.5kg | ||
| Scr | 9 | Lowlands | 8 | Jamie Mott | C Maher | 57kg | |
| Scr | 10 | Miss Mikki Isle | 9 | Darrell Burnet | 56kg |
The Ranvet Valley Summer Middle Distance Series - Heat 6 (Bm64)
19:15 local1600mBenchmark 64
Winner2. Al DucaSP $2.80
★ Top pick2nd
1Our Couver
The 3kg claim from Logan Bates helps offset the top weight and wide barrier. His tactical speed and strong record at the distance make him the standout selection.
2nd pick4th
3Et Tu Brute
The Freedman/Mott combination is powerful, and his consistent record at this level suggests he's ready to fire. His tactical speed from the good barrier should ensure a perfect run.
3rd pickWon
2Al Duca
The Zahra/Freedman combination is among the best, and his consistent record suggests further improvement. Despite the top weight, his class edge and tactical speed make him a genuine contender.
Value pickScratched
8Worcester
His record at the distance is impressive with 1 win and 3 placings from 6 starts.
- 1st2Al DucaMark Zahra$2.80
- 2nd1Our CouverLogan Bates$8.50
- 3rd5Mr VivaciDamian Lane$2.00
- 4th3Et Tu BruteJamie Mott$7.00
Full result · 4 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 2 | Al Duca | 4 | Mark Zahra | A & S Freedman | 61kg | $2.80 |
| 2nd | 1 | Our Couver | 7 | Logan Bates | Jerome Hunter | 60.5kg | $8.50 |
| 3rd | 5 | Mr Vivaci | 5 | Damian Lane | C J Waller | 59.5kg | $2.00 |
| 4th | 3 | Et Tu Brute | 3 | Jamie Mott | A & S Freedman | 61kg | $7.00 |
| Scr | 4 | Rebadge | 6 | Dominic Sutton | 61kg | ||
| Scr | 6 | Rip 'n' Rip | 8 | Liam Riordan | Matthew Brown | 59.5kg | |
| Scr | 7 | Sound Of Jura | 1 | Jordan Childs | Ms A Yates | 59kg | |
| Scr | 8 | Worcester | 2 | Tom Madden | Michael Moroney & Glen Thompson | 59kg |
Western General Bodyworks (Bm70)
19:45 local2040mBenchmark 70
Winner5. ExpeeteeSP $5.50
★ Top pick3rd
7New York Scandal
Her consistent record and tactical speed should ensure a good run from the inside barrier.
2nd pick2nd
8Pacific Cross
Despite the wide barrier, her tactical speed and the Moroney/Stackhouse combination should ensure a good run. Her consistent record of placings suggests she's ready to break through.
3rd pickWon
5Expeetee
Her recent form has been consistent, and she has the tactical speed to overcome the midfield barrier.
Value pick4th
2Junebug
Junebug represents excellent value with a perfect barrier draw and excellent recent form including consecutive wins. The Neasham/McNeil combination is powerful, and her tactical speed from the inside barrier should ensure a perfect run.
- 1st5ExpeeteeLachlan King$5.50
- 2nd8Pacific CrossDaniel Stackhouse$3.70
- 3rd7New York ScandalDaniel Moor$15.00
- 4th2JunebugJye Mc Neil$2.90
Full result · 9 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 5 | Expeetee | 6 | Lachlan King | G W Egan | 58kg | $5.50 |
| 2nd | 8 | Pacific Cross | 9 | Daniel Stackhouse | Michael Moroney & Glen Thompson | 56kg | $3.70 |
| 3rd | 7 | New York Scandal | 3 | Daniel Moor | Aaron Laing | 56kg | $15.00 |
| 4th | 2 | Junebug | 1 | Jye Mc Neil | Annabel Neasham & Rob Archibald | 59.5kg | $2.90 |
| 5th | 9 | Think I'm Famous | 8 | Jarrod Fry | N A Blackiston | 56kg | $13.00 |
| 6th | 10 | Eloped | 10 | Logan Bates | Jack Laing | 52kg | $61.00 |
| 7th | 3 | Legacy Rose | 5 | Rhys Mc Leod | P Kearney | 59.5kg | $12.00 |
| 8th | 6 | Shezavixen | 2 | Ethan Brown | R D Griffiths | 58kg | $9.00 |
| 9th | 4 | Parvati Party | 7 | Dean Yendall | M J Williams | 59.5kg | $21.00 |
| Scr | 1 | Matron Bullwinkel | 4 | Mitchell Leek | 60.5kg |
The Opus Group Valley Summer Middle Distance Series - Heat 7 (Bm64)
20:15 local2040mBenchmark 64
Winner1. Rich ChampagneSP $3.50
★ Top pick3rd
8Master Right
With a good barrier draw and the benefit of Jett Stanley's claim, he maps to get a good run. His consistent placing record and improving form make him the top selection.
2nd pick9th
4Justaboom
Justaboom brings strong credentials with the Maher/Zahra combination and consistent recent form. His midfield running style will need some luck, but he has the ability to finish strongly.
3rd pickWon
1Rich Champagne
Rich Champagne brings excellent recent form with consecutive wins and draws the inside barrier which is advantageous at Moonee Valley. The 2kg claim helps offset the top weight, and his strong record at the distance suggests he can be competitive despite the class rise.
Value pick8th
5Onlygoldwilldo
- 1st1Rich ChampagneMs J Kennedy$3.50
- 2nd9DiamandaTianni Chapman$10.00
- 3rd8Master RightJett Stanley$17.00
- 4th10TactfullMelea Castle$26.00
Full result · 9 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 1 | Rich Champagne | 1 | Ms J Kennedy | Andrew Bobbin | 59kg | $3.50 |
| 2nd | 9 | Diamanda | 9 | Tianni Chapman | M T Binney | 52kg | $10.00 |
| 3rd | 8 | Master Right | 5 | Jett Stanley | Shannon Roughan | 53.5kg | $17.00 |
| 4th | 10 | Tactfull | 11 | Melea Castle | Rory Hunter | 55kg | $26.00 |
| 5th | 11 | Jayzeal | 4 | Teodore Nugent | C J Davis | 55kg | $101.00 |
| 6th | 7 | Bing's Dream | 6 | Beau Mertens | Craig Blackshaw | 55.5kg | $10.00 |
| 7th | 3 | Genteel | 3 | Fred W Kersley | S J Richards | 58.5kg | $21.00 |
| 8th | 5 | Onlygoldwilldo | 10 | Thomas Stockdale | Liam Howley | 58.5kg | $6.50 |
| 9th | 4 | Justaboom | 7 | Mark Zahra | C Maher | 58.5kg | $2.50 |
| Scr | 2 | Havisham | 2 | Andrea Leek | 59.5kg | ||
| Scr | 6 | Lochlorian | 8 | J F Moloney | 58kg |
Ladbrokes 55 Second Challenge - Heat 15 (Bm70)
20:45 local955mBenchmark 70
Winner8. Moon And BackSP $6.00
★ Top pick4th
2Trapeze Warrior
Despite the top weight, his tactical speed and proven ability at Moonee Valley make him the standout selection.
2nd pick5th
4Rumours Abound
The good barrier draw and tactical speed should allow her to get a perfect run. While recent form has been mixed, her proven ability at this distance and strong overall record make her a top contender.
3rd pick2nd
1Call To Glory
Call To Glory brings excellent recent form and a strong overall record. The 3kg claim from Jordyn Weatherley helps offset the wide barrier and top weight.
Value pickWon
8Moon And Back
The inside barrier and lightweight give her significant advantages, and her consistent record at Moonee Valley suggests she knows how to handle this unique track.
- 1st8Moon And BackThomas Prebble$6.00
- 2nd1Call To GloryJordyn Weatherley$6.00
- 3rd7Loving MandyHolly Durnan$9.50
- 4th2Trapeze WarriorThomas Stockdale$1.90
Full result · 8 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 8 | Moon And Back | 3 | Thomas Prebble | Andrew Noblet | 54.5kg | $6.00 |
| 2nd | 1 | Call To Glory | 11 | Jordyn Weatherley | Tom Dabernig | 60.5kg | $6.00 |
| 3rd | 7 | Loving Mandy | 7 | Holly Durnan | Dwayne Reid | 55kg | $9.50 |
| 4th | 2 | Trapeze Warrior | 5 | Thomas Stockdale | P Stokes | 60.5kg | $1.90 |
| 5th | 4 | Rumours Abound | 4 | Harry Coffey | R T Stubbs | 58.5kg | $7.00 |
| 6th | 3 | Krysanova | 10 | Daniel Stackhouse | C I Brown | 59kg | $15.00 |
| 7th | 11 | Ourzacracker | 2 | Tianni Chapman | C J Davis | 52kg | $201.00 |
| 8th | 10 | Destiny's Prophet | 9 | Teodore Nugent | C J Davis | 55kg | $101.00 |
| Scr | 5 | The Showvinist | 8 | Jamie Mott | Ben, Will & Jd Hayes | 58.5kg | |
| Scr | 6 | Cap Ten | 6 | Daniel Moor | A & S Freedman | 58kg | |
| Scr | 9 | Sakowin | 1 | Jett Stanley | Mick Shepherdson | 53kg |
Lawn Rules Abell Stakes
21:15 local1200mOpen
Winner1. BrudenellSP $3.10
★ Top pickWon
1Brudenell
The inside barrier and Mark Zahra's riding skills should ensure a perfect run. Despite carrying top weight, his class edge and tactical speed make him the standout selection.
2nd pick4th
5Extratwo
Extratwo has excellent credentials at this track and distance with 3 wins from 6 starts at Moonee Valley over 1200m. The gear change could see improvement from her last start.
3rd pick2nd
3Regal Zeus
Regal Zeus brings excellent recent form and a strong overall record.
Value pick7th
4Apache Song
Her record at Moonee Valley is impressive with 3 wins from 5 starts at this track and distance. Despite the class rise, her lightweight and strong recent performances make her a genuine value chance.
- 1st1BrudenellMark Zahra$3.10
- 2nd3Regal ZeusDaniel Stackhouse$9.50
- 3rd6London's ImageBrad Parnham$6.50
- 4th5ExtratwoBeau Mertens$4.20
Full result · 7 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 1 | Brudenell | 3 | Mark Zahra | K A Lees | 59kg | $3.10 |
| 2nd | 3 | Regal Zeus | 5 | Daniel Stackhouse | John McArdle | 54.5kg | $9.50 |
| 3rd | 6 | London's Image | 1 | Brad Parnham | Ryan Hill | 54kg | $6.50 |
| 4th | 5 | Extratwo | 7 | Beau Mertens | C Maher | 54kg | $4.20 |
| 5th | 2 | Von Hauke | 8 | Ethan Brown | C I Brown | 58kg | $10.00 |
| 6th | 8 | Octrain | 4 | Teodore Nugent | M Croston & G Gilmour | 54kg | $41.00 |
| 7th | 4 | Apache Song | 6 | Harry Coffey | Michael Trotter | 54kg | $4.40 |
| Scr | 7 | Band Of Brothers | 2 | Dominic Sutton | 54kg |
The Orbit Logistics Valley Summer Sprint Series - Heat 7 (Bm64)
21:45 local1200mBenchmark 64
Winner9. Just Like GabySP $2.40
★ Top pickWon
9Just Like Gaby
The inside barrier and proven track record at Moonee Valley are significant advantages. Her tactical speed and the strong Maher/Stockdale combination make her the standout selection.
2nd pick4th
4Captain Link
Captain Link brings strong recent form and the addition of blinkers for the first time could be the key to improvement. Despite the wide barrier, Damian Lane's skill and the gelding's tactical speed should ensure a good run.
3rd pick6th
10Spring Air
Her lightweight and tactical speed from the inside barrier give her significant advantages in this race.
Value pick5th
1In Her Eyes
The 2kg claim helps offset the top weight, and her previous performances at Moonee Valley suggest she handles the track well. Despite recent form concerns, the drop back in distance could suit her finishing style.
- 1st9Just Like GabyThomas Stockdale$2.40
- 2nd6KhadimeBilly Egan$4.40
- 3rd7My Angel ShellJamie Mott$11.00
- 4th4Captain LinkHarry Coffey$15.00
Full result · 7 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 9 | Just Like Gaby | 2 | Thomas Stockdale | C Maher | 58kg | $2.40 |
| 2nd | 6 | Khadime | 5 | Billy Egan | Dominic Sutton | 59kg | $4.40 |
| 3rd | 7 | My Angel Shell | 10 | Jamie Mott | Tom Dabernig | 59kg | $11.00 |
| 4th | 4 | Captain Link | 9 | Harry Coffey | G Eurell | 59kg | $15.00 |
| 5th | 1 | In Her Eyes | 6 | Jett Stanley | L & T Corstens & W Larkin | 59kg | $21.00 |
| 6th | 10 | Spring Air | 1 | Jye Mc Neil | M Price & M Kent Jnr | 57kg | $5.50 |
| 7th | 2 | Foragoodcause | 7 | Dean Yendall | M J Williams | 59.5kg | $7.50 |
| Scr | 3 | Rocket Boosters | 3 | Linda Meech | Linda Meech | 59.5kg | |
| Scr | 5 | Excelindeed | 4 | Beau Mertens | G Waterhouse & A Bott | 59kg | |
| Scr | 8 | Treasureflight | 8 | Cian Macredmond | Matthew Cumani | 59kg |
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