★ Top pick4th
5Et Tu Brute
Et Tu Brute won at this track and distance two starts back and has strong recent form. Despite the wide barrier, his tactical speed should allow him to find a good position. The good track suits perfectly.
Victoria · Friday 7 March 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 won4/850%
Top pick placed6/875%
top pick wonanother tip wonno tip won
Schweppes (Bm64)
18:15 local1600mBenchmark 64
Winner6. ArminoSP $2.60
2nd pickWon
6Armino
Armino draws the perfect barrier with top jockey Damian Lane aboard. While dropping back from 2000m, his consistent form and strong finishing ability make him a major threat. The weight advantage and strong trainer/jockey combination enhance his chances.
3rd pick5th
4Rebadge
Rebadge has a good record at Moonee Valley and gets weight relief with the claim. Has been racing in stronger company and should appreciate the drop in class. May need luck from back in the field but has a strong finishing burst.
Value pick2nd
7Mcadam
Mcadam is the value runner having won his maiden at this track last start. The O'Brien/Stackhouse combination is strong, and as a lightly-raced 3yo, there's significant improvement potential.
- 1st6ArminoDamian Lane$2.60
- 2nd7McadamDaniel Stackhouse$2.60
- 3rd3Sir RockfordTeodore Nugent$26.00
- 4th5Et Tu BruteJamie Mott$4.20
Full result · 6 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 6 | Armino | 1 | Damian Lane | Andrew Forsman | 59kg | $2.60 |
| 2nd | 7 | Mcadam | 2 | Daniel Stackhouse | D T O'Brien | 59kg | $2.60 |
| 3rd | 3 | Sir Rockford | 5 | Teodore Nugent | Aaron Laing | 61.5kg | $26.00 |
| 4th | 5 | Et Tu Brute | 7 | Jamie Mott | A & S Freedman | 60.5kg | $4.20 |
| 5th | 4 | Rebadge | 6 | Ms J Kennedy | Dominic Sutton | 59kg | $13.00 |
| 6th | 1 | Goliotus | 3 | Thomas Prebble | R C Bruhn | 61.5kg | $18.00 |
| Scr | 2 | Crafty Boss | 4 | Alana Kelly | G Withers | 62kg |
Solo No Sugar (Bm70)
18:45 local3000mBenchmark 70
Winner5. BalinorSP $8.00
★ Top pick3rd
3Lodbrok
Lodbrok has the perfect inside draw for Moonee Valley and the strong Maher/Mott combination. His recent form has been excellent with a 3rd last start at Sandown over 2400m. He's been racing consistently in stronger company and should appreciate the 3000m journey based on his staying prowess. The good track suits perfectly.
2nd pick2nd
2Black Peppermint
The Payne/Egan combination is powerful, and despite the wide barrier, he has the staying ability to overcome it. His progressive profile suggests there's more improvement to come over this trip.
3rd pickScratched
4Hanafubuki
Hanafubuki has been racing consistently with placings in her last three starts including a 2nd last start over this distance at Sandown. The Busuttin & Young/Currie combination is strong, and she gets a nice weight advantage. Her staying ability is proven, and she should be strong at the finish.
Value pick4th
8Landgrave
Landgrave represents excellent value after winning last start over 2500m at Pakenham. The significant weight advantage with only 53kg after the claim is a major plus for a proven stayer. While drawn wide, he has the staying ability to overcome it, and his recent form suggests he's peaking at the right time.
- 1st5BalinorDaniel Moor$8.00
- 2nd2Black PeppermintBilly Egan$2.35
- 3rd3LodbrokJamie Mott$2.50
- 4th8LandgraveJett Stanley$14.00
Full result · 6 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 5 | Balinor | 5 | Daniel Moor | Annabel Neasham & Rob Archibald | 55kg | $8.00 |
| 2nd | 2 | Black Peppermint | 9 | Billy Egan | Patrick & Michelle Payne | 59.5kg | $2.35 |
| 3rd | 3 | Lodbrok | 1 | Jamie Mott | C Maher | 58.5kg | $2.50 |
| 4th | 8 | Landgrave | 8 | Jett Stanley | E & D Browne | 53kg | $14.00 |
| 5th | 7 | Eloped | 4 | Logan Bates | Jack Laing | 52kg | $26.00 |
| 6th | 1 | The Nephew | 2 | W Gordon | P Kearney | 60.5kg | $10.00 |
| Scr | 4 | Hanafubuki | 6 | Luke Currie | T Busuttin & N Young | 56kg | |
| Scr | 6 | Vadarchie | 3 | Teodore Nugent | Aaron Laing | 55kg | |
| Scr | 9 | Highness | 7 | Sheridan Clarke | Rachael Cunningham | 52kg | |
| Scr | 10 | Dempsey Girl | 10 | Tayla Childs | J G Brooks | 55kg |
Cool Ridge (Bm64)
19:15 local1200mBenchmark 64
Winner5. Icy PoleSP $31.00
★ Top pick3rd
1Stage 'n' Screen
Stage 'n' Screen has the perfect inside draw and gets significant weight relief with the claim. Her Group 1 form is superior to this field, having run in the Thousand Guineas. She's proven at this distance with a win, and the good track suits perfectly. The Moonee Valley 1200m should suit her front-running style.
2nd pickScratched
2Dreams
Dreams brings winning form at this track and distance, having won impressively last start. The Kent/Brown combination is powerful, and despite the wide barrier and top weight, her proven ability at Moonee Valley is a significant advantage.
3rd pickScratched
4Sirena
Sirena brings the most consistent form to this race with a win and two placings from her last four starts. She's proven at the distance with a win and a placing from four attempts. The McNeil/Griffiths combination is strong, and her tactical speed should allow her to overcome the barrier.
Value pick2nd
8Shehungthemoon
Shehungthemoon represents excellent value having won impressively last start. The Freedman/Melham combination is elite, and she's drawn to get a perfect run from barrier 4. Her early speed will be an asset at Moonee Valley, and the stable is in top form.
- 1st5Icy PoleDean Yendall$31.00
- 2nd8ShehungthemoonBen Melham$2.60
- 3rd1Stage 'n' ScreenLogan Bates$1.75
- 4th7Reina IsabellaLuke Currie$7.50
Full result · 5 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 5 | Icy Pole | 6 | Dean Yendall | M J Williams | 59kg | $31.00 |
| 2nd | 8 | Shehungthemoon | 4 | Ben Melham | A & S Freedman | 59kg | $2.60 |
| 3rd | 1 | Stage 'n' Screen | 1 | Logan Bates | M W Walker | 58.5kg | $1.75 |
| 4th | 7 | Reina Isabella | 7 | Luke Currie | M Price & M Kent Jnr | 59kg | $7.50 |
| 5th | 3 | Mem's Choice | 3 | Daniel Stackhouse | P G Moody & Katherine Coleman | 59.5kg | $18.00 |
| Scr | 2 | Dreams | 9 | Ethan Brown | M C Kent | 60kg | |
| Scr | 4 | Sirena | 5 | Jye Mc Neil | R D Griffiths | 59.5kg | |
| Scr | 6 | Meh Keffi | 2 | Zac Spain | L Kennewell & L Yeomans | 59kg | |
| Scr | 9 | Where's Brittany | 8 | Ben Allen | L & T Corstens & W Larkin | 59kg |
Pepsi Max Hcp (C1)
19:45 local1000mClass 1
Winner6. AbovethefrostlineSP $10.00
★ Top pick2nd
2Famoso
Famoso has the perfect inside draw and the strong Lane/Kent combination.
2nd pickScratched
3Albertville
Albertville has the perfect inside draw and brings winning form, having won impressively last start at Kyneton. The Kah/McDonald combination is elite, and as a lightly-raced 3yo, there's significant improvement potential. His front-running style is perfectly suited to Moonee Valley.
3rd pickScratched
9Pocket Size
Pocket Size brings strong recent form with a 2nd last start at Bendigo. While drawn wide, her early speed should allow her to overcome the barrier.
Value pick6th
7Babalola
Babalola represents excellent value with consecutive 2nd placings in his last two starts. The inside barrier is perfect for his front-running style, and he gets a significant weight advantage with only 53.5kg after the claim.
- 1st6AbovethefrostlineDaniel Stackhouse$10.00
- 2nd2FamosoDamian Lane$4.60
- 3rd4El Pibe De OroRhys Mc Leod$17.00
- 4th1Close To MidnightBen Allen$2.60
Full result · 8 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 6 | Abovethefrostline | 7 | Daniel Stackhouse | Marcus Fahler | 56.5kg | $10.00 |
| 2nd | 2 | Famoso | 3 | Damian Lane | M C Kent | 59kg | $4.60 |
| 3rd | 4 | El Pibe De Oro | 8 | Rhys Mc Leod | Nick Ryan | 58kg | $17.00 |
| 4th | 1 | Close To Midnight | 6 | Ben Allen | L & T Corstens & W Larkin | 59kg | $2.60 |
| 5th | 10 | Croatian Art | 5 | Jett Stanley | M & L Cerchi | 53kg | $31.00 |
| 6th | 7 | Babalola | 2 | Logan Bates | Lee & Shannon Hope | 53.5kg | $3.00 |
| 7th | 5 | I'm Back In Town | 10 | Paul Gatt | Cameron Templeton | 57kg | $21.00 |
| 8th | 11 | Ourzacracker | 4 | Teodore Nugent | C J Davis | 55kg | $201.00 |
| Scr | 3 | Albertville | 1 | Jamie Kah | C W McDonald | 58.5kg | |
| Scr | 8 | Red Line Fever | 11 | Carly Thomas | 56.5kg | ||
| Scr | 9 | Pocket Size | 9 | Ms J Kennedy | Bill Papazaharoudakis | 53kg |
Ladbrokes 55 Second Challenge Final (Bm84)
20:15 local955mBenchmark 84
Winner4. Oak HillSP $3.00
★ Top pick5th
3Major Share
Major Share brings outstanding form with three wins from his last four starts including a BM84 win at Flemington. The Madden/Chambers combination is strong, and despite the wide barrier and weight, his current form is too good to ignore.
2nd pickWon
4Oak Hill
Oak Hill has excellent recent form at this track and distance with a win and a second from his last two starts. The Lane/Moroney combination is elite, and he gets a nice weight advantage. His strong finishing burst should be perfectly suited to the likely fast tempo.
3rd pickScratched
2Unflinching
Unflinching has the perfect inside draw and brings winning form, having won impressively last start at this track and distance. His overall track record is outstanding with 6 wins from 11 starts at Moonee Valley. The 3kg claim is significant and will help offset the weight.
Value pick3rd
7Moon And Back
Moon And Back represents outstanding value having won last start at this track and distance. She has an exceptional record at Moonee Valley with 4 wins and 8 placings from 20 starts.
- 1st4Oak HillDamian Lane$3.00
- 2nd6ShirshovDaniel Stackhouse$2.90
- 3rd7Moon And BackThomas Prebble$16.00
- 4th5ScuderiaJamie Mott$14.00
Full result · 6 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 4 | Oak Hill | 5 | Damian Lane | Michael Moroney & Glen Thompson | 56.5kg | $3.00 |
| 2nd | 6 | Shirshov | 6 | Daniel Stackhouse | P Stokes | 56.5kg | $2.90 |
| 3rd | 7 | Moon And Back | 2 | Thomas Prebble | Andrew Noblet | 52kg | $16.00 |
| 4th | 5 | Scuderia | 3 | Jamie Mott | Thomas Carberry | 56.5kg | $14.00 |
| 5th | 3 | Major Share | 7 | Tom Madden | Adam Chambers | 60kg | $4.40 |
| 6th | 1 | Philosopher | 8 | Jett Stanley | E Jusufovic | 61kg | $9.00 |
| Scr | 2 | Unflinching | 1 | Logan Bates | Shawn Mathrick | 59kg | |
| Scr | 8 | Speir | 4 | Ms J Kennedy | Jack Laing | 53kg |
The Powerflo Solutions Valley Summer Middle Distance Final (Bm74)
20:45 local2040mBenchmark 74
Winner10. RoguerySP $13.00
★ Top pick3rd
3Inevitable Award
Inevitable Award brings outstanding form with a win at this track and distance last start. He's been racing consistently with a win and a placing from his last two starts. Despite the wide barrier, his proven ability at Moonee Valley is a significant advantage.
2nd pick4th
2Howlin' Rain
Howlin' Rain brings exceptional form with four consecutive wins including two at this track and distance. The Stockdale/Alderson combination is strong, and his perfect record at Moonee Valley over 2040m is a major plus. While carrying top weight is a concern, his current form is too good to ignore.
3rd pick6th
6Rezone
Expeetee brings winning form at this track and distance, having won impressively last start. She's been racing consistently with two wins from her last four starts. The King/Egan combination is solid, and her weight advantage is significant. While drawn wide, her proven ability at Moonee Valley gives her strong claims.
Value pickScratched
4Fagin
Fagin represents excellent value with a perfect record at Moonee Valley.
- 1st10RogueryCraig Newitt$13.00
- 2nd7ExpeeteeLachlan King$7.00
- 3rd3Inevitable AwardDaniel Moor$3.40
- 4th2Howlin' RainThomas Stockdale$4.80
Full result · 8 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 10 | Roguery | 1 | Craig Newitt | L Kennewell & L Yeomans | 56.5kg | $13.00 |
| 2nd | 7 | Expeetee | 12 | Lachlan King | G W Egan | 56.5kg | $7.00 |
| 3rd | 3 | Inevitable Award | 8 | Daniel Moor | P A Preusker | 59.5kg | $3.40 |
| 4th | 2 | Howlin' Rain | 5 | Thomas Stockdale | Ms C Alderson | 62kg | $4.80 |
| 5th | 11 | Early Warning | 9 | Dean Yendall | P A Preusker | 55kg | $10.00 |
| 6th | 6 | Rezone | 2 | Luke Currie | M Price & M Kent Jnr | 57kg | $6.50 |
| 7th | 8 | Fearless Writer | 10 | Ben Melham | A R McGregor | 56.5kg | $5.50 |
| 8th | 12 | Powerful Torque | 6 | Neil Farley | David & Coral Feek | 55kg | $31.00 |
| Scr | 1 | Desperado | 4 | Ms J Kennedy | C Maher | 60kg | |
| Scr | 4 | Fagin | 7 | Daniel Stackhouse | P Stokes | 58kg | |
| Scr | 5 | Cheval Savant | 11 | Ethan Brown | C Maher | 57kg | |
| Scr | 9 | Princess Nefertiti | 3 | Jett Stanley | Ben Brisbourne | 54.5kg |
Gatorade (Bm64)
21:15 local1200mBenchmark 64
Winner3. MerrigoldSP $2.90
★ Top pickWon
3Merrigold
Merrigold brings excellent recent form with consecutive placings in her last two starts including a strong 2nd in BM74 company last start. She gets significant weight relief with the claim, and has track experience at Moonee Valley. Her consistency is a major plus, having placed in 6 of her last 7 starts.
2nd pickScratched
1Dirty Grin
Dirty Grin brings winning form, having won impressively last start at Benalla. His overall record at the distance is excellent with a win and two placings from four attempts. Despite the top weight, his current form is too good to ignore.
3rd pickScratched
5Primal Spirit
Primal Spirit brings winning form, having won impressively last start at Kyneton. His record at the distance is excellent with 2 wins and a placing from 6 attempts.
Value pick5th
10Elena Montero
Elena Montero represents excellent value with the perfect inside draw. Her recent form has been consistent with a 4th and 5th in her last two starts in similar company. The Newitt/Thompson combination is strong, and her weight advantage is significant.
- 1st3MerrigoldHannah Edgley$2.90
- 2nd9Stellar MofeedBen Allen$3.70
- 3rd6Turn Up The NightW Gordon$21.00
- 4th11No New TricksLogan Bates$26.00
Full result · 7 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 3 | Merrigold | 8 | Hannah Edgley | J D Sadler | 58kg | $2.90 |
| 2nd | 9 | Stellar Mofeed | 3 | Ben Allen | L & T Corstens & W Larkin | 57.5kg | $3.70 |
| 3rd | 6 | Turn Up The Night | 2 | W Gordon | B & A McKnight | 59kg | $21.00 |
| 4th | 11 | No New Tricks | 5 | Logan Bates | A W Keenan | 54kg | $26.00 |
| 5th | 10 | Elena Montero | 1 | Craig Newitt | Jody Thompson | 57kg | $5.00 |
| 6th | 2 | Lonely Road | 11 | Thomas Prebble | Liam Howley | 58kg | $5.50 |
| 7th | 8 | Rock Revolution | 9 | Jett Stanley | G Waterhouse & A Bott | 56.5kg | $12.00 |
| Scr | 1 | Dirty Grin | 4 | Rhys Mc Leod | Nick Ryan | 61kg | |
| Scr | 4 | Narbold | 10 | Damian Lane | C J Waller | 60kg | |
| Scr | 5 | Primal Spirit | 7 | Jamie Mott | Reece Goodwin | 60kg | |
| Scr | 7 | Moonraker | 6 | Daniel Moor | Daniel Bowman | 58.5kg |
The Orbit Logistics Valley Summer Sprint Series Final (Bm78)
21:45 local1200mBenchmark 78
Winner2. Boston RocksSP $2.90
★ Top pickWon
2Boston Rocks
Boston Rocks brings outstanding form with a win last start at Rosehill. His overall record is excellent with 5 wins from 16 starts, and he's proven at the distance. Despite the wide barrier, his current form is too good to ignore.
2nd pick4th
4Fission
Fission brings winning form, having won impressively last start at this track and distance. His overall record at Moonee Valley is outstanding with 3 wins and 3 placings from 13 starts.
3rd pickScratched
8Written In Code
Written In Code brings excellent form with a win last start at Moonee Valley over 1600m. She has the perfect inside draw and a perfect record at Moonee Valley.
Value pick2nd
3Intrepid Eagle
Intrepid Eagle represents excellent value with an outstanding record at the distance (4 wins from 9 starts). His recent form has been strong with a 3rd and a win from his last two starts.
- 1st2Boston RocksJamie Mott$2.90
- 2nd3Intrepid EagleLuke Currie$4.60
- 3rd7VongoleCarleen Hefel$14.00
- 4th4FissionJye Mc Neil$4.00
Full result · 7 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 2 | Boston Rocks | 8 | Jamie Mott | Matthew Dale | 60kg | $2.90 |
| 2nd | 3 | Intrepid Eagle | 5 | Luke Currie | T & C McEvoy | 59.5kg | $4.60 |
| 3rd | 7 | Vongole | 2 | Carleen Hefel | E Jusufovic | 57.5kg | $14.00 |
| 4th | 4 | Fission | 7 | Jye Mc Neil | R D Griffiths | 59kg | $4.00 |
| 5th | 1 | Maximillius | 4 | Daniel Stackhouse | Michael Jones | 60.5kg | $7.50 |
| 6th | 5 | Subliminal | 3 | Jett Stanley | L & T Corstens & W Larkin | 56kg | $8.50 |
| 7th | 9 | Joltin' Joe | 6 | Craig Newitt | Paul & Tracey Templeton | 55kg | $20.00 |
| Scr | 6 | Don't Hope Do | 9 | Thomas Stockdale | Simon Zahra | 57.5kg | |
| Scr | 8 | Written In Code | 1 | Daniel Moor | Annabel Neasham & Rob Archibald | 57kg |
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