Punt like a Pro, without the know!
Victoria · Friday 3 October 2025
Our top pick won 2 of 8 races at Moonee Valley. Every pick, our analysis and the full results are below.
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St Edward shows promising form with a recent 2nd place finish. The advantageous barrier 4 draw at Moonee Valley should allow him to secure a forward position, crucial on this track. His ability on Good tracks and suitability for the expected fast tempo make him a strong contender. While lacking Moonee Valley experience, his overall profile suggests he's well-placed to overcome this challenge.
Cabriole brings consistent form and first-up prowess to this race. While untested at Moonee Valley, his likely on-pace running style aligns well with the track's leader bias. The neutral barrier 6 draw should allow him to find a good position. His adaptability to the Good track and increased distance are minor concerns, but his overall profile suggests he's a strong contender.
His experience at similar class levels is a plus, though the wide barrier 10 draw is a concern at Moonee Valley. The second-up factor and room for improvement make him an interesting prospect.
Wyandra presents as a value option with an advantageous barrier 3 draw and recent strong form, finishing 2nd last start. Proven ability on Good tracks is a plus, and there's potential for improvement given limited race experience.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 8 | St Edward | 4 | Beau Mertens | M Price & M Kent Jnr | 58kg | $2.50 |
| 2nd | 3 | Cacchione | 9 | Jordan Childs | Dominic Sutton | 58kg | $21.00 |
| 3rd | 2 | Cabriole | 6 | Mark Zahra | A & S Freedman | 58kg | $1.85 |
| 4th | 5 | Doublet | 2 | Jye Mc Neil | J F Moloney | 58kg | $26.00 |
| 5th | 9 | Warrego | 1 | Harry Coffey | C Maher | 58kg | $31.00 |
| 6th | 1 | Aye Vee Aitch | 8 | Declan Bates | Nick Ryan | 58kg | $14.00 |
| 7th | 7 | Kirksville | 7 | Luke Cartwright | P G Moody & Katherine Coleman | 58kg | $14.00 |
| Scr | 4 | Casual Ghai | 10 | Daniel Stackhouse | Jason Warren | 58kg | |
| Scr | 6 | I''m Hot Too | 5 | Zac Spain | Shane Nichols & Hayden Black | 58kg | |
| Scr | 10 | Wyandra | 3 | Luke Nolen | P G Moody & Katherine Coleman | 58kg |
The significant class drop and likely fast tempo should suit her running style. While first-up from a spell, her trainer typically has horses ready to fire fresh.
Lyrics 'n' Song draws perfectly for Moonee Valley and is likely to settle on-pace, which is crucial at this track. The trainer's success with first-up runners and the positive gear change are encouraging. However, the lack of form data introduces uncertainty.
Balmoral Castle's top weight allocation suggests ability, and the likely leading position suits Moonee Valley's characteristics. The trainer's strong form and positive gear change are encouraging. However, the lack of form data and slightly disadvantageous barrier introduce some risk.
The advantageous barrier draw and recent placing are positives. While yet to win, there's potential for improvement in just her second start. The consistent class level suggests she's not out of her depth here.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 9 | Shocap | 3 | Luke Nolen | P Stokes | 57kg | $7.00 |
| 2nd | 7 | Lyrics ''n'' Song | 1 | M J Dee | M W Walker | 57kg | $2.15 |
| 3rd | 3 | Eden Rose | 4 | Daniel Stackhouse | Jason Warren | 57kg | $4.00 |
| 4th | 8 | Miss Deceiver | 2 | Declan Bates | C Maher | 57kg | $4.40 |
| 5th | 6 | La Reine | 5 | Zac Spain | Shane Nichols & Hayden Black | 57kg | $15.00 |
| 6th | 4 | Faith In Zadar | 6 | Luke Cartwright | P Koumis | 54kg | $51.00 |
| 7th | 10 | Tallingas Indirose | 7 | Milos Bunjevac | Matthew Hahne | 57kg | $51.00 |
| Scr | 1 | Balmoral Castle | 8 | Ethan Brown | C Maher | 57kg | |
| Scr | 2 | Catwalk Icon | 10 | T & C McEvoy | 57kg | ||
| Scr | 5 | Justibella | 9 | Ben Allen | C Maher | 57kg |
Karburan presents as the top selection with strong recent form, including a 3rd place finish last start. The slight class rise is offset by demonstrated ability to perform in similar company.
As a likely leader, the horse is well-suited to Moonee Valley's front-runner favoring layout. While lacking experience at this track and distance, Highland Bling has shown consistency at similar class levels. The top weight is a concern, but overall form suggests a strong chance.
As a track specialist with a win at Moonee Valley (3: 1-0-0) and proven ability over the distance (4: 1-0-0), the horse has key advantages. Recent consistent form and potential for improvement make Sunday Buzz an intriguing value selection, despite the slight class rise and tendency to settle back in the field.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 9 | Suffolk Star | 11 | Celine Gaudry | P A Preusker | 55kg | $16.00 |
| 2nd | 1 | Highland Bling | 4 | Daniel Stackhouse | P Stokes | 59kg | $2.30 |
| 3rd | 2 | Karburan | 7 | Harry Coffey | T Busuttin & N Young | 58.5kg | $2.80 |
| 4th | 4 | Guido | 6 | Jordan Childs | Mitchell Freedman | 56.5kg | $10.00 |
| 5th | 6 | Thurmond | 8 | Luke Cartwright | Symon Wilde | 53kg | $10.00 |
| 6th | 3 | Chains Of Honour | 9 | Declan Bates | Jessica Pateman | 56.5kg | $151.00 |
| 7th | 11 | Americain Miss | 2 | Alana Kelly | Kaye Edwards | 55kg | $91.00 |
| 8th | 7 | Sunday Buzz | 1 | Jacob Noonan | Symon Wilde | 55.5kg | $26.00 |
| 9th | 8 | Jenny The Beaver | 10 | Billy Egan | Ben O''Farrell | 55kg | $10.00 |
| Scr | 5 | Omamori | 3 | T Busuttin & N Young | 56.5kg | ||
| Scr | 10 | In Your Hands | 5 | Jye Mc Neil | Andrea Leek | 55kg |
Stokke presents as the standout selection with an impressive record at the distance and excellent first/second-up statistics. Her tactical speed will allow her to secure a forward position, which is crucial at Moonee Valley's tight 1000m start.
Rich Dottie brings excellent track and distance credentials, having won her only start at Moonee Valley and both attempts at 1000m. The wide barrier is a concern at Moonee Valley, but her early speed should help overcome this.
Trembles is a lightly-raced mare with significant upside, boasting an impressive 60% win rate and excellent record at the distance. Coming off a win at Bendigo and drawn well in barrier 4, she should be able to secure a good position in running. While she lacks Moonee Valley experience, her tactical speed and strong finishing ability make her a genuine contender in this field.
With a win and a second from three starts at Moonee Valley, she clearly handles the unique circuit. The good barrier and light weight further enhance her chances.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 3 | Stokke | 7 | Declan Bates | P F Ryan | 60.5kg | $3.40 |
| 2nd | 5 | Trembles | 4 | Daniel Stackhouse | A & S Freedman | 59kg | $5.00 |
| 3rd | 4 | Rich Dottie | 11 | M J Dee | G M Begg | 59.5kg | $3.00 |
| 4th | 6 | Cavallo Rampante | 5 | Luke Cartwright | C Maher | 55.5kg | $18.00 |
| 5th | 2 | Atlantic Spirit | 8 | Alana Kelly | Thomas Conlan | 61kg | $20.00 |
| 6th | 9 | Mrs Archibald | 3 | Zac Spain | Jason Warren | 57.5kg | $31.00 |
| 7th | 7 | Bine | 6 | Logan Bates | Tom Dabernig | 56kg | $13.00 |
| 8th | 8 | Mckeyla | 10 | Jye Mc Neil | R D Griffiths | 58kg | $7.00 |
| 9th | 1 | Material Dreams | 9 | Billy Egan | Nick Ryan | 61.5kg | $26.00 |
| Scr | 10 | Abovethefrostline | 12 | Dylan Dunn | Marcus Fahler | 56kg | |
| Scr | 11 | Under My Thumb | 1 | Celine Gaudry | Ben, Will & Jd Hayes | 56kg | |
| Scr | 12 | Bay Of Zea | 2 | Harry Coffey | Liam Howley | 55kg |
Call To Glory presents as the standout selection with proven ability at both track and distance. The combination of a perfect barrier draw, tactical speed, and first-time blinkers makes him ideally suited to Moonee Valley's leader-favoring configuration. His excellent record at the distance (4-3-2 from 14 starts) further strengthens his claims, while Hannah Edgley's claim reduces the weight burden.
Saluted brings strong credentials with a perfect record at Moonee Valley and consistent recent form. The significant class drop is a major positive, and her light weight of 55kg is advantageous. While barrier 8 isn't ideal at this track, her tactical speed and Jye McNeil's expertise should mitigate this concern. Her recent 5th placing is the only slight concern in an otherwise impressive profile.
One Hard Lady presents as a strong contender with her perfect record at the distance and impressive overall statistics. The inside barrier draw is ideal for Moonee Valley, and her first-up record suggests she can perform well fresh. The main concern is her lack of experience at this track, but her tactical speed and barrier advantage should help overcome this. The addition of a tongue tie is an interesting gear change.
His record at Moonee Valley (1-1-1 from 6 starts) demonstrates his affinity for this specialist track, while his first-up statistics suggest he can perform well fresh. The wide barrier is a concern, but his track experience and Craig Newitt's expertise could overcome this.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 8 | One Hard Lady | 1 | Billy Egan | Ms D Scott | 57.5kg | $3.00 |
| 2nd | 1 | Call To Glory | 5 | Hannah Edgley | Tom Dabernig | 60.5kg | $5.00 |
| 3rd | 7 | Fileeta | 3 | Daniel Stackhouse | P Koumis | 58kg | $26.00 |
| 4th | 2 | Ka Ying Lucky | 10 | Ryan Houston | Ms S Gordon | 59.5kg | $51.00 |
| 5th | 9 | Saluted | 8 | Jye Mc Neil | R D Griffiths | 55kg | $4.20 |
| 6th | 3 | Bold Print | 4 | Luke Currie | Rachael Cunningham | 60.5kg | $11.00 |
| 7th | 6 | Bifrost | 11 | Luke Nolen | E & D Browne | 60kg | $31.00 |
| 8th | 4 | Greatham Boy | 2 | Harry Coffey | T Fitzsimmons | 60.5kg | $18.00 |
| 9th | 5 | Tarpaulin | 12 | M J Dee | Ben, Will & Jd Hayes | 60.5kg | $6.00 |
| Scr | 10 | Dapper Darri | 7 | Logan Bates | Shea Eden | 57.5kg | |
| Scr | 11 | Octrain | 9 | Craig Newitt | M Croston & G Gilmour | 59.5kg | |
| Scr | 12 | Fully Calculated | 13 | Luke Cartwright | Ben, Will & Jd Hayes | 53.5kg | |
| Scr | 13 | Interest Point | 6 | M M Laurie | 58kg |
Lincoln Rocks brings the strongest credentials with an excellent record at both track and distance (4: 2-1-1). His on-pace running style is perfectly suited to Moonee Valley's leader-favoring layout, and he's shown consistent form with a 3rd place last start over this course and distance. The class drop is significant, though he'll need to overcome the top weight.
His forward running style from barrier 5 should suit Moonee Valley's leader-favoring configuration. While lacking Lincoln Rocks' track experience, his recent form is equally strong with 3 placings from his last 4 starts and the class drop is advantageous.
Her record at the distance is encouraging (10: 1-3-1), but the wide barrier and likely midfield settling position are concerns at Moonee Valley where leaders are advantaged. Still, her consistency and finishing strength make her a solid place chance.
Kokoro represents excellent value with a perfect inside draw and strong recent form, finishing 2nd last start over 2000m. While lacking Moonee Valley experience, the inside barrier should help overcome the track's bias against backmarkers.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 2 | I Am The Empire | 5 | Ryan Houston | Annabel & Rob Archibald | 60kg | $4.20 |
| 2nd | 12 | Farewell To Eire | 8 | P G Moody & Katherine Coleman | 55kg | $8.50 | |
| 3rd | 6 | Cable Dancer | 10 | Brad Rawiller | Charlotte Littlefield | 58.5kg | $16.00 |
| 4th | 11 | My Roca Fella | 6 | Harry Coffey | John McArdle | 55.5kg | $8.00 |
| 5th | 9 | Kokoro | 1 | Liam Riordan | L & T Corstens & W Larkin | 57kg | $12.00 |
| 6th | 3 | Regal Lion | 3 | Luke Cartwright | Gavin Bedggood | 59kg | $15.00 |
| 7th | 10 | Chocolate Royal | 4 | Celine Gaudry | Pat Carey & Harris Walker | 56kg | $6.00 |
| 8th | 1 | Lincoln Rocks | 9 | Logan Bates | Annabel & Rob Archibald | 61.5kg | $4.20 |
| 9th | 5 | Red Aces | 2 | Declan Bates | Nick Ryan | 60.5kg | $9.00 |
| Scr | 4 | Fengarada | 7 | Daniel Stackhouse | J Leek Jnr | 61kg | |
| Scr | 7 | Metaverse | 11 | Thomas Stockdale | Angela Brakey | 58.5kg | |
| Scr | 8 | Morrissette | 12 | Jordan Childs | Reece Goodwin | 57.5kg |
Second-up today with natural improvement expected from her solid first-up placing. Her tactical speed will allow her to position forward in the run, crucial at this track. Well-weighted and suited by the likely fast tempo, she represents the strongest winning chance.
His second-up pattern suggests significant improvement from his first-up run. With proven ability at the distance and a good barrier to secure a midfield position, he represents strong place value despite inconsistent recent form.
Nursery Chime brings winning form and valuable track experience at Moonee Valley. Her excellent record at the distance and consistent overall performance profile make her a solid each-way prospect. The wide barrier is a concern, but her tactical speed should allow her to find a position. Her track experience gives her an edge over many rivals.
Williamstown represents outstanding value as a proven Moonee Valley winner drawn to perfection in barrier 1. His tactical speed will allow him to utilize the inside draw and save ground throughout.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 11 | So Brave | 3 | Daniel Stackhouse | J Leek Jnr | 58.5kg | $26.00 |
| 2nd | 4 | Heed The Omens | 8 | Harry Coffey | C J Waller | 60kg | $8.50 |
| 3rd | 2 | Nursery Chime | 11 | Luke Cartwright | Lloyd Kennewell | 57.5kg | $16.00 |
| 4th | 1 | Emphasize | 10 | M J Dee | T Busuttin & N Young | 61kg | $8.50 |
| 5th | 5 | Our Wishbone | 2 | Jordan Childs | Archie Alexander | 60kg | $3.60 |
| 6th | 10 | Naina | 5 | Jye Mc Neil | C J Waller | 56.5kg | $2.80 |
| 7th | 8 | Williamstown | 1 | Hannah Edgley | R J Blacker | 56.5kg | $26.00 |
| 8th | 6 | Armino | 7 | Craig Newitt | Andrew Forsman | 59.5kg | $19.00 |
| 9th | 3 | Compressing | 12 | Luke Currie | T Busuttin & N Young | 60kg | $14.00 |
| 10th | 9 | Finale | 9 | Billy Egan | C I Brown | 56.5kg | $12.00 |
| Scr | 7 | Kicking King | 4 | Thomas Stockdale | Thomas Carberry | 59.5kg | |
| Scr | 12 | Super Lad | 13 | Chris Bieg | 58kg | ||
| Scr | 13 | Bluepinot | 6 | C J Waller | 57kg |
Lazy Susan stands out as the top selection primarily due to her outstanding track record at Moonee Valley and proven ability at this distance. Despite the wide barrier and top weight, her track experience is invaluable at this specialist venue. The significant class drop from recent races should see her competitive, and her second-up record suggests she'll be at peak fitness.
While lacking Moonee Valley experience, her tactical speed should help overcome the wide barrier at this track that favors on-pace runners. Her lightweight status is advantageous, though she faces a slight class rise. Not as strong as Lazy Susan at this track but in better current form.
Enna's Dream offers consistency with recent strong performances and has some experience at Moonee Valley. The favorable barrier draw and quality jockey booking are positives, but she lacks the track specialization of Lazy Susan and the tactical speed of Sun Setting.
His strong record at the distance and consistent recent form make him an interesting prospect. The favorable barrier draw should allow him to secure a good position in running, crucial at Moonee Valley.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 11 | Balastier | 2 | Jordan Childs | D T O''Brien | 59kg | $2.80 |
| 2nd | 10 | Sun Setting | 9 | Luke Currie | M M Laurie | 58.5kg | $6.00 |
| 3rd | 9 | Enna''s Dream | 4 | Jye Mc Neil | Alexander Rae | 58.5kg | $5.50 |
| 4th | 12 | Dollar Chaser | 3 | Jamie Mott | Bill Papazaharoudakis | 59kg | $21.00 |
| 5th | 14 | Mercurial Lady | 14 | P G Moody & Katherine Coleman | 56kg | $3.70 | |
| 6th | 4 | Delightful Shecky | 6 | Daniel Stackhouse | Dylan Caboche | 60.5kg | $18.00 |
| 7th | 8 | Hola Amigos | 5 | Ben Allen | Ms W Kelly | 59.5kg | $12.00 |
| 8th | 3 | Blondeau | 7 | Sally Wynne | Ms N Shelton | 61.5kg | $91.00 |
| 9th | 2 | Lazy Susan | 10 | Logan Bates | Gavin Bedggood | 60kg | $21.00 |
| Scr | 1 | Crafty Boss | 1 | Alana Kelly | G Withers | 62.5kg | |
| Scr | 5 | Excel And Fly | 8 | Harry Coffey | A R Coffey | 60.5kg | |
| Scr | 6 | Per Sempre | 11 | C J Cassar | 60kg | ||
| Scr | 7 | Ten Commandments | 13 | Thomas Stockdale | P A Preusker | 60kg | |
| Scr | 13 | Esecutore | 12 | Lachlan King | Ben Brisbourne | 58.5kg |
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