Moonee Valley tips and results

Our price $6.00 · SP $7.50 · Tom Madden

Major Share represents excellent value with an impressive record of 6 wins from 10 starts. He's a proven first-up performer with 2 wins from 3 starts when resuming, and has an excellent record at this distance. While the wide barrier is a concern at Moonee Valley, his tactical speed and lightweight should allow him to overcome this.

Our price $3.80 · SP $5.00 · Lachlan Neindorf

Snow Mercy brings the strongest Moonee Valley credentials, having won her only start at this track and distance in Group 3 company. Her perfect record on Good tracks (2 from 2) and ideal barrier draw (4) are significant advantages at this specialist track. The 28-day freshen-up looks deliberate and she should get the perfect run just off the speed.

Our price $4.50 · SP $4.00 · Damian Lane

The 154-day break is significant but trainer team Busuttin & Young are adept with fresh horses. Barrier 6 gives Lane options to position him forward of midfield, crucial at Moonee Valley. The lack of track experience and 1200m form are concerns, but his raw ability and tactical versatility give him strong claims in this field.

Our price $10.00 · SP $17.00 · Ethan Brown

While her first-up run was disappointing, she typically improves second-up and is dropping significantly in class from her previous campaigns. The main concern is her likely settling position back in the field at a track that heavily favors on-pace runners, but her superior closing speed gives her a chance to overcome this disadvantage.

Our price $5.00 · SP $6.00 · Michael Dee

The perfect barrier draw (3) at Moonee Valley is crucial, allowing her to secure a forward position. Michael Dee is riding in excellent form, and the Hayes stable knows how to prepare fillies for black-type races.

Our price $9.00 · SP $17.00 · Luke Nolen

Second-up from a spell with natural improvement to come, she gets an ideal barrier 7 for her running style. Philip Stokes has a strong record with progressive fillies.

Our price $6.00 · SP $8.00 · Jordan Childs

While untested at the mile, her racing style suggests she'll handle it, and her versatile pattern should suit Moonee Valley. She's drawn well in barrier 7 and has the tactical speed to secure a good position. Represents solid each-way value.

Our price $3.80 · SP $4.00 · Mark Zahra

Future History brings the strongest credentials with his exceptional Moonee Valley record (2-1-1 from 4 starts) and specifically at this track and distance (2-1-0 from 3 starts). His recent 3rd placing in Group 3 company shows he's in good form, and he's dropping in class for this assignment. Mark Zahra knows this horse well and his ability to race on-pace is perfectly suited to Moonee Valley's configuration.

Our price $5.00 · SP $4.00 · Damian Lane

Casino Seventeen brings strong recent form with a close 2nd at Group 3 level just 9 days ago. While he hasn't won at this distance, he has placed 3 times from 8 attempts. The lack of Moonee Valley experience is a concern, but Damian Lane's engagement is a significant positive.

Our price $7.00 · SP $7.50 · Harry Coffey

He boasts a strong record at the distance with 2 wins from 4 starts and carries just 54kg. While he faces a class rise and has no Moonee Valley experience, his consistency (10 wins from 29 starts) and light weight make him an attractive each-way proposition.

Our price $3.20 · SP $2.60 · Zac Lloyd

Consistent mare with strong recent form including an impressive last-start win at Rosehill over 1900m. The class rise is a query, but she appears to be in career-best form. Her excellent wet track record is a bonus if conditions deteriorate. Zac Lloyd retains the ride after their last-start success.

Our price $10.00 · SP $16.00 · Blake Shinn

Proven Group performer with a strong record at Moonee Valley. Her last-start second at Caulfield over 1600m suggests she's back in form, and her tactical speed will be crucial at this track. The top weight is a concern, but she's proven she can carry weight against quality opposition. Her record at Moonee Valley (1-1-0 from 3 starts) is a significant advantage, and she should get a good run from barrier 6.

Our price $4.50 · SP $6.50 · Damian Lane

Oh Too Good is a progressive mare with an excellent win strike rate (40%) coming off a last-start Group 3 win. Perfectly drawn in barrier 1 to utilize her tactical speed, which is crucial at Moonee Valley. The lack of track experience is a concern, but she gets in well at the weights and has a strong record at the mile distance.

Our price $5.00 · SP $7.00 · Luke Nolen

While his recent form appears to be declining, he's dropping significantly in class and has a proven record at the track and distance. His tactical versatility will be crucial at this tight-turning track.

Our price $2.20 · SP $2.05 · Blake Shinn

Charm Stone brings elite credentials with a perfect 2 from 2 record at Moonee Valley and strong 1200m form (3 wins from 6 starts). Her first-up Group 1 win last start was outstanding, and her second-up record (2 wins from 4 starts) suggests further improvement. Blake Shinn retains the ride, and despite barrier 9, her tactical speed should allow her to secure a forward position in a race that strongly favors on-pace runners at this track and distance.

Our price $4.20 · SP $4.60 · Harry Coffey

Progressive 3YO with outstanding win record (3 from 4) who is stepping up in distance after a strong Listed win at Flemington. Has tactical speed to settle forward which is crucial at Moonee Valley. Harry Coffey maintains the ride.

Our price $9.00 · SP $16.00 · John Allen

The application of blinkers first time suggests connections expect improvement, and John Allen maintains the ride.

Our price $3.80 · SP $3.80 · Blake Shinn

His tactical speed will be crucial at Moonee Valley where he can secure a forward position from barrier 6. His form is trending upward with a close 2nd last start at Flemington over 2000m, and the Blake Shinn partnership has been successful.

Our price $6.00 · SP $8.00 · Hugh Bowman

While she lacks experience at Moonee Valley and draws a wide barrier, her strong finishing ability and 55.5kg weight advantage give her a genuine chance. The Hugh Bowman booking is significant, and as an improving 4yo mare, she has upside potential.