The step up to 1600m suits his staying pedigree.
Victoria · Sunday 22 February 2026
Moe tips and results
Our top pick won 2 of 7 races at Moe. Every pick, our analysis and the full results are below.
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Hurricane Hire Mdn Plate
Lightly-raced three-year-old showing clear improvement from debut to recent Cranbourne third. The significant weight drop and gear change suggest connections expect further improvement.
Four-year-old mare dropping significantly in class after competing in stronger company. Her recent Murray Bridge second was excellent, and she's shown ability on rain-affected tracks. The class drop and return to blinkers suggest she's well-placed despite the wide draw.
- 1st3Devine GruntTeodore Nugent$41.00
- 2nd8ShrewdnessKoby Jennings$7.00
- 3rd14Hot SpiritRyan Houston$16.00
- 4th6Sensational RulerJett Stanley$7.00
Full result · 10 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 3 | Devine Grunt | 13 | Teodore Nugent | Aaron Laing | 59.5kg | $41.00 |
| 2nd | 8 | Shrewdness | 8 | Koby Jennings | P G Moody & Katherine Coleman | 59kg | $7.00 |
| 3rd | 14 | Hot Spirit | 7 | Ryan Houston | Simon Zahra | 57kg | $16.00 |
| 4th | 6 | Sensational Ruler | 2 | Jett Stanley | Richard Laming | 59.5kg | $7.00 |
| 5th | 1 | Always Shining | 5 | Jason Maskiell | Brent Butcher | 59.5kg | $21.00 |
| 6th | 11 | Fearless Monarch | 11 | Logan McNeil | A R McGregor | 57.5kg | $4.20 |
| 7th | 10 | Vallo | 6 | Nadia Daniels | Bill Papazaharoudakis | 57kg | $2.70 |
| 8th | 12 | Maristela | 3 | Melea Castle | Brooke Verwey-Mitchell | 57.5kg | $151.00 |
| 9th | 13 | Empress Jupiter | 4 | Jake Noonan | C Maher | 57kg | $7.50 |
| 10th | 4 | Lucky Chance | 10 | Patrick Moloney | E V Musgrove | 59.5kg | $21.00 |
| Scr | 2 | City Wok | 12 | R J Blacker | 59.5kg | ||
| Scr | 5 | Rockin' Dee Fox | 1 | Rhys Mc Leod | Jim Cerchi Jnr | 59.5kg | |
| Scr | 7 | Shines Discreetly | 12 | Lachlan King | Matthew Brown | 59kg | |
| Scr | 9 | Startyourengine | 9 | Celine Gaudray | Ben, Will & Jd Hayes | 59kg |
Phoenix Mdn Plate
The significant class drop from previous higher-grade campaigns to maiden level, combined with a solid place record (3 from 9 starts) and recent second placing, makes her the most likely winner despite maiden status.
Opulent Oscar's recent third placing at Cranbourne, combined with the addition of first-time blinkers and a quality jockey booking, suggests improvement is possible. While yet to win, the consistency at this level and good barrier draw provide a solid each-way chance.
The strong jockey-trainer combination adds confidence to the value proposition.
- 1st2Hook 'n' SpurJason Maskiell$7.50
- 2nd5Prince PienzaTeodore Nugent$11.00
- 3rd10IftiharNadia Daniels$7.00
- 4th14Sweet FarnanTheodore Ladd$6.00
Full result · 8 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 2 | Hook 'n' Spur | 4 | Jason Maskiell | Gavin Bedggood | 58kg | $7.50 |
| 2nd | 5 | Prince Pienza | 2 | Teodore Nugent | M, W & J Hawkes | 58kg | $11.00 |
| 3rd | 10 | Iftihar | 1 | Nadia Daniels | Julius Sandhu | 54kg | $7.00 |
| 4th | 14 | Sweet Farnan | 3 | Theodore Ladd | P G Moody & Katherine Coleman | 56kg | $6.00 |
| 5th | 6 | The Real Man | 6 | Rhys Mc Leod | D Meagher | 58kg | $6.00 |
| 6th | 13 | Regal Ascend | 13 | Sam Kennedy | John McArdle | 54kg | $11.00 |
| 7th | 3 | Let Rip Rod | 11 | Celine Gaudray | Ben, Will & Jd Hayes | 58kg | $3.60 |
| 8th | 4 | Opulent Oscar | 5 | Jake Noonan | G Eurell | 58kg | $6.00 |
| Scr | 1 | He's A Hustler | 8 | Jett Stanley | T & C McEvoy | 58kg | |
| Scr | 7 | Equivaster | 9 | Ryan Houston | T Busuttin & N Young | 56kg | |
| Scr | 8 | Flying Riches | 14 | Rachael Cunningham | 56kg | ||
| Scr | 9 | Girl Scout | 7 | Shane Nichols & Hayden Black | 56kg | ||
| Scr | 11 | Mahrajan | 10 | Patrick Moloney | Ben, Will & Jd Hayes | 56kg | |
| Scr | 12 | Platinum Rush | 12 | Lachlan King | Jason Warren | 56kg |
McDonalds Gippsland Mdn Plate
The Hayes-trained filly has shown consistent form progression with two recent fifth placings, and her barrier draw allows tactical positioning.
The Griffiths-Punch combination has a solid 14% strike rate, and being a fresh horse in a maiden field can be advantageous.
- 1st3Bruiser MurphyCeline Gaudray$1.80
- 2nd13Tillya TepeNathan Punch$7.50
- 3rd14BimballaPatrick Moloney$4.40
- 4th6Cliffs HangerJason Maskiell$12.00
Full result · 8 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 3 | Bruiser Murphy | 1 | Celine Gaudray | Charlotte Littlefield | 59kg | $1.80 |
| 2nd | 13 | Tillya Tepe | 14 | Nathan Punch | R D Griffiths | 57kg | $7.50 |
| 3rd | 14 | Bimballa | 4 | Patrick Moloney | Ben, Will & Jd Hayes | 57kg | $4.40 |
| 4th | 6 | Cliffs Hanger | 2 | Jason Maskiell | Shawn Mathrick | 57.5kg | $12.00 |
| 5th | 4 | Full Of Knowledge | 9 | Jade Da Rose | Dani Walker | 59kg | $12.00 |
| 6th | 2 | Bluey Merchant | 15 | Jake Noonan | D Meagher | 59kg | $14.00 |
| 7th | 7 | Donut Von Horror | 5 | Bree Temple | Chris Diplock | 53.5kg | $91.00 |
| 8th | 8 | Themyscira | 6 | Bailey Kinninmont | Jim Cerchi Jnr | 55.5kg | $21.00 |
| Scr | 1 | Brutal Force | 12 | Ben Kennedy | M Croston & G Gilmour | 59.5kg | |
| Scr | 5 | California Flyer | 8 | Teodore Nugent | Gavin Bedggood | 57.5kg | |
| Scr | 9 | Waylona Girl | 11 | Michael Huglin | 57.5kg | ||
| Scr | 10 | Imperial Meeting | 3 | Lachlan King | Logan McGill | 57kg | |
| Scr | 11 | Sapphire Reign | 7 | Ryan Houston | Annabel & Rob Archibald | 57kg | |
| Scr | 12 | Symbol Of State | 10 | Jett Stanley | T & C McEvoy | 57kg | |
| Scr | 15 | Cheeky Doll | 15 | W J Wood | 57.5kg | ||
| Scr | 16 | Una Gentle | 13 | Shane Nichols & Hayden Black | 57kg |
Law Somerville Industries (Bm56)
The expected very fast tempo will suit her strong finishing kick, while the weight drop to 58kg provides a significant advantage. Despite the wide draw, her class and current form edge make her the most likely winner.
Mystery Blonde offers solid each-way value with her proven 1000m record and consistent performance pattern. The mare has shown reliability at this distance with a strong place record, making her a logical threat despite the slight class rise.
Nerola brings the highest winning strike rate in the field at 40% and comes off a fresh victory at Werribee. The limited experience is offset by her natural ability and current winning form.
- 1st5StahnadoSam Kennedy$3.80
- 2nd10SquazeemotoRuby Lamont$26.00
- 3rd1Just Remember ItJake Noonan$8.50
- 4th7Skellig RockBailey Kinninmont$7.50
Full result · 11 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 5 | Stahnado | 11 | Sam Kennedy | John McArdle | 58kg | $3.80 |
| 2nd | 10 | Squazeemoto | 9 | Ruby Lamont | Dennis Julius | 50.5kg | $26.00 |
| 3rd | 1 | Just Remember It | 10 | Jake Noonan | Carly Thomas | 63.5kg | $8.50 |
| 4th | 7 | Skellig Rock | 1 | Bailey Kinninmont | Aaron Laing | 56.5kg | $7.50 |
| 5th | 9 | Moonlight Rustler | 8 | Teodore Nugent | W J Wood | 57.5kg | $21.00 |
| 6th | 8 | Mystery Blonde | 4 | Celine Gaudray | Julius Sandhu | 58kg | $3.80 |
| 7th | 4 | Nerola | 7 | Ryan Houston | Simon Zahra | 60kg | $8.50 |
| 8th | 2 | Flip The Switch | 3 | Melea Castle | Brooke Verwey-Mitchell | 61.5kg | $16.00 |
| 9th | 6 | Boom Boom Betty | 6 | Rhys Mc Leod | Jim Cerchi Jnr | 59kg | $17.00 |
| 10th | 11 | Doctor Coto | 5 | Jade Da Rose | R Gillahan | 54kg | $151.00 |
| 11th | 3 | Cool Charlie | 2 | Lachlan King | Erin Maher | 60.5kg | $10.00 |
John Kerr Real Estate (Bm56)
Avenues presents the strongest winning chance with proven form at Moe (2:0-2-0) and excellent recent form including a close second at Pakenham. The 6yo gelding has won over 2460m and shows consistent form on Good tracks. Despite the wide barrier, his stamina and track familiarity make him the logical choice.
Exabanoise offers strong each-way value with recent form improvement including a close second at Yarra Glen. His excellent wet track record provides insurance if conditions deteriorate, and the Daniels combination has shown promise. The step up to 2400m is the main query.
The inside barrier and Noonan booking suggest stable confidence, but the class rise from maiden company to BM56 level presents a significant challenge for the lightly-raced 4yo.
His recent Healesville win over 2350m and strong distance record (9:1-2-0) at 2400m+ suggest he can handle the trip. The significant class drop and McNeil combination provide hope for an upset.
- 1st1AvenuesBailey Kinninmont$4.20
- 2nd2IntuituJason Maskiell$5.00
- 3rd4ExabanoiseNadia Daniels$7.00
- 4th7VadarchieLiana Wood$11.00
Full result · 12 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 1 | Avenues | 12 | Bailey Kinninmont | M C Kent | 61.5kg | $4.20 |
| 2nd | 2 | Intuitu | 10 | Jason Maskiell | Alexander Rae | 62.5kg | $5.00 |
| 3rd | 4 | Exabanoise | 5 | Nadia Daniels | Chris Calthorpe | 59kg | $7.00 |
| 4th | 7 | Vadarchie | 3 | Liana Wood | Aaron Laing | 55.5kg | $11.00 |
| 5th | 3 | First Thought | 1 | Jake Noonan | C Maher | 62kg | $6.00 |
| 6th | 10 | Broadfield | 7 | Olivia East | A Rosolini | 53.5kg | $17.00 |
| 7th | 8 | Da Deputy | 11 | Logan McNeil | D M Noonan | 57kg | $21.00 |
| 8th | 12 | Sweet Liaison | 8 | Caitlin Hollowood | N J Harnett | 52kg | $15.00 |
| 9th | 11 | Master Polanski | 6 | Ryan Houston | Reece Goodwin | 56.5kg | $8.50 |
| 10th | 6 | Sardius | 4 | Rhys Mc Leod | Ashleigh Smith | 59.5kg | $91.00 |
| 11th | 9 | Discobay | 2 | Teodore Nugent | A R McGregor | 57kg | $12.00 |
| 12th | 13 | Wunambal | 9 | Jade Da Rose | R Gillahan | 54kg | $151.00 |
| Scr | 5 | Frank Express | 13 | Makisha Salter | A Rosolini | 58.5kg |
LV Drafting (Bm56)
The mare has proven herself at Moe previously and despite rising in class, her recent form suggests she's ready for this level. The combination with Jackie Beriman adds confidence.
The gelding is improving and gets a favourable barrier to position forward. Despite limited overall success, the class rise coincides with better recent form and stable confidence through jockey booking.
Ricky Runs brings the most consistent recent form with consecutive placings and shows stable intent through gear changes. The wide barrier is a concern but recent form suggests he can overcome it.
- 1st11High TempoCeline Gaudray$6.00
- 2nd2NorwoodsBree Temple$7.00
- 3rd3Bob The HorseDylan Dean$8.50
- 4th15Aria ElectraSam Kennedy$13.00
Full result · 14 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 11 | High Tempo | 4 | Celine Gaudray | Ben, Will & Jd Hayes | 59.5kg | $6.00 |
| 2nd | 2 | Norwoods | 2 | Bree Temple | Rachael Cunningham | 58.5kg | $7.00 |
| 3rd | 3 | Bob The Horse | 6 | Dylan Dean | J F Moloney | 59.5kg | $8.50 |
| 4th | 15 | Aria Electra | 1 | Sam Kennedy | Peter Gelagotis | 55kg | $13.00 |
| 5th | 12 | Ricky Runs | 11 | Teodore Nugent | Paul & Tracey Templeton | 59.5kg | $7.50 |
| 6th | 7 | Trinity's D'oro | 12 | Jackie Beriman | Brian McGrath | 61kg | $5.50 |
| 7th | 9 | Bearbrassblackfish | 5 | Ryan Houston | G Eurell | 60.5kg | $4.00 |
| 8th | 6 | Tassadar | 14 | Liana Wood | Aaron Laing | 57kg | $26.00 |
| 9th | 14 | Palace Winter | 9 | Olivia East | R N Mathews | 56kg | $41.00 |
| 10th | 4 | News Travels Fast | 13 | Jake Noonan | David & Coral Feek | 61kg | $31.00 |
| 11th | 5 | Samurai Star | 16 | Koby Jennings | R Cluning | 61kg | $51.00 |
| 12th | 8 | Tumbling | 10 | Bailey Kinninmont | Nathan McPherson | 59kg | $21.00 |
| 13th | 17 | Acey Deucy | 3 | C Gafa | 54kg | $151.00 | |
| 14th | 16 | Cherokee Brave | 7 | Jett Stanley | E V Musgrove | 58.5kg | $81.00 |
| Scr | 1 | Rock The Bar | 15 | Ben Kennedy | Shannon Roughan | 63kg | |
| Scr | 10 | Every Little Thing | 8 | Patrick Moloney | David & Coral Feek | 60kg | |
| Scr | 13 | Chartwell House | 14 | Jack Laing | 59kg |
Ladbrokes Hosted Pots (Bm56)
Pure Silk appeals as the most likely winner despite the class rise. Her third placing at this track/distance last start provides crucial course knowledge, and her maiden win at Werribee showed genuine ability. The 3YO filly allowance helps offset the class jump, and her good track record (2:1-0-1) suits today's conditions perfectly.
Her good track record and the fact she's an improving mare make her a genuine winning chance despite never racing at Moe before.
Little Bighorn has been running consistent placings recently and the first-time gear changes could provide the edge needed. His distance record is solid and Patrick Moloney's booking adds confidence, though his overall strike rate remains a concern.
- 1st17Aussieaussieaussie$151.00
- 2nd5Diamond IndarufBailey Kinninmont$8.00
- 3rd10ShezasmokeyRhys Mc Leod$5.50
- 4th6IchiberuChelsea Thompson$9.00
Full result · 12 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 17 | Aussieaussieaussie | 16 | R N Mathews | 56kg | $151.00 | |
| 2nd | 5 | Diamond Indaruf | 15 | Bailey Kinninmont | Matthew Brown | 59kg | $8.00 |
| 3rd | 10 | Shezasmokey | 1 | Rhys Mc Leod | Patrick & Michelle Payne | 60kg | $5.50 |
| 4th | 6 | Ichiberu | 10 | Chelsea Thompson | Jason Warren | 56.5kg | $9.00 |
| 5th | 8 | Pure Silk | 6 | Ryan Houston | Brian McGrath | 60.5kg | $6.50 |
| 6th | 9 | Prancing Queen | 7 | Koby Jennings | Michael Huglin | 60kg | $8.00 |
| 7th | 12 | Lennystar | 2 | Sam Kennedy | John McArdle | 57kg | $15.00 |
| 8th | 7 | Little Bighorn | 8 | Patrick Moloney | R D Griffiths | 60.5kg | $3.70 |
| 9th | 16 | Ugly Nicos | 5 | Ms A Bence | 56.5kg | $71.00 | |
| 10th | 4 | Crystanado | 3 | Sally Wynne | Ms N Shelton | 61kg | $14.00 |
| 11th | 15 | Free To Play | 17 | Dylan Dunn | Melanie Bullard | 58.5kg | $41.00 |
| 12th | 3 | Flying Ace | 14 | Dylan Dean | Jack Laing | 60kg | $14.00 |
| Scr | 1 | Bold Response | 18 | Julius Sandhu | 62.5kg | ||
| Scr | 2 | Count Of Toulouse | 13 | Jackie Beriman | Dale Short | 61.5kg | |
| Scr | 11 | Brazen Fling | 12 | Jake Noonan | David & Coral Feek | 59kg | |
| Scr | 13 | Faithinher | 9 | Celine Gaudray | Ben, Will & Jd Hayes | 58.5kg | |
| Scr | 14 | Doubt In The Sky | 11 | Rose Hammond | M M Laurie | 56kg | |
| Scr | 18 | Jim Bob | 4 | Logan McGill | 54.5kg |
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