The spring racing season kicks off in earnest at Moonee Valley this Saturday with the highly anticipated Group 1 Moir Stakes (1000m). A field of seasoned sprinters and rising stars will battle it out for the coveted $750,000 prize.
Golden Slipper Stakes winner Lady Of Camelot is favourite to kick off her spring with victory in The Valley’s Moir Stakes 2024. Photo: Steve Hart.
Leading the charge is Golden Slipper champion Lady Of Camelot, trained by the famed Gai Waterhouse and Adrian Bott partnership. The filly is the narrow favorite at $3.50 in Moir Stakes betting at Ladbrokes to resume a winning run at Moonee Valley despite it being her first race at the track. Her recent trials have been promising, and connections are confident she can handle the tight course with the 50kg lightweight from a good gate two draw.
Close behind in the betting is Estriella, trained by Ciaron Maher. This four-year-old mare boasts a strong winning record and is another horse making her Moonee Valley debut. Estriella comes off a brave fifth in the Group 1 Robert Sangster Stakes and a winning Cranbourne trial, suggesting she’s in peak form.
Peter Moody‘s I Wish I Win is another contender to watch at $4 Moir Stakes odds. The consistent gelding has enjoyed a stellar autumn / winter campaign, finishing runner-up in the $20 million The Everest and winning the Group 1 Kingsford Smith Cup most recently in Brisbane. While his class is undeniable, the 1000m distance might be a touch short for his ideal racing style.
For those seeking a value bet, Mornington Glory, trained by Gavin Bedggood, could be the answer. This Moonee Valley specialist is priced at a tempting $18 despite boasting a perfect record at the track and distance. Currently in peak condition, Mornington Glory has back-to-back wins at Moonee Valley and is a genuine threat to upset the favorites.
The 2024 Moir Stakes promises to be a thrilling race with plenty of contenders. Don’t miss out on the action as these top sprinters battle it out for Group 1 glory at The Valley in Race 9 on Saturday’s 10-event card.
2024 Moir Stakes Field
| No | Last 10 | Horse | Trainer | Jockey | Barrier | Weight | Probable Weight | Penalty | Hcp Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 31x32x321x | I WISH I WIN (NZ) | Peter G Moody & Katherine Coleman | Luke Nolen | 5 | 58.5kg | 117 | ||
| 2 | 221153×511 | MORNINGTON GLORY | Gavin Bedggood | Ethan Brown | 1 | 58.5kg | 101 | ||
| 3 | 44x271280x | JOHNNY ROCKER | Nick Ryan | Mark Zahra | 3 | 58.5kg | 104 | ||
| 4 | 81395x113x | CABALLUS | Bjorn Baker | Joshua Parr | 9 | 58.5kg | 90 | ||
| 5 | 370x01166x | CHAIN OF LIGHTNING | Peter G Moody & Katherine Coleman | Damian Lane | 4 | 56.5kg | 114 | ||
| 6 | 1226x1115x | ESTRIELLA | Ciaron Maher | Blake Shinn | 8 | 56.5kg | 102 | ||
| 7 | 1x10323x | COLEMAN | Matt Laurie | Kerrin McEvoy | 6 | 52kg | 102 | ||
| 8 | 4x1212x | LADY OF CAMELOT | Gai Waterhouse & Adrian Bott | Zac Lloyd (a) | 2 | 50kg | 106 | ||
| 9 | 24x1110x | HAYASUGI | Clinton McDonald | Ms Jamie Kah | 7 | 50kg | 104 |
Table Credit: Racing Australia.
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