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This Moonee Valley race track page includes an overview of the track, up-to-date news, photos, recent results, track records, the best trainers, jockeys and horses.

Maher can't split pair in Cup-qualifying Andrew Ramsden

Strawberry Rock in full flight at The Valley

Flemington feature

· Strawberry Rock has another opportunity to claim a Melbourne Cup golden ticket at Flemington on Saturday in the Listed Andrew Ramsden Stakes (2800m).

'Bloody pumped': Miller powerplay in last race with star mare

Amelia's Jewel winning the Let's Elope Stakes at Flemington

· Simon Miller has an ace up his sleeve as he prepares Amelia's Jewel for the final time in The Goodwood on Saturday.

'I'm due': Holder launches Assault on elusive fourth Group 1

Air Assault is eyeing the G1 Derby

· It's been 27 years since Jason Holder last won a Group 1 and the jockey says he could be due in the South Australian Derby on Saturday.

Gill back at Warrnambool, but tight-lipped on Racing Victoria gig

· There wasn't a mustard jacket in sight as Gillon McLachlan, the top pick to become Racing Victoria's new chairman, returned to the Warrnambool carnival for the first time in more than 10 years.

The punter plonking thousands on one horse everyday

Benny Scarf, aka 'Backbennywinplenny'

· Benny Scarf has grown his Instagram following to 85,000 on the back of having 5c on the last favourite of the day for each follower he's got. Read about his journey here.

Big Bets Review: $20k bet lands in the last

Frigid saluting on Saturday

Hits And Misses

· Check out the hits and misses from the reported big bets from racing around Australia on Saturday, April 20.

Who will win $5m The Quokka?

The Quokka won by Overpass in 2023

· The second edition of The Quokka has many subplots and promises to be a ripping contest. Ben Dorries' final say and predicted finishing order.

Brown eyes hometown Cup win after missing out last year

Ethan Brown is eyeing Mornington Cup success aboard Future History

· Popular jockey Ethan Brown has his sights on a coveted hometown Mornington Cup success following a "bittersweet" moment during last year's race.

Jackson to test consistent gelding in Mornington Cup

Mystery Island wins at Warrnambool.

· A run on of consistent performances has convinced trainer Shane Jackson to tackle Saturday's $300,000 Mornington Cup with Japanese-bred stallion, Mystery Island.

The Championships Day 2: The Godolphin runners you must back

· Trainer James Cummings and Godolphin have a host of top chances on Day 2 of The Championships at Royal Randwick ... and one of them is Ray Thomas' best bet of the day.

Sydney Cup - Runner-by-runner Preview

Amade looks a good Sydney Cup chance

· Two miles presents a whole new pain barrier for all Sydney Cup hopefuls ... so which horses will, and won't, run out the trip on Saturday? Here's what we think.

Ray Thomas' verdicts for all four Group 1s at Randwick on Saturday

Day two of The Championships features four Group 1s.

· Is Kiwi raider Orchestral too good for our fillies? Will Via Sistina justify her short quote in the Queen Elizabeth? Ray Thomas provides his verdict for all Group 1 races at Randwick on Saturday.

Star NZ 2YO filly chasing another major payday

Velocious saluting for Sam Spratt

· The Written Tycoon filly will attempt to not only double her tally at the highest level, but also race for an extended prize pool in the G1 Courtesy Ford Manawatu Sires' Produce Stakes (1400m).

Cascadian eyes back-to-back Australian Cups

· Veteran galloper Cascadian has to overcome 123 years of history in his bid for back-to-back Australian Cup wins.

Allen explains Spywire ride to Valley stewards

Spywire went to the line untested for 4th

· It was a brutal start to Golden Slipper day for punters who backed two-year-old colt Spywire in the second event at The Valley, with the $2.80 favourite going to the line untested in fourth.

Imperatriz 'like driving a V8 Mercedes' at The Valley

Imperatriz returns to the scene of her best wins

G1 William Reid

· Imperatriz, the Queen of The Valley, is a short-priced favourite to win her second William Reid Stakes and 10th Group 1 in the William Reid Stakes.

Katelyn Mallyon's Valley tips: $14 value bet

Retired G1-winning jockey Katelyn Mallyon

· Katelyn Mallyon won the William Reid a few years ago and now she has the tips you need for a big day of G1 racing at The Vally.

Godolphin - Tough to beat Imperatriz again

Newmarket Handicap winner Cylinder

· Godolphin has found a new jockey for Cylinder but the task confronting the colt in the Group 1 William Reid Stakes remains.

'Tough' Oakleigh Plate winner set for biggest challenge

Queman winning the Oakleigh Plate

· South Australian sprinter Queman has been a revelation in Victoria but the competition gets harder for the Oakleigh Plate winner this Saturday.

MVRC announce Manikato Stakes change

Imperatriz was an easy winner of the Group 1 Manikato Stakes.

· Australia's best sprinters will have two Group 1 lead-ups to The Everest after the Moonee Valley Racing Club announced significant schedule changes.

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