We have expert betting tips for racing at Moonee Valley on Saturday, which includes 10 races on Cox Plate Day
Punters get good value odds for the Victorian meeting, and we have betting tips for every race on the card.
Moonee Valley racing tips
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Form is with Tonkin, who has yet to finish worse than second in six starts, including four wins.
The four-year-old mare by Blue Point won her only start at Moonee Valley, and she went down fighting behind Persian Spirit down the Flemington straight last start.
Going around a turn helps, and carrying 53kg makes her awfully tough to beat.
Stake: 2 Units
Prince Tycoon makes his season debut following a second placing at Gold Coast in May, and the break should have done him some good.
The three-year-old son of Written Tycoon showed good speed when winning on debut at Caulfield, so he’s good enough to measure up here.
A betting move would be telling but include him in picks either way.
Stake: 1 Unit
Looking to remain unbeaten is Proficient, who faces a steep rise in class, but she looks good enough to handle it.
The Hayes-trained filly fought well to win by a nose on debut, and it’s a good sign that the stable is lining her up in a stakes race.
She is another runner who could attract good betting support throughout the week.
Stake: 1 Unit
On the quick back-up is Salty Pearl, who ran fourth in the Thouand Guineas at Caulfield last week.
That was a good effort behind some nice types, and although running a week after isn’t easy, she is a tough type in the making.
Ciaron Maher knows what he’s doing, so we’re including her in our Moonee Valley picks.
Stake: 2 Units
Another runner on the quick back-up is Middle Earth, who didn’t fire in the Caulfield Cup, but this is a decent drop in class.
The six-year-old son of Roaring Lion is much better than what he has been showing, and although his form is tough to recommend, he’s worth another chance.
There’s no doubting his fitness, so put him in picks.
Stake: 2 Units
Money came for She’s a Hustler when winning fresh up at Flemington, and she’s ready to go to another level this season.
The former Kiwi runner owns five wins and three placings from eight starts, so she’s yet to finish worse than second throughout her career.
That form is tough to overlook, so take the odds.
Stake: 3 Units
Class is with Desert Lightning, who has been facing tough Group 1 fields this season, and this is some light relief.
It’s still a good field, but she was only 4.4 lengths behind Transatlantic last start and four lengths behind Sir Delius two back.
Her win three starts ago is a good form guide, so she could ride the speed and kick clear.
Stake: 2 Units
Charm Stone comes to life during the Melbourne Spring Carnival, and she loves racing at The Valley with two unbeaten runs.
The five-year-old mare scored fresh up in the Manikato Stakes, scoring by two lengths, which was an emphatic display.
She may have gone to another level this season, so we’re including her in our Moonee Valley tips.
Stake: 2 Units
Observer was a tragedy beaten in the Caulfield Guineas, so we’re backing him to win on Saturday.
He had nowhere to go for most of the straight, but we love what he did through the line, and that form is good for this race.
Rising in distance is only a positive, so back with confidence.
Stake: 3 Units
Race 10. (17:40) Cox Plate (2040m) – GROUP 1
