We have expert betting tips for racing at Moonee Valley on Friday, which includes eight races at the quality Group 1 meeting.
Punters get good value horse racing odds for the Victorian meeting, and we have betting tips for every race on the card.
Moonee Valley racing tips
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Punters get value odds for Kiko, who owns a win and a placing this preparation, with the win coming at Sandown.
The six-year-old mare by Capitalist owns four wins and 12 placings overall, and there isn’t much covering this field.
Look for her to settle back and finish off stylishly.
Stake: 1 Unit
Prestar is already a two-time winner this preparation, including a win at Randwick in heavy conditions two starts back.
The three-year-old colt by Zoustar didn’t fire at Rosehill last time out, but that was a tough field, and this is right up his alley.
Barrier four is ideal, so include him in picks at the shortening odds.
Stake: 2 Units
Blessing with excellent barrier speed is Shirshov, who is a four-time winner over this distance, and a two-time winner at The Valley.
The seven-year-old son of Exosphere doesn’t mind a bit of moisture in the surface, and after opening at $13, money has come thick and fast.
Look for him to settle close to the speed and kick gamely.
Stake: 1 Unit
Vinrock was back to his brilliant best last time out at Flemington, making it four wins from five starts overall.
The Matt Laurie-trained colt won by 1.8 lengths against a tidy field, and although he’s yet to race around The Valley, the track should suit.
It could be a big night for the Laurie stable.
Stake: 4 Units
Esha had excuses in the Group 1 Moir Stakes when pulling up lame, and we’re happy to stick with the talented filly.
She won on debut at Morphettville before scoring at Moonee Valley by 3.5 lengths, which is an excellent form guide for this race.
Her odds have drifted, but she’s worth backing at the current price.
Stake: 2.5 Units
She’s one of the best thoroughbreds in Australia, and although she had a minor injury, she could return from that setback with a big victory.
The Laurie-trained mare owns 10 wins and two placings from 12 starts, including a Group 1 victory last start, and she could put this field to bed.
The odds are worth including in horse racing multis.
Stake: 5 Units
Race 7. (21:15) Manikato Stakes (1200m) – GROUP 1
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Splash Back hasn’t been able to recreate her form from earlier this preparation, but we’re happy to give her another chance.
The Graeme Begg-trained mare owns six wins from 15 starts, and her turn-of-foot is electric when she gets a good run in transit.
Look for her to settle back and come around the field late.
Stake: 1 Unit
