Please note that no further Track Condition Reports outside of the four Racing Victoria submission timeframes and deadlines outlined below are required to be submitted unless there is a change in Track Rating. If there is a change in Track Rating at any stage an additional report will be entered by the Victorian Club Track Managers.
For further information please contact the relevant racing club.

Item Inspection Timeframe Inspection Deadline for Track Rating to be Submitted Non Submission Follow Up
1 Day of nominations close
[after nominations close]
Following Noms Close & Prior to 2:50pm By Racing Victoria
Post 3pm and prior to 4pm
2 Day before acceptances close
[after nominations close]
Prior to 2:50pm By Racing Victoria
Post 3pm and prior to 4pm
3 Day of acceptances close
[before acceptances close]
Prior to 6:50am
[where there has been significant weather conditions overnight resulting in a change in Track Rating since the prior day's report]
4 Day before Race Day
[after acceptances close]
Prior to 2:50pm By Racing Victoria
Post 3pm and prior to 4pm
5 Race Day
[after acceptances close]
Prior to 6:50am By Racing Australia
Post 6:50am


The Valley: Moonee Valley Racing Club Saturday 09, August 2025

Meeting Type: Metro (TAB MEETING)
Rail Position: True Entire Circuit
Dual Track Meeting: N
Track Type: Turf
Track Condition: Soft 6
Weather: Fine
Penetrometer:
Track Information:
Total Number of starters for this meeting (including emergencies) 86
Finalised 9/8 - 7:45am
Race 1 - 12:20PM Symal Handicap (2040 METRES)
Of $80,000. 1st $44,000, 2nd $14,400, 3rd $7,200, 4th $4,000, 5th $2,400, 6th $1,600, 7th $1,600, 8th $1,600, 9th $1,600, 10th $1,600
Prize money contribution totalling 4% will be directed to jockey, equine and participant welfare prior to distribution
BenchMark 70, Handicap, Minimum Weight 54kg, Three-Years-Old and Upwards, Apprentices can claim.

Track Name: Main Track Type: Turf Track Condition: Soft 6 RATime: 2:07.72 Last 600m: 0:37.42 Timing Method: Electronic

Color Finish No Horse Trainer Jockey Margin Bar. Weight Penalty Starting Price
1 10 NOTHINGELSEMATTERS Nikki Burke Beau Mertens 2 56kg $8.50
2 2 RISE TO IT Ciaron Maher Logan Bates (a2/52kg) 1.25L 6 61kg (cd 59kg) $7.50
3 1 CATANI GARDENS (IRE) Anthony & Sam Freedman Tom Prebble (a2/52.5kg) 1.31L 5 61.5kg (cd 59.5kg) $7.50
4 6 NAVY KING (NZ) Symon Wilde Daniel Stackhouse 1.37L 3 59kg $5
5 5 LIKE A TIGER (GB) Mathew Smerdon Ryan Houston (a2/52.5kg) 3.62L 8 59kg (cd 57kg) $16
6 4 HOVLAND John O'Shea & Tom Charlton Blake Shinn 3.82L 1 59kg $2.80
7 8 FAGIN Matthew Dale Jamie Mott 7.57L 4 58kg $15
8 3 LAUDING (NZ) Ciaron Maher Declan Bates 8.57L 7 60.5kg $10
11 FOIRE DE TRONE (NZ) Ciaron Maher Ms Jamie Melham 0
7 TIKEMYSON (NZ) Symon Wilde Michael Dee 0
9 SOUTHBY Peter G Moody & Katherine Coleman Luke Cartwright (a3/51kg) 0
Race 2 - 12:55PM Donnellans The Tyremen Handicap (2500 METRES)
Of $130,000. 1st $71,500, 2nd $23,400, 3rd $11,700, 4th $6,500, 5th $3,900, 6th $2,600, 7th $2,600, 8th $2,600, 9th $2,600, 10th $2,600
Prize money contribution totalling 4% will be directed to jockey, equine and participant welfare prior to distribution
BenchMark 78, Handicap, Minimum Weight 54kg, Apprentices can claim.

Track Name: Main Track Type: Turf Track Condition: Soft 6 RATime: 2:39.81 Last 600m: 0:37.05 Timing Method: Electronic

Color Finish No Horse Trainer Jockey Margin Bar. Weight Penalty Starting Price
1 11 JENNIVAMOOSE (NZ) Ciaron Maher Harry Coffey 12 55.5kg $6.50
2 6 BLUESTONE (NZ) Michael Kent Luke Cartwright (a3/51kg) 1.25L 4 57kg (cd 54kg) $4.60
3 2 FLAMIN' ROMANS (NZ) Ciaron Maher Ms Jaylah Kennedy (a2/52kg) 1.6L 8 61kg (cd 59kg) $13
4 3 I AM THE EMPIRE (IRE) Annabel & Rob Archibald Ryan Houston (a2/52.5kg) 2.35L 1 60kg (cd 58kg) $21
5 7 KARBURAN (FR) Trent Busuttin & Natalie Young Jamie Mott 2.37L 7 57kg $8.50
6 9 ROARING ENGINE (NZ) Danny O'Brien Michael Dee 4.87L 3 56.5kg $14
7 10 CHIHULY Greg Eurell Blake Shinn 5.17L 9 56kg $17
8 13 FISHERMAN'S BEACH (IRE) Anthony & Sam Freedman Ms Jamie Melham 6.92L 6 54kg $4.20
9 12 MIDNIGHT GLOW John Salanitri Craig Newitt 8.67L 11 55.5kg $41
10 5 DICTIONARY John Moloney Daniel Stackhouse 9.92L 10 58kg $16
11 1 MYSTERY ISLAND (JPN) Shane Jackson Tom Prebble (a2/52.5kg) 11.42L 5 62kg (cd 60kg) $81
12 8 MAKE IT SWEET Craig Weeding Damian Lane 12.17L 2 56.5kg $9
4 GALILAEUS (GB) Anthony & Sam Freedman Logan Bates (a2/52kg) 0
Race 3 - 1:30PM Manhari Handicap (1200 METRES)
Of $130,000. 1st $71,500, 2nd $23,400, 3rd $11,700, 4th $6,500, 5th $3,900, 6th $2,600, 7th $2,600, 8th $2,600, 9th $2,600, 10th $2,600
Prize money contribution totalling 4% will be directed to jockey, equine and participant welfare prior to distribution
BenchMark 74, Handicap, Minimum Weight 54kg, Three-Years-Old and Upwards, Fillies and Mares, Apprentices can claim.

Track Name: Main Track Type: Turf Track Condition: Soft 6 RATime: 1:12.35 Last 600m: 0:37.05 Timing Method: Electronic

Color Finish No Horse Trainer Jockey Margin Bar. Weight Penalty Starting Price
1 6 TAKEKO Grahame Begg Jordan Childs 1 59kg $4.80
2 13 THINKING OF GERTY Gwenda Johnstone Ms Rose Hammond (a3/50kg) 2L 5 56.5kg (cd 53.5kg) $14
3 10 VAIN CHAMPAGNE Nick Ryan Declan Bates 2.15L 2 58.5kg $12
4 1 JENNI THE FOX Alex Rae Craig Newitt 2.5L 7 60kg $9.50
5 8 ENNA'S DREAM Alex Rae Jye McNeil 2.52L 6 58.5kg $3.40
6 5 SILVER CLIFF Patrick F Ryan Jnr Ms Jordyn Weatherley (a3/53kg) 4.02L 3 59kg (cd 56kg) $9.50
7 2 RAZIAH (NZ) Steve Richards Ms Jaylah Kennedy (a2/52kg) 5.52L 9 60kg (cd 58kg) $31
8 12 BONNAROO Mark Young Jamie Mott 6.27L 8 57kg $31
9 3 IN HER STRIDE John Salanitri Luke Cartwright (a3/51kg) 7.02L 10 59.5kg (cd 56.5kg) $16
10 11 THAILESS Andrew Bobbin Ryan Houston (a2/52.5kg) 10.02L 4 58kg (cd 56kg) $9
11 7 TANGO JEWEL Jamie Edwards Mark Zahra 17.02L 11 59kg $11
14 GIN SPIRIT Ben, Will & JD Hayes Daniel Stackhouse 0
4 SASQUALAH Symon Wilde Logan Bates (a2/52kg) 0
9 SHADHAVAR Tom Dabernig Tom Prebble (a2/52.5kg) 0
Race 4 - 2:05PM Ladbrokes Top 2/3/4 Betting Handicap (1000 METRES)
Of $150,000. 1st $82,500, 2nd $27,000, 3rd $13,500, 4th $7,500, 5th $4,500, 6th $3,000, 7th $3,000, 8th $3,000, 9th $3,000, 10th $3,000
Prize money contribution totalling 4% will be directed to jockey, equine and participant welfare prior to distribution
BenchMark 100, Handicap, Minimum Weight 53kg, Apprentices can claim.

Track Name: Main Track Type: Turf Track Condition: Soft 6 RATime: 0:59.42 Last 600m: 0:35.08 Timing Method: Electronic

Color Finish No Horse Trainer Jockey Margin Bar. Weight Penalty Starting Price
1 3 OAK HILL (NZ) Ben, Will & JD Hayes Blake Shinn 1 55.5kg $2.70
2 2 MIDWEST Anthony & Sam Freedman Mark Zahra 1.5L 5 58.5kg $5
3 5 BOSTON ROCKS Matthew Dale Michael Dee 1.7L 3 53kg $5
4 4 TIGER SHARK Clayton Douglas Luke Currie 2.05L 2 55kg $12
5 1 MORNINGTON GLORY Gavin Bedggood Luke Cartwright (a3/51kg) 2.55L 4 62kg (cd 59kg) $3.20
6 BEAST MODE Ben, Will & JD Hayes Jye McNeil 0
Race 5 - 2:40PM Darren Grech Myeloma Australia Handicap (1000 METRES)
Of $130,000. 1st $71,500, 2nd $23,400, 3rd $11,700, 4th $6,500, 5th $3,900, 6th $2,600, 7th $2,600, 8th $2,600, 9th $2,600, 10th $2,600
Prize money contribution totalling 4% will be directed to jockey, equine and participant welfare prior to distribution
BenchMark 74, Handicap, Minimum Weight 54kg, Apprentices cannot claim.

Track Name: Main Track Type: Turf Track Condition: Soft 6 RATime: 0:59.92 Last 600m: 0:35.92 Timing Method: Electronic

Color Finish No Horse Trainer Jockey Margin Bar. Weight Penalty Starting Price
1 9 DON'T HOPE DO Simon Zahra Thomas Stockdale 10 59.5kg $10
2 12 DEEPFLOAT DIVA Richard & Chantelle Jolly Mark Zahra 0.2L 2 58.5kg $5
3 7 STOLI BOLLI Ben, Will & JD Hayes Blake Shinn 1.2L 8 60kg $2.35
4 5 DREAMZEL Tom Dabernig Beau Mertens 1.95L 3 60kg $14
5 1 HARRY GOT STYLES Matt Laurie Jamie Mott 2.1L 6 63kg $7.50
6 13 MOON AND BACK Thomas Sadler Damian Lane 2.25L 7 58kg $21
7 6 MARTIAL MUSIC Ben, Will & JD Hayes Ethan Brown 3L 1 60kg $18
8 8 BOONIE (IRE) Tom Dabernig John Allen 4.5L 11 59.5kg $21
9 11 DIO Gareth Andrews Koby Jennings 5L 5 59kg $81
10 3 RATTLE AND BANG Dean Binaisse Ms Sheridan Clarke (a/54kg) 5.4L 4 61kg $41
11 2 BIG ME Nick Ryan Jordan Childs 9.9L 9 61kg $14
14 SOREL RISING Brent Stanley Jett Stanley 0
10 BEHAVIOUR Gavin Bedggood Ms Jamie Melham 0
4 BOLD PRINT Rachael Cunningham Ben Allen 0
Race 6 - 3:20PM Ladbrokes SRM in Multis Handicap (1000 METRES)
Of $150,000. 1st $82,500, 2nd $27,000, 3rd $13,500, 4th $7,500, 5th $4,500, 6th $3,000, 7th $3,000, 8th $3,000, 9th $3,000, 10th $3,000
Prize money contribution totalling 4% will be directed to jockey, equine and participant welfare prior to distribution
Handicap, Minimum Weight 54kg, Three-Years-Old, Apprentices can claim.
This race carries VOBIS Silver Bonuses of $30,000 for qualified horses.

Track Name: Main Track Type: Turf Track Condition: Soft 6 RATime: 0:59.90 Last 600m: 0:35.67 Timing Method: Electronic

Color Finish No Horse Trainer Jockey Margin Bar. Weight Penalty Starting Price
1 11 ESHA Shane Nichols Damian Lane 4 55.5kg $2.15
2 5 PETIT ARTISTE Amy & Ash Yargi Daniel Stackhouse 3.5L 7 58kg $41
3 4 OYSTER LANE Ciaron Maher John Allen 3.8L 2 58.5kg $4.40
4 7 YAMASHITA'S GOLD Gavin Bedggood Jamie Mott 4L 3 57kg $51
5 9 SAMUDRA Mark Walker Ms Jamie Melham 4.35L 1 56.5kg $8
6 3 BACASH Ben, Will & JD Hayes Blake Shinn 4.5L 8 58.5kg $5
7 6 CAVALRY GIRL Tom Dabernig Beau Mertens 4.7L 6 57.5kg $31
8 1 HELLO ROMEO (NZ) Ben, Will & JD Hayes Jackson Radley (a3/51kg) 5.7L 5 60kg (cd 57kg) $11
13 BUBION Patrick F Ryan Jnr Ms Jordyn Weatherley (a3/53kg) 0
12 ANGEL LADDER Ciaron Maher Declan Bates 0
8 PRINCE MARIONETTE Patrick Kearney 0
2 VEGA FOR LUCK (NZ) Matt Laurie Michael Dee 0
10 NO LIMITATION Clayton Douglas Luke Currie 0
Race 7 - 3:55PM Ranvet Travis Harrison Cup (2040 METRES)
Of $150,000. 1st $82,500, 2nd $27,000, 3rd $13,500, 4th $7,500, 5th $4,500, 6th $3,000, 7th $3,000, 8th $3,000, 9th $3,000, 10th $3,000
Prize money contribution totalling 4% will be directed to jockey, equine and participant welfare prior to distribution
BenchMark 100, Handicap, Minimum Weight 53kg, Apprentices can claim.

Track Name: Main Track Type: Turf Track Condition: Soft 6 RATime: 2:07.04 Last 600m: 0:37.45 Timing Method: Electronic

Color Finish No Horse Trainer Jockey Margin Bar. Weight Penalty Starting Price
1 3 RELENTLESS VOYAGER (GB) Ciaron Maher Mark Zahra 7 61.5kg $8.50
2 9 NELLIE LEYLAX (IRE) Annabel & Rob Archibald Jett Stanley 1.25L 5 53kg $3.70
3 5 SAYEDATY SADATY (IRE) Ciaron Maher Logan Bates (a2/52kg) 2L 6 59kg (cd 57kg) $2.90
4 1 BERKELEY SQUARE Dan O'Sullivan Ms Jaylah Kennedy (a2/52kg) 2.75L 8 62kg (cd 60kg) $7.50
5 4 CASINO SEVENTEEN Gavin Bedggood Tom Prebble (a2/52.5kg) 3.5L 1 60.5kg (cd 58.5kg) $19
6 8 TEST THE LAW Matthew Seyers Lachlan Neindorf 3.9L 4 53.5kg $17
7 2 SMOKIN' ROMANS (NZ) Ciaron Maher Luke Cartwright (a3/51kg) 4.3L 2 62kg (cd 59kg) $20
8 7 CHARTERHOUSE (GB) Ciaron Maher Blake Shinn 5.3L 3 56.5kg $6.50
6 ST LAWRENCE (NZ) Gavin Bedggood Jamie Mott 0
Race 8 - 4:35PM EDSA Group Handicap (1600 METRES)
Of $130,000. 1st $71,500, 2nd $23,400, 3rd $11,700, 4th $6,500, 5th $3,900, 6th $2,600, 7th $2,600, 8th $2,600, 9th $2,600, 10th $2,600
Prize money contribution totalling 4% will be directed to jockey, equine and participant welfare prior to distribution
BenchMark 74, Handicap, Minimum Weight 54kg, Apprentices can claim.

Track Name: Main Track Type: Turf Track Condition: Soft 6 RATime: 1:38.98 Last 600m: 0:36.99 Timing Method: Electronic

Color Finish No Horse Trainer Jockey Margin Bar. Weight Penalty Starting Price
1 12 SHOELESS Shawn Mathrick Craig Newitt 1 58kg $6.50
2 2 RESET THE JAZZ Ben, Will & JD Hayes Jackson Radley (a3/51kg) 1L 3 63.5kg (cd 60.5kg) $4.80
3 13 HEAVENLY EAGLE (NZ) Stephen Brown Daniel Stackhouse 1.75L 8 57.5kg $10
4 10 PRIVATE JUMBO Michael Huglin Koby Jennings 2.5L 5 58.5kg $15
5 7 FARHH FLUNG (GB) Danny O'Brien Ms Jamie Melham 2.75L 10 59.5kg $3.30
6 14 MAKALU Liam Howley Ms Rose Hammond (a3/50kg) 2.85L 9 56.5kg (cd 53.5kg) $31
7 3 BUR DUBAI (GB) Mick Price & Michael Kent (Jnr) Jordan Childs 2.95L 7 62kg $9
8 1 PRINCE OF HELENA Craig Weeding Ms Hannah Edgley (a3/53kg) 3.25L 4 64kg (cd 61kg) $16
9 4 SAVOIR FAIRE (NZ) Mark Walker Ryan Houston (a2/52.5kg) 3.45L 6 61.5kg (cd 59.5kg) $31
10 6 PRINCEOFNOTTINGHAM Patrick & Michelle Payne Tom Prebble (a2/52.5kg) 6.45L 2 60kg (cd 58kg) $7.50
5 NANA'S WISH (NZ) Ciaron Maher Logan Bates (a2/52kg) 0
9 FLYING MIKKI David Noonan Joe Bowditch 0
11 RUAKAKA RAIDER (NZ) Cindy Alderson Mark Zahra 0
8 FARNBOROUGH (IRE) Anthony & Sam Freedman Harry Coffey 0
Race 9 - 5:10PM Drummond Golf Handicap (1200 METRES)
Of $130,000. 1st $71,500, 2nd $23,400, 3rd $11,700, 4th $6,500, 5th $3,900, 6th $2,600, 7th $2,600, 8th $2,600, 9th $2,600, 10th $2,600
Prize money contribution totalling 4% will be directed to jockey, equine and participant welfare prior to distribution
BenchMark 84, Handicap, Minimum Weight 54kg, Apprentices can claim.

Track Name: Main Track Type: Turf Track Condition: Soft 6 RATime: 1:12.37 Last 600m: 0:37.21 Timing Method: Electronic

Color Finish No Horse Trainer Jockey Margin Bar. Weight Penalty Starting Price
1 5 RED HOT NICC Phillip Stokes Thomas Stockdale 13 59kg $16
2 14 NAVAL ACADEMY Ciaron Maher Ms Jamie Melham 0.75L 6 54kg $4.20
3 11 LAYERUPONLAYER Mathew Smerdon Ryan Houston (a2/52.5kg) 0.85L 4 55kg (cd 53kg) $12
4 10 LUNA CAT Ben, Will & JD Hayes Ethan Brown 1.1L 7 56kg $7
5 4 GREAT MAXIMUS Richard & Chantelle Jolly Mark Zahra 1.85L 3 59kg $4.60
6 9 FREAK OF NATURE Jason Warren Jett Stanley 1.95L 1 56kg $61
7 2 ELOUYOU Scott Cameron Damian Lane 2.41L 5 60.5kg $5.50
8 8 ZONDEE Michael, John & Wayne Hawkes Jye McNeil 3.66L 2 58kg $31
9 1 APACHE SONG Michael Trotter Luke Cartwright (a3/51kg) 4.41L 8 60.5kg (cd 57.5kg) $19
10 12 THE SHAPER Anthony & Sam Freedman Michael Dee 4.87L 9 54.5kg $16
11 7 NAMESAKE Ciaron Maher Logan Bates (a2/52kg) 5.17L 12 58kg (cd 56kg) $13
12 6 TWIN PERFECTION Phillip Stokes Lachlan Neindorf 8.17L 10 59kg $51
13 3 MILITARY EXPERT Gavin Bedggood Jamie Mott 15.17L 11 59.5kg $101
15 EUGENIUS Shane Nichols Ms Lauren Burke (a3/52kg) 0
13 SESSIONS ROAD Michael, John & Wayne Hawkes 0

© Racing Victoria Limited (RVL) (and other parties working with it). VIC racing materials, including fields, form and horse racing results, is subject to copyright which is owned by RVL and other parties working with it.