Racing Tips – Friday Best Bets for Moonee Valley

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The two day Cox Plate carnival kicks off at Moonee Valley on Friday evening with the Moonee Valley Gold Cup being the highlight.

Best Bet

7. Shaihyar
Moonee Valley R6 (8.45pm)

Shaihyar was brought out to Australia to compete in the good staying races but so far his form over shorter trips is much superior to his staying form, where he has been something of a disappointment. The gelding has shown a brilliant turn of foot over short trips, and from barrier four he should be poised to make use of it.

Recommended Price: $4.00
Confidence Level: 4/5


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4. Esecutore
Moonee Valley R1 (6.15pm)

Esecutore looks over the odds in the first. He was a touch disappointing when stepping up in grade last time but back in class as well as distance, he is capable of being highly competitive. Jamie Kah will put him right on speed and he should get the right run.

Recommended Price: $10
Confidence Level: 3/5


6. Sasqualah
Moonee Valley R3 (7.15pm)

Sasqualah was a beaten favourite first up at Bendigo but she still ran very well to finish second, just failing to overhaul an all the way winner. She looks like the she will appreciate the 1200m here and with that run under her belt should be at peak fitness. Linda Meech will give her every chance from barrier two.

Recommended Price: $3.60
Confidence Level: 4/5


14. Lunar Flare
Moonee Valley R7 (9.15pm)

Lunar Flare has an outstanding record in the Moonee Valley Cup, having won it two years ago and run second in it last year. Expect her to be hard to beat again. The mare showed she is back to her superb best with a terrific run in the Turnbull Stakes, flashing home to finish fifth over 2000m. Out to 2500m is ideal and with just 54.5Kg she is very well in under the conditions of this race.

Recommended Price: $4.00
Confidence Level: 4/5


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