The Valley

CHAIRMAN’S WELCOME DON CASBOULT CHAIRMAN In the $350,000 race six feature, the unbeaten Ciaron Maher and David Eustace-trained Marabi is sure to go around a short-priced favourite. However, she will have good company with The Astrologist, Sinawann, Streets Of Avalon and Wild Planet looming as valid dangers. After the race, our MC for the day, Pete Lazer will introduce the Mayor of Moonee Valley City Council, Councillor Samantha Byrne to provide the Acknowledgement of Country. Among many other racing highlights on the card is the Chandler McLeod VOBIS Gold Carat worth $175,000 for the three-year-olds. Last year the Anthony and Sam Freedman-trained Yulong Command was a stylish winner of the race, and he has proven himself a Valley specialist winning twice here since then with victory again last weekend. Will this year’s race unveil a new future star? Please enjoy what will be an amazing start to our Summer Festival – the team has put on a feast of fun activities, live music and delicious food options for everyone to enjoy! It’s day one of our five-week Summer Festival headlined by the Group 2 MA Services Group Australia Stakes. The sun will be shining, and The Valley will come alive with racegoers enjoying an array of entertainment, activities, delicious food and refreshing drinks across the nine-race program. With a cooler day forecast, the action and entertainment will be sizzling and after the last race around 6PM, look out for the live band Big Street Sound who will round out what will be an amazing first day of our Summer Festival.

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