HELLO AND WELCOME TO MANHARI SATURDAY AT THE VALLEY. WE’RE SET FOR A TERRIFIC AFTERNOON WITH A STRONG NINE RACE CARD. It’s hard to believe we’ve come to the end of the 2024/25 racing season here at The Valley. What a tremendous season we have witnessed, headlined by a spectacular 104th edition of the Ladbrokes Cox Plate. It’s a day those who were at the track won’t forget, as Via Sistina broke Winx’s track record in her eight-length victory in the great race. She also matched Winx’s record of seven Group 1 wins in a season a fortnight back, a testament to her establishment as a true star of the turf. Other highlights of the year at The Valley included Mornington Glory’s win in the Charter Keck Cramer Moir Stakes and Schwarz in the 3 Point Motors William Reid Stakes, providing both horses with their first Group 1 victory. Who can forget Ladbrokes Manikato Stakes night, where Southport Tycoon took out the Group 1 sprint and Pride Of Jenni held out Mr Brightside in a duel between two outstanding gallopers in the Group 2 Ladbrokes Feehan Stakes. It set the tone for a great Ladbrokes Friday Night Lights series, where Shirshov once again proved the fastest horse over the 955m in the Ladbrokes 55 Second Challenge. I’d like to thank all our partners, valued members, and everyone who attended The Valley in 2024/25 for their support throughout the season. I look forward to seeing you back at the track in August as we approach a historic Spring Carnival. CHAIR ADAM LENNEN CHAIR’S WELCOME Moonee Valley Racing Club respectfully acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of this land, the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung people of the Kulin Nation, and pay our respects to its Elders past, present and emerging.
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