Moir Stakes Tips, Best Bets, Field & Odds

The Group 1 Moir Stakes (1000m) will be held at The Valley on Friday, September 24 and Bettingpro.com.au provides you with a comprehensive guide to the race.

Moir Stakes tips, best bets, field & odds. Below is our complete Moir Stakes guide — race details, history and past winners, lead-in form, betting markets and FAQs. Check back race week for the final field, odds and our best bets.

The Moir Stakes is Moonee Valley’s spring sprint championship — a $750,000 Group 1 weight-for-age dash over 1000m run under lights in late September. The tight Valley 1000m is one of the most challenging sprint tests in Australian racing and produces some of the sharpest spring form. This guide covers the Moir Stakes dates, distance, prize money, betting markets and our full race-day tips. For the full carnival, see our Melbourne Spring Racing Carnival guide.

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Moir Stakes Race Details

Detail Value
Distance 1000m
Class Group 1 Weight-for-Age
Age / Conditions Three-year-olds and upwards
Venue Moonee Valley, Melbourne
Prize Money $750,000
Run Date Late September (Friday night)

 

Moir Stakes History & Winners

Recent winners include Baraqiel, I Wish I Win, Jacquinot, Ole Kirk, Eduardo and Loving Gaby. The night-racing timing and Valley straight make this a distinctive Group 1 in the sprint calendar.

Lead-In Races

The main lead-ins are the Group 2 McEwen Stakes (1000m) at Moonee Valley and the Group 3 Bletchingly Stakes. Spring Everest hopefuls often use the Moir as a benchmark test before the $20m Randwick feature.

Moir Stakes Betting Markets

All major Australian bookmakers price the Moir Stakes weeks out, with a full acceptances market released after the final field is declared. The core markets are:

  • Fixed-Odds Win & Place — the bread-and-butter markets, with early speculative prices followed by final acceptances pricing.
  • Each-Way — typically 1/4 the odds for a place (1-2-3).
  • Exotics — quinella, exacta, trifecta and First 4. See our First 4 calculator guide.
  • Same Race Multis — combine multiple runners from the same race into one bet. See our Same Race Multi guide.
  • Head-to-Head & Group Markets — runner-vs-runner matchups and stable/country markets.

How to Watch the Moir Stakes in Australia

The Moir Stakes headlines a feature meeting at Moonee Valley in late September, the early part of the Melbourne spring. Coverage is shown live on Sky Racing (Sky Thoroughbred Central / Sky Racing 1 and 2) and streamed on Racing.com, and most major bookmakers carry a free live stream of the race for account holders with a balance or a bet on the day. For more carnival action, see our Cox Plate tips and Caulfield Stakes tips, or browse all our horse racing tips and previews.

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Moir Stakes FAQs

When is the Moir Stakes?

The Moir Stakes is run at Moonee Valley in late September, in the early stages of the Melbourne spring.

What distance is the Moir Stakes?

The Moir Stakes is run over 1000m at Moonee Valley.

Is the Moir Stakes a handicap?

No — the Moir Stakes is run at weight-for-age.

How much is the Moir Stakes worth?

The Moir Stakes carries $750,000 in total prize money.

Who has won the Moir Stakes recently?

Recent winners include Baraqiel (2025), I Wish I Win, Jacquinot, Ole Kirk, Eduardo and Loving Gaby.

How can I watch the Moir Stakes live?

The Moir Stakes is broadcast live on Sky Racing and streamed via Racing.com, with most major Australian bookmakers offering a free live stream for eligible account holders.

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