About Moonee Valley
Moonee Valley β 'The Valley' β is the smallest and tightest of Australia's metropolitan circuits, and that intimacy is exactly its charm. The 1805-metre circumference with a home straight of just 173 metres produces famously grinding races where position in running is everything; horses trapped wide or back in the field are rarely seen again.
The Valley is the home of the Cox Plate, weight-for-age championship of Australasia, and its famous night meetings under lights have made Friday-night racing a Melbourne institution. Inside barriers are gold here, and trainers often target specialists β horses who handle the tight turning circuit and short straight. A complete redevelopment of the course is planned, so enjoy the old amphitheatre while it stands.