Moonee Valley Race Tips and Preview for Friday [17/11/2023]
Last updated: Nov 17, 2023, 12:31AM | Published: Nov 16, 2023, 5:03AM
Horse racing heads to Moonee Valley on Friday for a nine-race card, which begins at 5:45pm AEDT. Here is our preview of the meeting.
We have used innovative computer power and technology to bring you data-driven tips for each race at today's meeting at Moonee Valley.
Our Moonee Valley tips are based on a comprehensive analysis that encompasses historical data, race-day information, and insights from expert tipsters.
This article is part of our free horse racing tips series.
Moonee Valley Tips: Our Race-By-Race Guide [17/11/2023]
Let's take a look at each race at Moonee Valley today using our data-backed tips. The number in brackets following each horse's name represents the saddlecloth number of said horse.
Race 1: RANVET MAIDEN PLATE
- Time: 5:45pm
- Distance: 1200m
Our top selection for Race 1 at Moonee Valley is Olivia's Scandal (8), trained by K T Bourke and ridden by Harry Coffey. Death Defying (2) and Warmosa (11) round out our top three chances.
Tips
- Olivia's Scandal (8)
- Death Defying (2)
- Warmosa (11)
Race 2: THE ROAD TO THE JERICHO HEAT 1 (BM78)
- Time: 6:15pm
- Distance: 3850m
According to our analysis, Morton's Fork (1), trained by L Smith and ridden by Darryl Horner, is the top pick for Race 2 at Moonee Valley. Our top four selections also include Thistler (4), Ready By Design (2), and Da Deputy (6).
Tips
- Morton's Fork (1)
- Thistler (4)
- Ready By Design (2)
- Da Deputy (6)
Race 3: THE ROAD TO THE JERICHO HEAT 2 (BM78)
- Time: 6:45pm
- Distance: 3850m
Mr Fabulous (2), trained by C Maher & D Eustace and ridden by William Mc Carthy, is our top selection for Race 3 at Moonee Valley. Our top three chances are rounded out by Will To Excel (8) and Bear Arms (6).
Tips
- Mr Fabulous (2)
- Will To Excel (8)
- Bear Arms (6)
Race 4: TEAM TAYLOR FOUNDATION (BM64)
- Time: 7:15pm
- Distance: 1600m
Based on our research, the Matt Laurie-trained Blue Moon (1), with Carleen Hefel in the saddle, is the top pick for Race 4 at Moonee Valley. We also have Let Fly (2) and Princess Nefertiti (4) in our top three selections.
Tips
- Blue Moon (1)
- Let Fly (2)
- Princess Nefertiti (4)
Race 5: XTREME FREIGHT (BM64)
- Time: 7:45pm
- Distance: 1600m
Our top selection for Race 5 at Moonee Valley is the Matthew Cumani-trained Ruminate (11), ridden by Declan Bates. Montather (1) and Jakk's Fortune (8) complete our top three chances.
Tips
- Ruminate (11)
- Montather (1)
- Jakk's Fortune (8)
Race 6: SIMPSON CONSTRUCTION (BM70)
- Time: 8:15pm
- Distance: 2040m
Based on our analysis, the Jackson Pallot-trained Flying Basil (6), with Celine Gaudray in the saddle, is the top pick for Race 6 at Moonee Valley. Our top three selections also include My Brothers Keeper (8) and Russian Dancer (1).
Tips
- Flying Basil (6)
- My Brothers Keeper (8)
- Russian Dancer (1)
Race 7: LADBROKES 55 SECOND CHALLENGE HEAT 5 (BM70)
- Time: 8:45pm
- Distance: 955m
Little Miss Kubi (3), trained by C I Brown and ridden by Celine Gaudray, is our top selection for Race 7 at Moonee Valley. Our top four chances are completed by Joseylin (7), Harbin (5), and Mamaragan (1).
Tips
- Little Miss Kubi (3)
- Joseylin (7)
- Harbin (5)
- Mamaragan (1)
Race 8: EDSA GROUP (BM70)
- Time: 9:15pm
- Distance: 1000m
In Race 8 at Moonee Valley, our top selection is Tapo (9), trained by Ms G Johnstone and ridden by Tatum Bull. Paradise Island (6) and Sans Doute (2) round out our top three picks.
Tips
- Tapo (9)
- Paradise Island (6)
- Sans Doute (2)
Race 9: PJA ACCOUNTANTS & BUSINESS ADVISORS (BM64)
- Time: 9:45pm
- Distance: 1200m
Our top selection for Race 9 at Moonee Valley is Rolling Moss (5), trained by Shawn Mathrick and ridden by Tatum Bull. Our top three selections also include El Soleado (1) and Joltin' Joe (12).
Tips
- Rolling Moss (5)
- El Soleado (1)
- Joltin' Joe (12)
All times mentioned in this article are in Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT) unless otherwise stated.
Moonee Valley Tips Summary for Friday [17/11/2023]
For your convenience, here's a recap of our selections for each race at Moonee Valley on Friday:
- Race 1: 8-2-11
- Race 2: 1-4-2-6
- Race 3: 2-8-6
- Race 4: 1-2-4
- Race 5: 11-1-8
- Race 6: 6-8-1
- Race 7: 3-7-5-1
- Race 8: 9-6-2
- Race 9: 5-1-12
Conclusion
All the Moonee Valley racing tips presented here are accurate at the time of publication but are subject to change.
Some races may feature fewer than four horses tipped. This can happen due to a range of factors, including late scratchings, the overall quality of the field, and track conditions.
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