| What | Moonee Valley Races |
| Where | Moonee Valley Racecourse – 1 McPherson St, Moonee Ponds VIC 3039 |
| When | Saturday, August 10, 2024 |
| First Race | 12:20pm AEST |
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For the first time since March, racing in Victoria heads to the Moonee Valley on Saturday afternoon for a competitive nine-race meeting. The Valley tends to favour those up on speed, and with the track rated a Soft 6 and the rail in the true position, it should be a similar theme this weekend. The action at Moonee Valley is set to commence at 12:20pm AEST.
Best Bet at Moonee Valley: Acromantula
Having won this race last year, WA sprinter Acromantula returns to Moonee Valley first-up to defend his title. In three runs last campaign, he chased home classy sprinters like Oscar’s Fortune, Wild Belle and Amelia’s Jewel and was far from disgraced. This task is much easier, and from gate one with two trials under his belt, Acromantula will look to lead from barrier to box and should have no issue in lugging 60kg to victory.
Best Bet
Race 5 – 
#1 Acromantula (1)
7yo Gelding | T: Daniel & Ben Pearce | J: Craig Williams (60kg)
+400 with Playup
Next Best at Moonee Valley: Big Me
Big Me caught the eye of the Follow Files first-up from a long layoff. The very lightly raced six-year-old peaked on his run a touch over the concluding stages of 1000m on a heavy deck, but the improving ground at Moonee Valley should suit him. Jamie Mott will need a touch of luck getting off the fence early on, and if he does, Big Me should be the one finishing the best.
Next Best
Race 6 – 
#12 Big Me (2)
6yo Gelding | T: Nick Ryan | J: Jamie Mott (57kg)
+280 with Picklebet
Best Value at Moonee Valley: Blue Stratum
After a smart maiden victory on the Pakenham synthetic, Blue Stratum offers great value with horse racing bookmakers as he returns to town second-up. The three-year-old colt had raced competitively without winning during his initial campaign, and he showed plenty of ability on his first look at the level below. Beau Mertens sticks on board, and with even luck at the right time, Blue Stratum can salute at a nice price.
Best Value
Race 2 – 
#2 Blue Stratum (3)
3yo Colt | T: Tony & Calvin McEvoy | J: Beau Mertens (59kg)
+800 with Neds
Saturday quaddie tips for Moonee Valley races
Moonee Valley quadrella selections
Saturday, August 10, 2024
- 5-12
- 2-3-10-11
- 3-4-5-9-13
- 2-7-8-11-15
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