| What | Moonee Valley Races |
| Where | Moonee Valley Racecourse – Gate 2 Feehan Ave, Moonee Ponds VIC 3039 |
| When | Friday, January 24, 2025 |
| First Race | 6:15pm AEDT |
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The Group 2 Australia Stakes (1200m) is the headline event this Friday evening at Moonee Valley, where there are eight races set down for decision. Clear skies above will mirror perfect conditions below, with the rail sticking to its true position and the track rated a Good 4 at the time of acceptances. The Moonee Valley races are set to kick off at 6:15pm AEDT.
Australia Stakes Tip: Schwarz
The John O’Shea & Tom Charlton-trained Schwarz will be looking for Group 2 success first-up from a spell for the second time in his career. Having drawn out in barrier nine, Blake Shinn will likely have the son of Zoustar settled outside expected leader Semillion throughout the 1200m event. With race favourite Southport Tycoon likely back on the fence looking for a run, Schwarz is every chance to pinch a race-winning break early in the home straight.
Australia Stakes
Race 7 – 
#5 Schwarz (9)
4yo Horse | T: John O’Shea & Tom Archibald | J: Blake Shinn (58.5kg)
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Best Bet at Moonee Valley: La Vie En
La Vie En disposed of maiden opposition at Warrnambool with ease last time out, winning by three lengths with plenty left in reserve. From barrier three, Fred Kersley will have her in an ideal position throughout over the 1000m, and with even luck on the home turn, La Vie En should do enough to win.
Best Bet
Race 1 – 
#5 La Vie En (3)
3yo Fillt | T: Lindsey Smith | J: Fred Kersley (60kg)
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Next Best at Moonee Valley: Oak Hill
Oak Hill is set to return from a six-month spell, but if the four-year-old gelding is anywhere near his best, he should be accounting for his rivals over the 955m. The Michael Moroney & Glen Thompson-trained sprinter is blessed with a strong turn of foot and only needs clear air to feature in the finish. With key rival Big Me needing luck at one point or another from barrier two, Oak Hill should be charging home down the heart of the track and overhauling his rivals in the last 50m.
Next Best
Race 6 – 
#3 Oak Hill (8)
4yo Gelding | T: Michael Moroney & Glen Thompson | J: Damian Lane (61kg)
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Friday quaddie tips for Moonee Valley
Moonee Valley quadrella selections
Friday, January 24, 2025
- Field
- 3-4
- 1-5
- 2-5-6-11
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