16 Aug 2016
As the new racing season dawns upon us, the Moonee Valley Racing Club is excited to unveil some exciting new initiatives and themed race meetings that will bring racing and non-racing fans to The Valley racecourse.
The Valley is the most exciting racing experience in the country. We are pleased to see that we enjoy having the second highest average attendance in Australian Racing, which is encouraging for the Club as we strive to provide everyone on course with a truly unique experience. As the premier Night Racing venue in the country, we are aiming to take the Night Racing product to a whole new level this season, with the implementation of The Valley’s ‘Jump Time’, a new way of engaging everyone with the action, stories and highlights that are happening on and off the track. Put simply, our aim is to become the most entertaining racing show in the country.
This season will not disappoint, on top of another big William Hill Cox Plate Carnival, we’re pleased to highlight seven themed race meetings that will provide a fun social night out and many memorable moments.
William Hill Cox Plate Carnival – October 21 & October 22
The jewel in our racing calendar, the William Hill Cox Plate Carnival is shaping up to be a truly unmissable 24 hours of sporting action. As the anticipation builds towards the 96th running of the William Hill Cox Plate, we are set to witness two of the world’s best racehorses in 2015 William Hill Manikato Stakes winner Chautauqua and 2015 William Hill Cox Plate conqueror Winx attempt to defend their crowns. Those who witnessed Chautauqua and Winx last year will know how breathtaking it was and we look forward to witnessing a new field of world-class contenders try and take them on once more.
Seven Spectacular Themed Race Meetings
Further to our Carnival, The Valley will play host to a spectacular social calendar of themed race meetings throughout the season, with each event to bring with it a mixture of food, culture, entertainment, and the arts to the racetrack. Where else in Australia rivals the amphitheatre of The Valley under lights as we play host to 16 night race meetings and the inaugural Twilight New Year’s Eve Race Day. From Group racing to exceptional live entertainment and an array of first-class dining options, we can’t wait to showcase these marquee race meetings.
• Spring Racing Launch Cox Plate Qualifier – 3 September
• AFL Grand Final Eve Moir Stakes Celebration – 30 September
• Remembrance Day – A celebration of horses in service – 11 November
• New Year’s Eve Twilight Races – 31 December
• Chinese New Year Celebration – 3 February
• St Paddy’s Irish Night – 17 March
• William Reid Stakes Season Finale – 24 March