The Moonee Valley Racing Club is proud to once again host the State Championships of Pony Club Victoria’s Ride To Time this Saturday on Charter Keck Cramer Moir Stakes Day.

Young Riders Set for State Championships at The Valley

<p>The Moonee Valley Racing Club is proud to once again host the State Championships of Pony Club Victoria’s Ride To Time this Saturday on Charter Keck Cramer Moir Stakes Day.</p><p>The Championship brings together the best young riders from across Victoria, showcasing their precision and control as they aim to match an optimum time around the track.</p><p>Two classes will take to The Valley course on Saturday. The Maiden Class will compete prior to the opening race of the meeting, riding to a target time of 2:00 minutes (5 x 24-second furlongs). The Open Class will follow between races two and three, with a target time of 1:49 (4 x 22-second furlongs and 1 x 21-second furlong).</p><p>Each event will feature 10 finalists who have qualified through zone competitions, giving 20 riders from pony clubs across the state the chance to compete on a metropolitan track at a Group 1 race meeting.<br>For 14 competitors, Saturday marks their first ride at the State Championship, including the entire Maiden field. At the other end of the scale, Open Class competitor Tracey Gorick will make her seventh and final appearance at the finals, before ageing out of Pony Club.</p><p>Among Saturday’s field will be seven Off The Track thoroughbreds, part of Racing Victoria’s program dedicated to supporting and promoting retired racehorses.</p><p>Moonee Valley Racing Club Head of Commercial, Rozalee Erceg, said it was always a highlight to see talented young riders perform on such a big stage.</p><p>“It’s fantastic to work alongside Pony Club Victoria and see the next generation showcase their skills in front of a large crowd on a Group 1 day at The Valley. Ride To Time is a wonderful grassroots program, and it’s a joy to see families and friends here to cheer on the riders.”</p><p>Presentations will take place in front of the winning post after race four of the day.</p><p><strong>Maiden (Target Time: 2:00)</strong></p><figure class="table"><table border="0" cellpadding="0"><thead><tr><th style="padding:.75pt;"><strong>Rider No.</strong></th><th style="padding:.75pt;"><strong>Rider</strong></th><th style="padding:.75pt;"><strong>Mount</strong></th><th style="padding:.75pt;"><strong>Club</strong></th><th style="padding:.75pt;"><strong>Zone</strong></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td style="padding:.75pt;">1</td><td style="padding:.75pt;">Ella Brown</td><td style="padding:.75pt;">Captain Jack Sparrow</td><td style="padding:.75pt;">Mount Duneed PC</td><td style="padding:.75pt;">Barwon</td></tr><tr><td style="padding:.75pt;">2</td><td style="padding:.75pt;">Ella Anderson</td><td style="padding:.75pt;">Livena</td><td style="padding:.75pt;">Corner Inlet PC</td><td style="padding:.75pt;">West Gippsland</td></tr><tr><td style="padding:.75pt;">3</td><td style="padding:.75pt;">Niamh O'Loughlin</td><td style="padding:.75pt;">Kepi</td><td style="padding:.75pt;">Upper Beaconsfield PC</td><td style="padding:.75pt;">West Gippsland</td></tr><tr><td style="padding:.75pt;">4</td><td style="padding:.75pt;">Grace Liepa</td><td style="padding:.75pt;">Rainy’s Royalle Edition</td><td style="padding:.75pt;">Stratford PC</td><td style="padding:.75pt;">East Gippsland</td></tr><tr><td style="padding:.75pt;">5</td><td style="padding:.75pt;">Keeley Spencer</td><td style="padding:.75pt;">Fairlight Acres Activation</td><td style="padding:.75pt;">Little River &amp; 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