Breakfast With The Best

One of the most popular events of Ladbrokes Cox Plate Carnival week is the Breakfast with the Best - 6:00 AM | Tuesday 24 October 2023. This is your chance to go behind the scenes and hear the late mail from those in the know and watch horses go through their paces, all the while enjoying a complimentary hot breakfast. 

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Beat the crowds and head to The Valley's Merchandise Store for your latest apparel.

Beat the queues

A number of horses will go through their final paces with their trainers watching on ahead of the big races.

Up close to the stars

Head to the Octagonal Lounge for your FREE hot breakfast for the best start to your morning.

Complimentary hot breakfast

The Valley Racecourse at 6am

Moonee Valley Racing Club:&nbsp;<a href="https://goo.gl/maps/W5HAjYBsrKz">Feehan Avenue, Moonee Ponds VIC 3039</a>CAR: The Centre Car Park is located in the centre of the race track. Car park entry is via Gate 7 on Wilson Street (near freeway) or Gate 6 on Dean Street. There will also be several dedicated car park spots at the Centre Car Park for those vehicles displaying a disability parking permit.Note for members: MVRC Members can access the centre car park via Gate 7 on Wilson Street or Gate 6 on Dean Street on a raceday, with a dedicated Members' area located near the centre turnstiles. On non-racedays, a designated Member/Visitor Car Park will be located in the Horse Float Car Park near the Main Gate on Feehan Avenue (previously McPherson Street), with walking access to the administration building.TRAIN: Craigieburn line from Flinders St Station, stops at Moonee Ponds. MVRC is a 10 minute walk down Puckle Street.TRAM: No.59 tram from Elizabeth St arrives directly at Moonee Ponds junction. MVRC main entrance is a 200m walk.TAXIS: Taxis can be located after the races on Feehan Avenue. There is also a designated Taxi rank on the corner of Mt Alexander Road and Pascoe Vale Road.<a href="/racing/getting-to-the-valley">Click here to view 'Raceday Map'</a>

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1. Buffet Breakfast&nbsp;2. Live Barrier Draw Event&nbsp;3. Hear from industry experts and racing personalities as they discuss the final fields

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Feel the buzz of Ladbrokes Cox Plate Week at the iconic Breakfast With The Best. Watch the stars of the turf gallop at sunrise around The Valley and hear exclusive insights from trainers, jockeys and racing experts. Enjoy a relaxed morning trackside with complimentary egg and bacon rolls as the build-up to the Ladbrokes Cox Plate Carnival hits full stride. It’s a tradition that brings fans close to the action.ENTRY: GOLD COIN DONATION All proceeds will go to the 2025 Ladbrokes Cox Plate Carnival charity pin partner Myeloma Australia.Event Start: 6:00 am&nbsp;| Tuesday 21 Oct 2025&nbsp;Entertainment &amp; Refreshments: Hot breakfast and trackwork with the starsPlease register below<iframe style="border-width:0;" src="https://analytics.clickdimensions.com/mvrcnetau-aymoz/pages/61yj99v3eey4bwbqvrm8ig.html?PageId=f7a35cebf7dbec11b86f005056b9bc22" allowtransparency="true" width="100%" height="800px" type="text/html" frameborder="0"></iframe>

One of the most popular events of Ladbrokes Cox Plate Carnival week is the Breakfast with the best at the Valley Racecourse on Tuesday, 24 October 2023 at 6:00 AM. This is your chance to go behind the scenes and hear the late mail from those in the know and watch horses go through their paces, all the while enjoying a complimentary hot breakfast. 