Moonee Valley February 24th, Tips and Previews
Best Bet - Moonee Valley Race 1
5
The Swooper $2.45
The Swooper was great fresh after a long break.
He was brave on top of the speed and never shirked the task.
The Divine Prophet gelding strips fitter here, and he will look the winner on straightening.
A flat second-up run is a primary concern.
Starbury has been well supported since markets opened.
Two impressive Flemington barrier trials will have him cherry ripe for a big debut run.
From an inside draw, he could start his career in style.
Next Best - Moonee Valley Race 3
1
Summerbeel $4.40
Summerbeel looks like the likely leader here.
She was a brilliant last-start winner in Sydney and looks well placed despite the 60kg.
Her career record speaks for itself, and she may prove hard to run down.
Liberated Girl can box seat from an inside barrier.
Her win at the track last start was tough, and she meets a similar field here.
The Jamie Kah and Peter Moody combination must be respected.
Mixmulti looks over the odds.
She is too consistent to leave out of winning conversations.
Best Roughie - Moonee Valley Race 6
6
Monreal $8.50/$2.90
Monreal was great, two starts back over 3000m.
He will get the run of the race from barrier one, and he is well placed at Benchmark 70 level.
Despite being in the twilight of his career, he is racing in great spirit.
If the gaps appear on straightening, he can figure in the finish.
Sunday Buzz will start favourite after a consistent campaign.
He was an impressive winner at the track and distance last start and looks well placed in a similar field.
If he improves off his last start, he will be hard to hold out.
Lofty Star can run a race at cricket score odds.
He debuts for a new stable on Friday night, and his best form reads well for this event.
QUADDIE
Q
$72 for 50%
Sparring is our standout selection in the first leg of the quaddie.
He loves The Valley, and he is the class runner of the field.
He was a brilliant winner last start, and I expect him to be in the finish again on Friday night.
We have gone wide in the middle legs before banking on Luna Cat in the lucky last.
Best of luck!
Leg 1: 1
Leg 2: Field
Leg 3: Field
Leg 4: 12
Outlay: $72
Flexi Percentage = 50%
