Moir Stakes Tips, Odds & Betting Advice

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The Moir Stakes might not be the oldest race on the Melbourne calendar but it is without question one of the more beloved sprinting events.

The Moir is a spring shaping event on the Melbourne, with a number of winners going on to bigger and better things on the back of a victory in this event. 

Moir Stakes Information


  • DateSat 06 Sep, 2025
  • Race Time06:00
  • RacecourseMoonee Valley
  • Race Distance1000 metres
  • ConditionsWeight-for-age
  • StatusGroup 1
  • Prize Money$750,000

Moir Stakes Betting Odds

The odds for the Moir Stakes are now available with a competitive heat predicted.

Moir Stakes Betting Tips

Our experts will provide their free Moir Stakes tips and betting preview in the lead up to the Spring Carnival Group 1.

Our early preview and Moir Stakes best bets will be available in advance of the race as our tipsters pick out the best value from the futures markets.

Moir Stakes Bookmaker Promotions

Moir Stakes bookmaker offers come thick and fast given it is a key Moonee Valley race leading in the early part of the Melbourne Spring Carnival. 

The biggest and best Australian betting sites all have special offers for customers ahead of the race and you can grab boosted and enhanced odds specials in the build up. If you are looking to sign up with a bookmaker ahead of the Moir Stakes, check out our top five below.

Best Betting Sites

Moir Stakes 2025 Field & Barrier Draw

No. Horse Trainer Jockey Barrier Weight
1 Rothfire Robert Heathcote Luke Nolen 7 58.5kg
2 Midwest Anthony & Sam Freedman Jamie Mott 2 58.5kg
3 Payline Chris & Corey Munce Justin Huxtable 8 58.5kg
4 Golden Boom Tony Gollan Ryan Maloney 15 58.5kg
5 Queman Shane & Cassie Oxlade Luke Currie 14 58.5kg
6 Jedibeel (NZ) Brad Widdup Mark Zahra 6 58.5kg
7 Baraqiel Leon & Troy Corstens & Will Larkin Ben Allen 10 58.5kg
8 Sir Sway Sue & Jason Jaensch Lachlan Neindorf 16 58.5kg
9 Oak Hill (NZ) Ben, Will & JD Hayes Blake Shinn 13 58.5kg
10 Arabian Summer Tony & Calvin McEvoy Harry Coffey 1 56.5kg
11 Skybird Mitchell Freedman John Allen 5 56.5kg
12 Alabama Lass Ken & Bev Kelso Craig Williams 3 56.5kg
13 Tiger Shark Clayton Douglas Daniel Stackhouse 9 56.5kg
14 Niance (NZ) Grahame Begg Jordan Childs 12 56.5kg
15 La Dorada (NZ) Mark Walker Luke Cartwright (a) 11 50kg
16e Esha Shane Nichols & Hayden Black Jamie Melham 4 50kg

Moir Stakes Form Guide

The Moir Stakes form guide can be a little tricky to deliver as it is a spring shaping race, which means this will be the event that the punters will be using as a reference.

What we do know about the Moir Stakes is the best horses are the hardest to beat. 

The undefeated Black Caviar, Viddora and Nature Strip came into this event as strong favourites and didn’t let the punters down. 

Moir Stakes Betting Insights & Trends

See below for Moir Stakes key betting trends to be following before the race:

Track Suitability

Moonee Valley’s sharp turns and short straight favor early-speed horses drawn inside barriers. Back track-proven and fast-paced runners. Established first-up performers do well - watch for stable form from races like the McEwen Stakes 2 weeks earlier.

Barrier Bias

Historically, inside barriers yield success - strongly consider those in barriers 1–4.

  • Group 1 experience: 11 of the last 13 winners had prior G1 wins
  • Lead-up races: Horses coming off strong McEwen Stakes performances are worth tracking 

Market-Favourite Performance

Market-favourites do well: Imperatriz and Nature Strip both struck at odds-on in 2023 and 2019. Roughies less than $10 win seldom - only twice post-2008 

Winning Profile

Winners tend to be quick, early acceleration sprinters, often with first-up fitness and strong Moonee Valley experience.

Moir Stakes Live Stream

Want to watch a live stream of the Moir Stakes? A number of bookmakers including Dabble and bet365 stream Australian horse racing live online.

You can watch on your PC, Tablet or Smartphone. Check out our live streaming section to find where you watch the Moir Stakes.

Moir Stakes History

The Moir Stakes might not be the oldest race on the Melbourne calendar but it is without question one of the more beloved sprinting events.

The Moir is a spring shaping event on the Melbourne, with a number of winners going on to bigger and better things on the back of a victory in this event. 

The inimitable Black Caviar, Queensland juggernaut Buffering and hall of famer Apache Cat launched big campaigns on the back of AJ Moir Stakes success.

Moir Stakes Results

YearWinner
2025Baraqiel
2024 Mornington Glory
2023Imperatriz
2022Coolangatta
2021Wild Ruler
2020Pippie
2019Nature Strip
2018Viddora
2017
She Will Reign
2016
Extreme Choice
2015Buffering
2014Buffering
2013Samaready
2012Buffering
2011Black Caviar
2010Black Caviar
2009Apache Cat
2008Lucky Secret
2007Miss Andretti
2006
California Dane
2005
Virage De Fortune
2004Bomber Bill
2003
Our Egyptian Raine
2002Spinning Hill
2001Mistegic
2000Falvelon

Moir Stakes Social News

To get all the Moir Stakes social news your best bet is the visit the Moonee Valley social media channels.

Moonee Valley's Twitter account can be found at @TheValley while their Facebook page is at Moonee Valley Race Club.

Moir Stakes FAQ

Who won the 2025 Moir Stakes?

Baraqiel won the 2025 Moir Stakes, which was contested on Saturday, September 6 at Moonee Valley.

How to bet on the Moir Stakes?

To place a bet on the Moir Stakes you'll need to be signed up with an online bookmaker.

Bookmakers offer best tote and fixed odds markets in the week leading up to the event so all you need to do is have an account with money deposited in and you're ready to wager on the Moir Stakes.

Who to bet in the Moir Stakes?

It always pays to follow the sprinting races leading into the Group One Moir Stakes.

Check on our tips page for a detailed look at the Moir Stakes, which is traditionally held annually the night before the AFL Grand Final

Best way to bet on the Moir Stakes?

Is there a better way to bet than from the comfort of your own home?

All you need to do these days is have a smartphone or laptop and you can sign up to an online bookmaker to place wagers from your couch.

How to live stream the Moir Stakes?

Punters wanting to live stream the Moir Stakes can find all the information at our live streaming hub.

You can get all the information on the upcoming races at our hub which includes the Moir Stakes and the rest of the Melbourne spring.

How long is the Moir Stakes?

The Moir Stakes is a 1000m event.

The Moir Stakes was a 1000m event from its inception, but for a seven year period the race shifted to 1200m before reverting back to 1000m in 2015.

Where is the Moir Stakes?

The Moir Stakes is held at Moonee Valley racecourse, which is located in Melbourne.

Since the race began in 1976, the event has always been held at the iconic Victorian venue.


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