When did Moonee Valley trots close?

2010
Harness racing at Moonee Valley ceased in 2010 with the opening of the Melton harness racing complex.

What do you wear to Moonee Valley night races?

Denim and denim-look clothing, jeans, jodhpurs, shorts, shirts without a collar, polo shirts, parkas, windbreakers, tracksuits, jackets including bomber jackets, duffle coats, untailored leather jackets, peaked caps, beanies, pullovers or cardigans without a jacket, sporting guernseys.

Why was Race 7 at Moonee Valley abandoned today?

Persistent rain all day saw the soft seven track downgraded to a heavy eight by 10am, a heavy 10 after race three and by 4pm, stewards – in collaboration with the senior jockeys – decided to abandon the meeting. “The soil is waterlogged; we’ve got a lot of surface water,” RV’s chairman of stewards Robert Cram said.

How long is the straight at Moonee Valley race track?

173 metres long
Moonee Valley Racecourse has a circumference of 1,805 metres and the home straight is 173 metres long. It is the shortest straight in Australia.

Is Moonee Valley Open?

Moonee Valley Legends is the MVRC multi-purpose venue open to the public 7 days a week, 365 days a year.

How old is Moonee Valley Racecourse?

Moonee Valley Racecourse was established in 1883 by William Samuel (W.S.) Cox, who purchased a farm the previous year belonging to John F. Feehan for the purpose of establishing a racetrack.

What do you wear to the trots?

tailored shorts; Enclosed shoes or boots in an acceptable condition. Respectable and neat shirt / jumper / jacket / trousers / dress jeans / or tailored shorts. Modest blouse, dresses or skirts of a respectable length; • Enclosed shoes or boots in an acceptable condition.

What do you wear to an evening horse race?

Although far from compulsory in all enclosures, smart dress is the accepted dress code for racegoers. Trainers and shorts are widely regarded as unacceptable, although not forbidden in some enclosures or at some meetings. The classic Flat racing attire for men is a collared shirt with trousers and smart shoes.

Is Moonee Valley a synthetic track?

How does the Moonee Valley surface differ to other Victorian tracks and does it benefit certain runners? The track is a StrathAyr surface, made up of sand and grass. This gives the track a little more give than a normal grass track.

How long is the Flemington straight?

1200 metre
The track is famous for the ‘Straight Six’ – the six-furlong (1200 metre) length of straight track – making Flemington ideal for sprint races that have become a favourite with both Australian and international jockeys. The Straight Six gives horses a chance to stretch out, allowing for some dramatic racing.

What channel is Moonee Valley races on?

Racing fans can watch live racing for metropolitan, provincial and country race meets in Victoria and South Australia on free-to-air digital television (Channel 68/78), via Foxtel Channel 529, or via desktop, mobile and tablet – free of charge – through the Racing.com website & app (for Racing+ members).