Jockeys and stewards inspected the track after the fifth race, which was won by Jittery Jack, … Was $13 now $7 per week for 12 weeks* (Digital + Print). Moonee Valley Racecourse is a horse-racing track in Melbourne, Australia which hosts races for Thoroughbreds. Racing Victoria and the Moonee Valley Racing Club have announced that tomorrow’s (Friday, 31 January) Ladbrokes Friday Night Lights – Lunar New Year race meeting at The Valley has been abandoned due to the forecast extreme heat. August 22, 2020 5:18 pm. Racing Victoria (RV) and the Moonee Valley Racing Club (MVRC) have announced that tomorrow’s (Friday, 20 December) night meeting at The Valley has been abandoned due to the forecast extreme heat. Click here for all the stats, form guides, tips, results and news for Moonee Valley … If you’d like to view this content, please adjust your Cookie Settings. Incessant rain has caused the Moonee Valley meeting to be abandoned over safety concerns after just five races were run on the nine-race program. Friday’s night meeting at The Valley was called off on Thursday, with temperatures predicted to reach 43 degrees in Melbourne on Friday and remain in the high 30s until a cool change around 10pm. While the Melbourne Cup hangover is normally just as exciting as the race itself for those watching at home, this year’s event seems to have been somewhat saved by a quality outing on the track and an impressive fall from grace off it. COVID, recession could cause ‘mental illness pandemic’, PM invites Biden to Australia for 2021 event, Top jockey tips filly to settle for Ascot. — Moonee Valley Racing Club (@TheValley) October 2, 2020. The Bureau of Meteorology forecasts that temperatures will reach 43 degrees in Melbourne on Friday and remain in … Our stable Jockey Melissa Julius has been transported to Royal … O. , (. Racing Victoria Staff @RacingInsider. Update as advised. Persistent heavy rain fell throughout the day at The Valley with the track downgraded from a heavy (8) to a heavy (10) over during the meeting. The ever professional Steele kept her cool as some well dressed locals stumbled towards the camera like moths to a light, one woman licking the journalist before another dropped his pants to cap off a perfectly executed segment. Update: Mel Julius transported to Royal Melbourne hospital for scans. Melbourne Cup 2020: Star WA jockeys William Pike and Damian Lane win big on Cup day. by AAP. To find out more about how we use cookies, please see our Cookie Guide. Moonee Valley was cancelled with four races to go due to constant rain that affected the track. One Melbourne woman went viral in 2015 when pushing a police officer into a bush outside Flemington after enjoying the full spectrum of race day. Racing Victoria (RV) and the Moonee Valley Racing Club (MVRC) have announced that tomorrow’s (Friday, 20 December) night meeting at The Valley has been abandoned due to the forecast extreme heat. Racing Victoria … © West Australian Newspapers Limited 2020. Jockeys and stewards inspected the track after the fifth race, which was won by Jittery Jack, and they agreed to call off the meeting on safety grounds. Moonee Valley abandoned after five races. Moonee Valley already has a feature sprint over 1000m on its next race day on September 5 which is the McEwen Stakes. Visit the The Valley, home of the Moonee Valley Racing Club and the renowned Ladbrokes Cox Plate Carnival and Ladbrokes Friday Night Lights. The officer didn’t find the incident as funny as the frocked-up race goer or the general public for that matter, leading her away from the scene of the ‘crime’ in handcuffs. The decision, made in consultation with the RV veterinary department, Bureau of Meteorology (BOM), Australian Trainers Association (ATA) and Victorian … While the Flemington crowd was abandoned due to coronavirus restrictions in Victoria, Ascot punters kept the Melbourne Cup spirit alive with a drunken display worthy of the race that stops the nation. Rooney’s Rumble: Is our Queen the best in Australia? Racing Victoria will consult the Moonee Valley Racing Club (MVRC) this week regarding the two abandoned black-type races to determine whether they can be rescheduled to a future meeting at The Valley. Incessant rain has caused the Moonee Valley meeting to be abandoned over safety concerns after just five races were run on the nine-race program. The decision, made in consultation with the RV veterinary department, Bureau of Meteorology (BOM), Australian Trainers Association (ATA) and … Jockeys and stewards inspected the track after the fifth race, which was won by Jittery Jack, and they agreed to call off the meeting on safety grounds. This wasn’t Steele’s first brush with fame, the senior reporter having a run in with superstar Ed Sheeran while in Perth in 2018. Channel Ten reporter Lee Steele was thrown under the bus by producers today, asked to do a live cross from the centre of Ascot, two hours after the race was run but well before bars had closed for the day. Moonee Valley abandoned after five races By: Michael Manley Saturday 22 August 2020. While the Flemington crowd was abandoned due to coronavirus restrictions in Victoria, Ascot punters kept the Melbourne Cup spirit alive with a drunken display worthy of the race that stops the nation. — Racing Victoria (@RacingInsider) October 2, 2020. Enjoy unlimited access to thewest.com.au and everyday digital editions on any device. Saturday’s terrible Melbourne weather has forced the abandonment of the Moonee Valley meeting after five races. Thursday - Monday papers home delivered with all of the latest footy news! Racing Victoria chief steward Robert Cram said they had no choice but to abandon the program due to … Kay Cee on track for Ascot Group 1 features, Morton’s momentum goes on as Kallaroo wins Fairetha. View all race scratchings by clicking on which track you want to view from Horse Racing to Greyhounds and Harness. 7plus brings you the shows you love to watch, anytime. ABANDONED RACE: M V R7 at 8:18 PM - No Race due to Stewards Order — RVStewards (@RVStewards) October 2, 2020. Upcoming Races … Previous in category . The Valley's Friday night meeting has been abandoned due to forecast extreme heat. Jockeys and stewards inspected the track after the fifth race, which was won by Jittery Jack, and they agreed to call off the meeting on safety grounds. Share On Facebook Share On Twitter. Racing Victoria and the Moonee Valley Racing Club announced the move on Thursday afternoon, saying the decision had been made in the best interests of horse and participant welfare. Incessant rain has caused the Moonee Valley meeting to be abandoned over safety concerns after just five races were run on the nine-race program. Channel Ten reporter Lee Steele was thrown under the bus by producers today, asked to do a … Incessant rain has caused the Moonee Valley meeting to be abandoned over safety concerns after just five races were run on the nine-race program. A race meeting at The Valley in Melbourne has been abandoned because of the forecast for extreme heat while a city meeting in Adelaide has been postponed. 19 December, 2019. Racing Victoria and the Moonee Valley Racing Club have announced that tomorrow’s (Friday, 31 January) Ladbrokes Friday Night Lights – Lunar New Year race meeting at The Valley has been abandoned due to the forecast extreme heat. The Moonee Valley Racing Club Calendar shows all the past and upcoming raceday and event information.