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Group 1

Moir Stakes

"The Speed Championship"

Sat, 5 Sept 202610 days to go
⚠️The 2026 edition will be held at Sandown due to Moonee Valley renovations.

Race Details

1000m
$750,000
Sandown
Victoria
Group 1
Weight for Age

About This Race

The Moir Stakes is a Group 1 sprint over 1000m, traditionally held at Moonee Valley. Named after legendary horseman A.J. Moir, it is one of Australia's premier sprint races.

History

First run in 1968 and upgraded to Group 1 in 2015. Winners include Black Caviar and other champion sprinters.

On the Calendar

  • It is the richest of 4 feature races on the Sandown card that day.
  • It is the 3rd richest of 19 feature races scheduled at Sandown in the 2026-27 season.
  • It is one of 22 Group 1 races run in VIC in 2026-27.
  • Run over 1000m, it is a sprint test and one of 4 races at that trip at Sandown this season.
  • It falls in September 2026, alongside 29 other feature races in VIC that month.

Track Information

Sandown Racecourse

Melbourne's south-eastern metropolitan track, run by the Melbourne Racing Club. Sandown has two configurations, Hillside and Lakeside, and closes the spring with the Sandown Classic and Zipping Classic. It is also the traditional home of Victorian jumps racing finals.

Springvale, Melbourne, VIC
Turf

Other races on Sat, 5 Sept 2026

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