Moir Stakes: Date, how to watch, past winners, latest odds and more

The Moir Stakes is a Group 1 thoroughbred race which takes place at Moonee Valley Racecourse, Melbourne, in September.

Raced under weight-for-age conditions over 1000m, the Moir Stakes attracts the best open-class sprinters in the land.

Suited to the short-distance specialists, the Moir Stakes is viewed as the ideal race for those horses looking to compete in the Everest, Manikato Stakes and Darley Classic later in the year.

Previous winners include the great Black Caviar and here is everything you need to know about the Moir Stakes.

Moir Stakes date

The Moir Stakes is one of the standout feature races that will be part of Moonee Valley’s ‘spring night race meetings’.

It sometimes takes place at the end of September, the night before the AFL grand final, however, the Moir Stakes will take place much earlier in 2024, on Saturday 7th September.

Moir Stakes time

In 2023, it was race seven on the card at Moonee Valley and is likely to be the same once again this year.

Moir Stakes venue

The Moir Stakes is run at Moonee Valley racecourse in Melbourne, Victoria.

Moir Stakes how to watch

The Moir Stakes will be free-to-air on Channel 7 and on the 7Plus app.

Moir Stakes prize money

The total prize fund for the Moir Stakes was, up until recently, $1million in total. However, ahead of the 2023 race, it was reduced to $750,000 and will be the same in 2024.

The winner of the race will scoop $450,000. Second place will pick up $135,000 and third place will receive $65,000.

Sixth, seventh and eighth will all win $15,000.

Moir Stakes history

The Moir Stakes was first raced in 1976 and is named after Sir Alan John Moir, who was chairman of the Moonee Valley Racing Club between 1948 and 1967.

The Moir Stakes was originally a Group 2 race, but was upgraded to Group 1 status from 2013.

Moir Stakes past winners

Scamanda was the first winner of the Moir Stakes in 1976 and there have been some big-name winners since then.

The legendary Black Caviar won it in 2010 and 2011, while Buffering won the Moir Stakes on three occasions in 2012, 2014 and 2015.

The 2023 edition of the Moir Stakes was won by hot fancy Imperatriz for trainer Mark Walker and jockey Opie Bosson.

Moir Stakes odds

The Moir Stakes is more often than not a fantastic contest between some top-class sprinters and 2024 is shaping up to be no different.

Estriella looks like the one to beat and is priced at 4.00 to win the Moir Stakes, while I Wish I Win will be looking to upset the odds at 5.50.

Giga Kick can be backed at 6.00, while Lady Of Camelot is 7.00.