The AJ Moir Stakes is Moonee Valley’s signature Group 1 1000m sprint, and punters chasing the latest AJ Moir Stakes odds, expert Moir Stakes tips, full Moir Stakes field details, and up to date Moir Stakes results treat it as one of the most important early-spring form races. The Moir Stakes regularly attracts elite short-course specialists, The Everest hopefuls, and proven Group 1 sprinters who thrive under pressure. With early speed, barrier draws, track pattern and pure acceleration all crucial, the AJ Moir Stakes provides one of the most reliable guides for punters looking to lock in the right Moir Stakes bet at the right price.

Stay tuned for the official 2026 Moir Stakes results and finishing order when the Group 1 sprint runs at The Valley on Saturday September 5 including what horses could have The Everest in sight!

• 1st: No. 7 My Gladiola ($9.50)
• 2nd: No. 9 Cavalry Girl
• 3rd: No. 13 Natural Fling

Winning Margin: 0.35 lengths

Winning Time: 0:57.22

My Gladiola ($9.50) produced a career best performance at Sandown on Saturday, exploding late to claim victory in the 2026 Moir Stakes results and finally secure an elite level victory for trainer John McArdle and jockey Jamie Mott. In the first Moir Stakes held away from Moonee Valley, the I Am Invincible mare settled closer than usual on the improving Soft 7 track and unleashed a powerful surge down the Hillside straight to reel in Cavalry Girl, with favourite Natural Fling boxing on bravely for third. McArdle admitted he nearly scratched her when rain threatened heavier conditions. Mott was visibly emotional after the win, adding, “To do it for John is unbelievable… she’s always been good enough — she just needed her day. She’s a proper 1000 metre Group 1 sprinter.” The $550,000 Inglis Easter graduate has now earned over $1.5 million, adding a maiden Group 1 to a résumé stacked with top-level placings, and her breakthrough delivered another Inglis-bred quinella. With her first major secured, My Gladiola now shapes as one of spring’s most exciting short-course mares, and she may step up to 1200m next for a crack at the Group 1 $2 million Ladbrokes Manikato Stakes, where she has firmed sharply in futures betting from $26 into $11 with race sponsor Ladbrokes following her Moir upset.

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Moir Stakes Tips

Stay tuned for our insider Moir Stakes 2026 Tips on the Moonee Valley racing Group 1 sprint this spring carnival season.

View our complete 2026 AJ Moir Stakes Tips, Preview & Best Bets!

• Favourite: No. 13 Natural Fling

• Each Way Danger: No. 1 Giga Kick

• Best Roughie: No. 9 Cavalry Girl

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The Group 1 short-distance feature is held at Moonee Valley Racecourse (Sandown in 2026) in Melbourne during the Spring Carnival.

In recent years it has been held under the lights on a Friday night, but in 2024 moved to a daytime slot on a Saturday in early September.

The weight-for-age event attracts a good group of horses suited to the tight track, many heading towards the Group 1 Ladbrokes Manikato Stakes (1200m) back at the track later in the month.

Classy New Zealand mare Imperatriz (2023) was the last horse to complete the Moir Stakes – Manikato Stakes double.

Previously the best lead-up races include the 1000m Schillaci Stakes and the Group 2 McEwen Stakes (1000m) at the same track and distance as the Moir. The Schillaci Stakes – Moir Stakes betting double was popular with punters and was last achieved by Black Caviar (2010 & 2011).

Imperatriz (2023) was the last runner to complete the McEwen Stakes – Moir Stakes double at The Valley.

Since 2024, the Moir Stakes has been the sole Group status race on the Moonee Valley card and runs a month earlier before the Schillaci and McEwen Stakes races.

The AJ Moir Stakes also now serves as a potential lead-up for sprinters heading towards a run in the world’s richest turf race, Sydney’s $20 million The Everest (1200m) held the following month at Randwick.

It is also a key lead-up to Flemington’s Group 1 VRC Sprint Classic – currently run as the Champions Sprint – during the Melbourne Cup Carnival with Nature Strip (2019) followed by Imperatriz (2023) the latest to win both races in the same season.

The 2022 Moir Stakes form was franked with the winning filly Coolangatta returning the next autumn to win the 2023 Group 1 Black Caviar Lightning (1000m) at Flemington. The Moir runner-up in 2022 Bella Nipotina meanwhile won the Manikato at her next start and also placed third in WA’s inaugural $4 million The Quokka race the next year.

Following her 2023 Moir Stakes – Manikato Stakes – VRC Champions Sprint treble, Imperatriz returned the following autumn to win two further Group 1 races in 2024 before her retirement.

The season’s best Moir Stakes 2026 betting odds are led by the proven sprinters at the tight Moonee Valley track and any Group winners resuming with a nice first-up record.

Nature Strip ($3.30 in 2019) and Imperatriz ($1.65 in 2023) are the latest favourites in A.J. Moir Stakes betting to salute.

Moir Stakes Field

2026 Moir Stakes Form Guide

The Moir Stakes form guide is your punter-friendly roadmap to one of Australia’s fastest Group 1 sprints — but in 2026, it comes with a major twist: the race is not at Moonee Valley. The 2026 AJ Moir Stakes will be run at Sandown-Hillside, meaning the form guide shifts from tight-turn, high-pressure Valley racing to a more open, flowing 1000m where sustained speed, straightening momentum and lane choice matter far more. For punters chasing AJ Moir Stakes odds, analysing the Moir Stakes field, locking in confident Moir Stakes tips, and reviewing Moir Stakes results, the form guide becomes essential for understanding how sprinters adapt to the Hillside layout.

What the Moir Stakes Form Guide Actually Shows:

• Track-specific speed — Hillside’s long run-in rewards sprinters with sustained speed rather than pure jump-and-run Valley types.
• Early-spring sharpness — Many Moir runners resume here; first-up strike rates are crucial.
• Trial form — Late-winter trials reveal which sprinters are tuned up for a 1000m explosion.
• Race map — Hillside’s wider turns and longer straight change how leaders and swoopers balance tempo.
• Sandown suitability — Horses who handle the uphill rise and long straight have a major advantage.

What Punters Should Look for on the AJ Moir Stakes Form:

• Sustained speed profiles — Horses who can build and maintain speed suit Hillside better than pure Valley on-pacers.
• Barrier influence — Wider, sweeping turns reduce inside-barrier bias; middle gates often map best.
• Recent 1000m form — Genuine short-course specialists thrive in the Moir.
• Stable intent — Many Moir runners are Everest-bound; knowing the stable’s plan helps.
• Market signals — Early AJ Moir Stakes odds shifts often reflect trial intel and stable confidence.

FULL 2026 MOIR STAKES FORM GUIDE

2026 AJ Moir Stakes Nominations

The AJ Moir Stakes 2026 nominations are taken on the Monday of race week and early entries for the spring Group 1 sprint will be provided below once announced.

The 2026 Moir Stakes nominations attracted 18 short distance specialists led in all-in betting by former The Everest champ Giga Kick resuming for the spring and lightly raced young filly Natural Fling coming off a four-length romp home fresh in the Group 3 Quezette Stakes.

2026 AJ Moir Stakes Final Field

The Moir Stakes field is a key early spring feature for short-distance specialists that could target upcoming Group 1 features including Flemington’s VRC Sprint Classic (1200m) run down the straight during the Melbourne Cup Carnival.

Lots of horses run first-up in the Moir Stakes field, while the Group 2 Schillaci Stakes has provided the most Moir Stakes winners than any other lead-up race over the past 20 years before the Group 1 changed dates ahead of the 2024 edition.

The official 2026 Moir Stakes field and barrier draw will be released the Tuesday leading up to Moir Stakes Day.

The Moir Stakes 2026 final field features a class line-up of 13 sprinters led in betting by Tony & Calvin McEvoy’s progressive young Home Affairs filly Natural Fling drawn the outside alley but coming off a smart Group 3 Quezette Stakes victory.

Moir Stakes Barrier & Speedmap

1

Rothfire Midfield

2

Extragalactic Off Pace

3

Bazaball Rewarded Pace

4

Geegees Mistruth Off Midfield

5

Cavalry Girl Leader

6

My Gladiola Backmarker

7

Generosity Off Midfield

8

Ole Dancer Midfield

9

Giga Kick Backmarker

10

Point Barrow Backmarker

11

Hearcomesthestar Backmarker

12

Skybird Midfield

13

Natural Fling Leader

Moir Stakes History

FAQs

What are the latest AJ Moir Stakes odds?
Current AJ Moir Stakes odds reflect trial form, first-up fitness, and how well each sprinter is expected to handle the Sandown-Hillside 1000m. Market moves often signal which runners are forward enough to strike fresh.

Who should I bet on in the Moir Stakes?
Your Moir Stakes bet should focus on genuine short-course specialists, strong first-up performers, and horses with proven sustained speed — a key advantage at Hillside’s long, flowing straight.

Which horses are in the Moir Stakes field?
The full Moir Stakes field typically includes elite Group 1 sprinters, The Everest hopefuls, and sharp triallers suited to the 1000m. Barrier draws and tactical speed are crucial at Sandown-Hillside.

What were the Moir Stakes results last year?
The 2025 Moir Stakes was won by seven-year-old Snitzel gelding Baraqiel at $6 for trainers Leon & Troy Corstens & Will Larkin with jockey Ben Allen aboard on 58.5kg from barrier 8 to win by 0.46 lengths on a Good (4) track in a time of 0:57.82.

Why is the 2026 Moir Stakes at Sandown-Hillside?
The 2026 AJ Moir Stakes has been moved to Sandown-Hillside due to Moonee Valley’s redevelopment works. The shift changes the race shape significantly — Hillside favours sustained speed over the tight-turn, high-pressure Valley style.

Moir Stakes Previous Race Winners