The highly anticipated 2024 Moir Stakes at Moonee Valley promises to deliver one of the most exciting 1000m sprints of the season. Set to be run on September 7, this Group 1 race has drawn an exceptional field of sprinters, featuring a blend of proven champions and rising stars. With a $750,000 prize on the line, the stakes couldn’t be higher as the spring racing season kicks into full swing.

1. I Wish I Win (5) – Kingsford Smith Cup winner. Gelding returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last preparation won by long-neck Eagle Farm G1 K-Smith Cup June 1 over 1300m slow track defeating Bella Nipotina with 59kg at $3.80. When resuming last campaign third of 13 at Randwick in the G1 T J Smith April 6 over 1200m, in the wet; a neck behind Chain Of Lightning with 58.5kg at $4. A-class sprinter who will be charging at them late.

2. Mornington Glory (1) – Group 1 placegetter. Recent form sound. Last start favourite; won by a neck at this track LR Norman Carlyon August 24 over 1000m on a soft track defeating Golden Boom carrying 57kg at $2.40. Before that favourite; raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 4 len at this track Bm100 August 10 over 1000m on a rain affected track defeating Taunting with 58.5kg at $3. Going very well but this will really test.

3. Johnny Rocker (3) – Group 1 placegetter. Entire returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last campaign 11th of 15 at Morphettville in the G1 The Goodwood May 11 over 1200m, 3 len behind Benedetta carrying 54.5kg at $7. First up last campaign second of 13 at Flemington Bm70 January 20 over 1000m, 1.0 len behind Mornington Glory with 60kg at $3.80. Interesting runner, don’t discount.

4. Caballus (9) – Group 3 winner. Resuming. Finished off last preparation third of 19 at Flemington Inglis Sprint March 2 over 1200m, 1.75 len behind Estriella carrying 59.5kg at $3.50. Previous preparation first-up won by 1.2 len Rosehill 3yo Bm72 January 20 over 1100m defeating Wallenda carrying 58kg at $2.30. Handy type who can sneak into the minor money.

5. Chain Of Lightning (4) – TJ Smith Stakes winner. Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of four months. Finished off last campaign sixth of 9 at Doomben in the G1 Doomben 10,000 May 18 over 1200m, soft track; 3 len behind Bella Nipotina carrying 56.5kg at $9.50. When resuming last campaign 12th of 15 at Caulfield in the G1 Oakleigh Plt February 24 over 1100m, 2.75 len behind Queman with 53.5kg at $26. Might need this run.

6. Estriella (8) – Group 3 winner. Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of four-and-a-half months. Finished off last preparation fifth of 14 at Morphettville in the G1 Sangster April 27 over 1200m, 2.5 len behind Climbing Star with 55kg at $2.80. Previous preparation first-up favourite; won by 2 len Caulfield G3 Kev Hayes February 10 over 1100m defeating Lazzago carrying 56kg at $3.80. Very talented mare, go close.

7. Coleman (6) – Multiple Group 1 placegetter. Resuming. Finished off last campaign third of 9 at Randwick in the G1 Sires Prod April 6 over 1400m, on rain affected going; 1.1 len behind Manaal carrying 56.5kg at $8. Previous preparation first-up won by 2.75 len Caulfield G3 Chairman’s Stk February 3 over 1000m defeating Eneeza carrying 59kg at $2.10. Top colt who looks a great each way hope.

8. Lady Of Camelot (2) – Golden Slipper winner. First-up. Finished off last preparation second of 15 at Randwick in the G2 Percysykes April 13 over 1200m, 0.7 len behind Eneeza with 59kg at $3.80. Previous preparation first-up favourite; won by 3 len Rosehill G3 Widden February 3 over 1100m defeating Manaal with 54.5kg at $1.60. Top shelf filly who will be very hard to catch.

9. Hayasugi (7) – Blue Diamond Stakes winner. Resuming after a break of five-and-a-half months. Finished off last preparation when last of 16 at Rosehill in the G1 G Slipper March 23 over 1200m, 18 len behind Lady Of Camelot with 54.5kg at $10. Previous preparation first-up won by nose Caulfield G3 Bd/Prev F January 26 over 1000m defeating Tobeornottobe carrying 56kg at $5.50. Should be running on well late.

The Moir Stakes has long been a cornerstone of the Australian racing season, and this year’s race is set to uphold that tradition. With numerous top sprinters eyeing this race as a key preparatory event for major spring races like the Manikato Stakes, the competition promises to be fierce. The tactical brilliance and lightning-fast pace of the contenders are sure to enthrall both the live audience at Moonee Valley and racing fans nationwide. As these elite sprinters vie for Group 1 honors, the Moir Stakes will deliver not only high-octane racing but also the prestige that comes with claiming victory in one of Melbourne’s iconic sprint events.