A strong mix of emerging stayers has been entered for Friday’s Group 2 Moonee Valley Vase (2040m), with leading trainers Ciaron Maher and Chris Waller both well represented.
Maher holds a powerful hand with Matsuda, Observer and Siriusly Hot among his entries, while Waller will saddle promising pair Providence and Savisanta.
John O’Shea and Tom Charlton have dual chances with O’Sheamus and One Step Closer, and Tony and Calvin McEvoy will be hoping Options can take the next step.
Other key runners include KakkoII from the Trent Busuttin and Natalie Young yard, Highvol for Nick Ryan, and Zorb trained by Archie Alexander.
With many of these three-year-olds eyeing the Victoria Derby or Oaks, the Vase will serve as a crucial form guide for the upcoming Flemington classics.
Likely Field for the Moonee Valley Vase
| No. | Horse | Trainer | Jockey |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Highvol | Nick Ryan | |
| 2 | KakkoII | Trent Busuttin & Natalie Young | |
| 3 | Matsuda | Ciaron Maher | Thomas Stockdale |
| 4 | O’Sheamus | John O’Shea & Tom Charlton | |
| 5 | Observer | Ciaron Maher | |
| 6 | One Step Closer | John O’Shea & Tom Charlton | |
| 7 | Options | Tony & Calvin McEvoy | |
| 8 | Providence | Chris Waller | |
| 9 | Savisanta | Chris Waller | |
| 10 | Siriusly Hot | Ciaron Maher | |
| 11 | Zorb | Archie Alexander |