Moonee Valley Racecourse
Moonee Valley Racecourse, currently marketed as The Valley, is a horse-racing track in Moonee Ponds, Melbourne, Victoria Australia.
 Aerial view of Moonee Valley Racecourse, looking west | |
| Location | Moonee Ponds, Victoria |
|---|---|
| Owned by | Moonee Valley Racing Club |
| Date opened | 1883 |
| Screened on | Seven Network Sky Racing |
| Notable races | Cox Plate |
History
Moonee Valley Racecourse was established in 1883 by William Samuel (W.S.) Cox, who purchased a farm the previous year belonging to John F. Feehan for the purpose of establishing a racetrack. Being entirely freehold land owned by a private club, this separates Moonee Valley from other Melbourne racecourses such as Caulfield and Flemington.[1] Expansion of the racecourse facilities occurred in the 1960s, funded by compensation for land acquired for the construction of the adjacent Tullamarine Freeway. In the 1970s harness racing moved to the Valley, when night trotting relocated from the Royal Melbourne Showgrounds.[1]
References
- Andrew Lemon (7 April 2011). "Developer Proposes Housing Plan For Moonee Valley Racecourse". The Age. Archived from the original on 6 November 2012. Retrieved 8 April 2011.