Moonee Valley Racing Club is the historic home of Australia’s most prestigious horse race, the Ladbrokes Cox Plate and also p ... lays host to the best night racing in Australasia with Ladbrokes Friday Night Lights. The Valley is considered Melbourne’s most appealing spectator racecourse, offering an exciting, up-close and personal entertainment experience like no other. Established in 1883, the Moonee Valley Racing Club has enjoyed a rich and vibrant history of thoroughbred horse racing at its unique amphitheatre track and was the first Australian metropolitan track to conduct night racing. Moonee Valley Racing Club is committed to maintaining high standards of excellence in racing and customer service. Each race meeting offers premium racing, entertainment and enjoyment throughout the year and during the Spring Racing Carnival. Our aim is to engage and excite our members and visitors every time they visit The Valley. read more