All the Group Winners at Moonee Valley Last Night

Tara Madgwick - Friday September 23

Big night of racing at Moonee Valley last night and if you want to see the pedigrees for all Group winners read on.

The Group I MVRC Moir Stakes (1000m) went to outstanding 3YO filly Coolangatta, read about her here.

Coolangatta  12th G1 winner for Written Tycoon.

The Group II MVRC Stutt Stakes (1600m)  was won by Tijuana could he be the first Australian G1 winner for American Pharoah (USA, read about him here.

The Group II MVRC Stocks Stakes (1600m) went to Daisies, whose half-brother Zou Tiger runs in the Golden Rose, read about her here.

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The Group III MVRC Scarborough Stakes (1200m) went to Queen of the Ball, whose half-sister Diamond Jubilee won at the official 2YO trials on Monday, read about her here.

The Group III MVRC JRA Cup (2040m) went to Desert Icon (Fr), whose sire Sea the Stars racked up his 100th SW in France overnight, read about him here.

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