Racegoers tear Moonee Valley apart

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Oct 27, 2025

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Chaos unfolded in The Valley’s last race on Saturday, with racegoers tearing down and taking home railings from the racecourse, ahead of a planned upgrade. The racecourse will be closed for 1-2 years as the grandstands and surrounds get knocked down and rebuilt.

A racegoer rips off a railing at The Valley (Image: Rhett Black)

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