Moonee Valley win record holder Dandy Kid dies aged 28

News.com.au

21-07-2025

The Robbie Griffiths stable is lamenting the loss of a stable favourite that became an integral part of history at The Valley.
Griffiths Racing confirmed the passing of the former smart sprinter Dandy Kid, who won a record 15 races at The Valley in a terrific career that included 19 wins from 87 starts between 1999 and 2006.
Dandy Kid died just short of his 29th birthday in a year in which racing will cease under the current configuration at The Valley as the track undergoes redevelopment.
'The saying gone but not forgotten is certainly true as it is fitting in the last year on the current Moonee Valley track,' Griffiths Racing wrote on X.
'Dandy was laid to rest knowing no-one will ever beat his record of 15 wins at the track.
'Thanks Dandy, you're a legend.'
Dandy Kid notched his first win at The Valley at his second start in May 1999 and saluted in a rousing victory at his final appearance in August 2006.
The son of Demus was also placed in another 11 starts at The Valley, running on the track 52 times.
DANDY KID 1996-2025.
The saying gone but never forgotten is certainly true as it is fitting in the last year on the current Moonee Valley track, Dandy was laid to rest knowing no-one will ever beat his record of 15 wins at the track. Thanks Dandy you're a legend! @TheValley pic.twitter.com/DwX10CfBBG
— Griffiths Racing (@GriffithsRacing) July 20, 2025
Dandy Kid was also good enough to win the Listed Vain Stakes during his run of four straight wins to start his career.
He also claimed the Group 3 Bletchingly Stakes at Caulfield in 2000, beating that year's Newmarket Handicap winner Miss Pennymoney.
Ryan Maloney topping the tally with five wins on the grand sprinter while Rikki Cartwright was aboard for the gelding's first four wins.