Moonee Valley Racing Club has launched a bold bid to bring international superstar Snoop Dogg to its Manikato Stakes meeting on Friday night.

Racing.com can confirm The Valley is in discussion’s with Snoop’s management, with a decision on his attendance set to be confirmed within the next 24 hours.

Snoop Dogg is in Melbourne for the AFL Grand Final where he will perform before the clash between Geelong and Brisbane.

Snoop’s appearance will add extra star power to an already big night, with some of the country’s fastest horses tackling the Manikato, while Cox Plate contenders including Treasurethe Moment and Tom Kitten will go head-to-head with Pride Of Jenni in the Feehan Stakes.

More to come