This Billionaire Used to Work in a Coal Mine in China. He Now Owns Australian Racing’s Biggest Empire

J-Mac chases Cox Plate history aboard Via Sistina

James McDonald had a scary fall from Via Sistina before last year's Cox Plate but has enjoyed a smooth preparation for Saturday's $6 million Group 1 feature.

This billionaire used to work in a coal mine in China. He now owns Australian racing’s biggest empire

Billionaire Yuesheng Zhang is the man behind Yulong Investments, Australia’s biggest racing empire. Little is known about Zhang and he rarely speaks publicly despite his dominance of the Australian racing scene. His horses Via Sistina and Treasurethe Moment are favourites for the Cox Plate on Saturday in Victoria’s Spring Racing Carnival. Yulong means jade dragon in Chinese. Seven will show the Cox Plate live from Mooney Valley and livestreamed o

Australia: Via Sistina needs a Cox Plate repeat to retain her crown

To stay in the discussions for a repeat Horse of the Year title, Via Sistina needs a win in Friday's Group 1 Cox Plate at about 1 1/4 miles, Australia's leading weight-for-age race. So far this year, Via Sistina has won once in three starts, in the Group 1 Winx Stakes at seven furlongs in August.