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Cox Plate LIVE: Excitement builds at Moonee Valley as history-making Cox Plate nears
Trainer Chris Waller achieved his sixth Cox Plate win and jockey James McDonald his fourth consecutive victory with Via Sistina, the first eight-year-old mare to win twice.
- On Saturday, Via Sistina won the Cox Plate at Moonee Valley, marking the final race before the $220 million redevelopment as James McDonald secured his fourth consecutive win and Chris Waller his sixth.
- As the heavy favourite, Via Sistina entered the race as reigning horse of the year, while Yulong Investments clarified on Friday that Jun Zhang sent a text dispelling concerns about Yuesheng Zhang's absence.
- After being five wide on the bend, Via Sistina surged from about sixth to take the lead from Treasurethe Moment and hold off Buckaroo in a photo finish amid nine horses abreast.
- Racegoers flooded the track after the finale, salvaging turf and rails as tractors and bulldozers prepare to raze Moonee Valley in the coming weeks.
- Earlier in the day, Observer won the Group 2 Vase , showing it can handle the VRC Derby distance of 2500 metres with two wins and three placings from six starts.
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Brisbane TimesVia Sistina wins 'extraordinary' Cox Plate race
Via Sistina wins the 2025 Cox Plate with an incredible run.
·Sydney, Australia
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Leaning Left4Leaning Right4Center1Last UpdatedBias Distribution45% Left, 44% Right
Bias Distribution
- 45% of the sources lean Left, 44% of the sources lean Right
45% Left
L 45%
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R 44%
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