On Track - Spring 2020 Edition

13 You must be pretty proud to be the manufacturer of one of Australia’s greatest races and most recognised trophies? John: It is one of the best-known and most prestigious races, not only in Australia but worldwide. To know that Renown is a significant part of this race makes us very proud. How long have you had an association with the Club through making the Cox Plate? John: We were asked by Moonee Valley Racing Club to design a special Cox Plate Trophy in 1995. The result was the design that we now all know and love. The first trophy in this design was won by Octagonal, who was owned by Bob and Jack Ingham. Of course, Bob Ingham’s daughter Debbie Kepitis is one of the owners of Winx who went on to win the Cox Plate a record-breaking four times. Who is your favourite winner of the Cox Plate in its 99 runnings? Darren: Kingston Towns’ third win holds great memories for me, as it was my first ever Cox Plate I attended in 1982. More recently, Winx’s journey to four consecutive wins has brought out more emotions than I ever knew I had. WATCH: The making of the 100th W.S. Cox Plate trophy An iconic sporting trophy