CHAIRMAN’S Welcome The anticipation of and excitement of a momentous spring is well and truly building. Ladbrokes Cox Plate Qualifier Day is upon us as we get to see some key contenders in the Clamms Seafood Feehan Stakes battle it out for the only ballot-exempt pass into the 2022 Ladbrokes Cox Plate. Mr Brightside looks the horse to beat in front of notable challengers in Earlswood, Forgot You and Inspirational Girl. The winner will also be eyeing up a special $1 million bonus should they go on to win the $5m Ladbrokes Cox Plate. The Mitty’s McEwen Stakes over the flying 1000 metres features a quality field of seven sprinters, all with strong winning claims. Defending champion The Inferno makes his spring return, but has strong company in Away Game, Coolangatta, In The Congo, Rothfire, Semillion and Zoustyle. A $1m bonus awaits the horse that can complete the trifecta of winning the Mitty’s McEwen Stakes, a start in the Ladbrokes Manikato Stakes, and a victory in Darley Champions Sprint at Flemington on the final day of Cup week. While you are trackside this Saturday, you will have the opportunity to see the grey flash Chautauqua up close, as the now showhorse leads the field around prior to race seven named in his honour. Racegoers will also be able to purchase a very special Centenary edition of the Cox Plate Carnival Charity Pin on Saturday from the Merch Stalls and the Make-A-Wish volunteers. Make-A-Wish Australia is a wonderful charity we are delighted to have partnered with for the next two years and all proceeds of the Pin will help make the wishes of sick children come true. Members may also wish to note that they will have an exclusive opportunity to have their photo taken with the 2022 Ladbrokes Cox Plate Trophy on Saturday in the Octagonal Lounge between races four and five. Moonee Valley Racing Club respectfully acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of this land, the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung people of the Kulin Nation, and pay our respects to its Elders past, present and emerging. DON CASBOULT CHAIRMAN
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