WELCOME TO LADBROKES FRIDAY NIGHT LIGHTS DRUMMOND GOLF NIGHT AT THE VALLEY. It’s remarkable to think that a week has already passed since the commencement of the 2024 Ladbrokes Cox Plate Carnival. What unfolded was an extraordinary 24 hours at The Valley, highlighted by Via Sistina's performance in the Ladbrokes Cox Plate— a moment in history that the crowd of over 20,000 in attendance will never forget. Via Sistina's performance in the 2024 Ladbrokes Cox Plate will stand as one of the greatest. She set a new benchmark of 2:01.07 to surpass Winx's track record of 2:02.94, achieved in her third victory in 2017. The winning margin of eight lengths over a world-class field was simply astonishing. For James McDonald, our 2024 Ladbrokes Cox Plate Carnival Ambassador, this marked a third consecutive Cox Plate victory, placing him alongside Hugh Bowman and Brent Thomson as the only jockeys to win Australia’s Best Race three years in a row. It was a fitting occasion for McDonald to celebrate his 100th Group 1 win, achieved in record time as Australia’s fastest jockey to reach this milestone. Congratulations to James, trainer Chris Waller on his fifth Ladbrokes Cox Plate triumph, and Via Sistina’s owners, Yulong Investments. Spring Carnival racing continues tonight under lights with an eight-race card. Enjoy your night at the track, and we look forward to welcoming you back on Friday, 15 November, for our next meeting. CHAIR ADAM LENNEN CHAIR’S WELCOME 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.
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