Cox Plate Dream Team

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Oct 27, 2025

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Via Sistina has won the Cox Plate in Moonee Valley for the second time in a row. This is also the fourth Cox Plate win for her jockey, James McDonald, and the sixth for trainer Chris Waller.

Jockey James McDonald embraces Via Sistina trainer Chris Waller. (Photo: Racenet.com.au)

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