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The Chris Waller trained Verry Elleegant has won the 2020 Caulfield Cup. Anthony Van Dyk came second with The Chosen One coming in third finished third in the 2400-metre race. "It's a very special win with a very special horse," Waller said. "She's tough. And I thought she was beaten to tell you the truth at the 100-metre mark, and she dug so deep." Waller added: "Mightn't sound a lot to those watching on from home, but I can assure you, Caulfield Cup history suggests mares with 55 (kg) — they don't win very often. "That's how good she is." Verry Elleegant, ridden by Mark Zahra, made a huge statement ahead of the Melbourne Cup and will take home $3 million of the $5 million prizemoney on offer. #CaulfieldCup #VerryElleegant #ChrisWaller #HorseRacing #Horses #Jockey #MelbourneCup #horseracingglobal #zahra #waller #cup (at Caulfield Racecourse) https://www.instagram.com/p/CGcCNWcJHx7/?igshid=xus169tl35eg

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Winx aiming to extend world record

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Winx which had Hugh Bowman as rider emerged as the winner of the 2017 George Main Stakes at Randwick Australia’s favorite horse, Winx is aiming to extend her world record of group 1 wins out to 27 on Saturday.

She is set to race to extend her record when she runs in the George Main Stakes this very weekend.

Winx is also very much in the hunt for her latest slice of racing history.

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Looking for Cox Plate tips? It’s all about Winx

The Cox Plate has been called ‘the greatest two minutes in Australian sport’, and the 2017 edition could prove the ultimate crowning moment for Australian champion Winx.

Chris Waller’s superstar mare is chasing her third consecutive Cox Plate: a feat achieved only once in the 95-year history of the race, by Tommy Smith’s champion Kingston Town in 1980, 1981 and 1982.

With Winx currently at $1.20 and unlikely to drift in the slightest, everybody’s Cox Plate tips will obviously be dominated by the great mare. But are there any dangers capable of spoiling the party?

While challengers are understandably being scared off, there looks to be a few quality horses who could take on the race and at least have a good shot at the $540,000 second prize. Leading Victorian trainer Darren Weir is likely to run Gailo Chop, who is certainly back to his best after winning the Group One Caulfield Stakes on Guineas day.

Weir’s second Group One winner on that day was Tosen Stardom in the Toorak Handicap, and the Japanese import is being widely tipped to join his stablemate in the Cox Plate.

Continuing the big-stable theme, Godolphin’s Cranbourne Cup winner Folkswood is considered at least a possible starter among the Cox Plate tips. A visitor from Charlie Appleby’s UK stable, Folkswood was a longer shot for the race but shortened considerably after the impressive victory in the Cranbourne Cup.

For all your Cox Plate tips and 2017 Spring Racing Carnival news, stay tuned to Racenet: your ultimate horse racing destination.