Winx favoured to complete Cox Plate treble in 2017
AS the dust settles on another incredible Cox Plate win by champion mare Winx, questions have been asked about its 2017 schedule and which races it will target.
The five-year-old superstar has won all it needs to win in Australia and Winx is too special for the world not to see its talents. We’re predicting trainer Chris Waller sets out a plan to take on the world, which could include a run in the Hong Kong Mile or at Royal Ascot where fellow Australian champion Black Caviar was victorious in 2012.
There is also the possibility that it returns to Moonee Valley for a third Cox Plate attempt in the hopes to match Kingston Town’s three-peat from 1980-1982.
Winx added its name to the list of champion Australasian thoroughbreds which have won multiple Cox Plates. The list features an all-star cast including Phar Lap, Young Idea, Beau Vite, Flight, Hydrogen and in more recent times, Sunline, Northerly and So You Think.
That’s some company, but we think Winx has the ability to win three consecutive Cox Plates and CrownBet.com.au has released a market for the 2017 Moonee Valley feature where Winx is again the dominating favourite.
2017 Cox Plate all in market
Winx is currently paying double the odds it won at on Saturday, but it’s an all in market and if the horse doesn’t start in the Cox Plate, you won’t get your money back.
We are confident that Chris Waller will want to recreate history by winning three straight Cox Plate’s and although punters will have to wait almost a year for their bet to pay off, now is a good time to lock in the early value.
2017 Cox Plate all in market:
Winx – $3.50 at CrownBet
Hartnell – $15
Divine Prophet – $21
Black Heart Bart – $26
Lucia Valentina – $26
Jameka – $26
Yankee Rose – $26
Hauraki – $34
Sacred Elixir – $34
Omei Sword – $34
Tosen Stardom – $34
Palentino – $41
Our Ivanhowe – $41
Seaburge – $41
Don’t Doubt Mamma – $41
Gallante – $41
Swear – $41
Impending – $41
For a full market head to CrownBet.com.au