The Moonee Valley faithful erupted as Via Sistina, the champion mare trained by Chris Waller, stormed to a dominant eight-length victory in the 2024 Ladbrokes Cox Plate.

Class colt El Castello continued his remarkable winning streak, capturing the prestigious Group 1 Spring Champion Stakes (2000m) at Randwick on Saturday.

The focus of spring racing may shift to The Valley for the Ladbrokes Cox Plate this Saturday, but Randwick in Sydney still offers a compelling Group 1 showdown with the 2024 Spring Champion Stakes for the three-year-old Derby hopefuls.

The stage is set for a captivating 2024 Ladbrokes Cox Plate at Moonee Valley this Saturday, with a select field of weight-for-age stars vying for glory. However, pre-race drama has unfolded with a potential scratch and international intrigue.

The 2024 King Charles III Stakes at Royal Randwick delivered a thrilling finish, with Joe Pride's untapped four-year-old star Ceolwulf emerging victorious to cap off a dramatic The Everest Day that saw both highs and lows for the trainer.

Master trainer Ciaron Maher etched his name in racing history on Saturday, becoming the first trainer to win both the Caulfield Cup and The Everest on the same day in Melbourne and Sydney respectively. This remarkable feat was achieved thanks to the outstanding performances of his underrated stayer Duke De Sessa in the $5 million Caulfield Cup (2400m) and champion mare Bella Nipotina who secured victory in the $20 million The Everest at Randwick.