Winx makes history after 22nd straight win and third Cox Plate

SHE’S done it again. Winx has secured her 22nd straight victory and third consecutive Cox Plate cementing her place in racing history and immortal status. RECAP, REACTION

CHAMPION jockey Hugh Bowman was confident Winx would stave off the late-race challenge that nearly saw Humidor cause a Cox Plate boilover.

Speaking after his third straight Cox Plate aboard Chris Waller’s champion mare, Bowman said he knew his star would pass the post first, despite Humidor looming large up the home straight. “Full credit to Humidor and as surprising as it was to see him there, I wasn’t concerned that we were going to be beaten,” he said. Get your souvenir Winx special edition of Sunday Herald Sun tomorrow HI FIVE: WINX’S BEST WINS THE MACHINE: WHAT MAKES WINX TICK GOAT? WHERE WINX RANKS AMONG ALL-TIME GREATS “She had more to give. “I am not saying she could have won by any further. Full credit to Humidor, he has shown he is a top-class horse and a worthy contender. “He was a little disappointing when they met in the Turnbull, but take nothing away from her. I was a little surprised to see him there because I really put the pressure on a good way from home, she was ready to perform at her premium today, and that she did. SCROLL DOWN TO RECAP HOW THE DAY UNFOLDED Now, with a third Cox Plate, Winx’s name will be forever etched in history. “She now goes down in — she already was one of the greatest horses but I mean she has just made history here today and to be the only horse other than Kingston Town, the great Kingston Town who was commonly recognised as possibly the best horse we have seen here in Australia, to emulate his wonderful record all those years ago is very humbling. “The expectation naturally was there and, you know, as much as everyone expects her to win you never know. It is sport and you just never know until the game is played and she certainly didn’t disappoint today. Winx reduces Waller to tears

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