Champion Australian jockey James McDonald produces ‘ride for the ages’ on board Romantic Warrior in Cox Plate epic

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Champion Australian jockey James McDonald produces ‘ride for the ages’ on board Romantic Warrior in Cox Plate epic
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Hong Kong’s pre-race favourite Romantic Warrior has won an epic Cox Plate by a nose in a thrilling photo finish. Mr. Brightside was just centimetres behind in one of the greatest finishes to a Cox Plate in history, with Alligator Blood rounding out the top three.

Romantic Warrior wins epic Cox Plate. Champion Australian jockey gave it a perfect ride for Chinese trainer Danny Shum, with Romantic Warrior lunging for the line after an enthralling battle at Moonee Valley. “McDonald’s done it! The genius of James McDonald — he’s produced a win for the world. He’s produced it for the whole racing world,” Seven racing commentator Bruce McAvaney said after the race. “Hong Kong comes to the Valley and wins the Cox Plate. “McDonald produces a ride for the ages.

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