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Ep. 316 - ๐Ÿ† Cox Plate 2025 Preview! ๐Ÿ’ฅ Dicko, Jono & Butch Go Big on The Valleyโ€™s Grand Final | Mailbag Preview Show
30 minutes Posted Oct 23, 2025 at 4:58 am.
โ€“ Intro
โ€“ Moonee Valley: R4 Fillies Classic
โ€“ Moonee Valley: R7 Crystal Mile
โ€“ Moonee Valley: R8 McEwen Stakes
โ€“ Moonee Valley: R10 Cox Plate
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๐Ÿ”ฅ The Mailbag Preview Show is back for Episode 316! This week Jack Dickens, Jono Rayner & Butch Bourne dive into a massive Moonee Valley card featuring the Cox Plate, McEwen Stakes, Crystal Mile, and Fillies Classic. Big fields, bold opinions, and plenty of betting angles โ€” this is one you donโ€™t want to miss!
๐Ÿ‡ 3 Point Motors Fillies Classic (Race 4)
The 3-year-old fillies take centre stage over 1600m under set weights, and itโ€™s a deep line-up this year. Expect the conversation to centre around which fillies are ready to make the leap from promising types to genuine spring stars.
- The โ€œwhoโ€™s the real deal?โ€ narrative dominates the build-up
- Early tempo and settling position are critical โ€” you canโ€™t be too far off them here
- Recent winners have gone on to serious spring form, so this race matters
๐Ÿ Alinta Energy Crystal Mile (Race 7)
A 1600m WFA clash for seasoned gallopers, the Crystal Mile is always a key test before the big end-of-spring Group 1s. Punters will be watching how the milers handle the tight Moonee Valley circuit and whether class or toughness wins out.
- WFA mile brings together stayers dropping back and milers on the rise
- The map and Valley bend will be critical for positioning
- Recent winners often springboard into Group 1 form โ€” this race is a proper marker
โšก McEwen Stakes (Race 8)
The McEwen is always fast and furious โ€” 1000m of pure speed, pressure and precision. Expect fireworks early as the sprinters look to own the Valley rail.
- Charm Stone has generated buzz as a standout contender over the short trip
- Early speed and gate position absolutely everything here
- Horses that can handle the bend and accelerate off it usually come out on top
๐Ÿ† Cox Plate (Race 10)
The main event โ€” 2040m of weight-for-age glory. The Cox Plate defines champions, and this yearโ€™s edition looks a cracker. Last yearโ€™s hero Via Sistina headlines, but a deep field means nothingโ€™s a given.
- Via Sistina chasing back-to-back glory as the hot favourite
- Form over 2000m+ and tactical nous are key around the Valley
- Expect high tension and high class โ€” the race where legends are made
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