Eight in Cox Plate would suit Winx: Waller

A field of eight would suit champion mare Winx perfectly as she strives to win an unprecedented fourth Cox Plate, trainer Chris Waller says.

Amid talk of a field of seven or eight for Saturday’s Cox Plate, Waller expects a few others may jump in to make up the numbers.

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“A field of eight would be perfect for us because it means less horses get in her way,” Waller said.

He did not want too small a field either.

“The more pressure the better. That’s when Winx performs best.”