Ten years after guiding Winx to the first of her four famous Cox Plate (2,040m) victories, Hugh Bowman returns to Moonee Valley on Saturday to ride for the champion mare’s trainer before turning his attention to the return of Helios Express at Sha Tin.
In what could be a massive weekend for the Hong Kong-based Australian rider, Bowman will team up with the Chris Waller-trained Aeliana in pursuit of a record-equalling fifth success in the Group One Cox Plate before bidding for Group Two Premier Bowl (1,200m) glory aboard Helios Express on Sunday.
Bowman and Winx created history by winning one of Australia’s biggest races four years in a row and the champion
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