2025 Cox Plate Finishing Order, full Results, Via Sistina Win for 2nd straight year, prize money share for every horse.
The 2025 Ladbrokes Cox Plate delivered another chapter of racing greatness as Irish-bred mare Via Sistina produced a stunning finish to claim victory at Moonee Valley. Under a cool, patient ride by Jamie Spencer, the George Boughey-trained six-year-old proved far too strong, outgunning Buckaroo and Treasurethe Moment in a high-class renewal of the weight-for-age championship of Australasia.
Class and Composure in a High-Pressure Cauldron
The early stages were genuine from the jump. Buckaroo rolled forward to set the tempo, with Attrition handy and Militarize tracking close behind. Via Sistina settled beautifully midfield, conserving energy before peeling wide on the turn.
In classic European fashion, she produced a smooth, unhurried surge down the short Moonee Valley straight, overtaking Buckaroo in the final strides to win going away. Her ability to handle tight corners and quicken on demand underscored why she’s considered among the world’s elite middle-distance mares.
2025 Cox Plate Results, Full Order of Finishing, Where each horse stands, prize money breakdown
Race: W.S. Cox Plate (Group 1, 2040m, Weight-for-Age)
Venue: Moonee Valley Racecourse
Date: Saturday, 25 October 2025
Track: Good (4)
Time: 2:03.12 (Last 600m: 34.19s)
Total Prizemoney: $5,000,000
| Position | Horse | Jockey | Trainer | Margin | Starting Price | Prizemoney (AUD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | Via Sistina (GB) | Jamie Spencer | George Boughey | — | $5.00 (Fav) | $3,000,000 |
| 2nd | Buckaroo (IRE) | Blake Shinn | Joseph O’Brien | 0.8L | $7.50 | $750,000 |
| 3rd | Treasurethe Moment (AUS) | Damian Lane | Danny O’Brien | 1.6L | $15.00 | $375,000 |
| 4th | Attrition (AUS) | Declan Bates | Mitchell Freedman | 2.2L | $13.00 | $200,000 |
| 5th | Militarize (NZ) | James McDonald | Chris Waller | 2.8L | $100,000** | |
| 6th | Romantic Warrior (HK) | Hugh Bowman | C S Shum | 3.1L | $8.00 | — |
| 7th | Light Infantry (FR) | Ben Melham | Ciaron Maher & David Eustace | 3.8L | $11.00 | — |
| 8th | Mr Brightside (NZ) | Craig Williams | Ben & JD Hayes | 4.3L | $9.00 | — |
| 9th | Pride of Jenni (AUS) | Declan Stack | Ciaron Maher | 5.1L | $21.00 | — |
| 10th | Duais (AUS) | Josh Parr | Edward Cummings | 5.4L | $18.00 | — |
Dividends (Victorian TAB)
| Bet Type | Dividend |
|---|---|
| Win (1 Via Sistina) | $5.00 |
| Place (1 Via Sistina) | $2.10 |
| Place (2 Buckaroo) | $2.80 |
| Place (3 Treasurethe Moment) | $4.40 |
| Quinella (1–2) | $17.90 |
| Exacta (1–2) | $32.50 |
| Trifecta (1–2–3) | $248.70 |
| First Four (1–2–3–4) | $1,835.20 |
| Running Double (Race 7–8) | $41.60 |
| Daily Double | $54.30 |
Race Notes & Analysis
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Margins: 0.8L, 0.8L, 0.6L, 0.6L to fifth.
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Tempo: Genuine throughout; leaders felt pressure late.
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Winner’s Pedigree: Fastnet Rock (AUS) x Nigh (IRE) — bred in Ireland.
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Owners: S. Sangster, G. Boughey, J. Redvers et al.
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Winning Margin: Three-quarters of a length.
Via Sistina’s success was both tactical and physical. Her settling ability under Spencer was key, conserving every ounce of energy before letting rip in the final 250 metres. Buckaroo’s effort in second was full of merit, and Treasurethe Moment’s placing confirmed her emergence among Australia’s elite mares.
When is the 2026 Cox Plate: Date, Location Moves to Flemington
Next year’s Cox Plate (2026) will temporarily relocate to Flemington Racecourse on Saturday, 24 October 2026, while Moonee Valley undergoes a major redevelopment. The change will reshape the race entirely.
Flemington’s sweeping bends and 450-metre home straight will favour strong, big-striding gallopers — a stark contrast to The Valley’s tight, tactical demands. European and New Zealand runners, used to open layouts, are expected to feature prominently.
Should Via Sistina return to defend her crown, she’ll face a completely different challenge — the long burn of Flemington rather than the whip-crack dash of Moonee Valley.
Final Word
The 2025 Cox Plate had it all: tempo, tactics, tension, and a finish worthy of its legend. Via Sistina’s triumph was a triumph of poise over panic, precision over brute force.
She now joins the pantheon of great international winners, and her victory ensures the Cox Plate remains what it has always been — a theatre where the world’s best meet on equal terms and courage decides the rest.
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