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The Moonee Valley Racing Club were saddened today to hear about the passing of 2008 W.S. Cox Plate champion Maldivian. Maldivian was a winner of nine races from 30 career starts, winning three Group 1 races and amassing $2,821,800 in prizemoney, and his victory in the 2008 Cox Plate remains one of trainer Mark Kavanagh’s greatest achievements.

2008 W.S COX PLATE WINNER MALDIVIAN PASSES AWAY, AGED 18

The Moonee Valley Racing Club were saddened today to hear about the passing of 2008 W.S. Cox Plate champion Maldivian. &nbsp;Maldivian was a winner of nine races from 30 career starts, winning three Group 1 races and amassing $2,821,800 in prizemoney, and his victory in the 2008 Cox Plate remains one of trainer Mark Kavanagh’s greatest achievements. &nbsp;Maldivian was a terrific gelding who was unbeaten from three starts over 2040m at The Valley, and his all-the-way victory in the 2008 Cox Plate is a performance we will never forget. &nbsp;With the application of blinkers for the first time, a masterstroke by Kavanagh, Maldivian was sent forward by jockey Michael Rodd and the pair travelled sweetly throughout in the lead. &nbsp;Despite being challenged and headed 500m from the post, Maldivian kept finding under Rodd and repelled the challengers, kicking clear to defeat the fast-finishing Zipping by a length with race favourite Samantha Miss a further 0.2L away in third. &nbsp;A son of leading Australian and New Zealand champion sire Zabeel, that victory also stood Maldivian in elite company by becoming Zabeel’s fourth Cox Plate winner- following Octagonal 1995, Might and Power 1998 and Savabeel 2004. &nbsp;“Maldivian’s name is forever etched on the Legends Wall here at The Valley and he will be remembered fondly for his achievements on the track,” said Alastair Dwyer, MVRC’s GM - Racing, Media &amp; Communications.

Construction of Trackside House and Stonepine House commences&nbsp;July marked another important milestone with the sod-turning ceremony held at Moonee Valley Park, which signalled the beginning of construction for Trackside House and Stonepine House. This ceremony was significant in the ongoing redevelopment project of our new community, accomplished in collaboration with our Development Partners: Hamton, Hostplus, ISPT, and builders Icon.The commencement of Trackside House and Stonepine House stages signifies the culmination of Phase 1, and we are delighted to witness the progress of the project so far. These stages bring us closer to realising the vision of Moonee Valley Park, offering an exceptional living experience for our future residents. We eagerly anticipate the completion of these stages in 2025.Trackside House will provide 204 apartments, offering a modern and luxurious lifestyle with breathtaking views of the track. Stonepine House will feature 122 apartments, blending contemporary design with the natural beauty of the surrounding parkland. Both developments will contribute significantly to the growth and vibrancy of our community.We extend thanks to our Development Partners Hamton, Hostplus, and ISPT for their unwavering commitment and expertise throughout this journey.

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The Moonee Valley Racing Club were saddened today to hear about the passing of 2008 W.S. Cox Plate champion Maldivian. Maldivian was a winner of nine races from