Pinstriped claims golden ticket into the Ladbrokes Cox Plate

Victory in the Group 2 Clamms Seafood Feehan Stakes has delivered Enver Jusufovic’s stable star Pinstriped a spot in next month’s Ladbrokes Cox Plate.&nbsp;Ridden by Ben Allen, Pinstriped ($8) made his run out wide, joining Tuvalu in the lead at the top of the straight.The Jusufovic-trained gelding got the better of the battle with 50m to go, but then had to survive a late charge by Attrition, holding on by 0.1L.&nbsp;“I feel like I’m in that Willy Wonka chocolate factory movie and I’ve got the golden ticket,” an elated Jusufovic said post-race.&nbsp;“This horse has always had the ability I’ve just had to manage him properly.”&nbsp;<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">PINSTRIPED is in to the 2023 Ladbrokes Cox Plate! <a href="https://twitter.com/jusufovicracing?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@jusufovicracing</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/LoveTheValley?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#LoveTheValley</a> <a href="https://t.co/w8Y9HytVUq">pic.twitter.com/w8Y9HytVUq</a>— Moonee Valley Racing Club (@TheValley) <a href="https://twitter.com/TheValley/status/1700405288434851947?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 9, 2023</a></blockquote><script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>The other Group 2 on the card, the Mittys McEwen Stakes, resulted in a record-breaking performance.&nbsp;New Zealand star mare Imperatriz showed an electric turn of foot, swooping past the quality field of sprinters to score by 2 ½ lengths, breaking The Valley’s 1000m track record in the process.&nbsp;It was Imperatriz’s first start since her Group 1 win at The Valley in the autumn in the 3 Point Motors William Reid Stakes.&nbsp;The Mark Walker-trained mare will get the chance for more Group 1 success at The Valley in three weeks’ time, when she lines up in the Charter Keck Cramer Moir Stakes on September 29.&nbsp;<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">IMPERATRIZ is a superstar 🤩 The kiwi wonder mare sizzled the turf and broke the 1000-metre track record today in the Group 2 Mittys McEwen Stakes, stopping the clock in 56.68 seconds! 💨 <a href="https://twitter.com/mickdee020?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@mickdee020</a> x <a href="https://twitter.com/TeAkauRacing?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@TeAkauRacing</a> 🇳🇿<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/LoveTheValley?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#LoveTheValley</a> <a href="https://t.co/LZ33zhLEtV">pic.twitter.com/LZ33zhLEtV</a>— Moonee Valley Racing Club (@TheValley) <a href="https://twitter.com/TheValley/status/1700412205592883221?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 9, 2023</a></blockquote><script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>Before the racing started on Saturday, The Valley played host to Pony Club Victoria’s 2023 Ride To Time State Championships.&nbsp;Ride To Time is a competition that rewards the combination who travels the closest to an optimum set speed.&nbsp;The State Championships featured two categories, with 10 Open Riders and 10 Maiden Riders.&nbsp;Jessica Norman took out the Open section, providing the perfect 21st birthday present, while Spike Lynch prevailed in the Maiden category.&nbsp;Saturday also saw the launch of the 2023 Cox Plate Carnival Charity Pin in partnership with Make-A-Wish Australia.&nbsp;<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">The 2023 Cox Plate Charity Pin is now on sale! For just $10, your charity pin purchase supports Make-A-Wish Australia in granting life-changing wishes for kids with illnesses.&nbsp; Available for purchase on course at The Valley from today. <a href="https://t.co/uuD3hH6E6B">pic.twitter.com/uuD3hH6E6B</a>— Moonee Valley Racing Club (@TheValley) <a href="https://twitter.com/TheValley/status/1700298045626130582?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 9, 2023</a></blockquote><script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>The Charity Pins will be available for $10 on course in the lead-up to the Cox Plate Carnival, or for $10 + $2.95ph from thevalley.com.au.&nbsp;Racing is back at The Valley on September 29 (AFL Grand Final Eve), for the launch of the Ladbrokes Friday Night Lights season, featuring the Group 1 Charter Keck Cramer Moir Stakes.&nbsp;