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On 2003-10-26 11:09, topsy99 wrote:
i have watched the cox plate over the past few years and cant remember many(any) winners coming off the pace (perhaps superimpose)

La Mer: Dane Ripper in 1997 came from off the pace to win, 6th (of 9) at the 800m 5th at the turn. But you are basically correct, the Valley greatly favours frontrunners.