Lys Gracieux lands Cox Plate honours

Danceteria last in Moonee Valley prize.

Japanese raider Lys Gracieux claimed the Ladbrokes Cox Plate at Moonee Valley as British runner Danceteria failed to figure.

Trained by Yoshito Yahagi, Lys Gracieux was already a dual Group One winner in her home country and she teamed up with Damian Lane in a race that also featured the Aidan O’Brien-trained Magic Wand.

Ryan Moore was positive from the start on Magic Wand as Lane settled towards the rear of the field on the winner, with Danceteria racing just in front of him.

Magic Wand was still at the front turning for home in the 10-furlong feature, but Lys Gracieux made effortless progress down the outside in company with Castelvecchio and pulled a length and half clear at the line. Te Akau Shark was third.

Magic Wand stayed on for fourth while Danceteria was last of the 14 runners.

His trainer David Menuisier had gained some compensation earlier on the card though, as Chief Ironside won the Group Two Schweppes Mile under Jamie Spencer.

O’Brien and Moore also hit the target on the undercard with Hunting Horn winning the McCafe Moonee Valley Cup.

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