--- title: Celebrating the 100th running of the Cox Plate description: On 24th October, the 100th running of the Cox Plate will be celebrated at Moonee Valley racecourse. 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On 24th October, the 100th running of the Cox Plate will be celebrated at the Moonee Valley racecourse. Affectionately known as 'The Race Where Legends are Made': just some of the legendary past winners of the Cox Plate are Phar Lap, Makybe Diva, Kingston Town and Winx. A legendary race needs to start with legendary gates, and that is exactly what the Cox Plate has used for more than 20 years. Although the [starting gates](https://www.sterilineracing.com/our-products/starting-gates/) have been in use for many years, it has been a priority of the Moonee Valley Racing Club to look after and maintain their gates to the highest standard. Racecourse Manager, Martin (Marty) Synan understands the importance of a good working gate, “They have been well looked after, they are a major asset of the club – people don’t realise how important they are”. [Ensuring the gates are ready](https://info.sterilineracing.com/pre-race-starting-gate-checklist), ensures a faultless start to the Cox Plate. 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