Embracia Moonee Valley Celebrates Spring Racing Carnival with Visit from Winx Owner

Another Cox Plate, another Winx win and another jam-packed Spring Racing Carnival for residents of Embracia Moonee Valley! Embracia are always on the lookout for ways to add meaning to the lives of residents, and aim to bring both fun and relevant entertainment into the home.

Embracia Moonee Valley’s lifestyle program is kept varied and interesting, with residents encouraged to remain connected with the local community. It’s not just about helping residents reminisce about their past, it’s also about connecting with the present.

Being only a stone’s throw away from the Moonee Valley Racecourse, Embracia Moonee Valley is always abuzz during the Spring Racing Carnival, and this year has been no exception.

Embracia Moonee Valley has embraced the rich history of horse racing in the area, and in particular has a strong connection with the Cox Plate - all of the households within the residence have been named after Cox Plate champions.

Households throughout the residence include Phar Lap, Manikato, Tulloch, Northerly…and now Winx!  Even the on-site cafes are named after Black Caviar and Carbine, and the on-site salons after Makybe Diva and So You Think.

The Spring Racing Carnival celebrations were made even more special this year with a visit from part-owner of Winx, Debbie Kepitis.

Debbie shared her story with residents, family members and staff about Winx’s humble beginnings.

She knew that Winx was a special horse, saying that “the first Cox plate was the thrill of being in it, and to win an unbeatable record was amazing! [Winx] won against top class horses”.  She continued to state that “Winx has won three of the biggest races in Australia year after year. She’s such a special horse. She loves to race…she has the fire in her.”

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