The wonder mare proved she is better than ever with resounding victory in the $4million Queen Elizabeth Stakes (2000m), laying the platform for an historic tilt an unprecedented fourth Cox Plate at Moonee Valley in October.

Restrained in last place until the 600m mark, Winx eased to the outside of the 10-horse field before overhauling Darren Weir’s Gailo Chop with a trademark withering sprint.

Her signature surge catapulted her almost four lengths past Gailo Chop and to a world record 18th Group 1.

And she matched Black Caviar’s feat of stringing together 25 wins in a row, an achievement which left trainer Chris Waller sobbing inconsolably.

Randwick was packed as Winx took her earnings to almost $19million - more than $5million more than previous record-holder Makybe Diva, the triple Melbourne Cup winner.

Bowman beamed with relief and joy as he returned Winx to scale before a rapturous crowd.

“I’m so proud of her, so proud to be apart of it.” he said.

Winx is now likely to be spelled immediately in preparation for her bid to become the first horse to win four Cox Plates.

One punter made a $22,410 profit on Winx, having placed the largest bet — $124,500 — ever wagered on the superstar.

Gailo Chop led home Humidor and Happy Clapper.

AUSTRALIA’S ALL-TIME LEADING PRIZEMONEY EARNERS

1 Winx $18,988,430

2 Makybe Diva $14,526,690

3 Sunline $11,351,610

4 Northerly $9,341,850

5 So You Think $8,813,497

6 Chautauqua $8,776,935

7 Redzel $8,221,750

8 Black Caviar $7,953,936

9 Buffering $7,300,190

10 Criterion $7,268,869

MOST GROUP 1 WINS

(Australia only)

1 Winx 18

2 Black Caviar 15

3 Kingston Town 14

4 Sunline 13

4 Tie The Knot 13

6 Manikato 11

6 Lonhro 11

6 Rough Habit 11

9 Octagonal 10

10 Northerly 9

WORLD GROUP 1 RECORDS

18 Winx

16 John Henry

15 Black Caviar

14 Kingston Town, Affirmed, Goldikova

13 Bayakoa, Spectacular Bid, Sunline, Tie The Knot, Zenyatta

WINNING STREAKS

25 Black Caviar, Winx

19 Gloaming, Desert Gold

18 Ajax

17 Mainbrace

15 Bernborough, Carbine

14 Phar Lap

13 Limerick

12 Tulloch, Firestick

11 Kingston Town, Eurythmic, Beau Livre, Somerset Fair, Barakey

TAB BETTING

WHILE the champion mare was again the best supported runner in the race in terms of money held, the difference this time was there was some backing against her.

Winx held 80 per cent of the total investment which is in stark contrast to the 90 per cent holds TAB are usually accustomed to seeing whenever she races.

Gailo Chop ($16-$23) got out in the market but battled on for second after leading while Happy Clapper ($17-$12) was one of few firmers and wound up third.

BETS: Winx $10,000 & $7,000 @ $1.24, $58,000 @ $1.20, $40,000 @ $1.20, $135,000 @ $1.03 PLACE