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Date | Saturday 26th October |
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Prize Money: | $5,000,000 |
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2040m Moonee Valley Racecourse
McPherson Street, Moonee Ponds , 3039
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Entry Conditions: | WFA. 3YOs and Upwards |
![Romantic Warrior edges past Mr Brightside to win the Cox Plate 2023 at The Valley](http://web.archive.org./web/20240317205650im_/https://puntcdn.com/news-uploads/rom%203_1698478241.jpg)
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Cox Plate
The 2024 Cox Plate - a 2040m Group One WFA for 3YOs & Upwards - will be held at The Valley Racecourse by the Moonee Valley Racing Club during the Melbourne Spring Carnival on Saturday 26th October at TBA time AEDT.Punters has all the Cox Plate 2024 details: Tips, betting, odds, form, field, race time details.
The Cox Plate - also known as the 'weight-for-age championship of Australia' - is one of the highlights of the Australian racing calendar. As Australia's richest WFA race it always attracts the best horses in the land - not to mention the quality gallopers that come from distant shores.
The tight-turning Moonee Valley circuit only adds to the spectacle, making it an extremely tactical race that begins in earnest at the 800m pole. It is a truly unique fixture on the racing calendar and one of the most loved races for spectators and competitors alike.
The W.S. Cox Plate will often be the main target of a given horse's Spring campaign; however, some push on to the Melbourne Cup. The last horse to achieve success in both races in the same season was none other than three-time Melbourne Cup winner Makybe Diva, which shows the calibre of horse required to complete the feat.
Key lead-up races: Caulfield Cup, The Might And Power, King Charles III Stakes, Turnbull Stakes, Underwood Stakes, Epsom Handicap
The top four in the Cox Plate 2023 were as follows:
1st. Romantic Warrior
2nd. Mr Brightside
3rd. Alligator Blood
4th. Duais
Cox Plate 2024
Date | Saturday, 26th October, 2024 |
Race Time | TBA - but most likely Race 9 on card |
Prize Money | $5,000,000 |
Race Track | Moonee Valley Racecourse |
Race Distance | 2040m |
Race Type | Group One |
Weight Class | WFA. 3YOs & Upwards |
2023 Winner | Romantic Warrior |
Cox Plate History
The Cox Plate began life all the way back in 1922, when Violoncello romped to victory.The race was named in honour of William Samuel Cox, a pioneer in Australian thoroughbred racing and the founder of the Moonee Valley Racing Club, with the Cox Plate taking place at Moonee Valley every year since 1922.
The Cox Plate has crowned the greatest horses ever seen in Australia. The legendary Phar Lap, the third highest stakes-winner in the world at the time, won back-to-back races in 1930 and 1931, and Young Idea and Beau Vite replicated that achievement in the 1930s and 1940s.
In the early 1980s, Kingston Town embarked on a stunning period of dominance. He won three Cox Plates in a row, and during that time he was named Australian Champion Racehorse of the Year, seizing another 11 Group One races during a glittering career.
One of the most famous runnings of the race was in 1986 when Bonecrusher and Our Waverley Star fought out the finish. Both horses commenced their runs at the 800m pole, clearing out from their rivals and racing side by side most of the way to the line. As for who won, perhaps race caller Bill Collins summed it up best when saying:
"100m out, Bonecrusher and Our Waverley Star, stride for stride, there's nothing in it...Our Waverley Star the rails, Bonecrusher the outside...And Bonecrusher races into equine immortality!" Bill Collins (Race Caller), 1986 Cox Plate.
More recent winners include the fabled Makybe Diva in 2005. She became the first horse to win three consecutive Melbourne Cups, from 2003-2005 and capped a glorious career by winning the Cox Plate in comfortable fashion, despite being caught eight horses wide on the home turn. New Zealand superstar So You Think won the 2009 and 2010 Cox Plates with some fantastic performances. But all of these leading lights pale in comparison to Winx.
The historic 2018 Cox Plate was won by the mighty mare Winx, who comfortably extended away from a game Benbatl, with Humidor rounding out the placings. The win saw the Chris Waller-trained mare pass Kingston Town for the most amount of Cox Plate wins.
The most controversial finish came in recent times as well, with State Of Rest awarded the Cox Plate 2021 over a game Anamoe after the result was decided in the stewards room following a 45-minute hearing.
Anamoe, would ultimately deliver the goods and win the Cox Plate 2022, though.
For more recent race results and replays, head to our dedicated Cox Plate Results page.
Notable winners: Anamoe, Winx, So You Think, Maldivian, El Segundo, Fields of Omagh, Makybe Diva, Savabeel, Northerly, Sunline, Might and Power, Saintly, Octagonal, Super Impose, Better Loosen Up, Rubiton, Bonecrusher, Kingston Town, Dulcify, Surround, Gunsynd, Tobin Bronze, Tulloch, Redcraze, Rising Fast, Hydrogen, Flight, Tranquil Star, Beau Vite, Ajax, Chatham and of course Phar Lap.
Cox Plate Latest News
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Cox Plate Nominations
Cox Plate 2023 Nominations will likely close on August 6, 2024.Cox Plate Field
The Cox Plate field for 2023 is available now.As all final fields are generally released on the Tuesday or Wednesday before a race, we will have the next edition's field at that time.
For more information on why certain horses compete in the Cox Plate and others do not, head to our dedicated Cox Plate Field page.
No | Last 10 | Horse | Trainer | Jockey | Barrier | Weight | Hcp Rating |
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1 | x1122x12x4 | ROMANTIC WARRIOR (IRE) | Danny Shum | James McDonald | 7 | 59kg | 124 |
2 | 341x217x32 | ZAAKI (GB) | Annabel Neasham | Damian Lane | 12 | 59kg | 118 |
3 | x5211x1112 | MR BRIGHTSIDE (NZ) | Ben, Will & JD Hayes | Craig Williams | 2 | 59kg | 119 |
4 | 1x140x4211 | ALLIGATOR BLOOD | Gai Waterhouse & Adrian Bott | Tim Clark | 5 | 59kg | 119 |
5 | 1x2570x413 | GOLD TRIP (FR) | Ciaron Maher & David Eustace | Mark Zahra | 8 | 59kg | 121 |
6 | x6026x6473 | MY OBERON (IRE) | Annabel Neasham | Jamie Mott | 4 | 59kg | 115 |
7 | 534113x215 | PINSTRIPED | Enver Jusufovic | Ben Allen | 11 | 59kg | 113 |
8 | 2x3227x131 | FANGIRL | Chris Waller | Zac Purton | 9 | 57kg | 116 |
9 | 80x43x7933 | DUAIS | Edward Cummings | Damien Oliver | 1 | 57kg | 112 |
10 | 2241111x73 | VICTORIA ROAD (IRE) | Aidan O'Brien | Blake Shinn | 6 | 56.5kg | 115 |
11 | 13011x515 | MILITARIZE (NZ) | Chris Waller | Zac Lloyd (a) | 3 | 49.5kg | 117 |
12 | 411x974 | KING COLORADO | Ciaron Maher & David Eustace | Michael Dee | 10 | 49.5kg | 112 |
Cox Plate Form
The full Cox Plate 2024 form guide - including all the punting tools like speed maps and predictor - will be available closer to the race.Maximise your bet with these Punters betting tools closer to the Cox Plate race day:
- Punters Edge
- Enhanced Speed Map
- Horse Racing Predictor
- Sectional Times
To make the most from each betting tool, see how to use them in our Betting Tools FAQs.
Cox Plate Form Indicators
We'll have key details on the Cox Plate 2024 form indicators and field once it is released on the Tuesday before the race.Each year, the Moonee Valley Racing Club releases the Cox Plate barrier draw directly after a special function at the Moonee Valley Race Course.
The W.S. Cox Plate acceptances give punters their first chance to review the horses that will be competing in the huge event. It also helps you to finalise your betting preferences and jump on early betting odds before they shorten.
Once the final field has been set, survey the Cox Plate form guide to take an in-depth look at all the runners that will be participating.
Cox Plate Odds
Having a punt on the W.S. Cox Plate?Make sure you're getting the best payout in your Cox Plate betting through our Odds Comparison tool, which compares up-to-date prices from all the leading bookmakers.
The Valley Race 9
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3.6 | 3.8 | 3.8 | 3.3 | 3.7 | 2 | 500 | 3.5 | 3.15 | 3.7 | 3.4 | 3.7 | |||
23 | 20 | 23 | 20 | 21 | 11 | 800 | 21 | 21.5 | 21 | 21 | 21 | |||
9 | 9 | 10 | 8.5 | 9 | 1.29 | 300 | 9 | 9.3 | 9.5 | 10 | 9 | |||
6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 1.06 | 800 | 6 | 5.7 | 6.5 | 6 | 6 | |||
7.5 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 300 | 7.5 | 7.6 | 7.5 | 7 | 7 | |||
71 | 51 | 71 | 61 | 61 | 5.3 | 70 | 71 | 63 | 61 | 67 | 61 | |||
101 | 81 | 126 | 101 | 101 | 100 | 960 | 101 | 101 | 91 | 126 | 101 | |||
6.5 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 7 | 6 | 4.1 | 9 | 6.5 | 6.7 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6 | |||
34 | 31 | 41 | 41 | 34 | 3.2 | 800 | 34 | 35 | 34 | 34 | 34 | |||
18 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 9 | 800 | 18 | 18.2 | 18 | 17 | 17 | |||
8 | 8 | 8.5 | 9 | 8.5 | 4.4 | 170 | 8.5 | 8.6 | 8.5 | 8.5 | 8.5 | |||
26 | 23 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 4.6 | 15.5 | 21 | 25.5 | 26 | 29 | 26 | |||
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Cox Plate 2024 Track Conditions
We'll bring you the expected Cox Plate 2024 track conditions closer to the race when we have more of an idea on the weather forecast.For more information, see the Punters race track conditions page closer to race day for accurate weather forecasts.
Cox Plate Barrier Draw
The Cox Plate 2024 barrier draw will be done on the Tuesday before the race and can be found in our above full field table above.Cox Plate Barrier Draw Statistics
Please find below the Cox Plate barrier draw statistics dating back to 2000.Barrier | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 11 | 13 |
Wins | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 2 |
Cox Plate Horses
It's the best of the best as the WFA stars face off at Moonee Valley for the Cox Plate, one of the most esteemed prizes in world racing!Let's take a look at some of the leading market chances below:
Romantic Warrior - Romantic Warrior is a 5yo b gelding (male) from Ireland trained by C S Shum. Please click on the horse's name to check out the most recent form.
Cox Plate Preview
When published our Cox Plate Preview for 2024 can be found HERE.To unlock all our Form Guide tools and earn yourself an unfair advantage on the punt for Underwood Stakes day, sign up for Punters+ with the button below 👇🏼
Cox Plate Tips
Our form experts will analyse every aspect of the race and their Cox Plate 2024 tips will be here closer to the date.But don't just take our word for it, let everyone know your Cox Plate prediction and find out what others reckon with our Cox Plate 2024 Live Forum Topic when this becomes available.
Cox Plate Best Bets
For more information on Cox Plate Best bets and tips head to our dedicated Cox Plate Tips page.Cox Plate Favourites
The current Cox Plate 2024 favourites can be seen at the top of the Odds comparison table above.Cox Plate 2024 Weights
The Cox Plate 2024 weights can be found in our above full field table above.Cox Plate 2024 Scratchings
We'll advise you on the Cox Plate 2024 scratchings when they're declared on the Saturday morning before the race.Scratchings are always a possibility in racing, no matter which race a horse is contesting, whether it be a Group 1 or BM58.
These scratchings can occur in the days leading up to a race, on race morning or even in the minutes before a race.
The trainer's decision on scratching a horse will often depend on several factors like the nature of the horse or the status of the track. Sometimes these scratchings can be tactical as well, with the trainer opting to run their horse in an easier event or a race where the barrier draw is more favourable to the horse.
If you've placed a Win/Place bet on horse in race (with TAB or another bookie) and your runner is scratched, you can get a refund equal to the value of your bet.
![Winx just holds off Humidor to win the Cox Plate 2017 at Moonee Valley](http://web.archive.org./web/20240317205650im_/https://puntcdn.com/news-uploads/winx%20humidor_1698108962.jpg)
Winx just holds off Humidor to win the Cox Plate 2017 at Moonee Valley and equal Kingston Town's record. (Photo: Getty Images)
Cox Plate Betting
We're always here to show you how to bet on the Cox Plate 2024.Firstly, you'll need to choose a bookie and we think TAB is worth a go for placing a bet on the Cox Plate.
Once you've chosen a bookmaker, you'll need to sign up and make a deposit (it will only take a couple of minutes).
Once you have money in your account you can place your bet!
Popular bet types for the Cox Plate 2024
Win Bet: select the horse you think will finish 1st in the Cox PlatePlace Bet: select a horse you think will finish either 1st, 2nd or 3rd in the Cox Plate
Each-way Bet: put an equal amount of money on a horse to both Win or Place in the Cox Plate
Exacta Bet: select the 2 horses you think will finish 1st and 2nd in the correct order in the Cox Plate
Quinella Bet: select the 2 horses you think will finish 1st and 2nd in any order in the Cox Plate
Trifecta Bet: select the 3 horses you think will finish 1st, 2nd and 3rd in the correct order in the Cox Plate
Quaddie Bet: select the winning horses of four nominated races at the same track
Multi Bet: select the winning horses of multiple legs or bets across a number of different events/races.
Cox Plate Prize Money
The Cox Plate prize money breakdown is allocated as follows:
Of $5,000,000 & $150,000 trophies
First $3,000,000 and trophies valued at $150,000 to owner, trainer, jockey and strapper
Second $700,000
Third $350,000
Fourth $200,000
Fifth $150,000
Sixth $120,000
Seventh $120,000
Eighth $120,000
Ninth $120,000
Tenth $120,000
Prize money contribution totalling 3% will be directed to jockey and equine welfare prior to distribution.
Cox Plate Day
The Cox Plate day schedule and race number for 2023 is below.
We'll have the schedule for the next edition's race day in the week before the race when it is released.
Race 1 - 12:10PM Strathmore Community Bendigo Bank Handicap (1000 METRES)
Race 2 - 12:45PM Inglis Banner (1000 METRES)
Race 3 - 1:20PM G3 Powerflo Solutions Tesio Stakes (1600 METRES)
Race 4 - 1:55PM LR PFD Food Services Crockett Stakes (1200 METRES)
Race 5 - 2:30PM G2 McCafé Crystal Mile (1600 METRES)
Race 6 - 3:05PM G2 3 Point Motors Fillies Classic (1600 METRES)
Race 7 - 3:40PM G2 Drummond Golf Vase (2040 METRES)
Race 8 - 4:20PM G1 Ladbrokes Manikato Stakes (1200 METRES)
Race 9 - 5:10PM G1 Ladbrokes Cox Plate (2040 METRES)
Race 10 - 5:50PM G3 Sharp EIT Solutions Red Anchor Stakes (1200 METRES)
How To Watch the Cox Plate Live
There's heaps of ways to watch the Cox Plate in Australia.This is split among free-to-air broadcasters, pay TV and streaming services:
- Free-to-air: Channel 7 has been the free-to-air home of Spring Carnival Racing for almost the last 20 years and do a great coverage on Saturday afternoons, although you sometimes have to switch between Channel 7, 72 and 73. You can also watch horse racing events aired by Channel 7 on the 7plus app. For Victorian racing, punters can also watch the race through Racing.com on channel 78 or via their website or app.
- Pay TV: In terms of Pay TV, one of the following channels: Sky Racing 1, Sky Racing 2 and Sky Thoroughbred Central will broadcast the Flight Stakes.
- Streaming services: People also have the option to stream Sky Racing through their TAB accounts or Sportsbet accounts. TAB account holders can also use their login with the Sky Racing Active app to watch live racing. There are also other bookmakers which broadcast racing so check out our bookie reviews to find out more info.
Cox Plate 2023
We've broken down some of the recent Cox Plate results below:Cox Plate Replay
The Cox Plate 2023 was won by the Danny Shum-trained Romantic Warrior, with Mr Brightside and Alligator Blood filling the minor placings. James McDonald was the winning jockey.WHAT A RACE!
— 7HorseRacing 🐎 (@7horseracing) October 28, 2023
ROMANTIC WARRIOR WINS THE COX PLATE FOR HONG KONG! 🇭🇰 pic.twitter.com/9Tw19ljGMN
Cox Plate Results
Results | Best Odds | Margin |
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Romantic Warrior | 1$3.8/$1.75 | 2:03.16 |
Mr Brightside | 3$3.1 | 0.10L |
Alligator Blood | 4$2.3 | 0.30L |
See full results |
Year | Winner | Odds (SP) | Jockey | Trainer |
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2023 | Romantic Warrior | $3.60 | James McDonald | Danny Shum |
2022 | Anamoe | $2.40 | James McDonald | James Cummings |
2021 | State Of Rest | $7.50 | John Allen | Joseph O'Brien |
2020 | Sir Dragonet | $7.50 | Glen Boss | Ciaron Maher & David Eustace |
2019 | Lys Gracieux | $2.50 | Damian Lane | Yoshito Yahagi |
2018 | Winx | $1.24 | Hugh Bowman | Chris Waller |
2017 | Winx | $1.15 | Hugh Bowman | Chris Waller |
2016 | Winx | $1.8F | Hugh Bowman | Chris Waller |
2015 | Winx | $4.6F | Hugh Bowman | Chris Waller |
2014 | Adelaide | $8 | Ryan Moore | Aidan O'Brien |
2013 | Shamus Award | $21 | Chad Schofield | Danny O'Brien |
2012 | Ocean Park | $6 | Glen Boss | Gary Hennessy |
2011 | Pinker Pinker | $26 | Craig Williams | Greg Eurell |
2010 | So You Think | $1.5 | Steven Arnold | Bart Cummings |
2009 | So You Think | $14 | Glen Boss | Bart Cummings |
2008 | Maldivian | $11 | Michael Rodd | Mark Kavanagh |
2007 | El Segundo | $7 | Luke Nolen | Colin Little |
![So You Think wins the Cox Plate 2010](http://web.archive.org./web/20240317205650im_/https://dnu5embx6omws.cloudfront.net/news-uploads/2016-cox-plate-field-odds-tips_1469579716630_1469579736.png)
Cox Plate Fashion
The Cox Plate is one of the most prestigious horse racing events in Australia, but it's also a great opportunity to show off your style and personality at The Valley Racecourse. Whether you're a fan of classic elegance, bold prints, or quirky accessories, there's a look for you at the Cox Plate.For 2023, the fashion trends were all about mixing and matching different textures, colours, and patterns. You can go for a chic monochrome outfit with a pop of colour in your hat, shoes, or bag. Or you can experiment with floral, geometric, or animal prints to create a fun and festive vibe. Don't be afraid to accessorize with statement jewellery, sunglasses, or gloves to complete your look.
We'll have the fashion trend for 2024 closer to the race.