Cox Plate

The Cox Plate is regarded as Australia’s premier weight for age horse race that has featured some of the best horses to have ever raced in Australia. The race is now one of much importance and prestige and a key event in the Victorian Spring Racing Carnival.

Race Type: Group 1 – Weight For Age
Distance: 2040m
Track: Moonee Valley Racecourse, Melbourne, Victoria
Date: 27 October 2012
Prize Money: $3 million

2011 Cox Plate Odds
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The Cox Plate is held each year at the Moonee Valley Racecourse which is located only a few minutes away from the centre of Melbourne. The Moonee Valley Committee decided to run the weight for age race in honour of the Tracks founder, Sam Cox. Positioned between the Caulfield Cup, Melbourne Cup and the Victoria Derby, the Cox Plate quickly became a horse race of importance.

Cox Plate Final Field & Odds 2011:

Nominations are in for this years Cox Plate and the early betting markets are already up. Now is a good time to find value odds on top runners so worth considering an early fixed price bet on your favourite to lock in these top odds. Check below for the latest betting odds on all the horses in this years Cox Plate.

Cox Plate Preview & Tips:

The following are the top 4 selections from our tipster panel for this years race. For further insight, check out Jo’s detailed  2011 Cox Plate Preview and tips.

Previous Winners of Cox Plate:

As Australasia’s most prestigious race, the Cox Plate is now part of the World Series Racing Championship which is horse racing’s Grand Prix circuit. The series features thirteen races in eleven countries and the Cox Plate is the only southern hemisphere race to be included.