Cox Plate

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The iconic Cox Plate, Australia’s premier weight-for-age race, is held each year at Moonee Valley racecourse in Melbourne.

Held over 2040 meters, the Cox Plate is regarded as the best race for the nation’s top middle-distance horses. Its unique demands, combining speed, endurance, and tactical precision to navigate Moonee Valley’s sharp bends and short straight, make it a highlight of Melbourne’s Spring Racing Carnival.

Known colloquially the “Weight-for-Age Championship of Australasia,” this prestigious Group 1 race consistently draws elite competitors from all over the world, solidifying its place as one of the most anticipated events on the Australian racing calendar.

The Cox Plate has been one by some of Australian racing’s champion horses, with legends like Winx, who secured an unprecedented four consecutive victories, and Kingston Town, a three-time champion, both past winners.

With a substantial purse of $5 million, it ranks among the country’s richest races. For the 2025 edition, Betseeker offers expert tips, predictions, and insights to help you find a winner on one of Australian horse racing’s grandest days.

Cox Plate Facts

Length2040m
LocationMoonee Valley, Melbourne
TrackLeft-handed
Conditions3yo+ Weight-for-Age
Purse$5,000,000
Most Recent WinnerVia Sistina

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Cox Plate FAQs

What time is Cox Plate 2025?

The Cox Plate will be run at 5.10pm.

How can I watch the 2025 Cox Plate?

The Cox Plate will be broadcast on Channel 7 and SKY Racing.

How do you choose the winner of the Cox Plate?

As the Cox Plate is run at weight for age, the class runner of the field usually prevails. A good record at the distance and the ability to race on speed help.

Do favourites usually win the Cox Plate?

Favourites have a great record in the race. Fifteen have won since 1983 including the last two, Romantic Warrior and Anamoe.

Who is the most successful Cox Plate jockey?

The great Darby Munro won the race on five occasions. More recently, Hugh Bowman won the race four times with Winx.

Who is the most successful Cox Plate trainer?

The great Tommy Smith won it seven times, three of those with the legendary Kingston Town.

Which horse has won the most Cox Plate?

Winx won the Cox Plate four times from 2016 to 2019, breaking Kingston Town’s record of three Cox Plate wins from 1980 to 1982.

How long is the Cox Plate race in minutes?

Just over two minutes – it’s known as ‘the greatest two minutes in sport’.

How many horses run in the Cox Plate?

The field is limited to fourteen runners.

Cox Plate 2024 Results

FinishNo.HorseTrainerJockeyMarginBarrierWeightOdds
17VIA SISTINA (IRE)Chris WallerJames McDonald457kg$5
22PROGNOSIS (JPN)Mitsumasa NakauchidaDamian Lane8L559kg$3.40F
38BROADSIDINGJames CummingsMs Jamie Kah10L849.5kg$6.50
41MR BRIGHTSIDE (NZ)Ben, Will & JD HayesCraig Williams10.3L259kg$7.50
55DOCKLANDS (GB)Harry EustaceBlake Shinn11.05L159kg$26
63KOVALICA (NZ)Chris WallerMark Zahra11.8L959kg$26
74ROYAL PATRONAGE (FR)Gai Waterhouse & Adrian BottMichael Dee12.55L359kg$41
86PRIDE OF JENNICiaron MaherDeclan Bates15.8L757kg$4.40
99EVAPORATE (NZ)Ben, Will & JD HayesKaris Teetan17.55L649.5kg$21

Cox Plate Previous Winners

YearWinnerWeightSexAgeTime
2024Via Sistina57kgMare702:01.07
2023Romantic Warrior59 kgGelding62:03.16
2022Anamoe57.5 kgHorse42:10.17
2021State Of Rest56.5 kgHorse42:06.97
2020Sir Dragonet59 kgHorse52:08.46
2019Lys Gracieux57 kgMare62:04.21
2018Winx57 kgMare72:03.47
2017Winx57 kgMare62:02.94
2016Winx57 kgMare52:06.35
2015Winx55.5 kgMare42:02.98
2014Adelaide56 kgHorse42:03.76
2013Shamus Award49.5 kgColt32:05.27
2012Ocean Park57.5 kgHorse42:04.14
2011Pinker Pinker55.5 kgMare42:05.39
2010So You Think57.5 kgHorse42:07.45
2009So You Think49.5 kgColt32:03.98
2008Maldivian59 kgGelding62:06.92
2007El Segundo59 kgGelding62:06.33
2006Fields Of Omagh58 kgGelding92:06.89
2005Makybe Diva55.5 kgMare72:09.27
2004Savabeel48.5 kgColt32:06.88
2003Fields Of Omagh58 kgGelding62:07.6
2002Northerly58 kgGelding42:06.27
2001Northerly58 kgGelding52:05.84
2000Sunline55.5 kgMare52:07.7
1999Sunline54 kgMare42:05.4
1998Might And Power58 kgGelding52:03.54
1997Dane Ripper54.5 kgMare42:07.65
1996Saintly57 kgGelding42:06.3
1995Octagonal48.5 kgColt32:06.38
1994Solvit59 kgGelding62:02.6
1993The Phantom Chance57 kgGelding42:02.8
1992Super Impose59 kgGelding82:05.5
1991Surfers Paradise57 kgHorse42:03.8
1990Better Loosen Up59 kgGelding52:01.5
1989Almaarad59 kgHorse72:03.2
1988Our Poetic Prince57 kgHorse42:06.9
1987Rubiton57 kgHorse42:02.9
1986Bonecrusher57 kgGelding42:07.2
1985Rising Prince59 kgGelding52:05.3
1984Red Anchor48.5 kgColt32:03.7
1983Strawberry Road57 kgHorse42:09.1
1982Kingston Town59 kgGelding62:05.5
1981Kingston Town59 kgGelding52:06.7
1980Kingston Town57 kgGelding42:07.3
1979Dulcify57 kgGelding42:04.9
1978So Called57 kgHorse42:08.7
1977Family Of Man57 kgHorse42:05.3
1976Surround47 kgFilly32:04.3
1975Fury’s Order59 kgHorse52:20.4
1974Battle Heights59 kgGelding72:09.9
1973Taj Rossi49.5 kgColt32:08.3
1972Gunsynd59 kgHorse52:01.9
1971Tauto9.4Gelding62:03.9
1970Abdul7.11Colt32:05.5
1969Daryl’s Joy7.11Colt32:05.4
1968Rajah Sahib7.11Colt32:04.8
1967Tobin Bronze9.4Horse52:04.8
1966Tobin Bronze9Horse42:07.2
1965Star Affair7.11Colt32:02.0
1964Sir Dane9Horse42:03.9
1963Summer Regent9.4Gelding52:06.2
1962Aquanita9.4Horse62:04.3
1961Dhaulagiri9.4Horse52:04.8
1960Tulloch9.4Horse62:01.1
1959Noholme7.11Colt32:02.7
1958Yeman9.4Gelding62:16.4
1957Redcraze9.4Gelding72:05.6
1956Ray Ribbon9.4Horse52:04.9
1955Kingster7.11Colt32:04.4
1954Rising Fast9.4Gelding52:03.8
1953Hydrogen9.4Horse52:05.2
1952Hydrogen9Horse42:04.5
1951Bronton7.11Colt32:05.5
1950Alister7.11Colt32:06.2
1949Delta7.11Colt32:04.7
1948Carbon Copy7.11Colt32:04.2
1947Chanak7.11Colt32:05.0
1946Leonard9Horse42:05.0
1945Flight8.13Mare52:08.7
1944Tranquil Star8.13Mare72:06.7
1943Amana9Horse42:03.7
1942Tranquil Star8.13Mare52:00.7
1941Beau Vite9.4Horse51:58.2
1940Beau Vite9Horse41:57.7
1939Mosaic9Horse41:56.5
1938Ajax9Horse41:56.7
1937Young Idea9.4Horse51:58.5
1936Young Idea9Horse42:01.0
1935Garrio7.11Colt31:58.5
1934Chatham9.4Horse62:03.3
1933Rogilla9.4Gelding62:03.0
1932Chatham9Horse41:58.5
1931Phar Lap9.4Gelding52:01.5
1930Phar Lap8.11Gelding41:59.2
1929Nightmarch9Horse42:01.5
1928Highland9.1Gelding72:06.7
1927Amounis9.1Gelding52:00.5
1926Heroic9.4Horse51:58.0
1925Manfred7.11Colt31:57.0
1924The Night Patrol9.4Horse71:59.2
1923Easingwold9.4Horse51:57.2
1922Violoncello9.4Horse71:57.5

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