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Cox Plate Tips and Guide

Venue
Moonee Valley
Distance
2040m
Race type
Group 1 weight for age
When
Late October

Latest Moonee Valley selections

There is no Moonee Valley meeting today or tomorrow. Selections for Moonee Valley appear on our daily racing tips once fields are released.

About the Cox Plate

The Cox Plate is a weight for age championship run over 2040 metres at Moonee Valley. Because every horse carries set weights by age and sex rather than a handicap, it is widely regarded as the race that decides the best horse of the spring.

Moonee Valley is a tight track with a short home straight, so racing position and barrier draw matter more here than at most Australian courses.

Where to bet on the Cox Plate

All the major Australian bookmakers price the Cox Plate. Our betting site comparison covers racing features such as Best Tote, Top Fluc and live vision for every licensed bookmaker.

Frequently asked questions

How far is the Cox Plate?

The Cox Plate is run over 2040 metres at Moonee Valley.

What does weight for age mean?

In a weight for age race each horse carries a set weight based on its age and sex, rather than a weight set by a handicapper.