Cox Plate Likely Field

Saturday's $5 million Cox Plate promises to be a mouth-watering clash between some of this country's best horses and a couple of intriguing international raiders. Often referred to as the'best two minutes in sport', the Cox Plate is Australia's greatest weight-for-age race, run each year at Melbourne's Moonee Valley racecourse. The 2023 edition is…

A swag of Cox Plate contenders have galloped at The Valley on Tuesday morning, rounding out their preparations for the $5m race. The traditional Breakfast With The Best gallops, which kicked off at 6.30am, featured key Cox Plate contenders, Alligator Blood (last 400m in 24.17 seconds) and Fangirl (25.24). Chris Waller's star…

The field for this years Cox Plate is all but finalised with the exemption of any last minute omissions from the race. Bookmakers are having a hard time trying to figure out the market for this years Cox Plate with seven horses currently in single figures with betting site Ladbrokes. Star Hong Kong galloper Romantic Warrior still holds favouritism…

Godolphin trainer James Cummings has embraced the "underdog" tag and challenge of going into a Melbourne spring without an established flag-bearer. The retirement of Anamoe stud has left a Cox Plate champion-sized void at Godolphin's Australian base, Osborne Park, an hour out of Sydney. Cummings and Godolphin on Thursday hosted the 2023 Melbourne…

Vilana will looking to push Godolphin's already bulging prizemoney pool over $20m for the season when he contests the $10m Golden Eagle on Saturday. Picture: Mark Evans-Getty Images Trainer James Cummings can continue Godolphin's sensational spring with Vilana and Brigantine leading the stable charge for the $10m Golden Eagle (1500m) at Rosehill…

The best race Australia has to offer is the Cox Plate (2040m) and the 2022 edition this Saturday shapes up to be a belter, with Anamoe looking to get redemption off the back of a heartbreaking defeat in the race last year. Down below is a speed map, runner preview and $100 betting strategy for the 2022 Cox Plate. *Existing customers only. 2nd…

We have expert betting tips for the Cox Plate this Saturday at The Valley where a field of 12 have been selected for the best weight-for-age race in the world. With the likes of Anamoe, Zaaki, and imported threat El Bodegon racing, it shapes up to be another classic rendition of the Cox Plate. We have a runner-by-runner betting guide available for…

Moonee Valley's Cox Plate committee has elected not to use its discretion to deny any of the 12 acceptors a start in the race, with Caulfield Cup runner-up Gold Trip - to be partnered by champion UK jockey Jamie Spencer - adding another dimension to Saturday's $5 million race. In previous years, the race committee hasn't shied away from blocking an…

Godolphin is considering extending Caulfield Guineas winner Golden Mile to include one more race at Royal Randwick on Saturday. Trainer James Cummings has entered Golden Mile for both the Group 1 $2m Spring Champion Stakes (2000m) and the Group 2 $1m Callander-Presnell (1600m). But it seems likely Golden Mile will be kept to 1600m with the…

After running second in the Caulfield Cup 12 months ago, Nonconformist is on target to go one better Nonconformist confirmed to Grahame Begg he was on target for the 2022 Caulfield Cup with a pleasing run against some of the nation's best at weight-for-age on Saturday. While Nonconformist finished second-last of the eight runners in the Group 1…

The Might And Power Stakes promised to be one of the races of the year and it didn't disappoint with Anamoe scoring a narrow but decisive victory while the'blue army' was dominant in landing three races including two Group 1s. It was certainly a task to sift through so many good performances in landing on five to follow but there were also plenty…

Elliptical (maroon) charged at Golden Mile late in the Group 1 Caulfield Guineas. Picture: Racing Photos Owners of Caulfield Guineas runner-up Elliptical will be guided by trainers Anthony and Sam Freedman on whether to stump up a hefty $200000 late fee into the Cox Plate. Discussions will progress on Monday, based on how well the prized…

Anamoe reigned supreme, but Saturday's $1 million The Might And Power only heightened enthusiasm for the race it was billed as an entrée to, the $5 million Cox Plate (2040m). The James Cummings-trained four-year-old notched a sixth career Group 1 win when rallied after appearing beaten to score a thrilling win over I'm Thunderstruck and Zaaki in…

Caulfield Racecourse hosted three Group 1 races on Saturday as spring racing begins to hit its straps. Rated a soft 5, the Caulfield track was able to produce exciting battles, particularly in the form of a thrilling finish to the Might and Power Stakes. Anamoe (Might and Power) and Golden Mile (Caulfield Guineas) scored wins with James McDonald on…

Superstar trainer James Cummings has provided an update on Anamoe and Golden Mile. Ramping up his Cox Plate preparation, Anamoe is set to take on a classy field in the Group 1 Might and Power Stakes over 2000m. The four-year-old heads to Melbourne for the first time this preparation, following his recent success in both the Winx Stakes and George…

The Might And Power Stakes over 2000m oozes quality this year and will be one of the most anticipated races on the card at Caulfield on Saturday. It is a great lead-up race for the Caulfield Cup and Cox Plate later in the spring, with the majority of this field having aspirations to go on to both of those races. There is very little separating the…

The Group 1 Underwood Stakes is run at Sandown on Sunday. Raced over 1800m at weight-for-age level, the Underwood is worth $1 million, with $600000 going to winning connections. We have only a small field of six runners in 2022, much the same as last year when Zaaki saluted in a field of five. See our guide below: Annabel Neasham / Jamie Kah…

After an injury scare following his win at Randwick, Anamoe is back on track to continue his spring campaign Godolphin trainer James Cummings is not going to get too far ahead of himself with Cox Plate favourite Anamoe who is over his soundness scare. Anamoe was graded three-out-of-five lame following his victory in the Group 1 George Main Stakes…

Two big Group 1s in Melbourne and Sydney this week as spring racing continues to heat up. George Main Stakes - Randwick The George Main could finally gives us the clash we've been waiting for over the last 12 months, with Anamoe and Zaaki potentially meeting for the first time on a sporting surface. When the two were in the same race last time, the…

The News Corp racing and sports wagering team has put together an expert panel to give you, the audience the early inside running on feature races in Melbourne and Sydney this spring. The panel of six will be offering their early thoughts on all of the Group 1 races and other feature contests during the spring, through until the end of the…

Doncaster Mile winner Mr Brightside just holds the call with Ladbrokes for the feature race at Caulfield on Saturday, the PB Lawrence Stakes (1400m). The Team Hayes trained gelding is first up with an eye towards the Cox Plate, but is the class runner of the field hence why he's favourite, just, at $3.40. The early firmer has been Bletchingly…

Anamoe returns to racing his own age in the Hobartville Stakes on Saturday where he is a short-priced favourite. Picture: Grant Guy Godolphin trainer James Cummings has avoided a clash of his crack colts and will rely on Anamoe in the Group 2 $400000 Hobartville Stakes (1400m) at Rosehill Gardens on Saturday. Cummings had also nominated Paulele but…

Jack Fitzpatrick, punters.com.au from News.com.au The final field has been declared and barriers drawn for the $5m Cox Plate, with star import Zaaki set to jump from barrier six in the field of 10. Punters.com.au reports the two-time Group One winner was an odds-on chance in some futures markets before suffering a shock defeat as a $1.28F in the…

Trainer Wayne Hawkes has given a very strong push for Anamoe in the 2021 Cox Plate. The Godolphin colt won the Caulfield Guineas in style on October 9 and will next saddle up in Australia's greatest weight-for-age (WFA) race at The Valley on Saturday. Despite stepping up from three-year-old company to a class Group 1 field, Anamoe is the second…

ONE of the nation's leading bookies has declared the Cox Plate match race between Winx and Hartnell will be a no race. "Winx is a moral,'' Tom Waterhouse declared from betting giant William Hill. "Hartnell has never beaten Winx and I can't see him beating her in the Cox Plate.'' Winx is the $2 favourite in most betting markets, including William…