How much is the Cox Plate?
$5 million
The Cox Plate is often referred to as “the race where legends are made” and has been won by many turf greats over the years including So You Think (2009-10) and historic four-time champion Winx (2015-18) who were the last multiple Cox Plate winners….
| Ladbrokes Cox Plate | |
|---|---|
| Prize Money: | $5 million |
| Age: | 3 year olds and over |
How do you qualify for the Cox Plate?
W. S. Cox Plate
| Race information | |
|---|---|
| Track | Left-handed |
| Qualification | Horses three years old and older |
| Weight | Weight for age |
| Purse | A$5,000,000 (2021) |
What date is the Cox Plate 2021?
October 23, 20212021 W.S. Cox Plate / Date
Who won 2020 Cox Plate?
winner Sir Dragonet
A trackwork injury has claimed the life of 2020 WS Cox Plate winner Sir Dragonet. One of the stars of the Australian turf since arriving from Ireland for last year’s spring carnival, Sir Dragonet broke down during an early morning gallop at Moonee Valley.
Who will win the Cox Plate 2020?
Sir Dragonet
Sir Dragonet, an Irish galloper, won the Cox Plate in 2020 but he was trained by the Australian duo of Ciaron Maher and David Eustace.
Is the Cox Plate going ahead?
The 2021 Cox Plate will take place on Saturday 23rd October at Moonee Valley Racecourse. Set to jump at 5:10pm , the Cox Plate is the ninth of 10 races on the card. The Cox Plate is considered the second of the ‘Big 3’ Melbourne Spring Majors, following the Caulfield Cup and preceding the Melbourne Cup.
How long is the Cox Plate?
2040 metres
First run in 1922, the $5.05 million Weight-For-Age Ladbrokes Cox Plate is run over the quirky distance of 2040 metres (just over 10 furlongs) at The Valley (Moonee Valley Racecourse) and some of the greatest horses in the history of Australian racing adorn its honour roll.