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Black Heart Bart

Key comments ahead of Group One Cox Plate

What the connections of the Cox Plate contenders are saying ahead of the $5 million weight-for-age race at The Valley.
Chris Waller

Waller with chances to win 5th Cox Plate

The man who trained Winx could win the Cox Plate for a fifth-straight time with Verry Elleegant and Kings Will Dream Chris Waller's runners this...
Lys Gracieux

A guide to the $5m Group One W S Cox Plate

What you need to know ahead of the $5 million Group One W S Cox Plate over 2040m.
Mystic Journey

Mystic Journey ready for Cox Plate assault

One-time favourite Mystic Journey has arrived in Melbourne from Tasmania in peak condition ahead of the $5 million Cox Plate at The Valley.
Mystic Journey

Trinder relaxed ahead of Cox Plate attempt

Mystic Journey has settled into her home away from home at Flemington ahead of the $5 million Cox Plate at The Valley.
David Hayes

Lindsay Park import a Good Hope in Plate

Well-bred import Cape Of Good Hope will be out to back up his Group One Caulfield Stakes win with success in the Cox Plate at...

Mr Quickie passed fit to run at The Valley

Cox Plate second emergency Mr Quickie has been passed fit to run at The Valley, either in the feature race if he gains a start...
Black Heart Bart

Brad and Bart chasing Cox Plate glory

Brad Rawiller has won six Group One races on Black Heart Bart and believes the nine-year-old, who has come back from retirement, is a genuine...
Te Akau Shark

Gallen beats odds for Cox Plate runner

NRL great Paul Gallen cannot believe his luck, with his first foray into racing netting him a partial stake in Cox Plate contender Te Akau...
Verry Elleegant

McDonald buoyed by Elleegant Valley work

James McDonald has confidence in his Cox Plate ride Verry Elleegant after partnering her in two vital pieces of work at The Valley.

Mr Quickie in doubt for run at The Valley

Racing Victoria has reported Mr Quickie is lame following a veterinary inspection and will need to be re-examined before being allowed to race at The...
Castelvecchio

Williams keeps strength for Cox Plate ride

Despite wasting to get down to his lightest weight in two years to ride Castelvecchio in the Cox Plate, Craig Williams says he has retained...
Magic Wand

Ryan Moore after second Cox Plate success

Five years after riding Adelaide to success in the Cox Plate, Ryan Moore gets another chance when he partners the Aidan O'Brien-trained Magic Wand.
Danceteria

Menuisier delighted with Cox Plate hope

After erring on the side of caution and scratching Danceteria from a lead-up race, trainer David Mensuisier is thrilled with the gelding ahead of the...
Damian Lane

Lane senses weight of expectation in Plate

Star jockey Damian Lane is confident Japanese mare Lys Gracieux is the right horse for the Cox Plate but is trying to keep a lid...
Verry Elleegant

Shark circling in Cox Plate

New Zealand raider Te Akau Shark and Sydney three-year-old Castelvecchio have been included in the 14-horse field for the A$5 million Group 1 Cox Plate...
Ciaron Maher

Humidor left on outer as Cox Plate reserve

A capacity field is set to run in the $5 million Cox Plate but dual placegetter Humidor will need a scratching to gain a start...
Avilius

Avilius right on track for Cox Plate test

Following a hiccup with a nostril bleed after a gallop at The Valley, Avilius is back on track for the Cox Plate, passing a compulsory...
Don Casboult

MVRC committee opts for progressive horses

The Moonee Valley Racing Club has used its discretion to elevate Te Akau Shark and Castelvecchio into the Cox Plate at the expense of Humidor...
Cox Plate

Te Akau Shark makes Cox Plate field

New Zealander Te Akau Shark will have to contend with the outside barrier in the Cox Plate after being included in the final field.

Avilius passes crucial Flemington gallop

Avilius has been cleared to take his place in the Cox Plate after passing a gallop in front of Racing Victoria stewards at Flemington.

Eighteen horses paid up for Cox Plate

Connections of 18 horses have paid the Cox Plate acceptance fee for the $5 million race which has a field limit of 14 plus four...
Richard Litt

Litt comfortable ahead of Plate decision

Trainer Richard Litt believes Group One-winning colt Castelvecchio will be a big chance in the Cox Plate if he gets a start in the $5...
Black Heart Bart

Black Heart Bart a late entry for Plate

Multiple Group One winner Black Heart Bart has been paid up as a late entry for the $5 million Cox Plate at The Valley.
Cape Of Good Hope

Another box ticked for Cox Plate Hope

Caulfield Stakes winner Cape Of Good Hope has had his first look around The Valley in a gallop with fellow Cox Plate hopeful Harlem.