When was the first Cox Plate?
1922
W.S. Cox Plate/First event date
The Cox Plate had its inaugural run in 1922, after the Moonee Valley Racing Club Committee decided to start running a middle distance race in honour of Moonee Valley’s founder, William Samuel Cox. The race was run over Mooney Valley’s iconic distance of 2040m and has been run in the same manner ever since.
What is the Cox Plate Trophy worth?
around $5 million
2021 Ladbrokes Cox Plate Prize Money In total the 2021 Cox Plate will have prize money and trophies valued at around $5 million with the Cox Plate winner taking home an incredible $3 million!
Which horse has the fastest Cox Plate time?
| WS Cox Plate Records: | |
|---|---|
| Time Record: | 2:02.94 set by Winx in 2016 on the current track. Prior to the installation of this track Better Loosen Up ran 2:01.05 in 1990. |
| Most Successful Jockey: | Darby Munro managed an amazing five win on Rogilla (1933), Young Idea (1987), Mosaic (1939), Beau Vite (1941) and Hydrogen (1952). |
How many three year olds have won the Cox Plate?
The W.S. Cox Plate is an Australian Group One (G1), Weight for Age Thoroughbred horse race. The Moonee Valley Racing Club conducts the race, which is staged for three-year-olds and up. The race distance from 1922 to 1942 was 9½ furlongs….List of Cox Plate winners.
| Winner | Winx |
|---|---|
| Jockey | Hugh Bowman |
| Trainer | Chris Waller |
| Time | 2:06.35 |
| Odds | 7-10F |
What race number is the Cox Plate?
The 2021 Cox Plate race number is set as Moonee Valley Race 9 at 5:10pm (AEDT) on Saturday the 23rd of October, 2021. The race is held on Cox Plate Day, part of the Cox Plate Carnival. There are ten races in total that day at Moonee Valley Racecourse.
Why is it called the Cox Plate?
History. The race is named in honour of William Samuel (W.S.) Cox, the racing club’s founder. It was first run on Saturday 28 October 1922 with a purse of £1,000. Between 1999–2005 the event was included in the Emirates World Series Racing Championship, a global “grand prix” of horse racing.
How far is the Caulfield Cup?
2400 metres
First run in 1879, the Stella Artois Caulfield Cup is the world’s richest turf handicap over 2400 metres (1½ mile) and has recently been gaining more international interest with two of the last three winners being trained overseas.
When is the next Cox Plate in Australia?
Cox Plate 2021 The 2021 Cox Plate will be held on Saturday 23rd October at Moonee Valley Racecourse. The race was won in 2020 by Sir Dragonet. Racenet provides all the details about the Cox Plate, including; tips, betting, odds, form guide, field, race time details and horse profiles.
How long is the Cox Plate horse race?
The W.S. Cox Plate is an Australian Group One (G1), Weight for Age Thoroughbred horse race. The Moonee Valley Racing Club conducts the race, which is staged for three-year-olds and up. The race distance from 1922 to 1942 was 9½ furlongs. The race distance from 1943 to 1971 was 10 furlongs.
Who was the winner of the 2019 Cox Plate?
The 2019 Cox Plate was held on Saturday 26th October at Moonee Valley Racecourse. The race was won by Lys Cracieux. Racenet provides all the details about the Manikato Stakes, including; tips, betting, odds, form guide, field, race time details and horse profiles.
When did the distance of the Cox Plate change?
Following Australia’s adoption of the Metric system in 1972 the race distance became 2,000 metres. In 1974 the distance was changed to 2,050 metres and in 1986 to today’s distance of 2,040 metres. † The 1946 Cox Plate was run in two divisions. ^ “2020 Result – Ladbrokes Cox Plate (held 24 October 2020) “. breednet.com. Retrieved 29 August 2021.
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