Dubbed by many Australian racing followers because the ‘best two minutes in sport’, Saturday will see the WS Cox Plate staged for the 102nd time.
Boasting a whopping prize purse of $5million – together with $3million to the winner – this Group 1 function over 2040m all the time attracts a world-class subject.
In the case of choosing a winner, excellent three-year-old colt Militarize has caught the eye of many punters, with Alligator Blood and 2022 Melbourne Cup winner Gold Journey additionally anticipated to be closely within the combine.
Under is Day by day Mail Australia’s runner-by-runner information to the 2023 Cox Plate.
1. Romantic Warrior (barrier 7)
Sturdy performer primarily based in Hong Kong, a jaw-dropping $14million in profession prizemoney tells the story.
Odds: $4
Coach: Danny Shum
Jockey: James McDonald
James McDonald will journey Romantic Warrior within the Cox Plate on Saturday night
2. Zaaki (barrier 12)
At all times an trustworthy performer, however class of subject may show his undoing.
Odds: $19
Coach: Annabel Neasham
Jockey: Damian Lane
3. Mr Brightside (barrier 2)
In tremendous from, if he leads heading into the straight will take some stopping. Has 4 Group 1 winners to his title.
Odds: $8
Coach: Ben, JD and Will Hayes
Jockey: Craig Williams
4. Alligator Blood (barrier 5)
Favorite with many punters, the seven-year-old gelding is extremely constant. Final begin dominant Group 1 win at Caulfield.
Odds: $5.50
Coach: Gai Waterhouse and Adrian Bott
Jockey: Tim Clark
Tim Clark has the vote of confidence from trainers Adrian Bott and Gai Waterhouse to journey Alligator Blood within the Cox Plate
5. Gold Journey (barrier 8)
Can win this, appeared electrical within the Turnbull Stakes. Additionally final yr’s Melbourne Cup winner.
Odds: $8.50
Coach: Ciaran Maher and David Eustace
Jockey: Mark Zahra
6. My Oberon (barrier 4)
Desire others, win shall be a serious shock given the standard of opposition.
Odds: $51
Coach: Annabel Neasham
Jockey: Jamie Mott
7. Pinstriped (barrier 11)
Group 2 winner on the similar monitor, however important step up right here.
Odds: $61
Coach: Enver Jusufovic
Jockey: Ben Allen
The Cox Plate all the time attracts a wholesome variety of punters at Mooney Valley (pictured, in 2022)
8. Fangirl (barrier 9)
Gained in spectacular style at Randwick final begin. One other favorite with punters and grasp coach Chris Waller stated she may very well be a celebrity within the making.
Odds: $9
Coach: Chris Waller
Jockey: Zac Purton
9. Duais (barrier 1)
High quality mare who does her finest work late, do not low cost. Inside barrier may be a bonus. Damien Oliver’s final Cox Plate earlier than he retires in December.
Odds: $31
Coach: Ed Cummings
Jockey: Damien Oliver
10. Victoria Highway (barrier 6)
Extremely fancied kind from Eire. Jockey Blake Shinn additionally is aware of the ‘Valley’ monitor just like the again of his hand.
Odds: $10
Coach: Aidan O’Brien
Jockey: Blake Shinn
Blake Shinn shall be tasked with profitable the Cox Plate on board Irish likelihood Victoria Highway
Gun apprentice jockey Zac Lloyd shall be on board Militarize (left) for the 102nd staging of the Cox Plate
11. Militarize (barrier 3)
Real hope. Low cost Guineas run, had no luck, ran dwelling effectively.
Odds: $7.50
Coach: Chris Waller
Jockey: Zac Lloyd (apprentice)
12. King Colorado (barrier 10)
Unique likelihood at finest. Gun jockey in Michael Dee is a plus.
Odds: $21
Coach: Ciaran Maher and David Eustace
Jockey: Michael Dee
Guess Proper CEO Anthony Waller could not cut up Alligator Blood and New Zealand entrant Mr Brightside, to be ridden by the vastly skilled Craig Williams.
‘Between them, they’ve amassed profession prizemoney approaching $20million,’ he informed Day by day Mail Australia.
‘Each have delivered an incredible journey for respective connections and followers, and I believe they would be the two who struggle out this heavyweight title struggle.’
Waller’s closing choice was promising colt Militarize, who shall be out to atone after working unplaced within the Group 1 Caulfield Guineas.
He pointed to the rising star’s closing sectionals mixed with a big weight benefit because the explanation why punters ought to count on a daring exhibiting on Saturday.
Guess Proper Choices:
1. Alligator Blood
2. Mr Brightside
3. Militarize
