The 2022 edition of the Group 1 Cox Plate will be held on Saturday 22nd October at Moonee Valley.
Due to wet weather and lightning, Friday night's Group 1 Manikato Stakes has been moved to the Saturday.
Last year saw State Of Rest win the race in dramatic fashion, while Sir Dragonet picked up the victory in 2020.
Here's everything you need to know about the 2022 Cox Plate.
WHEN IS THE 2022 COX PLATE?
The 2022 Cox Plate will take place on Saturday 22nd October at Moonee Valley Racecourse.
Set to jump around 5:10pm, the Cox Plate will be the ninth race of an updated 11-race card.
The Cox Plate is considered the second of the 'big three' Melbourne Spring Majors, following the Caulfield Cup and preceding the Melbourne Cup.
The Cox Plate was first held in 1922 and is named in honour of the founder of Moonee Valley Racecourse, William Samuel Cox.
COX PLATE 2022 PRIZEMONEY
The prizemoney for the Group 1 Cox Plate is $5 million, in which the winner takes home $3 million.
HOW TO WATCH COX PLATE 2022
The 2022 Cox Plate will be broadcast nationally on Channel 7.
Sky Racing will also broadcast the big race, given its extensive history of showing the Spring Carnival's major races.
COX PLATE 2022 TICKETS
To purchase tickets for this year's Cox Plate, click here.
WHAT CONDITIONS IS THE COX PLATE RUN UNDER?
The Cox Plate is a Group 1 WFA handicap race for horses aged three or older, ran over 2040m.
The final field is determined by the Moonee Valley Race Club Committee, with consideration given to international ratings, provided by the International Federation of Horse Racing Authorities, and ANZ classifications (plus interim ratings), produced by Racing Victoria's Chief Handicapper.
The field is limited to 14 starters with four emergencies.
COX PLATE FINAL FIELD, BARRIERS AND BETTING ODDS
Odds courtesy of TAB, correct as of 2:30 pm AEDT, October 22nd.
| RUNNER (BARRIER) | JOCKEY | TRAINER | ODDS |
| 1. Zaaki (1) | Jamie Kah | Annabel Neasham | $6.50 |
| 2. I'm Thunderstruck (10) | Mark Zahra | M. Price/M. Kent Jr | $9.50 |
| 3. Alligator Blood (12) | Tim Clark | G. Waterhouse/A. Bott | $21 |
| 4. Mr Brightside (11) | Craig Williams | Ben & JD Hayes | $13 |
| 5. Mo'unga (9) | Nash Rawiller | Annabel Neasham | $26 |
| 6. Gold Trip (7) | Jamie Spencer | C. Maher/D. Eustace | $12 |
| 7. Laws Of Indices (3) | John Allen | Annabel Neasham | $41 |
| 8. Young Werther (2) | Damian Lane | Danny O'Brien | $46 |
| 9. Maximal (5) | Ben Melham | John O'Shea | $61 |
| 10. Anamoe (4) | James McDonald | James Cummings | $2.35 |
| 11. Profondo (6) | Chad Schofield | Richard Litt | $81 |
| 12. El Bodegon (8) | Damien Oliver | Chris Waller | $5.50 |
