The 2023 edition of the Group 1 Cox Plate will be held on Saturday 28th October at Moonee Valley.
The race will headline a blockbuster weekend at the track, with the ever-exciting Group 1 Manikato Stakes also included on the card.
Last year saw retired superstar Anamoe take out the race as a short-priced favourite, while the legendary mare Winx took out he event on four-straight occasions.
Here's everything you need to know about the 2023 Cox Plate.
When is the 2023 Cox Plate?
The 2023 Cox Plate will take place on Saturday 28th October at Moonee Valley Racecourse.
Set to jump around 5:10pm AEDT, the Cox Plate will be the ninth race of a 10-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.
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 2023 prize money
The prize money for the Group 1 Cox Plate is $5 million, in which the winner takes home $3 million.
How to watch the 2023 Cox Plate
This year's 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 2023 tickets
To purchase tickets for this year's Cox Plate, click here.
Cox Plate 2023 final field, barriers and betting odds
The final field and barriers have been set, with the likes of Romantic Warrior and Gold Trip at the top of the market.
Odds courtesy of Dabble. Correct as of October 28th. Say HEY to the social bet, Download the DABBLE app.
| Runner (Barrier) | Jockey | Trainer | Odds |
| 1. Romantic Warrior (7) | James McDonald | Danny Shum | $3.90 |
| 2. Zaaki (12) | Damian Lane | Annabel Neasham | $20 |
| 3. Mr Brightside (2) | Craig Williams | B, W & JD Hayes | $8.50 |
| 4. Alligator Blood (5) | Tim Clark | G.Waterhouse/A.Bott | $6.00 |
| 5. Gold Trip (8) | Mark Zahra | C.Maher/D.Eustace | $7.50 |
| 6. My Oberon (4) | Jamie Mott | Annabel Neasham | $61 |
| 7. Pinstriped (11) | Ben Allen | Enver Jusufovic | $71 |
| 8. Fangirl (9) | Zac Purton | Chris Waller | $7.00 |
| 9. Duais (1) | Damien Oliver | Edward Cummings | $26 |
| 10. Victoria Road (6) | Blake Shinn | Aidan O'Brien | $15 |
| 11. Militarize (3) | Zac Lloyd | Chris Waller | $7.50 |
| 12. King Colorado (10) | Michael Dee | C.Maher/D.Eustace | $23 |
Cox Plate past winners
| 2022 | Anamoe |
| 2021 | State Of Rest |
| 2020 | Sir Dragonet |
| 2019 | Lys Gracieux |
| 2018 | Winx |
| 2017 | Winx |
| 2016 | Winx |
| 2015 | Winx |
| 2014 | Adelaide |
| 2013 | Shamus Award |
