THOUSANDS of punters are expected to turn out to The Valley to watch the 2018 Cox Plate where wonder mare Winx will go for an unprecedented fourth straight win.
So if you’re one of them and you’re unsure how to get to the track or don’t know the dress code, never fear because we have all you need to know about the 2018 Cox Plate
WHAT TIME IS THE COX PLATE AND WINX?
The race will start at 5pm AEST
Brisbane time: 4pm
Adelaide time 4:30pm
Perth time: 2pm
Darwin time 3:30pm
WHAT DISTANCE IS THE COX PLATE?
The group 1 race is run over 2040 metres
WHAT IS THE PRIZEMONEY?
The Cos plate winner takes home a cool $5 million
COX PLATE 2018 DATE
Saturday, October 27 — The Valley – 1 McPherson St, Moonee Ponds VIC 3039
Let’s hope racegoers don’t need their brolliesSource:News Corp Australia
COX PLATE TICKETS
Limited tickets are still available here
https://shop.thevalley.com.au/events/101/dining_options
COX PLATE DAY RACE TIMES
There will be 10 races on Cox Plate day with the first race at 12.10pm and the last at 5.45pm.
Times may vary depending on scratching and lead up events
The Cox Plate race is race no 8
MELBOURNE WEATHER
Min: 8 degrees
Max: 19 Degrees
Chance of rain: 20%
There is a slight chance of a sprinkling of rain an hour out from the main race. Besides that good cloud cover and a light wind through much of the day.
COX PLATE DRESS CODE
NOT PERMITTED: Any variation of runner including joggers, rubber thongs or any dilapidated footwear.
Denim and denim look clothing, jeans, jodhpurs, polo shirts, parkas, windbreakers, tracksuits, jackets including bomber jackets, duffel coats, untailored leather jackets, peaked caps, beanies, sporting guernseys, any clothing revealing excessive bare midriff.
Gentlemen (including children 13 & over) are required to wear a collared shirt (polo shirts not permitted) with tailored trousers or chinos. No tie is required, and suit coat, sports coat or blazer is optional. Dress shoes or leather boat shoes must be worn.
A huge crowd is expected at The ValleySource:News Corp Australia
COX PLATE TV RADIO BROADCAST
TV: Live broadcast on Channel 7 Racing.com and Sky Racing from 12pm
TAB BETTING GUIDE
Biggest potential collects on the Cox Plate
$50,750 at $1.25 on Winx to win for $63,437.50
$50,000 at $1.22 on Winx to win for $61,000
$40,000 at $1.20 on Winx to win for $48,000
$500 at $51 on Savvy Coup to win for $25,500
$500 at $51 on Rostropovich to win for $25,500
$15,625 at $1.60 on Benbatl to place for $25,000
$20,000 at $1.22 on Winx to win for $24,400
$2,000 at $11 on Benbatl to win for $22,000
$1,000 each-way at $15/$2.10 on Humidor for $17,100
$500 each-way at $26/$3.08 on Rostropovich for $14,540
$10,000 at $1.25 on Winx to win for $12,500
$10,000 at $1.25 on Winx to win for $12,500
$10,000 at $1.22 on Winx to win for $12,200
$10,000 at $1.20 on Winx to win for $12,000
$1,000 at $8.50 on Benbatl to win, $2,000 at $1.60 to place for $11,700
Sometimes it’s best not to ask about people’s outfitsSource:News Corp Australia
Biggest bets placed on the Cox Plate
$50,750 at $1.25 on Winx to win
$50,000 at $1.22 on Winx to win
$40,000 at $1.20 on Winx to win
$20,000 at $1.22 on Winx to win
$15,625 at $1.60 on Benbatl to place
$10,000 at $1.25 on Winx to win (two bets)
$10,000 at $1.22 on Winx to win
$10,000 at $1.20 on Winx to win
$8,000 at $1.20 on Winx to win
$7,500 at $1.20 on Winx to win
$7,000 at $1.20 on Winx to win
$6,000 at $1.22 on Winx to win
$6,000 at $1.20 on Winx to win
$5,500 at $1.22 on Winx to win
$5,000 at $1.65 on Winx to win (four bets)
$5,000 at $1.50 on Winx to win (four bets)
$5,000 at $1.40 on Winx to win
$5,000 at $1.30 on Winx to win (two bets)
$5,000 at $1.25 on Winx to win (two bets)
$5,000 at $1.22 on Winx to win (four bets)
$5,000 at $1.20 on Winx to win (five bets)
$5,000 at $1.02 on Winx to place
Winx’s odds to win the 2018 Cox Plate
$3 – November 10, 2017 (Market opened)
$2.80 – February 14, 2018
$2.20 – March 3 (Following win in TAB Chipping Norton Stakes)
$2 – March 22
$1.80 – March 24 (Following win in George Ryder Stakes)
$1.65 – March 28
$1.50 – April 14 (Following win in Queen Elizabeth Stakes)
$1.40 – August 18 (Following win in Winx Stakes)
$1.30 – September 15 (Following win in George Main Stakes)
$1.20 – October 6 (Following win in Turnbull Stakes)
$1.25 – October 13 (Following The Autumn Sun’s win in Caulfield Guineas)
$1.20 – October 15 (Following announcement The Autumn Sun wouldn’t be running in Cox Plate)
$1.25 – October 23 (Following barrier draw)
$1.20 – October 24
$1.22 – October 25
Originally published as Cox Plate 2018: Everything you need to know
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