Cox Plate 2025
The Cox Plate is one of Australia’s premier Group 1 weight-for-age races, contested over 2040 metres at Moonee Valley Racecourse in Melbourne. Known as the “Race Where Legends Are Made,” it is the feature event of Cox Plate Day and a highlight of the Melbourne Spring Racing Carnival.
The 2025 Cox Plate is scheduled for Saturday, October 25, 2025, at Moonee Valley. The exact race time and prizemoney will be confirmed by the Moonee Valley Racing Club closer to the carnival.
Cox Plate
Preview, Trends & Analysis
- Track: Moonee Valley Racecourse, Melbourne
- Distance: 2040 m
- Class: Group 1
- Conditions: Weight for Age
- Sponsor: Ladbrokes
- 2025 Date: Saturday, October 25, 2025
- 2025 Purse: TBC (last year $5 million)
About the Race
First run in 1922, the Cox Plate has become one of the most prestigious weight-for-age races in the world. It regularly attracts the best middle-distance horses from Australia and abroad, with many winners going on to achieve further success in the Melbourne Cup and other international events.
The Cox Plate is one of Australia’s premier Group 1 weight-for-age races, contested over 2040 metres at Moonee Valley Racecourse in Melbourne. Known as the “Race Where Legends Are Made,” it is the feature event of Cox Plate Day and a highlight of the Melbourne Spring Racing Carnival.
The race is renowned for its competitive fields and dramatic finishes, often producing memorable moments in Australian racing history.
When is the Next Cox Plate?
The 2025 Cox Plate will be staged on Saturday, October 25, 2025, at Moonee Valley Racecourse. The exact race time and prizemoney will be confirmed by the Moonee Valley Racing Club closer to the carnival.
Betting Guide
Popular bet types:
Win, Place, Quinella, Exacta, Trifecta, First Four, Same Race Multi
Form tips:
- Horses with strong form in lead-up races such as the Dato’ Tan Chin Nam Stakesand Underwood Stakes often perform well.
- A strong barrier draw is advantageous, with many winners coming from inside gates.
- Proven middle-distance performers with consistent Group 1 form are typically strong contenders.
The Cox Plate Recent Winners
| Year | Winner |
| 2024 | Via Sistina |
| 2023 | Romantic Warrior |
| 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 |
| 2012 | Ocean Park |
| 2011 | Pinker Pinker |
| 2010 | So You Think |
The Questions
Scheduled for Saturday, October 25, 2025, at Moonee Valley Racecourse.
2040 metres under weight-for-age conditions.
Via Sistina secured victory in a record-breaking performance.
