Cox Plate Racing Guide
How Cox Plate markets work and the Australian racing bet types you will see.
Visit Ozwin →The Cox Plate is run over 2,040 metres as a Group 1 weight-for-age, with prize money of about 5 million dollars. Markets include win, place, each-way and exotics like quinella and trifecta; fixed odds lock at bet time while tote dividends settle at the jump. This guide is informational only.
Cox Plate racing markets
- Cox Plate markets include win, place, each-way and exotics such as quinella and trifecta.
- The Cox Plate runs over 2,040 metres as a Group 1 weight-for-age, with prize money of about 5 million dollars.
- Fixed-odds prices lock in at bet time; tote (parimutuel) dividends are set at the jump.
- Held in late October at Moonee Valley, it is regarded as Australia's premier weight-for-age contest.
Cox Plate facts
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Distance | 2,040 metres |
| Grade | Group 1 weight-for-age |
| Field | Up to 14 |
| Held | Late October |
Frequently asked questions
What bet types apply to the Cox Plate?
Win, place and each-way markets are standard, alongside exotics such as quinella and trifecta.
How far is the Cox Plate?
It is run over 2,040 metres as a Group 1 weight-for-age.
What is the difference between fixed odds and tote?
Fixed-odds prices lock in at the moment you bet, while tote (parimutuel) dividends are only set when the race jumps.