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The stage is set at The Valley, the all-important barriers are drawn, and the weight-for-age stars are ready to shine — the 2025 Ladbrokes Cox Plate is here.
In a race where reputations are made and legends are born, we’ve distilled the hopes, hype, and headlines of every runner into just two punchy words. Whether you’re a seasoned punter or a casual fan looking for a quick read before the big one at The Valley on Saturday, this is your cheat sheet to the weight-for-age championship of Australasia — short, sharp, and straight to the point.
Read on for the Races.com.au team’s exclusive two-word 2025 Cox Plate form guide.
The second of the Big 3 spring majors down under, big-time bragging rights are on the line this weekend as we gear up to crown the next Cox Plate champion.
There’s plenty of money coming for the Chris Waller trained queen Via Sistina who won the event 12 months ago in an eight-length demolition job.
She is at $2 in the Cox Plate betting markets at race sponsor Ladbrokes.com.au to go back-to-back for the first time since Waller’s four-time hero Winx (2015-18) but comes off two losses – the first time she’s been dually defeated down under.
So, will Via reign supreme again or is there an upset Cox Plate result pending from the likes of Tony Gollan’s Turnbull Stakes runner-up Antino or the last start Might And Power winner Globe?
Contenders or pretenders? We’ve summed up the entire Ladbrokes Cox Plate field in two words apiece — so you can skip the guesswork and dive straight into the action!
1. Light Infantry Man (9) – Wrong Armory
Odds: $51 (at time of publish)
2. Antino (6) – Brissy Bullet
Odds: $3.50 (at time of publish)
3. Attrition (2) – Drops Off
Odds: $51 (at time of publish)
4. Buckaroo (4) – Lasso Hope
Odds: $17 (at time of publish)
5. Globe (7) – Universal Appeal
Odds: $15 (at time of publish)
6. Via Sistina (5) – Repeat Threat
Odds: $2 (at time of publish)
7. Treasurethe Moment (1) – Gem Reset
Odds: $11 (at time of publish)
8. Aeliana (8) – Noble Finish
Odds: $7 (at time of publish)
9. Nepotism (3) – Brutal Test
Odds: $26 (at time of publish)
| 6. Via Sistina (5) J: James McDonald57kg 1x133T: Chris Waller | ||
| 4. Buckaroo (4) J: Mark Zahra59kg 0x323T: Chris Waller | ||
| 7. Treasurethe Moment (1) J: Damian Lane55.5kg 1x122T: Matt Laurie | ||
| 3. Attrition (2) J: Craig Williams59kg x9332T: Mitchell Freedman | ||
| 1. Light Infantry Man (8) J: Ethan Brown59kg 0x069T: Ciaron Maher | ||
| 8. Aeliana (7) J: Hugh Bowman55.5kg 1x225T: Chris Waller | ||
| 9. Nepotism (3) J: Zac Lloyd49.5kg 1x987T: M, W & J Hawkes | ||
| 2. Antino (6) J: Blake Shinn59kg 1x542T: Tony Gollan |
*All Cox Plate odds quoted are provided by Ladbrokes.com.au, correct at time of publication and subject to change without notice.
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