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2026 Cox Plate Results News
The 2026 Cox Plate results will reveal the latest champion of Victoria’s premier 2040m weight-for-age championship and provide racing fans with the full finishing order, margins, prizemoney details, and Cox Plate exotic results. Held annually at Melbourne’s iconic Moonee Valley Racecourse – Flemington in 2026 with The Valley closed for redevelopment – during the Melbourne Spring Racing Carnival, the Group 1 $6 million Ladbrokes Cox Plate is one of Australia’s most prestigious middle-distance contests and a key lead-up to the Melbourne Cup with the 2026 Cox Plate winner exempt from ballot for the ‘Race That Stops a Nation’. This page will be updated with the official Cox Plate 2026 results, including the 2026 Cox Plate winner, placegetters, and payout information as soon as the race is run.
2026 Cox Plate Results
Date: Saturday, October 24, 2026
Race: Group 1 Ladbrokes Cox Plate
Distance: 2040m
Venue: Flemington Racecourse (first time outside of Moonee Valley)
Prize Money: $6 million
Bet on the Cox Plate 2026 Results
Cox Plate 2026 Odds
| 1. Aeliana | ||
| 2. Sir Delius | ||
| 3. Warwoven | ||
| 4. Birdman | ||
| 5. Ceolwulf | ||
| 6. Blind Raise | ||
| 7. Cosmic Crusader | ||
| 8. Light Infantry Man | ||
| 9. Land Legend | ||
| 10. Autumn Boy | ||
| 11. Tom Kitten | ||
| 12. Attrition | ||
| 13. Half Yours | ||
| 14. Lindermann | ||
| 15. Ohope Wins | ||
| 16. Royal Supremacy | ||
| 17. Saint George | ||
| 18. Treasurethe Moment | ||
| 19. Zahrann | ||
| 20. Diameter |
2026 Cox Plate Finishing Order
| Position | Horse | Trainer | Jockey |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | TBC | TBC | TBC |
| 2nd | TBC | TBC | TBC |
| 3rd | TBC | TBC | TBC |
| 4th | TBC | TBC | TBC |
- 2026 Cox Plate Winning Horse: TBD
- 2026 Cox Plate Winning Trainers: TBD
- 2026 Cox Plate Winning Jockey: TBD
- 2026 Cox Plate Winning Barrier: TBD
- 2026 Cox Plate Winning Weight: TBD
- 2026 Cox Plate Winning Start Price: TBD
- 2026 Cox Plate Winning Time: TBD
The official 2026 Cox Plate winner will join a prestigious honour roll of champions who have conquered the famous weight-for-age classic and earned a place in Australian racing history.
2026 Cox Plate Exotic Results
Punters chasing the major dividends will be able to find the complete Cox Plate exotic results below once declared official.
Exacta Results
- 1st and 2nd Place: TBC
- Dividend: TBC
Quinella Results
- First Two Finishers: TBC
- Dividend: TBC
Trifecta Results
- 1st, 2nd, 3rd: TBC
- Dividend: TBC
First Four Results
- 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th: TBC
- Dividend: TBC
Running Double & Treble Results
- Available after official declarations.
The Cox Plate exotic results often produce substantial returns given the talented and competitive field assembled each year for the Group 1 feature.
Who Won the 2026 Cox Plate?
The answer to “Who won the 2026 Cox Plate?” will be available immediately following the running of the race. The 2026 Cox Plate winner will not only secure a share of the lucrative $6 million purse but will also cement their status among Australia’s elite gallopers.
Success in the race has historically proven a strong indicator of Melbourne Cup potential, with a number of Cox Plate graduates going on to win the famous two-mile Flemington feature. Fiorente (3rd in 2013) followed by Verry Elleegant (3rd in 2021) and Gold Trip (9th in 2022) are the latest Melbourne Cup winners to back-up off a Cox Plate run.
2026 Cox Plate Race Summary
The Cox Plate 2026 results are expected to have a major impact on the remainder of the Spring Racing Carnival, particularly the Melbourne Cup betting market. Despite rarely drawing a capacity field, the exciting weight-for-age feature still traditionally delivers one of the most competitive betting races of the season.
The race is renowned for producing dramatic finishes, upset winners, and lucrative exotic betting payouts, making the 2026 Cox Plate results among the most anticipated outcomes on the Australian racing calendar.
Recent Cox Plate Winners
| Year | Winner | Runner-Up | Third | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | TBD | TBD | TBD | TBD |
| 2025 | Via Sistina | Buckaroo | Treasurethe Moment | 2:05.03 |
| 2024 | Via Sistina | Prognosis | Broadsiding | 2:01.07 (R) |
| 2023 | Romantic Warrior | Mr Brightside | Alligator Blood | 2:03.16 |
| 2022 | Anamoe | I’m Thunderstruck | El Bodegon | 2:10.17 |
| 2021 | State Of Rest | Anamoe | Verry Elleegant | 2:06.9 |
| 2020 | Sir Dragonet | Armory | Russian Camelot | 2:08.4 |
Examining previous Cox Plate winners can provide valuable insight into the type of horse capable of winning the event, with proven Group 1 ability, strong weight-for-age credentials, and quality lead-up form often key factors.
What the 2026 Cox Plate Results Mean
The official Cox Plate 2026 results will shape betting markets for the remainder of the spring, influence Melbourne Cup calculations, and help identify the season’s leading middle-distance types either ready to step up to a staying trip or target the 1600m – 2000m features of the Melbourne Cup Carnival like the Group 1 Champions Mile and Group 1 Champions Stakes run over 1600m and 2000m respectively. Racing fans and punters will closely analyse the winning performance, sectional times, margins, and Cox Plate exotic results to assess future feature race prospects.
Stay tuned for the full 2026 Cox Plate results, including the official 2026 Cox Plate winner, complete finishing order, margins, prizemoney breakdowns, and all major Cox Plate exotic results following the running of Australia’s famous Group 1 weight-for-age spring feature.
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