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The Maribyrnong Plate is a Group 3 sprint for two-year-olds held at Flemington Racecourse on Melbourne Cup Day on the first Tuesday of November.
Maribyrnong Plate News
The Group 3 2025 Maribyrnong Plate is a 1000m sprint currently held at Flemington Racecourse on Melbourne Cup Day on the first Tuesday of November each Melbourne Cup Carnival.
Maribyrnong Plate 2025 Results
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1st
2. Tornado Valley (2)
J: Ethan Brown 58kg
T: Ciaron Maher |
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2nd
7. Tales Of Time (5)
J: Ben Melham 58kg
T: Clinton McDonald |
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3rd
11. Luna Vega (12)
J: Joao Moreira 56kg
T: Trent Busuttin & Natalie Young |
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4th
4. Carnevale (11)
J: Mark Zahra 58kg
T: Ben, Will & Jd Hayes |
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5th
5. Diameter (8)
J: Damian Lane 58kg
T: Chris Waller |
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6th
3. Brazen Dechambeau (10)
J: Beau Mertens 58kg
T: Mick Price & Michael Kent Jnr |
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7th
9. Daily Reward (6)
J: Craig Williams 56kg
T: Anthony & Sam Freedman |
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8th
6. Prince Of Portland (7)
J: Daniel Stackhouse 58kg
T: Matt Laurie |
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9th
14. Spirit Of Nicconi (9)
J: Luke Cartwright 56kg
T: Cameron Templeton |
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10th
1. Knurl (4)
J: Harry Coffey 58kg
T: Tony & Calvin McEvoy |
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11th
10. Hellfire Jess (3)
J: Jordan Childs 56kg
T: Tom Dabernig |
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12th
12. Saluki (1)
J: Luke Currie 56kg
T: Tony & Calvin McEvoy |
Restricted to two-year-olds and run under set weights, the Maribyrnong Plate is an exciting test of sprinting skill. With $240,000 prize money, this is quite a lucrative race for the young ones who otherwise don’t have many dedicated black-type races during spring.
The Maribyrnong Plate, formerly held on the last day of the Cup Carnival and in recent years on Oaks Day, now shares a race schedule with the ‘race that stops a nation’ – the Group 1 $10 million Lexus Melbourne Cup (3200m).
Two-year-olds generally target the Maribyrnong Plate following a few decent starts in events with similar conditions. Plenty of the juveniles in the Maribyrnong Plate are on debut, meaning any trial form is important for punters to keep an eye on.
Following the Maribyrnong Plate, horses will generally go for a spell to mature ahead of the autumn or the Listed Merson Cooper Stakes (1000m) at Sandown a week later might be an opportunity for some of the keener two-year-olds.
The form of the race often stacks-up in the following year’s autumn carnival including when the 2019 third place-getter Tagaloa returned to win the Group 1 Blue Diamond Stakes next prep.
The 2022 Maribyrnong Plate form was franked with the runner-up Little Brose winning the following autumn’s Blue Diamond Stakes in 2023.
The 2024 Maribyrnong Plate winner Tycoon Star returned the following autumn to run third in the 2025 Blue Diamond Stakes trifecta.
The 2025 Maribyrnong Plate runs at Flemington on Melbourne Cup Day, Tuesday November 4, 2025.
| Maribyrnong Plate 2025 | |
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| Date: | Tuesday November 4, 2025 |
| Track: | Flemington Racecourse |
| Distance: | 1000m |
| Race Type: | 2YO Set Weights |
| Status: | Group 3 |
| Prize Money: | $240,000 |
2025 Maribyrnong Plate Results
Stay tuned for the official 2025 Maribyrnong Plate results and finishing order this Melbourne Cup Day on Tuesday November 4, 2025.
- 1st: TBD
- 2nd: TBD
- 3rd: TBD
Winning Margin: TBD
Winning Time: TBD
2025 Maribyrnong Plate Betting
The latest Maribyrnong Plate 2025 betting odds will be available at Ladbrokes.com.au and provided here at Races.com.au for you to back your Maribyrnong Plate betting tips in at the right price.
Brereton ($6EF in 2021) was the last favourite or equal favourite in Maribyrnong Plate betting to salute for the punters.
There was a notable upset in 2022 with Krakarib winning at Maribyrnong Plate odds of $26, while the following year Dublin Down won at $11.
In 2024 Tycoon Star won at a big price of $18.
2025 Maribyrnong Plate Form Guide
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2025 Maribyrnong Plate Tips
Each Way: No. 1 Knurl
KNURL (5) shapes up as terrific value in the first on Cup Day with the sole non-maiden in the field looking an outstanding Each Way selection at a big price despite his dominant lead-up win. While there’s plenty of unknowns and a 2YO race with so many on debut is always tough, I love that this Tony & Calvin McEvoy trained Brazen Beau colt has the race day experience to help handle Flemington on the biggest day of the year! He’s shown good early progression and saluted at Bendigo with 58kg on October 18 over 1000m with a three-length romp home. Run prior he got a look at the HQ track when fourth in the Trial for this event only 1.25 lengths beaten. Good gate five draw, Harry Coffey comes aboard. Looks forgotten in the markets.
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10th
1. Knurl (4)
J: Harry Coffey 58kg
T: Tony & Calvin McEvoy |
2025 Maribyrnong Plate Field
The Maribyrnong Plate field attracts a fairly decent assortment of two-year-olds each year. Because the preparation of two-year-olds can differ so much, as can their racing experience, it can be very difficult to get a decent grasp on the form of the Maribyrnong Plate field.
The 2025 Maribyrnong Plate field is released on the Friday leading up to Melbourne Cup Day with the full list of hopeful two-year-olds and the barrier draw to be published in full once announced.
The Maribyrnong Plate 2025 final field features a quality line-up of promising youngsters set to face off in the first on Derby Day including Tony & Calvin McEvoy’s last start Bendigo winning Brazen Beau colt Knurl who is the only non-maiden in the event.
| No | Last 10 | Horse | Trainer | Jockey | Barrier | Weight | Probable Weight | Penalty | Hcp Rating |
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| 1 | 41 | KNURL | Tony & Calvin McEvoy | Harry Coffey | 5 | 58kg | |||
| 2 | 3 | TORNADO VALLEY | Ciaron Maher | Ethan Brown | 3 | 58kg | |||
| 3 | BRAZEN DECHAMBEAU | Mick Price & Michael Kent (Jnr) | Beau Mertens | 12 | 58kg | ||||
| 4 | CARNEVALE | Ben, Will & JD Hayes | Mark Zahra | 13 | 58kg | ||||
| 5 | DIAMETER | Chris Waller | Damian Lane | 9 | 58kg | ||||
| 6 | PRINCE OF PORTLAND | Matt Laurie | Daniel Stackhouse | 8 | 58kg | ||||
| 7 | TALES OF TIME | Clinton McDonald | Ben Melham | 6 | 58kg | ||||
| 8 | 2 | FREE FLYING | Ben, Will & JD Hayes | Michael Dee | 1 | 56kg | |||
| 9 | DAILY REWARD | Anthony & Sam Freedman | Craig Williams | 7 | 56kg | ||||
| 10 | HELLFIRE JESS | Tom Dabernig | Jordan Childs | 4 | 56kg | ||||
| 11 | LUNA VEGA | Trent Busuttin & Natalie Young | Joao Moreira | 14 | 56kg | ||||
| 12 | SALUKI | Tony & Calvin McEvoy | Luke Currie | 2 | 56kg | ||||
| 13 | SIMPLY STEFFI | Clinton McDonald | Ms Jamie Melham | 10 | 56kg | ||||
| 14 | SPIRIT OF NICCONI | Cameron Templeton | Luke Cartwright (a) | 11 | 56kg |
Table Credit: Racing Australia.
2025 Maribyrnong Plate Nominations
Early nominations for the Maribyrnong Plate in 2025 close the Wednesday prior to the event.
| Last 10 | Horse | Sex | Age | Trainer | Ballot | Weight | True Weight | Penalty | Hcp Rating | |
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| 1 | 2 | FREE FLYING | F | 2 | Ben, Will & JD Hayes | 1 | 56kg | |||
| 2 | 41 | KNURL | C | 2 | Tony & Calvin McEvoy | 2 | 58kg | |||
| 3 | 3 | TORNADO VALLEY | C | 2 | Ciaron Maher | 3 | 58kg | |||
| 4 | BRAZEN DECHAMBEAU | C | 2 | Mick Price & Michael Kent (Jnr) | 4= | 58kg | ||||
| 5 | CARNEVALE | C | 2 | Ben, Will & JD Hayes | 4= | 58kg | ||||
| 6 | DIAMETER | C | 2 | Chris Waller | 4= | 58kg | ||||
| 7 | PRINCE OF PORTLAND | C | 2 | Matt Laurie | 4= | 58kg | ||||
| 8 | TALES OF TIME | C | 2 | Clinton McDonald | 4= | 58kg | ||||
| 9 | CALAMARI RING | F | 2 | Ciaron Maher | 4= | 56kg | ||||
| 10 | DAILY REWARD | F | 2 | Anthony & Sam Freedman | 4= | 56kg | ||||
| 11 | HELLFIRE JESS | F | 2 | Tom Dabernig | 4= | 56kg | ||||
| 12 | LUNA VEGA | F | 2 | Trent Busuttin & Natalie Young | 4= | 56kg | ||||
| 13 | SALUKI | F | 2 | Tony & Calvin McEvoy | 4= | 56kg | ||||
| 14 | SIMPLY STEFFI | F | 2 | Clinton McDonald | 4= | 56kg | ||||
| 15 | SPIRIT OF NICCONI | F | 2 | Cameron Templeton | 4= | 56kg |
Table Credit: Racing Australia.
Maribyrnong Plate History
The Maribyrnong Plate was inaugurated in 1871, with Argus Scandal taking out the initial edition of the race. The race has been held every year since then.
In 1994 the distance was adjusted to 1200m, then reduced to 1100m in 1995. In 1996 it returned to 1000m, which it has remained at since.
The Maribyrnong Plate once had Group 2 status but was downgraded in 2005.
Because of its long history, the Maribyrnong Plate has seen its share of decent horses over the years. Some of the more notable Maribyrnong Plate winners include The Admiral (1889), Heroic (1923), Cellar Master (1951), Biscay (1967), Vain (1969) and Bel Esprit (2001). Maribyrnong Plate results since 2000 are provided below.
Maribyrnong Plate Results
| Year | Place | Horse | Time |
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| 2025 Maribyrnong Plate | 1st | TBD | TBD |
| 2nd | TBD | ||
| 3rd | TBD | ||
| 2024 Maribyrnong Plate | 1st | Tycoon Star | 58.01 seconds |
| 2nd | Bacash | ||
| 3rd | Shining Smile | ||
| 2023 Maribyrnong Plate | 1st | Dublin Down | 58.19 seconds |
| 2nd | Blue Stratum | ||
| 3rd | Odinson | ||
| 2022 Maribyrnong Plate | 1st | Krakarib | 58.52 seconds |
| 2nd | Little Brose | ||
| 3rd | Awestruck | ||
| 2021 Maribyrnong Plate | 1st | Brereton | 58.30 seconds |
| 2nd | Renosu | ||
| 3rd | Le Gagneur | ||
| 2020 Maribyrnong Plate | 1st | Finance Tycoon | 57.72 seconds |
| 2nd | Ingratiating | ||
| 3rd | Marine One | ||
| 2019 Maribyrnong Plate | 1st | Hard Landing | 58.92 seconds |
| 2nd | Baaqyah | ||
| 3rd | Tagaloa | ||
| 2018 Maribyrnong Plate | 1st | Vinicunca | 58.63 seconds |
| 2nd | Art Collection | ||
| 3rd | Chicago Bull | ||
| 2017 Maribyrnong Plate | 1st | Run Naan | 57.37 seconds |
| 2nd | Encyrption | ||
| 3rd | Belzella | ||
| 2016 Maribyrnong Plate | 1st | Aspect | 59.5 seconds |
| 2nd | Cao Cao | ||
| 3rd | Wait For No One | ||
| 2015 Maribyrnong Plate | 1st | Power Trip | 58.8 seconds |
| 2nd | Flying Artie | ||
| 3rd | Gloriette | ||
| 2014 Maribyrnong Plate | 1st | Prompt Return | 57.5 seconds |
| 2nd | Old Trieste | ||
| 3rd | Sailing By | ||
| 2013 Maribyrnong Plate | 1st | Boomwaa | 59.4 seconds |
| 2nd | Lockroy | ||
| 3rd | Silent Whisper | ||
| 2012 Maribyrnong Plate | 1st | Direct Charge | 58.3 seconds |
| 2nd | Crack A Roadie | ||
| 3rd | Shamus Award | ||
| 2011 Maribyrnong Plate | 1st | Real Stolle | 57.7 seconds |
| 2nd | Andre Roo Hoo | ||
| 3rd | Magnus Reign | ||
| 2010 Maribyrnong Plate | 1st | Arctic Command | 57.9 seconds |
| 2nd | Aashiq | ||
| 3rd | Running Tall | ||
| 2009 Maribyrnong Plate | 1st | General Truce | 57.2 seconds |
| 2nd | Sweet Cheeks | ||
| 3rd | She’s Got Gears | ||
| 2008 Maribyrnong Plate | 1st | Our Joan Of Arc | 58.3 seconds |
| 2nd | Zaffaan | ||
| 3rd | Happy Knockout | ||
| 2007 Maribyrnong Plate | 1st | Exceedingly Good | 57.5 seconds |
| 2nd | Reaan | ||
| 3rd | Nato | ||
| 2006 Maribyrnong Plate | 1st | Husson Lightning | 57.9 seconds |
| 2nd | Deferential | ||
| 3rd | Meurice | ||
| 2005 Maribyrnong Plate | 1st | Nadeem | 57.5 seconds |
| 2nd | Follow The Till | ||
| 3rd | Bariagarney | ||
| 2004 Maribyrnong Plate | 1st | Jiang | 1 minute 0.3 seconds |
| 2nd | Seidnazar | ||
| 3rd | Strikes Back | ||
| 2003 Maribyrnong Plate | 1st | Sanziro | 58.2 seconds |
| 2nd | Love Jeddah | ||
| 3rd | Insurgents | ||
| 2002 Maribyrnong Plate | 1st | Ra Sun | 58.3 seconds |
| 2nd | Pinchbeck | ||
| 3rd | Express Ball | ||
| 2001 Maribyrnong Plate | 1st | Bel Esprit | 57.0 seconds |
| 2nd | Nessuno | ||
| 3rd | Cousy | ||
| 2000 Maribyrnong Plate | 1st | Langoustine | 57.6 seconds |
| 2nd | Desert Angel | ||
| 3rd | Malagra Miss | ||
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