The Cox Plate 2026 is Australia’s premier weight-for-age championship and one of the world’s most prestigious Group 1 middle-distance races. Due to the redevelopment of Moonee Valley Racecourse, the 2026 edition will be held at Flemington Racecourse. Run over 2,040 metres on turf, the race offers A$6 million in prize money and regularly attracts Australia’s best horses alongside international challengers. This page provides early betting odds, race details, and entry information for international bettors.
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Race Overview
Race
Cox Plate
Grade
G1
Distance
2040m
Surface
Turf
Location
Flemington Racecourse
Date
October 24, 2026
Local Time
5:40 PM (AEDT)
Race No.
TBA
Qualification
3YO & Up (Weight For Age)
Prize Money
A$6,000,000
Why International Bettors Follow
Access to Ante-Post betting markets before final declarations
Fixed Odds markets become available as race day approaches
Australia’s premier Weight For Age championship
Temporarily staged at Flemington Racecourse during the Moonee Valley redevelopment
Features Australia’s best middle-distance horses alongside leading international challengers
One of the richest and most prestigious Group 1 races in the Southern Hemisphere
Early Betting Odds
Early odds are typically offered by international bookmakers such as bet365, 1xBet, TAB, Ladbrokes, and other major Australian operators. Markets usually open as Ante-Post before switching to Fixed Odds closer to race day.
Last updated: August 5, 2026 Odds shown below are subject to change. Some bookmakers may temporarily remove ante-post markets.
