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International Plans Set for Unbridled Command

International Plans Set for Unbridled Command

Australians Kevin and Colleen Bamford and American David Bernsen have purchased a substantial interest of recent Hollywood Derby (gr. IT) winner Unbridled Command and plan to race in Australia's Cox Plate in October.

 Thursday, January 03, 2013

Ocean Park Edges All Too Hard in Cox Plate

A long-range plan ended perfectly Oct. 27 when Ocean Park wore down All Too Hard in the closing stages and captured the $3-million Sportingbet W. S. Cox Plate (Aus-I), Australia's premier weight-for-age race.

 Saturday, October 27, 2012
Cox Plate: Jockey Glen Boss -  Ocean Park

Cox Plate: Jockey Glen Boss - Ocean Park

Jockey Glen Boss, who rides Ocean Park in Cox Plate.

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 Friday, October 26, 2012
Cox Plate: Trainer John Sadler - Linton

Cox Plate: Trainer John Sadler - Linton

Trainer John Sadler talks about his Cox Plate weekend runners, including Linton in the Cox Plate.

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 Friday, October 26, 2012
Cox Plate: Jim Conlan - Rekindled Interest

Cox Plate: Jim Conlan - Rekindled Interest

Trainer Jim Conlan talks about Rekindled Interest, who runs in the Cox Plate.

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 Friday, October 26, 2012
Cox Plate: Wayne Hawkes - All Too Hard

Cox Plate: Wayne Hawkes - All Too Hard

Wayne Hawkes talks about his prospects Cox Plate weekend, including All Too Hard in the Cox Plate.

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 Friday, October 26, 2012
Cox Plate: Trainer Mike Moroney

Cox Plate: Trainer Mike Moroney

Trainer Mike Moroney talks about his prospects for Cox Plate weekend, including Glass Harmonium in the Cox Plate.

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 Thursday, October 25, 2012
Cox Plate: Trainer Mark Kavanagh

Cox Plate: Trainer Mark Kavanagh

Trainer Mark Kavanagh talks about his prospects for Cox Plate weekend, including We're Gonna Rock in the Manikato Stakes.

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 Thursday, October 25, 2012
Cox Plate: Rob Heathcote -  Buffering

Cox Plate: Rob Heathcote - Buffering

Rob Heathcote, who trains Buffering, favorite in the Manikato Stakes.

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 Thursday, October 25, 2012
Cox Plate: Trainer Chris Waller and Shoot Out

Cox Plate: Trainer Chris Waller and Shoot Out

Chris Waller trainer of Shoot Out in Cox Plate.

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 Wednesday, October 24, 2012
Cox Plate: Trainer Stephen Farley and Sincero

Cox Plate: Trainer Stephen Farley and Sincero

Stephen Farley trainer of Sincero in Cox Plate.

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 Wednesday, October 24, 2012
Cox Plate Preview

Cox Plate Preview

Connections to Cox Plate contenders talk about how their horses look going into the race.

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 Wednesday, October 24, 2012
Cox Plate Interview - Steve Farley

Cox Plate Interview - Steve Farley

Trainer Steve Farley talks about Cox Plate entrant Sincero.

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 Friday, October 21, 2011
Cox Plate Interview - Mike Moroney

Cox Plate Interview - Mike Moroney

Flemington Trainer Mike Moroney talks about Glass Harmonium and what it would take to beat Jimmy Choux and Helmet.

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 Friday, October 21, 2011
Cox Plate Interview - Playing God

Cox Plate Interview - Playing God

Trainer Neville Parnham is asked about his Cox Plate contender Playing God.

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 Thursday, October 20, 2011
Cox Plate Interview - Gai Waterhouse (Video)

Cox Plate Interview - Gai Waterhouse (Video)

Randwick Trainer Gai Waterhouse talks about her many star athletes; including Descarado, who won the Caulfield Cup last year.

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 Wednesday, October 19, 2011
Cox Plate Interview - John Bary (Video)

Cox Plate Interview - John Bary (Video)

John Bary is the trainer for Cox Plate contender Jimmy Choux.

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 Wednesday, October 19, 2011
Helmet Heads Aussie Prize Cox Plate

Helmet Heads Aussie Prize Cox Plate

Considered Australia's premier test of weight-for-age class, the $3 million W.S Cox Plate (Aus-I) boasts a long and proud history.

 Tuesday, October 18, 2011
Video: International Feature - Living Legends

Video: International Feature - Living Legends

Simon Burgess interviews Andrew Clarke, CEO of Living Legends, about the international home of rest for champion horses. Andrew discusses his athletes and each of their personalities.

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 Tuesday, July 26, 2011
Haskin: O'Brien Has Lots of Thinking to Do

Haskin: O'Brien Has Lots of Thinking to Do

Watch out Breeders' Cup; O'Brien is loaded this year.

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 Wednesday, July 06, 2011
Top Australian Jockey Dies at Age 31

Top Australian Jockey Dies at Age 31

Stathi Katsidis, a top jockey in Australia, was found dead at his home Oct. 19 and authorities reportedly have ruled out suspicious circumstances or suicide.

 Tuesday, October 19, 2010
Maldivian Annexes Australia's Cox Plate

Maldivian Annexes Australia's Cox Plate

There was Aus$3 million up for grabs when the field lined up at Moonee Valley racecourse on Oct. 25 in the 10 furlong W.S. Cox Plate (Aus-I).

 Saturday, October 25, 2008

Whobegotyou Newest Aussie Superstar

A 3-year-old named Whobegotyou (Street Cry--Temple Of Peace, by Carnegie) stamped his passport to supreme dominance in the AUS$1 million Caulfield Guineas (Aus-I) Oct. 11 at Caulfield.

 Sunday, October 12, 2008
El Segundo Thunders to Cox Plate Victory

El Segundo Thunders to Cox Plate Victory

This year's WS Cox Plate (Aus-I) at Moonee Valley Oct. 27 proved as stunning as the equine influenza problem in Australia has been devastating. The Australian Weight For Age heavyweight championship, this year worth AUS$3 million, was taken out by the brilliant El Segundo (Pins-Palos Verdes), who was ridden a treat by Luke Nolen in a staggering 46.5 seconds.

 Saturday, October 27, 2007

Gold Edition Proves Her Mettle in Manikato

It took a few dramatically unsuccessful attempts for connections to realize that Australia's former champion 3-year-old filly, Gold Edition, would be a senior superstar too, if simply allowed to run. She did that and won the Manikato Stakes Sept. 15.

 Saturday, September 15, 2007

Mott Considers Cox Plate for Silver Tree

The next start for 7-year-old campaigner Silver Tree is yet to be determined, but trainer Bill Mott said he will consider sending the son of Hennessy to Australia this fall to compete in the Oct. 27 Tattersalls Cox Plate (group I).

 Saturday, August 11, 2007

'Omagh Goes Out a Winner in Epic Cox Plate

Fields of Omagh manufactured a sensational career finale with a stunning last-to-first victory in the $3 million (Australian) W.S. Cox Plate (Aus-I) at Moonee Valley on Oct 28.

 Sunday, October 29, 2006

Honor in War Completes Preparations for Cox Plate

Honor in War completed his final preparation by working six furlongs and galloping out a mile over the Arlington Park turf course Tuesday morning before departing to become the first-ever American horse to compete Australia's storied Spring Carnival and the nation's most prestigious race, the group I, US$2.3 Million Tattersall's Cox Plate on Oct. 28

 Tuesday, October 10, 2006

First U.S. Horse to Contest W.S. Cox Plate

For the first time in racing history, an American racehorse, Honor In War, is coming to Australia to contest the W.S. Cox Plate (Aus-I) on Oct. 28 at Moonee Valley in Victoria.

 Sunday, October 01, 2006

International Runners Set to Claim 'The Cup'

Final declarations are in for the 2005 Melbourne Cup and only a handful of International contenders remain in the field for the historic two-mile, group I event. English invader Carte Diamond was the last to drop out after a freak accident in a morning workout yesterday.

 Thursday, October 27, 2005

Makybe Diva Tremendous in Cox Plate Win

The mare Makybe Diva added the $3 million Cox Plate (Aus-I) to her legendary resume Saturday at Moonee Valley.

 Sunday, October 23, 2005

The Diva Poised to Win Cox Plate

Makybe Diva is a heavy 6-4 pre-post favorite to add the $3-million (Australian funds) W.S. Cox Plate (Aust-I) on Oct. 22. Bookmaking firms nationally reported an avalanche of money for the Diva on the eve of the race.

 Friday, October 21, 2005

Makybe Diva Hot Favorite for Cox Plate

Reigning Australian Horse of the Year Makybe Diva is the hot favorite for Friday's W.S. Cox Plate (Aust-I) at Moonee Valley.

 Wednesday, October 19, 2005

Makybe Diva Just Misses in Feehan Stakes

Makybe Diva failed by a nose in her second race as reigning Australian Horse of the Year, finishing second in the John F. Feehan Stakes (Aust-II) at Moonee Valley Sept. 10.

 Monday, September 12, 2005

Savabeel Backs Up Big Talk, Wins Cox Plate

If you talk the talk you have to be able to walk the walk and Graeme Rogerson and Savabeel did just that in the Cox Plate at Moonee Valley Saturday.

 Saturday, October 23, 2004

Paul Makin Buys Australian Champion Private Steer

In what can only be described as a major industry surprise, Paul Makin, the colorful bookmaker who owns and races current group ! Cox Plate favorite Starcraft (Soviet Star -- Flying Foozie), has been revealed as the person who secretly paid $1.5 million (U.S.$1.1 million) for champion Australian racemare Private Steer (Danehill Dancer -- Lisheenowen).

 Friday, October 15, 2004

Aussie Trainer Freedman Notches 100th Group I

There was irony in that Lee Freedman's 100th group I winner came at Caulfield, the Melbourne track he left several years ago to train at a private set-up at Rye, in country Victoria.

 Monday, October 11, 2004

Starcraft Takes Step Toward Cox Plate

Exciting colt Starcraft duly advanced another step toward next month's W.S. Cox Plate (Aust-I) in taking the Stoney Bridge Stakes (NZ-II) at Hastings Sept. 18.

 Sunday, September 19, 2004

Northerly Starts Comeback

Champion Western Australian galloper Northerly took the first step in his comeback in Perth Sept. 11 with a brave fourth at his first race for more than a year.

 Sunday, September 12, 2004

Private Steer Wins Warwich Stakes; Cox Plate Looming

Private Steer advanced toward the W.S. Cox Plate (Aust-I), her first appearance at five producing an effortless win in the $200,000 (Australian funds) Warwick Stakes at Warwick Farm Aug. 21.

 Monday, August 23, 2004

Moonee Valley Rolls Back Ticket Prices for Cox Plate

Mooney Valley Racing Club has reduced general admission prices to this year's Cox Plate (Aust-I) in October. General admission is $40 for adults, $25 concession, and $10 for children under 17.

 Wednesday, February 18, 2004

Field of Omagh Pulls Upset in Cox Plate

As if to foreshadow several upsets-in-waiting at Santa Anita during the 20th Breeders' Cup World Thoroughbred Championships, Fields of Omagh sprung a 16-1 surprise in the W.S. Cox Plate (Aust-I) at Melbourne, Australia, on the same day (Oct. 25).

 Monday, October 27, 2003

Lonhro Denied Cox Plate Glory Once Again

Longshot Fields of Omagh grabbed the lead with a quarter of a mile to go and held off Defier by a neck in the $3 million (Australian) Draught Cox Plate (Aus-I) at Moonee Valley Saturday, denying favored Lonhro for the second straight year.

 Saturday, October 25, 2003

Eight to Go in Cox Plate

A field of eight runners was finalized today for the 82nd running of the Carlton Draught Cox Plate (Aus-I) to be run October 24. First race post time is scheduled for 9:10 p.m. EDT on Breeders' Cup eve, post time for the Cox Plate is set for 1:00 a.m. EDT.

 Tuesday, October 21, 2003

Aussie Jockey Wins Appeal, May Ride Lonhro in Cox Plate

A Victoria Racing Club appeals' panel slapped a $20,754 fine Monday on "relieved" Australian jockey Darren Beadman, who described the action as a "fairytale."

 Monday, October 20, 2003

Lonhro On Target For Cox Plate

Lonhro is an odds-on quote to win the W.S. Cox Plate (Aust-I) on Oct. 25 after easily defending the Oct. 11 Caulfield Stakes (Aust-I).

 Monday, October 13, 2003

Australian Simulcasting Grows to Seven Days a Week

Due to the continued growth and success of Australian
simulcasting in North America, Wyvern International, the distributor of the Australian product in North America, has decided to offer racing to all simulcast outlets on Sunday evenings during the months of February and March.

 Friday, January 24, 2003

Australians Welcome a New Racing Hero

To the roar of the crowd, the grand mare Sunline stepped onto the track for her farewell event. She tossed her head about to acknowledge one of the largest crowds ever assembled at historic Moonee Valley Racecourse. At the starting gates a stellar field of runners were waiting for her to contest the $3 million Cox Plate, a Group I event run at the classic distance of 1 1/4 miles.

 Saturday, October 26, 2002

Northerly Wins Cox Plate; Sunline Fourth

Northerly passed pacesetter and top mare Sunline in the stretch to win Saturday's AUS$3-million Cox Plate at Moonee Valley Racecourse.

 Saturday, October 26, 2002

Top Field Assembled For Cox Plate to See Sunline Off

Eight high-class runners will accompany Sunline on the occasion of her final race on Oct. 26. It is fitting the career send-off for the long-serving New Zealand champion will be in the Cox Plate (Aust-I), Australia's weight-for-age championship an event she collected twice.

 Tuesday, October 22, 2002
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