Cox Plate

[Dinga_19]

Can i get confirmation that the cox plate on at night this year?

For the record my tip is Scenic Shot.

 

[Lockyer24]

It's still a day meet for now.

 

[banana_bus]

Im thinking of heading down this year, anyone know how to get there via public, where/how to get tickets and where the best places to set up shop are??

Never been before. Cheers.

 

[the good maggot]

Catch the train to Moonee Ponds station and from there its a 5 min walk...simply follow the crowd along Puckle St or alternatively the tram up Mt.Alexander Road and get off at Moonee Ponds junction.

You can get tickets on the day at the gate. It's not pre-ticketed like Flemington.

At MV it really doesnt matter where you set up shop because it's so compact you are close to everything no matter where you are. It's not vastly spreadout like Flemington which makes it a really enjoyable day!

 

[banana_bus]

Catch the train to Moonee Ponds station and from there its a 5 min walk...simply follow the crowd along Puckle St or alternatively the tram up Mt.Alexander Road and get off at Moonee Ponds junction.

You can get tickets on the day at the gate. It's not pre-ticketed like Flemington.

At MV it really doesnt matter where you set up shop because it's so compact you are close to everything no matter where you are. It's not vastly spreadout like Flemington which makes it a really enjoyable day!

Cheers guys, looking forward to it!

 

[SmothOperRaider]

As I mentioned in the other thread, they have the best cheese kranskys in the world at MV. Be sure to grab on of em with a bit of onion & sauce.

Little disappointing that they've put the beer prices up again this year, but at least it's Draught and not the Tooheys/Boags garbage we're forced to drink at Flemington.

Best to book a place for dinner the night before if you want to head out along Mount Road for a feed afterwards, which is often a good idea for you non-locals since the line for cabs is freaking ridiculous after the Cox.

But an absolute pearler of a day for racing enthusiasts (not as many bogan w***ers as Flem), you're gonna love it. Guarantee you'll be back next year.

 

[banana_bus]

As long as I have 3 kranskys and you guys give me some good tips, Im bound to have a good day

Hopefully the missus likes Kransky breath.

 

[SmothOperRaider]

Not a problem, I heard she loves the sausage

j/k mate

 

[banana_bus]

Not a problem, I heard she loves the sausage

j/k mate

Well I guess I walked straight into that one

 

[RichieRich]

Cheers guys, looking forward to it!

It's an awesome day - you'll have a great time

 

[Ron]

I love Cox plate day, pretty much the only day i attend during the spring now. Love going to the valley. Hate the track and how bloody bias it is, but i love the actual course.

 

[fizzydrinker]

Does anyone know when the finally field comes out? This link provides a list of all horses are still in contention to make the final field i assume.
http://www.racingvictoria.net.au/Racing/fullform.aspx?meet_code=5105856


Also does anyone know how many starters there will be?

 

[Lockyer24]

Field Tuesday I think, barrier draw Wednesday?
It will be max which I think is 14?

 

[RichieRich]

Field Tuesday I think, barrier draw Wednesday?
It will be max which I think is 14?

Barrier Draw is held Tueday morning

 

[fizzydrinker]

Cheers guys. It will be interesting to see if any of the caulfield cup runners participate? I know Maldivan was scheduled to do so.

Im half keen to put a 10a each way on Zarita but want to make sure it is going to be running first, I know it was Pat Hylands intention.

 

[tarky]

Predatory Pricer is out of the cox plate. Suffered an injury yesterday that the vet discovered this morning

 

[sethlad]

Cheers guys. It will be interesting to see if any of the caulfield cup runners participate? I know Maldivan was scheduled to do so.
Im half keen to put a 10a each way on Zarita but want to make sure it is going to be running first, I know it was Pat Hylands intention.

Id save the cash,Zarita wont be in the Cox Plate

seth

 

[fizzydrinker]

Cheers Seth.

Did you get the quaddie at Nyah last night? No douglas combinations staging any upsets saw an easy $433 collect.

 

[sethlad]

Cheers Seth.

Did you get the quaddie at Nyah last night? No douglas combinations staging any upsets saw an easy $433 collect.

No,I dont bet at Nyah or any of those smaller tracks as the form is often all over the place.

seth

 

[CranktheAnchors]

Barrier Draw tommorrow. Current odds.

Whobegotyou2.50 Heart Of Dreams7.00 Speed Gifted9.00 El Segundo10.00 Scenic Shot13.00 Manhattan Rain14.00 Vision And Power15.00 Black Piranha16.00 Predatory Pricer18.00 Zipping21.00 So You Think21.00 Efficient26.00 Viewed31.00 Vigor31.00 Daffodil41.00 Master Oreilly41.00 Road To Rock41.00 Rangirangdoo41.00 Roman Emperor51.00 Nom Du Jeu61.00 Extra Zero61.00

I'm really keen on Zipping if it draws a gate.. Any thoughts on who needs a good barrier to be any chance.?

 

[dr nick]

Current Odds

Whobegotyou $2.98
Heart Of Dreams $7.40
Speed Gifted $9.40
El Segundo $13.50
So You Think $17.50
Vision And Power $19.00
Black Piranha $19.50
Manhattan Rain $20
Zipping $23
Scenic Shot $26
Road To Rock $36
Rangirangdoo $50
Nom Du Jeu $55

 

[TheBlackPrince]

Where are those odds from Dr?

 

[shankd it]

Heart of Dreams for mine , really liked his run behind whobegotyou last start, when he had no luck, but still came home the stronger of the 2

manhattain rain also an interesting prospect

 

[The Big Woofer]

The one that stands out from a VALUE perspective is Vision & Power @ around 16/1

He ran the same last 400m as whobe last start, has run well at all WFA races in last year & got close to Viewed at WFA a few months back in Syd.

He has won a race at the Valley before & the valley has a natual cushion in the grass with the strathayr surface so you'd reckon this would suit him.

Each way great value.

 

[Pres]

Where are those odds from Dr?

The $2.98 would probably indicate Betfair.