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Cox Plate LIVE: The Valley’s iconic race moves to Flemington; Sir Delius the favourite

The Age •
October 24, 2026 • 12:00 AM
• By Roy Ward, Danny Russell, Andrew Wu, Melissa Cunningham, Fiona Byrne
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It’s Cox Plate day at Flemington. Follow along live as we bring you the colour, fashion and racing as the spring carnival continues.

Cox Plate LIVE: The Valley’s iconic race moves to Flemington; Sir Delius the favourite

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Despite the light rain and cloudy skies, punters have still bolted into Flemington to find the best spots ahead of today’s races.

First race is set for 12.25pm AEDT.

Spring racing season offers an opportunity to experiment with sophisticated day wear. Celebrities have been showcasing some of the key trends which you can expect to see trackside, from pillbox hats to draping and statement jewellery.

Former Pussycat Doll Nicole Scherzinger demonstrated a fondness for the classics when she stepped out in polka dots at the Kentucky Derby in May. Black and white nod to Derby Day tradition, of course, while the bows of her dress, by Australian designer Rebecca Vallance, hint at My Fair Lady . The day-appropriate hemline and sleeveless design ensure plenty of opportunity for encore wears. Rebecca Vallance “Bacio” midi dress , $799.

One of the country’s finest trainers will set foot on the vast green lawns at Flemington on Saturday with a serious Cox Plate chance and mixed emotions.

For most of his adult life, Joe Pride has dreamed of winning the country’s weight-for-age championship , and believes he can with Ceolwulf, but he always thought it would be at Moonee Valley.

Victory in the coveted race, and a $4 million first-prize share of its $6 million purse, will be achieved for the first time at Flemington – a shift in venue to accommodate Moonee Valley’s 21-month closure and $250 million rebuild .

G’day everyone and welcome to our Cox Plate live blog.

I’m Roy Ward and I’ll be helming today’s coverage of the famous weight-for-age race.

It should be a cracking day with the Cox Plate running at 5.10pm (AEDT).

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