Cox Plate 2021: What time does it start, How to watch
The Cox Plate is one of biggest races on the Australian racing calendar. Here are all the details so you don’t miss the race.
The Cox Plate, one of the biggest races in the Spring carnival, is upon us.
Considered one of the big three races on the racing calendar alongside the Caulfield and Melbourne Cups, the Cox Plate is run at Mooney Valley racecourse over 2040 metres.
The prize money for the Group 1 race is $5 million, with the winner to take home $3 million.
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When is the 2021 Cox Plate?
The 2021 Cox Plate will take place on Saturday 23 October, with the race to get underway at 5.10pm (AEDT).
How to watch the Cox Plate?
The Cox Plate will be broadcast on Sky Racing, Channel 7 and Racing.com.
You can also stream the race via Sportsbet and TAB.
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