# Cox Plate horse racing competition

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/cox-plate-horse-racing-competition
> Updated: 2026-10-23T01:04:45.000Z. Sources: 7. Developments: 2.

The $6 million Group 1 Cox Plate weight-for-age championship is being held at Flemington Racecourse this year, following a 21-month closure and $250 million rebuild of Moonee Valley.

Contenders for the race include Blind Raise, who was entered by trainer Trent Busuttin despite the unconventional path, and Ceolwulf, trained by Joe Pride. Other notable rivals mentioned include Sir Delius, Aeliana, Birdman, and Warwoven. The competition features a $4 million first-prize share.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-23: Flemington hosts Cox Plate as Spring Champion Stakes approaches

Flemington hosts the Cox Plate due to Moonee Valley's reconstruction, while jockey Ash Morgan prepares to ride Persian Wonder in the upcoming Spring Champion Stakes at Randwick.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/jockey-ash-morgan-targets-spring-champion-stakes-with-persian-wonder

### 2026-10-19: Blind Raise to compete in $6 million Cox Plate

Trainer Trent Busuttin will enter the three-year-old colt Blind Raise in the $6 million Group 1 Cox Plate at Flemington, bypassing the Spring Champion Stakes for a rare championship opportunity.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/blind-raise-to-compete-in-6-million-cox-plate

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