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2019 Cox Plate: Tips and Race Preview

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Going for a little Tassie mare to stave off the world in the Tips and Race Preview for the 2019 Cox Plate at Moonee Valley on Saturday.

Mystic Journey winning the All-Star Mile Picture: Racing and Sports

Mystic Journey can get a good run in transit and she is $6.50 to find out in the 2019 Cox Plate (2040m) at Moonee Valley on Saturday.

2019 Cox Plate: Final Field, Barriers and Market

2019 Cox Plate: Race History

2019 Cox Plate: Nominations

2019 COX PLATE – RACE ANALYSIS AND TIPS

Magic Wand goes forward and Castelvecchio could be out to use his low draw. Homesman comes across from out wide and Lys Gracieux can work over with him.

MYSTIC JOURNEY (12) gets a chance to land in a great spot here, stalking an even tempo. That's where she races best and after closing strongly from too far back last time she appeals as being much better suited now. Star mare that can take out a very even looking Cox Plate.

LYS GRACIEUX (9) heads the betting with strong form in the book highlighted by her big Group 1 win in Japan last time. A repeat of that would test these. MAGIC WAND (10) also arrives off a big international Group 1 last time out. Ran second in the Irish Champion and looks to get on speed favours in this.

Can forgive AVILIUS (2) through the Caulfield Stakes and CASTELVECCHIO (14) has the right profile to measure up. Should be able to settle handy from his low draw.

2019 COX PLATE – SELECTIONS

1st – 12 Mystic Journey

2nd – 9 Lys Gracieux

3rd – 10 Magic Wand

4th – 2 Avilius

WHEN IS THE 2019 COX PLATE?

WHEN: October 26, 2019 – Race 9 @ 4:55pm

WHERE: Moonee Valley Racecourse

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* Note that betting odds may differ from time of publication

16:55

Ladbrokes W S Cox Plate (G1)

Age: 3yo and up Type: OPEN

AUD $5,050,000

2040m TURF GOOD

Form Preview

The Japanese mare Lys Gracieux stamped her class in no uncertain manner with a decisive victory in this Group 1 feature at her first start in Australia. She settled nicely back in 11th place from her wide barrier, improved (wide out) from the 600m, went quickly to second on straightening and then lifted strongly to draw away over the final stages to score impressively. The three-year-old colt Castelvecchio settled in seventh place, one off the rails, before improving smartly, out wide nearing the home turn. He raced to the front on straightening, only to be overtaken by the classy winner at the 100m and then held on gamely for a very good second after running a bold race. Te Akau Shark settled at the tail of the field from his outside barrier (14). He improved along the inner coming to the home turn and then kept fighting on in good style, along the rails, to take third. The Aidan O'Brien-trained mare Magic Wand went to the front, fought back gamely when challenged from the 600m, holding on in the straight for (3.9 lengths) fourth at her first start in this country. Mystic Journey had a nice trip in third place before improving coming to the home turn. She then kept battling on well for (4.1 lengths) fifth. Kings Will Dream raced near the tail of the field, went deep rounding the home turn and the battled on quite well for (6.6 lengths) sixth.

Silk

Horse, Age & Sex
Sire & Dam

Jockey
Trainer

SP
WT

1st

9. LYS GRACIEUX (JPN) 5yo M
HEART'S CRY (JPN) - LILISIDE (FR)

DAMIAN LANE
Y YAHAGI

$2.5
57kg

U.Carrot Farm

2nd

14. CASTELVECCHIO (AUS) 3yo C
DUNDEEL (NZ) - ST. THERESE (AUS)

CRAIG WILLIAMS
RICHARD LITT

$8.5
49.5kg

Arrowfield Pastoral P/L (Mgr: J M Messara), Galletta Construction Co P/L (Mgr: O Galletta), K Yoshida, Belford Productions P/L (Mgr: A B Jones), Pinecliff Racing (Mgr: J B Munz) & Planette Thoroughbred Trading P/L (Mgr: J S Leaver)

Sales Information
\| Magic Millions \| 2023 Fundraiser for the Holland Family & National Jockeys Trust (4) \| Dean Holland Family, Melbourne, Vic \| Andrew Williams Bloodstock (Fbaa) \| AUD $ 24,000		2023 Fundraiser for the Holland Family & National Jockeys Trust (4)	Dean Holland Family, Melbourne, Vic	Andrew Williams Bloodstock (Fbaa)	AUD $ 24,000
\| Inglis \| 2018 Classic Yearling Sale (137) \| Arrowfield Stud, Scone \| Galletta Constructions Co. Pty Ltd \| AUD $ 150,000		2018 Classic Yearling Sale (137)	Arrowfield Stud, Scone	Galletta Constructions Co. Pty Ltd	AUD $ 150,000

3rd

7. TE AKAU SHARK (NZ) 5yo G
RIP VAN WINKLE (IRE) - BAK DA CHIEF (NZ)

OPIE BOSSON
JAMIE RICHARDS

$17
59kg

D C Ellis, S Mace, C Russell, G Taylor, M Allenby, P Gallen, Mrs K W Fenton-Ellis, W S Knight, J F Hepburn, Mrs P L Hepburn, Mrs D Rudd, R Rudd, Mrs R Redwood, W Thrupp, T Wilson, Mrs L Wilson, Mrs K Young, M Fitzgerald & Mrs B Fitzgerald

Sales Information
\| NZB \| 2016 Ready to Run Sale of 2YOs (72) \| Lyndhurst Farm \| Mr Dc Ellis \| NZD $ 230,000		2016 Ready to Run Sale of 2YOs (72)	Lyndhurst Farm	Mr Dc Ellis		NZD $ 230,000
\| NZB \| 2016 Premier Yearling Sale (187) \| Leanach Lodge Ltd \| Psd. NZD $ Res. NZD $ 70,000		2016 Premier Yearling Sale (187)	Leanach Lodge Ltd		Psd. NZD $	Res. NZD $ 70,000

4th

10. MAGIC WAND (IRE) 4yo F
GALILEO (IRE) - PRUDENZIA (IRE)

RYAN MOORE
AIDAN O'BRIEN

$9
57kg

Sales Information
\| Goffs - IRE \| 2018 November Breeding Stock Sale (966) \| The Castlebridge Consignment \| WITHDRAWN		2018 November Breeding Stock Sale (966)	The Castlebridge Consignment		Withdrawn
\| Arqana \| 2016 August Yearling Sale (97) \| Monceaux \| P. & R. Doyle / Mv Magnier / Mayfair Speculators \| EUR € 1,400,000		2016 August Yearling Sale (97)	Monceaux	P. & R. Doyle / Mv Magnier / Mayfair Speculators	EUR € 1,400,000

5th

12. MYSTIC JOURNEY (AUS) 4yo M
NEEDS FURTHER (AUS) - WHITE GOLD (NZ)

ANTHONY DARMANIN
ADAM TRINDER

$7.5
55.5kg

Sales Information
\| Magic Millions \| 2017 Tasmanian Yearling Sale (43) \| Armidale Stud Carrick Tas (As Agent For R & P Zito J & R Cichello & J & D Button) \| Adam Trinder \| AUD $ 11,000		2017 Tasmanian Yearling Sale (43)	Armidale Stud Carrick Tas (As Agent For R & P Zito J & R Cichello & J & D Button)	Adam Trinder	AUD $ 11,000

6th

6. KINGS WILL DREAM (IRE) 5yo G
CASAMENTO (IRE) - ROAD HARBOUR (USA)

HUGH BOWMAN
CHRIS WALLER

$26
59kg

Sales Information
\| Goffs - IRE \| 2015 Orby Sale (376) \| Mountain View Stud \| Blandford Bloodstock \| EUR € 50,000		2015 Orby Sale (376)	Mountain View Stud	Blandford Bloodstock	EUR € 50,000

7th

2. AVILIUS (GB) 5yo G
PIVOTAL (GB) - ALESSANDRIA (GB)

KERRIN MCEVOY
JAMES CUMMINGS

$13
59kg

8th

4. HARLEM (GB) 7yo G
CHAMPS ELYSEES (GB) - CASUAL (GB)

DWAYNE DUNN
D & B HAYES & T DABERNIG

$61
59kg

Sales Information
\| Tattersalls \| 2016 Autumn Horses in Training Sale (1097) \| Juddmonte Farms \| Sackvilledonald / Astute Bloodstock \| GNS 520,000		2016 Autumn Horses in Training Sale (1097)	Juddmonte Farms	Sackvilledonald / Astute Bloodstock	GNS 520,000

9th

1. BLACK HEART BART (AUS) 9yo G
BLACKFRIARS (AUS) - SISTER THERESA (AUS)

BRAD RAWILLER
LINDSEY SMITH

$41
59kg

Sales Information
\| Magic Millions \| 2012 Perth Yearling Sale (554) \| Lakeside Thoroughbreds \| Kim Renner \| AUD $ 20,000		2012 Perth Yearling Sale (554)	Lakeside Thoroughbreds	Kim Renner	AUD $ 20,000

10th

11. CAPE OF GOOD HOPE (IRE) 3yo C
GALILEO (IRE) - HVEGER (AUS)

MARK ZAHRA
D & B HAYES & T DABERNIG

$21
56.5kg

Sales Information
\| Tattersalls \| 2017 October Yearling Sale Book 1 (502) \| Camas Park Stud, Ireland \| Mv Magnier \| GNS 240,000		2017 October Yearling Sale Book 1 (502)	Camas Park Stud, Ireland	Mv Magnier	GNS 240,000

11th

5. HOMESMAN (USA) 5yo G
WAR FRONT (USA) - MY ANNETTE (USA)

BEN MELHAM
LIAM HOWLEY

$31
59kg

12th

13. VERRY ELLEEGANT (NZ) 4yo M
ZED (NZ) - OPULENCE (NZ)

JAMES MCDONALD
CHRIS WALLER

$21
55.5kg

13th

3. KLUGER (JPN) 7yo H
KING KAMEHAMEHA (JPN) - ADDICTED (GER)

TOMMY BERRY
TOMOKAZU TAKANO

$21
59kg

14th

8. DANCETERIA (FR) 4yo G
REDOUTE'S CHOICE (AUS) - BAL DE LA ROSE (IRE)

J P SPENCER
DAVID MENUISIER

$21
59kg

Sales Information
\| Tattersalls \| 2016 October Yearling Sale Book 1 (480) \| Hillwood Stud \| Vendor \| GNS 90,000		2016 October Yearling Sale Book 1 (480)	Hillwood Stud	Vendor	GNS 90,000

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2019 Cox Plate: Tips and Race Preview

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Saturday, 26th October 2019

Ladbrokes W S Cox Plate (G1)

Ladbrokes W S Cox Plate (G1)

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