Racing Today - Cox Plate Day at Moonee Valley | Wellington Times

6.12 : Greg Ryan rides Also A Star to victory to make it 4 wins at Mudgee. wins there in two weeks..amazing

6.11 : Race 9 Moonee Valley 6.20pm G3 Stakes over 1600m, field of 12 - tips.

4 x3276x12N3 SUAVITO (NZ) Damien Oliver 4 54kg 87 85

2 5x31117x03 TANGO’S DAUGHTER Craig Newitt 7 57.5kg 95 84

6 223530x334 AVA’S DELIGHT Ms Michelle Payne 3 54kg 84 84

5 1520x91126 RECKLESS ASSASSIN Glen Boss 12 54kg 85 83

The Punters Mate “massive field size beat n4 last start, can atone Oliver owes the punters here” PUNT RISK MODERATE

5.40 : The WS Cox Plate : 11 Adelaide wins for Aidan O'Brien. It goes close to Might and Power's track record. The favourite Fawkner second. 9 Silent Achiever 11-2-9-3. 8.30 and 3.00 for Adelaide, 2.10 for Fawkner. Another international horse takes home the prize. 5.30 for Silent Achiever. It's Ireland's day.

No weight official yet, Jockeys looking at the film there may be a protest somewhere? Nows its correct weight.

Here is the replay.

5.37 : Fawkner 4.30. Criterion 5.70, On track Fawkner favourite ahead Criterion.

5.20 : The Last in Sydney.12-2-8 You'll Never scores right on the line. At Mudgee Greg Ryan has a treble bringing home Karen McCaroll's Smart Attire to victory in the Benchmark Handicap. The Wellington galloper paid $4 on the track.

5.15 : Sydney :Race 8 5.20pm BM95 over 1200m, field of 15 Large field size alert

10 437954x911 BOSS LANE Taylor Marshall a3 13 52kg 87 85

6 2x8x64124x CASUAL CHOICE Glyn Schofield 3 56kg 89 84

3 x5111x530x EMBLEMS Winona Costin a2 2 56.5kg 94 84

2 331x35138x DOTHRAKI Blake Shinn 6 59kg 95 83

The Punters Mate “ many inconsistencies and return from spells, punters beware” PUNT RISK EXTREME

5.04 : Over a million in the win pool in NSW for the Cox Plate- The latest betting.

Fawkner 4.30, Criterion 5.70, The Cleaner 8.60, Adelaide 9.00, Sacred Falls 9.40, Royal descent 9.80, Happy Trails 10.40

4.57 : The Cox Plate is next!!!

Race 8 5.40pm G1 Cox Plate over 2040m, field of 14 Large field size alert

2 75316x7x21 FAWKNER Nicholas Hall 4 59kg 119 101
8 42811x3722 CRITERION (NZ) James McDonald 6 57.5kg 118 100
4 7412x58205 HAPPY TRAILS Damien Oliver 2 59kg 118 99.5
1 x4412x4414 SACRED FALLS (NZ) Zac Purton 9 59kg 120 99.5

The Punters Mate “n2 last start impressive rates the one to beat” PUNT RISK MODERATE/HIGH – 'it is Moonee Valley'

4.53 : 4-10-13 Moonover Manhattan in 2.6.44 defeats Atmosphere and Go Indy Go. The winner pays 5.70 and 2.00

4.46 : Burrenjunction Spy scores at Mudgee for Greg Ryan, thats a double for him. Dont forget he rode 5 winners at the last meeting at Mudgee.

4.40 : Race 7 Sydney : Road to Summer with taree's Melissa Harrisson gets up with Winona Costin over 12-10. Pays 8.10 and 2.50 3-12-10

4.34 : Chivarly 4.00, Atmosphere 4.20, Go Indy Go 4.40 all competitive for the AAMI Vase

4.14 : The next at Moonee Valley- Race 7 4.50pm G2 AAMI Vase over 2040m field of 14 Large field size alert

10 522 ATMOSPHERE (NZ) Nash Rawiller 4 57kg 67 74

8 743x451 GOULDIAN James McDonald 3 57kg 66 74

2 2138x1265 CHIVALRY Glen Boss 1 57kg 86 74

5 3x211 BONDEIGER James Winks 13 57kg 69 74

The Punters Mate “too many assumptions needed here, bookies race” PUNT RISK EXTREME

4.13 : The Crystal Mile : Craig Williams wins his third with Hooked in a very fast time to dominate the race 6-7-4-1. Hooked pays 4.50 and 1.60, 2.20 and 4.40

4.08 : Sydney Race 7 4.40pm BM80 over 1350m, field of 12 - On the way to the start at The Valley

13e 5632212535 IDEAL POSITION James Innes Jnr a3 5 53.5kg 75 76
6 510215416x ABBASSO Blake Shinn 13 58kg 78 76
3 123121111 ROAD TO SUMMER (NZ) Winona Costin a2 8 58kg 82 76
10 412411216x MORAL VICTORY Adam Hyeronimus 15 57kg 76 75

The Punters Mate “ Open affair many chances, good upfront pace looks likely, bookies race” PUNT RISK EXTREME

4.02 : Atmospherical 4.70-1.70 Over Alberto Magic. Good ride by Blake Shinn for David Pffefier 10-8-4-1 at Sydney Race 6. Here's the replay.

3.57 : Speediness 2.90, Hooked 3.90 similiar on track for the Crystal Mile. Jockey Chad Schofield cleared to ride after that fall.

3.55 : Sydney coming up at Mudgee race 2 - Greg Ryan gets another winner with

1st :4 SNUGMAN STYLE Luke Griffith Greg Ryan $4 over

2 1 BRIGHT MOON NIGHT and 8 NIGHT TIME LOVER

3.48 : Tips Sydney

Race 6 4.00pm BM80 over 1100m field of 12

10 114x11x633 ATMOSPHERICAL Blake Shinn 10 57.5kg 81 78

1 917x36132x GREEN BERET Jason Collett 6 62kg 86 78

6 17612x10x3 ROSE OF FALVELON James Innes Jnr a3 5 56kg 84 77.5

The Punters Mate “these should figure but not near best of form last starts” PUNT RISK HIGH

3.44 : Race 6 4.10pm G2 WFA Crystal Mile over 1600m, field of 9

1 x62720x402 SPEEDINESS Nash Rawiller 4 59kg 108 96
6 85534x4713 HOOKED Craig Williams 1 58.5kg 102 94.5
7 x1407x3236 BULL POINT Ryan Moore 2 58.5kg 101 94.5

3.42 : Chad Scholfield was thrown from his horse but he is okay at Moone Valley

3.35 : The Moonee Valley Cup - 6-5-4-9 Michelle Payne and Prince Of Penzance over Le Roi and 4 AU Revoir. 7.70 and 2.60 for the winner.

3.34 : Mudgee racing today Dubbo trainer Cecil Maxwell has taken the opening the Maiden Handicap with Martin Haley aboard.

Everybody loves The Cleaner

3.23:Selections Rosehill - Race 6 4.00pm BM80 over 1100m field of 12

10 114x11x633 ATMOSPHERICAL Blake Shinn 10 57.5kg 81 78
13 12x1x161x4 SHIRAZ Tim Clark 12 54kg 70 78
1 917x36132x GREEN BERET Jason Collett 6 62kg 86 78
6 17612x10x3 ROSE OF FALVELON James Innes Jnr a3 5 56kg 84 77.5

The Punters Mate “these should figure but not near best of form last starts” PUNT RISK HIGH

3.20 : Rosehill Race 5 - Spinning Diamonds wins 11-9-7-1. Adrian Hyremonous gto the late ride off Jim Cassidy who was injured.

Lots of colour on Cox Plate day.

3.11 : Race 5 3.35pm G2 Moonee Valley Gold Cup 2500m, field of 10

7 12262x0502 OPINION (IRE) Zac Purton 9 55kg 104 96

4 5514x426x4 AU REVOIR (IRE) Damien Oliver 6 56.5kg 104 95

5 38x3196x53 LE ROI (GER) Tommy Berry 1 56kg 99 95

1 116x327x05 PRECEDENCE (NZ) Glen Boss 4 57kg 106 94

The Punters Mate “ n7 run in G1 Metro was good, holds form in mix here” PUNT RISK MODERATE

3.06 : Replay race 4 at Moonee Valley

3.02 : Galaxy Of Pegasus wins for David Hayes and Damien Oliver 3.50 and 1.60 over 2 and 5 in Race 4 at Moonee Valley. Our Analyst again doing well on a difficult day.

Lots of colour at Moonee Valley for the big race.

2.52 : Galaxy Of Pegasus is favourite ($4.30) for the next at Moonee Valley over Greco.($5.60)

2.48 : 4.40 for Fawkner the favourite for the Cox Plate right now ahead of Criterion, Adelaide and Happy Trails

2.46 : Tips for Moonee Valley Race 4 3.00pm G3 Stakes over 1200m, field of 11

6 420x1 GRECO Dwayne Dunn 8 56kg 66 70
3 1x350x2 RISEN FROM DOUBT Tommy Berry 7 57kg 72 69
10 101 GALAXY PEGASUS Damien Oliver 3 56kg 68 68
2 1x140x386 LAW Zac Purton 1 57kg 77 68

The Punters Mate “Greco promising down from Warwick Farm steps up grade” PUNT RISK MODERATE

2.44 :Race 5 Sydney Winning Ways racing likes 3.20pm BM75 over 1400m field of 11

2 64x7633x11 TRANSFERS Winona Costin a2 3 57kg 75 74
7 1150x22x51 PEACE FORCE Jason Collett 8 57.5kg 72 73
6 152286x323 PILLOW TALK Tim Clark 4 58kg 73 72.5
5 521439x121 ELEGANT DOUBT Brodie Loy a3 2 55kg 73 72.5

The Punters Mate “Transfers in form and in the mix here ” PUNT RISK MODERATE

2.42 : Race 4 Rosehill - 2-5-6-7 2.50 and 1.70 for the winner.

The Television ratings for the Cox Plate will be huge in Tasmania today.

2.27 : Lumosty storms away with Race 3 at Flemington paying $1.60 -1.10 over 3 and 5.

2.21 : Lumosty all the rage for the next in Melbourne

The blokes lapping it up at Moonee Valley.

2.10 : Update Moonee Valley race 3: Lumosty a red hot favourite at $1.90 over Tahni Dancer

2.08 : Our Analyst says Race 4 Rosehill 2.40pm Handicap over 1500m, field of 8

1 46141127x1 AOMEN (IRE) Blake Shinn 6 62kg 106 93
2 31550x4552 MONTON Taylor Marshall a3 7 58.5kg 105 92
5 x35276128x I’M IMPOSING (GB) Tye Angland 1 58.5kg 99 91
7 4742114144 BOUZY ROUGE Jason Collett 8 54kg 89 90

The Punters Mate “ top rater strong win first up in Aust , expect improvement” PUNT RISK MODERATE

2.07 : Results Race 3 Sydney . 6-7-9 photo finish Rosehill, Grand Marshall and Jim Cassidy for Chris Waller. Its a double to Waller 2.10-1.50, 2.90 for Saigon Tea

2.01 : Everybody loves The Cleaner in todays Cox Plate

Race 3 2.05pm BM85 over 2000m, field of 9 at Rosehill

6 41221x7232 GRAND MARSHAL (GB) Jim Cassidy 6 57kg 81 82
3 31x9556x42 CAMPANOLOGY (GB) Brenton Avdulla 9 58.5kg 84 81
2 267x40x411 PYTHAGOREAN (GB) Blake Shinn 4 59kg 85 80
8 x166114x21 BARGE AND CHARGE Tim Clark 3 54.5kg 76 79

The Punters Mate “a case for each of top three, even tempo with sprint rated” PUNT RISK MODERATE

1.56 :Race 3 2.25pm G2 fillies over 1600m, field of 9 at Moonee Valley.

1 23x218 LUMOSTY Nicholas Hall 2 57kg 73 64
6 17 LITTLE HOTTIE (NZ) Dean Yendall 5 57kg 63 62
3 67x3125 TAHNI DANCER Glen Boss 4 57kg 74 62
7 17 HAUTVILLERS Brad Rawiller 7 57kg 62 61

The Punters Mate “ all these looking to bounce back to form, care inconsistent gallopers” PUNT RISK HIGH

1.55 Gotta love the story about The Cleaner. Tasmania's big hope.

1.52 : 9-4-2-10 at Moonee Valley. Eight Bills too good 15.10 and 4.10. Here's the replay

1.50 : LATEST COX PLATE BETTING:

Fawkner 4.40, Criterion 5.70, Adelaide 9.70, Happy Trails 9.60

1.46 : Miss Steele ahead of Rocky King the hot pops for Race 2 at Moonee Valley 4.30 and 5.60

1.40 : Fairfax Media has got your covered on all today's best photo action from Moonee Valley.

1.37 : Miss Steele ahead of Rocky King on the TAB race 2 at Moonee Valley

1.36 : 5-8-2-10 1.40-1.10 for the winner Race 2 Sydney. Here is the replay thanks to TVN

1.22 : Replay Race 1 at the Valley.

1.19 : Our Analyst Quinella's race 1 here's what he likes in race 2.

Race 2 1.50pm Handicap over 1000m, field of 11

1 515x3821x1 ROCKY KING Tegan Harrison 6 59kg 97 93
7 x138411x43 LET’S ROCK’N’ROLL Brad Rawiller 12 56.5kg 92 91.5
5 36266270x2 STRAIGHT GOLD Damien Oliver 2 58kg 95 91
10 661x411x38 MISS STEELE James McDonald 1 54kg 89 90

The Punters Mate “ n1 brings good Sunshine Coast form should be prominent” PUNT RISK MODERATE

1.17 : Race 1 The Inglis Banner. and it's Mark Zahra who draws the first blood with 7 Fontiton the favourite 3.70 over 7 and 3 very impressive. 3.10 and 1.60 the winner, 1.80 second, 3.70 third.

58.29 the time on race 1 at Moonee Valley ,a big crowd in at the famous track.

plenty of colour at The Valley today.

1.06 : Here's a replay of the opener at Rosehill

1.03 : The money coming for Fontiton at the Valley for Race1 now $3.70. All our analysts tips for Cox Plate are further down the page.

1.00 : Guess who is going to the Valley for Cox Plate day.

12.56 : 7-1-6 Race 1 at Rosehill Gardens. Wine Tales at 3.00 and 1.80

12.51 :Wintales ahead of Alegria favourites for the first in Sydney.

12.49 : Zac Purton talks about Sacred Falls.

12.42 : Our Analyst at Moonee Valley in the opening race likes:

Race 1 1.15pm 2yr olds over 1000m, field of 14 Eleven first starters 1,2,3,4,5,6,9,11,12,13,14

9 FONTITON Mark Zahra 2 55kg ( $3.90)

7 1 HOT SNIPPETY Zac Purton 9 55kg ( $4.00)

13 REALISE THE DREAM Damien Oliver 10 55kg

8 1 SYN CITY James McDonald 14 55kg

The Punters Mate “ many unknowns here, a watch race at best” PUNT RISK EXTREME

12.39 : We'll also keep you up to date at Rosehill today. Race 1 is coming up.

Race 1 12.55pm 3yr olds over 1350m, field of 7

6 1 ALEGRIA Glyn Schofield 4 54kg 67 70
7 12x2 WINE TALES Tim Clark 2 53.5kg 71 69
3 73x1 REDOUTABLE HEART Blake Shinn 6 55.5kg 66 69
5 1x SANTUARIO Winona Costin a2 1 53.5kg 63 69

The Punters Mate “Alegria overcame issues to win first start has ability” PUNT RISK MODERATE

Plenty of colour at Moonee Valley today

11.59: Great story on The Cleaner

:http://www.smh.com.au/sport/horseracing/cox-plate-hope-the-cleaners-long-trip-from-tasmania-20141024-11ax3w.html

Lets look back at last years Cox Plate won by Seamus Award.

11.04 : The latest betting market on the Cox Plate

Fawkner 4.90, Criterion 5.70, Adelaide 7.80, the Cleaner 8.80, Royal Descent 9.40, Sacred Falls 10.50 are the favoured ones for now.

11.03 : Great story by Max Presenell on the background to the Plate today.

http://www.smh.com.au/sport/horseracing/moonee-valley-a-battleground-of-champions-on-cox-plate-day-20141024-11b8mh.html

11.00 : The Market Moves for the Cox Plate

Sacred Falls ($10000 @ $6, $1000 [twice] @ $7, $1000 e/w @ $7/$2.45), Fawkner $4.20 - $4.50 - $4.40($1400 & $1000 @ $4.20, $1000 @ $4.50), Side Glance $31 - $26 ($500 e/w @ $31/$8.50, $500 @ $31),Foreteller ($500 @ $21, $1000 e/w @ $23/$6.33, $500 e/w @ $31/$8.27), The Cleaner $12 - $11, Criterion $9 - $6.50 - $7 - $6.50 ($1400 x $700 @ $9/$2.93, $1000 @ $9, $1000 e/w @ $8.50/$2.81, $1000 @ $8.50, $4200 & $1000 @ $8, $1000 @ $6.50, $1000 @ $7), Royal Descent ($2000 & $1000 @ $11, $500 x $1000 @ $11/$3.42), Adelaide ($1500 @ $7, $1000 @ $6.50), Almalad $31 - $41 - $31 ($5000 @ $41), Sweynesse $26 - $17 ($10000 @ $21), Wandjina $51 - $35 ($5000 @ $41).

8.51 :This is a wonderful piece of art following last night's Manikato Stakes

8.50 : Our analyst Damon Anderson will be tweeting his latest tips from the Valley but he is look at his early tips for the big day

no form Horse jockey barrier carry hcper WWays

Race 1 1.15pm 2yr olds over 1000m, field of 14 Eleven first starters 1,2,3,4,5,6,9,11,12,13,14
9 FONTITON Mark Zahra 2 55kg
7 1 HOT SNIPPETY Zac Purton 9 55kg
13 REALISE THE DREAM Damien Oliver 10 55kg
8 1 SYN CITY James McDonald 14 55kg
The Punters Mate “ many unknowns here, a watch race at best” PUNT RISK EXTREME
Race 2 1.50pm Handicap over 1000m, field of 11
1 515x3821x1 ROCKY KING Tegan Harrison 6 59kg 97 93
7 x138411x43 LET’S ROCK’N’ROLL Brad Rawiller 12 56.5kg 92 91.5
5 36266270x2 STRAIGHT GOLD Damien Oliver 2 58kg 95 91
10 661x411x38 MISS STEELE James McDonald 1 54kg 89 90
The Punters Mate “ n1 brings good Sunshine Coast form should be prominent” PUNT RISK MODERATE
Race 3 2.25pm G2 fillies over 1600m, field of 9
1 23x218 LUMOSTY Nicholas Hall 2 57kg 73 64
6 17 LITTLE HOTTIE (NZ) Dean Yendall 5 57kg 63 62
3 67x3125 TAHNI DANCER Glen Boss 4 57kg 74 62
7 17 HAUTVILLERS Brad Rawiller 7 57kg 62 61
The Punters Mate “ all these looking to bounce back to form, care inconsistent gallopers” PUNT RISK HIGH
Race 4 3.00pm G3 Stakes over 1200m, field of 11
6 420x1 GRECO Dwayne Dunn 8 56kg 66 70
3 1x350x2 RISEN FROM DOUBT Tommy Berry 7 57kg 72 69
10 101 GALAXY PEGASUS Damien Oliver 3 56kg 68 68
2 1x140x386 LAW Zac Purton 1 57kg 77 68
The Punters Mate “Greco promising down from Warwick Farm steps up grade” PUNT RISK MODERATE
Race 5 3.35pm G2 Moonee Valley Gold Cup 2500m, field of 10
7 12262x0502 OPINION (IRE) Zac Purton 9 55kg 104 96
4 5514x426x4 AU REVOIR (IRE) Damien Oliver 6 56.5kg 104 95
5 38x3196x53 LE ROI (GER) Tommy Berry 1 56kg 99 95
1 116x327x05 PRECEDENCE (NZ) Glen Boss 4 57kg 106 94
The Punters Mate “ n7 run in G1 Metro was good, holds form in mix here” PUNT RISK MODERATE
Race 6 4.10pm G2 WFA Mile over 1600m, field of 9
5 1262x12111 TRUST IN A GUST Brad Rawiller 7 58.5kg 110 97
1 x62720x402 SPEEDINESS Nash Rawiller 4 59kg 108 96
6 85534x4713 HOOKED Craig Williams 1 58.5kg 102 94.5
7 x1407x3236 BULL POINT Ryan Moore 2 58.5kg 101 94.5
The Punters Mate “top rater has been almost flawless this campaign, drops from G1 wins” PUNT RISK MODERATE
Race 7 4.50pm G2 Vase over 2040m field of 14 Large field size alert
10 522 ATMOSPHERE (NZ) Nash Rawiller 4 57kg 67 74
8 743x451 GOULDIAN James McDonald 3 57kg 66 74
2 2138x1265 CHIVALRY Glen Boss 1 57kg 86 74
5 3x211 BONDEIGER James Winks 13 57kg 69 74
The Punters Mate “too many assumptions needed here, bookies race” PUNT RISK EXTREME
Race 8 5.40pm G1 Cox Plate over 2040m, field of 14 Large field size alert
2 75316x7x21 FAWKNER Nicholas Hall 4 59kg 119 101
8 42811x3722 CRITERION (NZ) James McDonald 6 57.5kg 118 100
4 7412x58205 HAPPY TRAILS Damien Oliver 2 59kg 118 99.5
1 x4412x4414 SACRED FALLS (NZ) Zac Purton 9 59kg 120 99.5
The Punters Mate “n2 last start impressive rates the one to beat” PUNT RISK MODERATE/HIGH – it is Moonee Valley
Race 9 6.20pm G3 Stakes over 1600m, field of 12
4 x3276x12N3 SUAVITO (NZ) Damien Oliver 4 54kg 87 85
2 5x31117x03 TANGO’S DAUGHTER Craig Newitt 7 57.5kg 95 84
6 223530x334 AVA’S DELIGHT Ms Michelle Payne 3 54kg 84 84
5 1520x91126 RECKLESS ASSASSIN Glen Boss 12 54kg 85 83
The Punters Mate “massive f