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Cox Plate day at Flemington Racecourse, Melbourne spring racing.

October 24, 2026 — 11:57am

First racegoers arrive at Flemington for this year’s Cox Plate.

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First racegoers arrive at Flemington for this year’s Cox Plate.Credit:Justin McManus

First racegoers jog for a place at Flemington racecourse for Cox Plate race day.

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First racegoers jog for a place at Flemington racecourse for Cox Plate race day.Credit:Wayne Taylor

Racing fans enter Flemington ahead of the Cox Plate.

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Racing fans enter Flemington ahead of the Cox Plate.Credit:Wayne Taylor

Punters scramble through the entry gates at Flemington.

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Punters scramble through the entry gates at Flemington.Credit:Wayne Taylor

Racegoers will stay cool with lower temperatures forecast this weekend for Cox Plate.

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Racegoers will stay cool with lower temperatures forecast this weekend for Cox Plate.Credit:Justin McManus

Staff make last-minute adjustments as Flemington opens for Cox Plate day.

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Staff make last-minute adjustments as Flemington opens for Cox Plate day.Credit:Justin McManus

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Staff prepare for a big day at the Cox Plate.Credit:Justin McManus

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Punters sprint from the gates to find the best spots on Cox Plate day.Credit:Wayne Taylor

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A woman walks into Flemington on Cox Plate day.Credit:Wayne Taylor

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Punters arrange where they shall sit.Credit:Wayne Taylor

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A happy racing fan arrives through the gates.Credit:Justin McManus

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Jahn Wallace and Jess Lockens enter Flemington on Cox Plate day.Credit:Justin McManus

Source: The Sydney Morning Herald · Danie Sprague

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