{"id":125,"date":"2021-10-23T17:15:50","date_gmt":"2021-10-23T07:15:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.neds.com.au\/betting-info\/?page_id=125"},"modified":"2026-09-26T12:45:11","modified_gmt":"2026-09-26T02:45:11","slug":"cox-plate-nominations","status":"publish","type":"betting-info","link":"https:\/\/www.neds.com.au\/blog\/betting-info\/cox-plate-nominations\/","title":{"rendered":"Cox Plate Nominations 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The Cox Plate 2026 nominations<\/strong> open the door to Australia\u2019s premier weight\u2011for\u2011age showdown, giving punters their first look at the elite gallopers aiming to conquer the famous 2040 metre test. Every year the release of the nominations sparks huge interest, with proven WFA stars, rising middle\u2011distance talents, and international raiders all putting their names forward in the hope of securing a place in the final Cox Plate field. For punters, this is where Cox Plate 2026 odds<\/a><\/strong>, early form analysis, and long\u2011range betting plays begin to take shape \u2014 markets shift, key contenders emerge, and value runners start to stand out as the spring narrative builds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The nominations list is the foundation of Cox Plate betting 2026<\/strong>, offering the earliest insight into who\u2019s targeting the race, how the WFA landscape is shaping up, and where the smart futures opportunities lie. Whether you\u2019re tracking returning champions, watching for overseas middle\u2011distance weapons, or hunting the next big roughie capable of producing an upset, Neds brings every nomination update, market move, and Cox Plate contender into one place to keep you ahead of the pack.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Key 2026 Ladbrokes Cox Plate Field & Acceptance Dates<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Entry & Acceptance Stages<\/strong><\/th>Date<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
Cox Plate Nominations<\/strong><\/th>Closed Tuesday 4 August 2025 \u2013 103 nominees, 15 internationals<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
First Acceptances<\/strong><\/th>Closed 12:00pm Tuesday 8 September 2026 – 57 first acceptances, 0 internationals<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
Second Acceptances<\/strong><\/th>Close 12:00pm Tuesday 22 September 2026 – 37 second acceptances<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
Third Acceptances<\/strong><\/th>Close 12:00pm Tuesday 6 October 2026<\/td><\/tr>
Final Acceptances<\/strong><\/th>Close 8:30am Tuesday 20 October 2026 (AEDT)<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Cox Plate 2026 Field & Acceptance Dates<\/h2>\n\n\n\n