5:15am - Ladbrokes Cox Plate | 2040m | Group 1 | i

The feature of the day is the Cox Plate over the 2,040m, a feature of world racing around the tight circuit. Of the locals, RUSSIAN CAMELOT is one that will be glad the heavens have opened, with form around ARCADIA QUEEN from their last two runs, with the former showing his liking for the Soft conditions in the Underwood. A Fair to Strong tempo will suit the former a little more, however is a slight risk in the wet, with that form line also tying in HUMIDOR who has come back as well as ever and has strong prior form in this race and a liking for the circuit. PROBABEEL brings in strong form lines through the Epsom, she can find the line, however is another that profiles as though a deteriorating track will be against her. GRANDSLAM adds the intrigue of a 3YO in the race with the weight relief, and will be up on speed taking advantage of that. Of the internationals, perhaps SIR DRAGONET (first start for Maher / Eustace) profiling best in the conditions and brings in strong Gold Cup form, while ARMORY (similar form around Magical) and ASPETAR both have a win on Soft ground [FORM GUIDE only].