Grey clouds, dry ground

The Sydney Morning Herald - Oct 24, 2026

Flemington is dodging the rain and the crowds are flooding the race course lawns in anticipation for a one-off Cox Plate at racing's headquarters. The Age racing writer provides an update from the front gates, and is sticking with his top tip - Aeliana and a big day for Chris Waller and James McDonald

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