Sir Delius back for Cox Plate after controversial scratching
Sir Delius was withdrawn last year after CT scans showed injury risk; he returns Saturday after winning at Randwick.
Sir Delius was withdrawn from last year's Cox Plate and Melbourne Cup after CT scans showed he was at heightened risk of injury. Sir Delius's owner Sir Owen Glenn remains angry about the decision.
The imported horse returned in autumn to win the Queen Elizabeth Stakes at Randwick, then progressed to Saturday's Cox Plate at the same stage of his campaign. Waterhouse, chasing her first Cox Plate in over 30 years, believes the big Flemington track will suit him.
The race has temporarily moved from Moonee Valley to Flemington while the home track undergoes reconstruction. Waterhouse said the horse is fit and happy heading into the weekend.
- Over 30 years
- Years since Waterhouse's last Cox Plate
- 2040m
- Race distance
- 2000m
- Queen Elizabeth Stakes distance
- Moonee Valley to Flemington
- Venue change
Why it mattersA horse overshadowed by injury concerns gets a second chance; a legendary trainer pursues her first Cox Plate win.
AustraliaThe Cox Plate is one of Australia's richest and most prestigious horse races, part of the spring racing carnival.
✓ Claims checked against the source and corrected before publish. checked 1 h ago
Open this story in InSnip →
