Aeliana remains among the final 16 contenders for the $6 million Cox Plate as the race for Australia’s premier weight-for-age crown intensifies.
Trained by Chris Waller, the four-year-old mare continues to hold her place in the elite field despite being withdrawn from the Caulfield Cup. Her connections are monitoring her progress closely as they weigh up whether she will take her place at Moonee Valley on October 25.
The Cox Plate line-up includes a strong mix of local and international talent, with leading hopes such as Via Sistina, Sir Delius, Rivellino and Tom Kitten also among those still in contention.
Aeliana’s spring campaign has yet to yield a victory, but her staying potential and class keep her firmly in Cox Plate discussions as Waller plots the next move for his promising mare.
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| No. | Horse and Country | Trainer |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Adelaide River (IRE) | Kris Lees |
| 2 | Aeliana (NZ) | Chris Waller |
| 3 | Antino (NZ) | Tony Gollan |
| 4 | Attrition | Mitchell Freedman |
| 5 | Autumn Boy | Chris Waller |
| 6 | Buckaroo (GB) | Chris Waller |
| 7 | Light Infantry Man (FR) | Ciaron Maher |
| 8 | Middle Earth (GB) | Ciaron Maher |
| 9 | Nepotism | Michael, John & Wayne Hawkes |
| 10 | Rivellino | Kris Lees |
| 11 | Sir Delius (GB) | Gai Waterhouse & Adrian Bott |
| 12 | Tom Kitten | Anthony & Sam Freedman |
| 13 | Treasurethe Moment | Matt Laurie |
| 14 | Via Sistina (IRE) | Chris Waller |
| 15 | Willydoit (NZ) | Ciaron Maher |
| 16 | Wodeton | Chris Waller |