O'Brien sets sights on Cox Plate

A host of British and Irish trainers, including Aidan O’Brien, have set their sights on Melbourne’s Carlton Draught Cox Plate on October 27 according to the initial entry list.

Of the 23 overseas entries for the Australian leg of the World Series, 11 emanate from the British Isles with a further trio from Godolphin who are classed as representing Dubai.