DISTURBING news coming out of Melbourne: Victorian racing authorities are considering moving the running of the WS Cox Plate from October to November – moving it from the weekend between the Caulfield Cup and the Melbourne Cup carnival.

Source: https://citynews.com.au/2023/reaching-back-to-a-pure-past-is-foolish/

His was one of the more nondescript runs in the Caulfield Cup, settling toward the tail and finishing 12th, some ten lengths behind Without A Fight.

Source: https://www.theroar.com.au/2023/11/05/2023-melbourne-cup-form-guide-pros-cons-and-realistic-chances-for-every-runner-for-the-race-that-stops-the-nation/

"I was leaning toward the Caulfield Cup (Gr.1, 2400m) but Debbie and Hughy seem to be wanting to go the other way.

Source: http://www.voxy.co.nz/sport/5/421067

No Caulfield Cup winner has carried the equivalent of what Without A Fight will now carry in the Melbourne Cup since Galilee lumped 8 stone 13 ounces – or 56.7kg – to victory in 1966.

Source: https://www.sportsnews.com.au/horse-racing/without-a-fight-to-carry-56-5kg-in-the-melbourne-cup/592039