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Sydney star Ceolwulf confirmed for Cox Plate Field

Sydney star Ceolwulf is set to tackle the Group 1 Cox Plate (2040m) at Flemington, with trainer Joe Pride confident the multiple Group 1 winner is approaching the weight-for-age championship in outstanding condition. While Ceolwulf has established himself as one…

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Published: Sunday, 18 October 2026 at 7:17 AM

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Ceolwulf has been confirmed by trainer Joe Pride to run in the Group 1 Cox Plate.
Trainer Joe Pride believes the multiple Group 1 winner is approaching the race in career-best form.
The gelding recently finished runner-up to Autumn Glow in the King Charles III Stakes at Randwick.

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Sydney star Ceolwulf is confirmed to contest the Group 1 Cox Plate over 2040 meters at Flemington. Trainer Joe Pride expressed strong confidence that the multiple Group 1-winning gelding is in outstanding condition ahead of the weight-for-age championship.

Pride had initially expressed concerns regarding the quick turnaround from the King Charles III Stakes at Randwick. However, Ceolwulf was eased down late while finishing second to Autumn Glow, leaving the gelding in peak form for the distance test.

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