The Maribyrnong Plate is a Group 3 sprint for two-year-olds held at Flemington Racecourse on Melbourne Cup Day on the first Tuesday of November.
2024 Maribyrnong Plate Results
- 1st: #9 Tycoon Star
- 2nd: #3 Bacash
- 3rd: #1 Shining Smile
Maribyrnong Plate News
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- 2021 Melbourne Cup Day: Flemington Scratchings & Track Report
The Group 3 2024 Maribyrnong Plate is a 1000m sprint currently held at Flemington Racecourse on Melbourne Cup Day on the first Tuesday of November each Melbourne Cup Carnival.
2024 Maribyrnong Plate Results
- 1st: #9 Tycoon Star ($18)
- 2nd: #3 Bacash
- 3rd: #1 Shining Smile
Jockey Michael Dee has kicked off his Melbourne Cup Day with a win in the first aboard the Team Hayes-trained Tycoon Star ($17), donning the colours of Cox Plate winner Via Sistina, in the 2024 Maribyrnong Plate results.
The Written Tycoon colt bust through the middle of the track inside the final furlong, drawing away for a length win on debut over stablemate Bascash.
Ben, Will & JD Hayes ran the trifecta also saddling-up the third placed Shining Smile.
Michael Dee will ride in his fourth Melbourne Cup this year partnering the Kiwi Sharp ‘N’ Smart who is around $41 in the markets.
Click here for the full 2024 Melbourne Cup Day results.
Maribyrnong Plate 2024 Odds & Results
Darley Maribyrnong Plate (G3)
| Runner Details | Win | Place |
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1st
9. Tycoon Star (3) J: Michael Dee 58kg
T: Ben, Will & Jd Hayes |
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2nd
3. Bacash (5) J: James McDonald 58kg
T: Ben, Will & Jd Hayes |
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3rd
1. Shining Smile (6) J: Daniel Stackhouse 58kg
T: Ben, Will & Jd Hayes |
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4th
10. Price Tag (10) J: Mark Zahra 56kg
T: A & S Freedman |
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5th
11. Meisho (8) J: Craig Williams 56kg
T: Trent Busuttin & Natalie Young |
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6th
6. Red Barron (7) J: Ben Allen 58kg
T: L & T Corstens & W Larkin |
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7th
13. Military Tycoon (2) J: Ethan Brown 56kg
T: Ciaron Maher |
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8th
2. Winmar (4) J: Blake Shinn 58kg
T: Ben, Will & Jd Hayes |
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9th
5. Prestar (1) J: John Allen 58kg
T: T & C McEvoy |
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10th
7. San Marco Kid (9) J: Beau Mertens 58kg
T: Mick Price & Michael Kent Jnr |
Data retrieved: 16/05/2025 12:43:42 AM (Australia/Brisbane)
Restricted to two-year-olds and run under set weights, the Maribyrnong Plate is an exciting test of sprinting skill. With $200,000 prize money, this is quite a lucrative race for the young ones who otherwise don’t have many dedicated black-type races during spring.
The Maribyrnong Plate, formerly held on the last day of the Cup Carnival and in recent years on Oaks Day, now shares a race schedule with the ‘race that stops a nation’ – the Group 1 $8.56 million Lexus Melbourne Cup (3200m).
Two-year-olds generally target the Maribyrnong Plate following a few decent starts in events with similar conditions. Plenty of the juveniles in the Maribyrnong Plate are on debut, meaning any trial form is important for punters to keep an eye on.
Following the Maribyrnong Plate, horses will generally go for a spell to mature ahead of the autumn or the Listed Merson Cooper Stakes (1000m) at Sandown a week later might be an opportunity for some of the keener two-year-olds.
The form of the race often stacks-up in the following year’s autumn carnival including when the 2019 third place-getter Tagaloa returned to win the Group 1 Blue Diamond Stakes next prep.
The 2022 Maribyrnong Plate form was franked with the runner-up Little Brose winning the following autumn’s Blue Diamond Stakes in 2023.
The 2024 Maribyrnong Plate ran at Flemington on Melbourne Cup Day, Tuesday November 5, 2024 and saw jockey Michael Dee bust up the middle late to charge home aboard debutant Tycoon Star ($18) to lead an all-Team Hayes trained trifecta in the first.
| Maribyrnong Plate 2024 | |
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| Date: | Tuesday November 5, 2024 |
| Track: | Flemington Racecourse |
| Distance: | 1000m |
| Race Type: | 2YO Set Weights |
| Status: | Group 3 |
| Prize Money: | $200,000 |
2024 Maribyrnong Plate Finishing Order
| Finish | No. | Horse | Trainer | Jockey | Margin | Bar. | Weight | Penalty | Starting Price | |
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| 1 | 9 | TYCOON STAR | Ben, Will & JD Hayes | Michael Dee | 3 | 58kg | $18 | |||
| 2 | 3 | BACASH | Ben, Will & JD Hayes | James McDonald | 1L | 5 | 58kg | $7 | ||
| 3 | 1 | SHINING SMILE | Ben, Will & JD Hayes | Daniel Stackhouse | 1.02L | 6 | 58kg | $5.50 | ||
| 4 | 10 | PRICE TAG | Anthony & Sam Freedman | Mark Zahra | 2.77L | 10 | 56kg | $3.30F | ||
| 5 | 11 | MEISHO | Trent Busuttin & Natalie Young | Craig Williams | 3.77L | 8 | 56kg | $13 | ||
| 6 | 6 | RED BARRON | Leon & Troy Corstens & Will Larkin | Ben Allen | 5.27L | 7 | 58kg | $41 | ||
| 7 | 13 | MILITARY TYCOON | Ciaron Maher | Ethan Brown | 6.02L | 2 | 56kg | $9 | ||
| 8 | 2 | WINMAR | Ben, Will & JD Hayes | Blake Shinn | 8.77L | 4 | 58kg | $7.50 | ||
| 9 | 5 | PRESTAR | Tony & Calvin McEvoy | John Allen | 8.87L | 1 | 58kg | $9.50 | ||
| 10 | 7 | SAN MARCO KID | Mick Price & Michael Kent (Jnr) | Beau Mertens | 16.87L | 9 | 58kg | $26 | ||
| 8 | SPACE RIDER | Mick Price & Michael Kent (Jnr) | Damian Lane | 0 | ||||||
| 12 | LADY PANKHURST | John Sargent | Joao Moreira | 0 | ||||||
| 4 | THE OPPORTUNIST | Ben, Will & JD Hayes | Luke Currie | 0 |
Table Credit: Racing Australia.
2024 Maribyrnong Plate Betting
The latest Maribyrnong Plate 2024 odds will be available at Ladbrokes.com.au and provided here at Races.com.au for you to back your Maribyrnong Plate betting tips in at the right price.
Brereton ($6EF in 2021) was the last favourite or equal favourite in Maribyrnong Plate betting to salute for the punters.
There was a notable upset in 2022 with Krakarib winning at Maribyrnong Plate odds of $26, while the following year Dublin Down won at $11.
In 2024 Tycoon Star won at a big price of $18.
2024 Maribyrnong Plate Form Guide
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2024 Maribyrnong Plate Tips
- To Win: #12 Lady Pankhurst ($14 at time of publish) – BET NOW
Tipping an upset from Lady Pankhurst on debut in the first on Melbourne Cup Day. She is drawn the rails and the ‘Magic Man’ Joao Moreira rides warming up to his Melbourne Cup shot on the favourite Buckaroo. This John Sargent-trained daughter of Capitalist is well bred and impressed in her recent trial win at Randwick. If she handles the straight, she’s a shot to kick off her career with a win.
2024 Maribyrnong Plate Field
The Maribyrnong Plate field attracts a fairly decent assortment of two-year-olds each year. Because the preparation of two-year-olds can differ so much, as can their racing experience, it can be very difficult to get a decent grasp on the form of the Maribyrnong Plate field.
The 2024 Maribyrnong Plate field is released on the Friday leading up to Melbourne Cup Day with the full list of hopeful two-year-olds and the barrier draw to be published in full once announced.
Melbourne Cup Day 2024 kicks off with the two-year-olds facing off in the Maribyrnong Plate 2024 final field where the Anthony & Sam Freedman-trained Zoustar filly, Price Tag, coming off a third in the trial is favourite to salute with Mark Zahra in the saddle.
| No | Last 10 | Horse | Trainer | Jockey | Barrier | Weight | Probable Weight | Penalty | H Rating |
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| 1 | 2 | SHINING SMILE | Ben, Will & JD Hayes | Daniel Stackhouse | 9 | 58kg | |||
| 2 | 3 | WINMAR | Ben, Will & JD Hayes | Blake Shinn | 5 | 58kg | |||
| 3 | 5 | BACASH | Ben, Will & JD Hayes | James McDonald | 6 | 58kg | |||
| 4 | 7 | THE OPPORTUNIST | Ben, Will & JD Hayes | Luke Currie | 7 | 58kg | |||
| 5 | PRESTAR | Tony & Calvin McEvoy | John Allen | 2 | 58kg | ||||
| 6 | RED BARRON | Leon & Troy Corstens & Will Larkin | Ben Allen | 10 | 58kg | ||||
| 7 | SAN MARCO KID | Mick Price & Michael Kent (Jnr) | Beau Mertens | 12 | 58kg | ||||
| 8 | SPACE RIDER | Mick Price & Michael Kent (Jnr) | Damian Lane | 8 | 58kg | ||||
| 9 | TYCOON STAR | Ben, Will & JD Hayes | Michael Dee | 4 | 58kg | ||||
| 10 | 3 | PRICE TAG | Anthony & Sam Freedman | Mark Zahra | 13 | 56kg | |||
| 11 | 2 | MEISHO | Trent Busuttin & Natalie Young | Craig Williams | 11 | 56kg | |||
| 12 | LADY PANKHURST | John Sargent | Joao Moreira | 1 | 56kg | ||||
| 13 | MILITARY TYCOON | Ciaron Maher | Ethan Brown | 3 | 56kg |
Table Credit: Racing Australia.
2024 Maribyrnong Plate Nominations
Early nominations for the Maribyrnong Plate in 2024 close the Wednesday prior to the event.
Maribyrnong Plate History
The Maribyrnong Plate was inaugurated in 1871, with Argus Scandal taking out the initial edition of the race. The race has been held every year since then.
In 1994 the distance was adjusted to 1200m, then reduced to 1100m in 1995. In 1996 it returned to 1000m, which it has remained at since.
The Maribyrnong Plate once had Group 2 status but was downgraded in 2005.
Because of its long history, the Maribyrnong Plate has seen its share of decent horses over the years. Some of the more notable Maribyrnong Plate winners include The iral (1889), Heroic (1923), Cellar Master (1951), Biscay (1967), Vain (1969) and Bel Esprit (2001). Maribyrnong Plate results since 2000 are provided below.
Maribyrnong Plate Results
| Year | Place | Horse | Time |
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| 2024 Maribyrnong Plate |
1st | Tycoon Star | 58.01 seconds |
| 2nd | Bacash | ||
| 3rd | Shining Smile | ||
| 2023 Maribyrnong Plate |
1st | Dublin Down | 58.19 seconds |
| 2nd | Blue Stratum | ||
| 3rd | Odinson | ||
| 2022 Maribyrnong Plate |
1st | Krakarib | 58.52 seconds |
| 2nd | Little Brose | ||
| 3rd | Awestruck | ||
| 2021 Maribyrnong Plate |
1st | Brereton | 58.30 seconds |
| 2nd | Renosu | ||
| 3rd | Le Gagneur | ||
| 2020 Maribyrnong Plate |
1st | Finance Tycoon | 57.72 seconds |
| 2nd | Ingratiating | ||
| 3rd | Marine One | ||
| 2019 Maribyrnong Plate |
1st | Hard Landing | 58.92 seconds |
| 2nd | Baaqyah | ||
| 3rd | Tagaloa | ||
| 2018 Maribyrnong Plate |
1st | Vinicunca | 58.63 seconds |
| 2nd | Art Collection | ||
| 3rd | Chicago Bull | ||
| 2017 Maribyrnong Plate |
1st | Run Naan | 57.37 seconds |
| 2nd | Encyrption | ||
| 3rd | Belzella | ||
| 2016 Maribyrnong Plate |
1st | Aspect | 59.5 seconds |
| 2nd | Cao Cao | ||
| 3rd | Wait For No One | ||
| 2015 Maribyrnong Plate |
1st | Power Trip | 58.8 seconds |
| 2nd | Flying Artie | ||
| 3rd | Gloriette | ||
| 2014 Maribyrnong Plate |
1st | Prompt Return | 57.5 seconds |
| 2nd | Old Trieste | ||
| 3rd | Sailing By | ||
| 2013 Maribyrnong Plate |
1st | Boomwaa | 59.4 seconds |
| 2nd | Lockroy | ||
| 3rd | Silent Whisper | ||
| 2012 Maribyrnong Plate |
1st | Direct Charge | 58.3 seconds |
| 2nd | Crack A Roadie | ||
| 3rd | Shamus Award | ||
| 2011 Maribyrnong Plate |
1st | Real Stolle | 57.7 seconds |
| 2nd | Andre Roo Hoo | ||
| 3rd | Magnus Reign | ||
| 2010 Maribyrnong Plate |
1st | Arctic Command | 57.9 seconds |
| 2nd | Aashiq | ||
| 3rd | Running Tall | ||
| 2009 Maribyrnong Plate |
1st | General Truce | 57.2 seconds |
| 2nd | Sweet Cheeks | ||
| 3rd | She’s Got Gears | ||
| 2008 Maribyrnong Plate |
1st | Our Joan Of Arc | 58.3 seconds |
| 2nd | Zaffaan | ||
| 3rd | Happy Knockout | ||
| 2007 Maribyrnong Plate |
1st | Exceedingly Good | 57.5 seconds |
| 2nd | Reaan | ||
| 3rd | Nato | ||
| 2006 Maribyrnong Plate |
1st | Husson Lightning | 57.9 seconds |
| 2nd | Deferential | ||
| 3rd | Meurice | ||
| 2005 Maribyrnong Plate |
1st | Nadeem | 57.5 seconds |
| 2nd | Follow The Till | ||
| 3rd | Bariagarney | ||
| 2004 Maribyrnong Plate |
1st | Jiang | 1 minute 0.3 seconds |
| 2nd | Seidnazar | ||
| 3rd | Strikes Back | ||
| 2003 Maribyrnong Plate |
1st | Sanziro | 58.2 seconds |
| 2nd | Love Jeddah | ||
| 3rd | Insurgents | ||
| 2002 Maribyrnong Plate |
1st | Ra Sun | 58.3 seconds |
| 2nd | Pinchbeck | ||
| 3rd | Express Ball | ||
| 2001 Maribyrnong Plate |
1st | Bel Esprit | 57.0 seconds |
| 2nd | Nessuno | ||
| 3rd | Cousy | ||
| 2000 Maribyrnong Plate |
1st | Langoustine | 57.6 seconds |
| 2nd | Desert Angel | ||
| 3rd | Malagra Miss | ||
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