i feel almaraad could have won the plate first up. 4 aust starts for a first up 2nd when unlucky and then 3 wins in a row, all in top company. i,m backing the prince because ive seen the runs but i would not be surprised to see silvano win. all i'm saying is don't write silvano off. the race will be the judge. by the way the cox plate is the best race in austrlia. only my opinion ....happy punting brisvegas