Despite what has been reported in some media today, I think you will find that Confectioner WILL get a start in the Cox Plate. The CEO of MVRC stated so on radio this morning. Unlike the Caulfield Cup, the Cox Plate is by invitation of the MVRC with just four horses at this stage exempted into the race: Maykbe Diva, Xcellent, Mummify and Lad Of The Manor with the other ten runners plus the three emergencies being at the discretion of the MVRC - unlike handicap races like the Caulfield and Melbourne Cups there are no formal qualifying clauses.