Welcome to the Shouldabackedit review of Cox Plate day. It will go down as one the most controversial finishes to Australia’s premier weight for age race. Irish raider State of Rest and local favorite Anamoe went head to head for the final 200 meters, with only a nostril separating them on the line. Despite a protest by the rider of Anamoe Craig Williams, the stewards ultimately confirmed John Allen and State of Rest the victor.

Join Phil Georgios and Herald Sun tipster Chris Vernuccio as they dissect the weekend's racing. Find out who they shoulda, coulda and woulda backed if they had their time again.

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