Empire Rose Stakes.
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The Empire Rose Stakes is a prestigious Group 1 race held on Victoria Derby Day at Flemington Racecourse, providing an exciting lead-up to the Melbourne Cup. First run in 1988 and elevated to Group 1 status in 2004, this 1600-metre race is exclusively for fillies and mares aged 3 and up, making it the only Group 1 race in Australia restricted solely to female horses. Named after the legendary New Zealand mare Empire Rose—who won both the Mackinnon Stakes and the Melbourne Cup in 1988—this race honours her legacy and achievements, including her distinction as the first mare since 1965 to capture the Melbourne Cup title.
The Empire Rose Stakes, offers a $1 million prize pool with $600,000 awarded to the winner, drawing high-calibre competitors from across Australia. Despite the dominance of mares in this race, favourites have had limited success, with only three managing victories in the last 15 years: Red Tracer, Shoals, and Melody Belle. Notably, horses from NSW have excelled, winning half the races since 2000. Barrier draw also plays a crucial role, with 10 of the last 13 winners starting from barrier 10 or wider, adding an intriguing element for punters.
In 2016, I Am A Star made history as the first filly in over 20 years to win, further highlighting the unique dynamics of this race. With the unpredictable nature of the Empire Rose Stakes, betting on fan-favourites can propose a slight risk unlike other events, but there have been years that support exceptions such as 2024 where Atishu (a favourite to win from weeks prior to the race) still managed to secure a thrilling win.
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Recent Results
Throughout its course, the Empire Rose stakes have always provided excellent entertainment and deserving champions. Here are some of the most recent winners:
2026 - TBD, Saturday 31st October
2025 - Pride Of Jenni
2024 - Atishu
2023 - Pride Of Jenni
2022 - Icebath
2021 - Colette
2020 - Shout The Bar
2019 - Melody Belle
2018 - Shillelagh
2017 - Shoals
2016 - I Am A Star
2015 - Politeness
2014 - Bonaria
2013 - Red Tracer
2012 - Appearance
2011 - Hurtle Myrtle
2010 - Sacred Choice
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