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Herbert Power Stakes

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  •  Date: Saturday 8th October
  •  Racecourse: Caulfield
  •  Race Distance: 2,400m
  •  Prize Money: $200,000
  •  Conditions: Quality

The Herbert Power Stakes is a Group 2 race held annually at Caulfield racecourse in Melbourne. It is an important part of the Caulfield Carnival as it is used as a lead up to the Caulfield Cup held one week later. It is raced over a distance of 2400 metres and is a quality handicap carrying $200,000 in prize money. The race is held on Caulfield Guineas Day which includes the Group 1 races the Caulfield Guineas, Yalumba Stakes and Toorak Handicap.

The race has a long history dating back to 1898. It was upgraded to Group 2 status in 1982 and has been won by some great horses, the most notable being Rogan Josh, Just A Dancer, Van Der Hum, Gala Supreme and Poseidon. The last 3-year-old C&G to win the race was way back in 1929, while it is interesting to note that no filly has ever won the race.

Previous Herbert Power Stakes Winners

Year Winner Track Time Trainer Jockey
2009 Alcopop Good 2:27.23 J Stephens D Tourneur
2008 Dolphin Jo Dead 2:30.20 T O'Sullivan C Lindop
2007 Master O'Reilly Good 2.30.00 D O'Brien V Duric
2006 Growl Good 2.39.39 D Hayes C Williams
2005 Leica Falcon Dead 2.29.56 R Freyer C Williams
2004 Rizon Good 2.31.70 C Brown C Brown
2003 Yakama Dead 2.30.71 B Laming D Oliver
2002 The Secondmartgage Good 2.29.89 M Moroney K McEvoy
2001 Freemason Dead 2.30.76 J Hawkes D Gauci
2000 Majestic Avenue Dead 2.31.42 T Noonan Glen Boss