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.
| 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 |