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Group 1

Empire Rose Stakes

"The Mares Championship"

Sat, 31 Oct 202666 days to go

Race Details

1600m
$1,000,000
Flemington
Victoria
Group 1
Weight for Age

About This Race

The Empire Rose Stakes is a Group 1 race for fillies and mares over 1600m at Flemington on Derby Day. The premier mares race of the Melbourne Cup Carnival.

History

Named after champion mare Empire Rose who won the 1988 Melbourne Cup. Upgraded to Group 1 in 2013.

On the Calendar

  • It is the 3rd richest of 8 feature races on the Flemington card that day.
  • It is the 8th richest of 59 feature races scheduled at Flemington in the 2026-27 season.
  • It is one of 22 Group 1 races run in VIC in 2026-27.
  • Run over 1600m, it is a mile test and one of 11 races at that trip at Flemington this season.
  • It falls in October 2026, alongside 59 other feature races in VIC that month.

Track Information

Flemington Racecourse

Home of the Melbourne Cup, Flemington is Australia's most famous racecourse. Its distinctive straight six and sweeping turns have hosted racing since 1840. The Melbourne Cup Carnival draws international attention each November.

Melbourne, VIC
1840
2312m
450m
Turf
120,000
Melbourne CupVictoria DerbyVRC OaksAustralian Guineas

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