Australian Racing Calendar
Every Group and Listed race in Australia
Group 1
Underwood Stakes
"The Spring Stepping Stone"
Race Details
About This Race
The Underwood Stakes is a Group 1 race over 1800m at Caulfield. An important lead-up race for the Cox Plate and other spring features.
History
First run in 1944 and named after the Underwood family. Winners include Winx (2016, 2017) and Kingston Town (1982).
On the Calendar
- It is the richest of 7 feature races on the Caulfield card that day.
- It is the 4th richest of 96 feature races scheduled at Caulfield in the 2025-26 season.
- It is one of 31 Group 1 races run in VIC in 2025-26.
- Run over 1800m, it is a middle-distance test and one of 4 races at that trip at Caulfield this season.
- It falls in September 2025, alongside 27 other feature races in VIC that month.
Track Information
Caulfield Racecourse
Caulfield is a tight-turning track that rewards tactical racing. Home to the prestigious Caulfield Cup, it serves as a major lead-up to the Melbourne Cup. The track's unique layout makes it a true test of a jockey's skills.
Melbourne, VIC
1876
1800m
350m
Turf
40,000
Caulfield CupCaulfield GuineasThousand GuineasBlue Diamond Stakes