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Underwood Stakes

"The Spring Stepping Stone"

Sat, 19 Sept 202624 days to go

Race Details

1800m
$1,000,000
Caulfield
Victoria
Group 1
Weight for Age

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 2nd richest of 6 feature races on the Caulfield card that day.
  • It is the 6th richest of 43 feature races scheduled at Caulfield in the 2026-27 season.
  • It is one of 22 Group 1 races run in VIC in 2026-27.
  • Run over 1800m, it is a middle-distance test and the only race at that exact trip at Caulfield this season.
  • It falls in September 2026, alongside 29 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

Other races on Sat, 19 Sept 2026

Sir Rupert Clarke StakesCaulfieldGroup 1The 7 StakesRandwickGroup 2The ShortsRandwickGroup 2Caulfield Guineas PreludeCaulfieldGroup 3Kingston Town StakesRandwickGroup 2

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