Herbert Power Stakes Race Information
The Herbert Power Stakes is a 2400 metre quality handicap race run by the Melbourne Racing Club in October. It is run at Caulfield as part of the Melbourne Spring Racing Carnival.
- Race Type: Group 2
- Distance: 2400 metres
- Conditions: Quality handicap, 3YO & upwards
- Track: Caulfield Racecourse, Melbourne, Victoria
- Prizemoney: $300,000
- Date: Saturday 12 October 2024
Herbert Power Stakes Race History
The race was first held as a Principal Race called the Eclipse Stakes over a mile (about 1600m) in 1898 and was won by a horse called Cocos. In 1900 the distance was increased to 2200m. The name was changed to the Herbert Power Handicap in 1920 and the distance was increased to 1.5 miles (about 2400m). Herbert Power was a former VATC Chairman and thoroughbred owner who passed away in 1919. It has had several name changes over the decades – the Quick-Eze Stakes from 1993 to 1996, the Perrier Mineral Water Stakes in 1997, the Perrier Stakes from 1998-1999, Herbert Power Stakes in 2000, Winning Edge Presentations stakes from 2001 to 2008 and back to the Herbert Power Stakes from 2009 onwards. It was a Group 3 race from 1979-1980 and was upgraded to it’s current Group 2 status in 1981.
Our Runner by Runner Previews
2024 Herbert Power Stakes Preview and results
2023 Herbert Power Stakes Preview and results
2022 Herbert Power Stakes Preview and results
2021 Herbert Power Stakes Preview and results
Herbert Power Stakes Facts
Last mare to win: Sea Moon (2013)
Last 3YO to win: C&G – Taisho (1929); Filly – no filly has won the Herbert Power Stakes
Multiple winners: Durham (1951 & 1952); Dashing Beau (1949 & 1950); Royal Charter (1925 & 1927); Easingwold (1923 & 1924); Anna Carlovna (1913 & 1914); Alawa (1908 & 1909); Poseidon (1906 & 1907); Wakeful (1902 & 1903)
Fastest time (2400m): Yucatan (2018) 2:26:47
Herbert Power Stakes & Caulfield Cup: Master O’Reilly (2007); Beer Street (1970); Rising Fast (1955); My Hero (1953); Poseidon (1907); Marvel Loch (1905)
Herbert Power Stakes & Melbourne Cup: Rogan Josh (1999); Arwon (1978); Van Der Hum (1976); Gala Supreme (1973); Colonus (1942); Poseidon (1905)
Leading trainers: Robert Hickmott has won 4 times in 10 years with Assign (2016), Arnralah (2015), Sea Moon (2013) and Linton (2010)
Interesting trivia: Arwon went close to winning the Herbert Power Stakes, Caulfield Cup and Melbourne Cup treble in 1978. He won the Herbert Power and the Melbourne Cup but was beaten a lip in the Caulfield Cup by Takisan.
Past winners of the Herbert Power Stakes
Winners of past Herbert Power Stakes include The Chosen One (2019), Yucatan (2018), Big Memory (2014), Sea Moon (2013), Shahwardi (2012), Linton (2010), Alcopop (2009), Master O’Reilly (2007), Rogan Josh (1999), Just A Dancer (1990), Arwon (1978), Van Der Hum (1976), Gala Supreme (1973), Gala Crest (1966), Rising Fast (1955), Wodalla (1954), Eurythmic (1921), Comedy King (1911), Poseidon (1906 & 1907) and Wakeful (1902/1903).
Shewan finished first in 2011 but was disqualified in 2021 due to prohibited ownership of the horse at the time of running.
Year | Winner | Second | Third |
2024 | Herman Hesse | Okita Soushi | Fancy Man |
2023 | Military Mission | United Nations | Ferago |
2022 | Saracen Knight | Makram | Desert Icon |
2021 | Delphi | The Chosen One | Hasta La War |
2020 | Chapada | Zebrowski | Platinum Invador |
2019 | The Chosen One | Prince Of Arran | Sully |
2018 | Yucatan | Brimham Rocks | A Prince Of Arran |
2017 | Lord Fandango | Wall Of Fire | Gallic Chieftain |
2016 | Assign | Big Memory | Pemberley |
2015 | Amralah | Excess Knowledge | Bohemian Lily |
2014 | Big Memory | Signoff | Let’s Make Adeal |
2013 | Sea Moon | Oasis Bloom | Simenon |
2012 | Shahwardi | Excluded | Exceptionally |
2011 | Shewan | Tanby | Moyenne Corniche |
2010 | Linton | Cedarberg | Precedence |
2009 | Alcopop | Shocking | Hissing Sid |
2008 | Dolphin Jo | The Wolverine | Cefalu |
2007 | Master O’reilly | Zavite | Reggie |
2006 | Growl | Dracs Back | Siamun |
2005 | Leica Falcon | Sarrera | Hugs Dancer |
2004 | Rizon | Grey Song | Zazzman |
2003 | Yakama | Physique | Vicksburg |
2002 | The Secondmortgage | Requiem | Thong Classic |
2001 | Freemason | The Secondmortgage | Rain Gauge |
2000 | Majestic Avenue | Bulkhead | Bohemiath |
1999 | Rogan Josh | The Hind | Our Position |
1998 | Magneto | Vitrinite | Star Binder |
1997 | Bonsai Pipeline | Bright Spot | Crying Game |
1996 | The Bandette | Alcove | Skybeau |
1995 | Unsolved | Few Are Chosen | Zero Limit |
1994 | Solo Show | Bullwinkle | Tawlord |
1993 | Great Vintage | In The Event | Frontier Boy |
1992 | Aquidity | Kawtuban | Ali Boy |
1991 | Princess Pushy | Grooming | Starmatic |