Empire Rose Stakes 2026 Betting Tips
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The Empire Rose Stakes is the first major fillies and mares race of the Melbourne Cup Carnival.
Worth $1M, the Empire Rose is one of three Group One races run on the opening day of the Cup Carnival, Derby Day.
Bets.com.au provides punters with Empire Rose Stakes betting tips and previews, along with a complete guide to the Group 1.
Empire Rose Stakes Information
- DateSat 31 Oct, 2026
- Race Time03:00
- RacecourseFlemington
- Race Distance1600 metres
- ConditionsFillies & Mares - Weight for age
- StatusGroup 1
- Prize Money$1,000,000
Empire Rose Stakes Betting Odds
Check back here closer to the race start date for the latest 2026 Empire Rose Stakes betting odds.
Empire Rose Stakes Betting Tips
Our experts provide Empire Rose Stakes betting tips in the lead up to the Flemington fillies' and mares feature race.
Punters will be able to get their Empire Rose betting tips, form guide and barrier draw analysis in the lead up to the feature race on Derby Day at Flemington.
Empire Rose Stakes Bookmakers & Promotions
The Empire Rose Stakes is one of the main events punters focus on during the Melbourne Cup Carnival.
Australian betting sites have special offers for customers - both new and existing - on the Empire Rose Stakes including special odds promos that can be used on Flemington races.
If you are looking to sign up with a bookmaker ahead of the Flemington Carnival, check out our top five below.
Empire Rose Stakes 2025 - Barriers & Final Field
| No. | Horse | Trainer | Jockey | Barrier | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pride Of Jenni | Ciaron Maher | Declan Bates | 7 | 57kg |
| 2 | Fangirl | Chris Waller | Kerrin McEvoy | 6 | 57kg |
| 3 | Abounding | Robert Heathcote | Jamie Melham | 1 | 57kg |
| 4 | Damask Rose (NZ) | Mark Walker | Blake Shinn | 9 | 57kg |
| 5 | Benagil | Glen Thompson | Craig Williams | 4 | 57kg |
| 6 | Leica Lucy (NZ) | Chris Waller | Mark Zahra | 3 | 57kg |
| 7 | Lazzura | Chris Waller | Tommy Berry | 11 | 57kg |
| 8 | Firestorm (NZ) | Chris Waller | Adam Hyeronimus | 8 | 57kg |
| 9 | Splash Back (FR) | Grahame Begg | Jordan Childs | 10 | 57kg |
| 10 | Idle Flyer | Matthew Smith | Michael Dee | 5 | 57kg |
| 11 | On Display | Mick Price & Michael Kent (Jnr) | Ben Melham | 2 | 57kg |
Empire Rose Stakes 2025 Betting Insights, Stats & Trends
- 2024 Winner: Atishu ($3.60F), trained by Chris Waller and ridden by James McDonald, surged late to catch Amelia’s Jewel by 0.2 lengths
- Since 2009, only four favourites have won: Red Tracer (2013), Shoals (2017), Melody Belle (2019), and Atishu (2024)
- Upsets are common: Winners like Appearance ($41, 2012), Bonaria ($26, 2014), Pride Of Jenni ($16, 2023) and others show strong value payoffs for mid-range odds
- Since 2011–24, most winners have jumped from barrier 10 or wider, with barriers 10 and 13 each producing four winners
- Key preps include the Group 2 Tristarc Stakes, Tesio Stakes, Alinghi Stakes (Caulfield/Melbourne), and Tristarc double winners like Colette (2021) confirm the form line value
- The race is dominated by older mares—six-year-olds like Icebath (2022), Pride Of Jenni (2023), and Atishu (2024) highlight the trend
Empire Rose Stakes Form Guide
The Empire Rose Stakes is one of the harder races for form analysts to judge throughout the carnival.
There’s no lead in races that extend towards this Group One, but the good thing for punters means the market is usually pretty open.
Carrying a lightweight can be important in this event as Shoals proved in 2017.
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Empire Rose Stakes History
The Empire Rose Stakes has a relatively short history when inaugurated in 1988, with Concordance winning the first ever running of the event.
Named after Empire Rose who completed the MacKinnion Stakes/Melbourne Cup double in 1988, the race is a coveted one in the Melbourne Cup Carnival.
It achieved Group One status in 2004 which has ensured much better fields taking to the track to compete for the $1 million prize pool.
Empire Rose Stakes Past Winners
| Year | Winner |
|---|---|
| 2025 | Pride Of Jenni |
| 2024 | Atishu |
| 2023 | |
| 2022 | Icebath |
| 2021 | Colette |
| 2020 | |
| 2019 | Melody Belle |
| 2018 | Shillelagh |
| 2017 | Shoals |
| 2016 | I Am A Star |
| 2015 | Politeness |
| 2014 | Bonaria |
| 2013 | Red Tracer |
| 2012 | Appearance |
| 2011 | Hurtle Myrtle |
| 2010 | |
| 2009 | |
| 2008 | Forensics |
| 2007 | |
| 2006 | Lyrical Bid |
| 2005 | Lotteria |
| 2004 | |
| 2003 | Zanna |
| 2002 | Miss Zoe |
| 2001 | Market Price |
| 2000 | Super Sequel |
Empire Rose Stakes News
To get all the Empire Rose Stakes social news your best bet is the visit the Flemington social media channels.
Flemington's Twitter account can be found at @FlemingtonVRC while their Facebook page is at FlemingtonVRC.
The official site can be found at Flemington.com.au.
Empire Rose Stakes 2025 - Replay & Result
1st - Pride Of Jenni.
2nd - Leica Lucy.
3rd - On Display.
Empire Rose Stakes FAQ
When is the Empire Rose Stakes?
The 2025 Empire Rose Stakes runs on the opening day of the Melbourne Cup Carnival on Saturday November 1.
How long is the Empire Rose Stakes?
The mile contest is run over 1600m.
Where is the Empire Rose Stakes held?
The Empire Rose Stakes is held at Flemington Racecourse in Melbourne, Australia.
What’s the prize money for the Empire Rose Stakes?
$1M is the total prize pool for the Empire Rose Stakes.
