The 2026 Empire Rose Stakes runs at Flemington on Saturday, October 31, 2026.
The Empire Rose Stakes is a time-honoured Group 1 staying race, which is one of the most exciting races on Victoria Derby Day.
The 1600m race has been won by some great fillies and mares in Australian history, and a cracking field is expected to line up this year.
For the latest Empire Rose Stakes odds, form information, and betting insights, Betcha provides the key details punters need to assess the field and make winning predictions.
2026 Empire Rose Stakes Odds
Stay tuned for the latest Empire Rose Stakes odds 2026 and betting markets, including all-in and final field betting.
| 1. Pride Of Jenni | ||
| 2. Lady Shenandoah | ||
| 3. Changing Colours | ||
| 4. Idle Flyer | ||
| 5. Lazzura | ||
| 6. Surfin Bird | ||
| 7. Unleeshing | ||
| 8. Concord Connie | ||
| 9. Over The Bridge | ||
| 10. Terilee | ||
| 11. Verona Rose | ||
| 12. Declichy Boulevard | ||
| 13. Splash Back | ||
| 14. Treasurethe Moment | ||
| 15. Lara Antipova | ||
| 16. De Armas | ||
| 17. Fireball Miss | ||
| 18. Gold Coast Belle | ||
| 19. On Display | ||
| 20. Salty Pearl |
Empire Rose Stakes Tips
Our Empire Rose Stakes tips will be published in the lead-up to the Group 1 feature, providing punters with expert analysis, betting predictions, and our best bets for one of the biggest races of the spring carnival.
It takes a very good horse to win the Empire Rose Stakes, and the 1600m race at Flemington is one of the toughest races to win. Form comes from many different places, and it’s best to look at top-level Sydney and Melbourne form. It’s a race where 1400m runners can stretch to 1600m, and 2000m runners can drop back in distance, which makes it intriguing.
Once the final field is confirmed on the Wednesday before the race, our horse racing experts will assess the latest Empire Rose Stakes 2026 odds, so check out our Empire Rose Stakes betting guide for the latest picks.
2026 Empire Rose Stakes Tips
Our 2026 Empire Rose Stakes tips will be published when the final field is released, but punters can bet into all-in markets, which are typically available earlier in the week when nominations are released.
The all-in market changed significantly on Monday with both Autumn Glow and Sheza Alibi coming out of the market. They’ll likely meet in the Golden Eagle, but it’s still a quality field for the 2026 Empire Rose Stakes, including Pride of Jenni, Lady Shenandoah, and rising star Changing Colours.
Pride of Jenni is the current favourite, and she will likely start the race as the favourite. She is being set for this race, and without the big guns in the field, she could capitalise with another front-running performance.
As is often the case, each-way odds will be the flavour of the contest, so punters get great value, and for more in-depth Empire Rose Stakes tips, be sure to check out our race preview before the race, which is available at Betcha.
Empire Rose Stakes Race Info
- Date: Saturday, October 31, 2026
- Track: Flemington, Melbourne, VIC
- Distance: 1600m
- Conditions: Fillies and Mares WFA
- Status: Group 1
- Prize Money: $1 million
- First Run: 1988
- Current Champion: Pride of Jenni
2026 Empire Rose Stakes Results
Empire Rose Stakes 2026 results and full finishing order will be published after the race is run on Saturday, October 31.
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Empire Rose Stakes Betting
It’s a good mix of well-backed runners and roughies with Empire Rose Stakes betting markets, and it’s a good race to find value.
The last two winners (Pride of Jenni and Atishu) paid $5 and $3.60, but in the four years prior to Atishu’s win, the lowest odds’ winner was Icebath, who paid $11. Shout the Bar caused a big upset in 2020 when paying $31, which kicked off four consecutive roughie winners.
However, there have been well-backed winners. Melody Belle won in 2019 at $3.80, and it was a famous victory for the Kiwi runner. Divine Madonna ($1.70) and Typhoon Tracy ($2.30) won as favourites in 2007 and 2009, so it can be a race for favourites.
We recommend looking at the favourite and including some roughies in exotic bets. They can add some value to a race where every runner gets a chance to win.
2026 Empire Rose Stakes Field
The 2026 Empire Rose Stakes field is released on the Wednesday before the race. We will have the updated final field once released by Racing Victoria.
Empire Rose Stakes Barrier Statistics
Barrier 10 is the best Empire Rose Stakes barrier, having produced four winners in the last 20 years. However, it has been a few years since that barrier produced a winner.
Pride of Jenni won from barrier 16 in 2023 before winning from barrier 7 in 2025. She doesn’t need a good barrier draw to find the front, so it all depends on the type of runner you’re backing.
Getting a good barrier helps most horses over the mile at Flemington, but 12 of the last 20 winners have drawn wider than barrier 9, so the stats are in favour of a horse who can get into a running line and finish over the top of them down the centre of the track.
Empire Rose Stakes Form Guide
There are many form races to look at when assessing Empire Rose Stakes form, but we would stick with Group 1 form, including the Makybe Diva Stakes and Cox Plate.
The Makybe Diva Stakes is the best form guide for the Empire Rose Stakes, as many runners will come out of that Group 1 affair. The Underwood Stakes is another Group 1 race worth watching as a form guide.
Any runner with good weight-for-age form should run well, especially those with form against the males.
2026 Empire Rose Stakes Form Guide
Our form analysts will have a 2026 Empire Rose Stakes form guide available during the week of the race.
Recent Empire Rose Stakes Winners
| Year | Winner | Runner-Up | Third | Time |
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| 2026 | TBD | TBD | TBD | TBD |
| 2025 | Pride of Jenni | Leicy Lucy | On Display | 1:34.42 |
| 2024 | Atishu | Amelia’s Jewel | Socks Nation | 1:35.93 |
| 2023 | Pride of Jenni | Atishu | Life Lessons | 1:34.86 |
| 2022 | Icebath | Mirra Vision | Excelida | 1:37.8 |
| 2021 | Colette | Mystic Journey | Hungry Heart | 1:34.8 |
| 2020 | Shout the Bar | Odeum | Forbidden Love | 1:35.3 |
| 2019 | Melody Belle | Aristia | Spanish Reef | 1:37.7 |
| 2018 | Shillelagh | Bring Me Roses | Fundamentalist | 1:34.8 |
| 2017 | Shoals | Eckstein | Dixie Blossoms | 1:35.2 |
| 2016 | I Am a Star | French Emotion | Denmagic | 1:35.5 |
| 2015 | Politeness | Fenway | Azkadellia | 1:37.7 |
FAQ
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Which horse will win the 2026 Empire Rose Stakes?
We have the latest Empire Rose Stakes tips at Betcha. Check out our form guide for all the latest info, betting guide, and latest race tips.
When is the Empire Rose Stakes 2026?
The 2026 Empire Rose Stakes is set to run at Flemington on Saturday, October 31, and it’s a must-see Group 1 contest.
What is the prize money for the Empire Rose Stakes 2026?
The 2026 Empire Rose Stakes prize money is set at $1 million.
Where is the Empire Rose Stakes 2026?
The 2026 Empire Rose Stakes will run at Flemington in Melbourne, Victoria.
What distance is the Empire Rose Stakes run over?
The Empire Rose Stakes is run over 1600 metres.
How many horses run in the Empire Rose Stakes?
The Empire Rose Stakes has a maximum of 16 runners + emergencies.
Who won the 2025 Empire Rose Stakes?
The 2025 Empire Rose Stakes was won by Pride of Jenni for trainer Ciaron Maher and jockey Declan Bates.