Looking for this year’s Herbert Power Stakes betting odds, field and form guide? The experts at Neds have put together everything you need to know before this year’s race.
Herbert Power Stakes 2026 Results
The official 2026 Herbert Power Stakes results will be available below once the race takes place on Saturday, October 10, 2026.
- #12 Pinhole
- #15 Suntora
- #6 Knight’s Choice
Favourite Pinhole ($3.70F) further enhanced his Spring Carnival credentials with a tough win in the 2026 Herbert Power Stakes results at Caulfield, digging deep under James McDonald to edge out Suntora by a short half-head, with Melbourne Cup winner Knight’s Choice another short head away in third. The Chris Waller-trained Frankel gelding continued his rise through the staying ranks, securing his fifth career victory and stamping himself as a genuine Cups contender after overcoming all challengers late to score in 2:27.09. The imported stayer is now under consideration for next Saturday’s Caulfield Cup, although Waller indicated a Melbourne Cup campaign may prove the preferred option, believing the two-mile feature could better suit the progressive galloper. Following the win, Neds trimmed Pinhole’s Caulfield Cup 2026 odds from $34 into $21, while his Melbourne Cup 2026 betting quote shortened from $51 to $34, highlighting growing confidence that the lightly raced five-year-old has the talent to feature prominently in Australia’s premier staying races this spring.
2026 Herbert Power Stakes Race Replay
2026 Herbert Power Stakes Odds & Finishing Order
Herbert Power Stakes odds 2026 are starting to take shape at Neds as punters search for the stayers capable of making their mark during the Melbourne Spring Racing Carnival. Early Herbert Power Stakes betting 2026 markets are being influenced by emerging Cups contenders, proven staying performers, and imported gallopers building towards bigger spring targets. As key lead-up races unfold and the staying ranks begin to sort themselves out, expect plenty of movement in the futures market as bettors assess which runners have the fitness, stamina, and class to excel over 2400m at Caulfield. With a long history of producing horses that progress to the Caulfield Cup and Melbourne Cup, securing value in the Herbert Power Stakes odds 2026 could be a smart play for punters looking to get ahead of the major spring staying features.
The latest Herbert Power Stakes 2026 odds followed by the official race finishing order after the event will be available below.
| 12. Pinhole (6) J: James McDonald 56kg 12×31 T: Chris Waller | ||
| 15. Suntora (4) J: Daniel Stackhouse 55kg 3×658 T: Nick Ryan | ||
| 6. Knight’s Choice (1) J: Blake Shinn 56kg 08×09 T: J G Symons & S Laxon | ||
| 3. Future History (3) J: Ben Melham 57kg 36×32 T: Gregory Hickman | ||
| 4. Zakouma (7) J: William Pike 57kg 71×66 T: Grahame Begg | ||
| 14. Shockletz (9) J: Harry Coffey 55.5kg 48641 T: Ciaron Maher | ||
| 7. Soulcombe (13) J: Craig Williams 56kg 72×00 T: Chris Waller | ||
| 11. Highland Bling (5) J: Lachlan Neindorf 56kg 307×0 T: Phillip & Tommy Stokes | ||
| 1. Onesmoothoperator (10) J: Mark Zahra 58kg 0x9x0 T: Tim Fitzsimmons | ||
| 9. Machine Gun Gracie (12) J: Luke Currie 56kg 0x654 T: Ben, Will & Jd Hayes | ||
| 2. Campaldino (11) J: Jordan Childs 58kg 2×907 T: Gai Waterhouse & Adrian Bott | ||
| 13. Strictly Business (8) J: John Allen 55.5kg 802×0 T: Thomas Carberry | ||
| 8. Okita Soushi (2) J: Billy Egan 56kg x0x00 T: Ciaron Maher |
Herbert Power Stakes 2026 Tips
Our insider 2026 Herbert Power Stakes betting tips will be listed above the week of the race and a detailed preview available on the Neds Blog.
| 12. Pinhole (6) J: James McDonald 56kg 12×31 T: Chris Waller |
| 14. Shockletz (9) J: Harry Coffey 55.5kg 48641 T: Ciaron Maher |
| 15. Suntora (4) J: Daniel Stackhouse 55kg 3×658 T: Nick Ryan |
Run over 2,400 metres, the Herbert Power Stakes is a Group 2 race taking place at Caulfield Racecourse on Caulfield Guineas Day in early to mid-October each Melbourne Spring Racing Carnival.
The event offers $400,000 in prize money and runs under quality handicap conditions alongside a host of other spring features including the Group 1 Caulfield Guineas (1600m) for the three-year-old milers.
Horses that do well in this race may end up on the form for the Lexus Archer Stakes, some even go on to join the field of the Caulfield Cup and the Melbourne Cup.
Master O’Reilly (2007) was the last stayer to complete the Herbert Power Stakes – Caulfield Cup race double, a popular betting option with punters.
Herbert Power Stakes 2026 – Quick Information
- Race Day: Saturday, October 10, 2026
- Track Location: Caulfield Racecourse
- Track Surface: Turf
- Track Direction: Left-handed
- Race Distance: 2,400 metres
- Weight Conditions: Quality handicap
- Qualification: Three-year-olds and over (maidens excluded)
- Type: Thoroughbred
- Grade: Group 2
- Prize Purse: $400,000
- Inaugural Race: 1898
- 2026 Herbert Power Stakes Winner: Pinhole
Herbert Power Stakes Betting 2026
There are many different ways to bet on the Herbert Power Stakes, and we have included some of the most popular options below:
| Bet Type | How to Place This Type of Bet on This Year’s Herbert Power Stakes |
|---|---|
| Win Bet | Place your bet on the horse you think will take first place in this year’s Herbert Power Stakes. |
| Place Bet | Place your bet on the horse you think will place in the top three finishers at this year’s Herbert Power Stakes. Pays less than a win bet but offers safer odds. |
| Each-Way Bet | If your runner finishes 1st in the Herbert Power Stakes, you will collect both the Win and the Place dividend. If your horse finishes 2nd or 3rd you will collect the Place dividend. |
| Quinella Bet | You must select the runners that finish 1st and 2nd in any order, within the Herbert Power Stakes, in order to win the Quinella. |
| Exacta Bet | You must select the runners that finish 1st and 2nd in the correct order, within the Herbert Power Stakes to win the Exacta. |
| Trifecta Bet | You must select runners to finish 1st, 2nd and 3rd in the correct order, within the Herbert Power Stakes to win the Trifecta. |
| First Four | You must select runners that finish 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th in the correct order, within the Herbert Power Stakes to win the First 4. |
| Quadrella Bet (Quaddie) | You must select the winners of four nominated races to win the Quaddie. This means you would have to select three other races apart from the Herbert Power Stakes, in order to be eligible to place a Quaddie. |
How to Bet on the Herbert Power Stakes in 2026
- Log in at neds
- Make a deposit, using your credit card, PayPal or other safe electronic method
- Make sure to check out form guide, once it’s released
- Decide what kind of bet you’re going to place (Win, Place, Each-Way, Trifecta + more betting options, please read our section on Herbert Power Stakes Betting above).
- Select the horse(s) for the race.
Which Horse Will Win the Herbert Power Stakes in 2026
The best way to pick which will win the Herbert Power Stakes in 2026 is to take into account the form, assess the barriers, consider the weight the horse will carry and see their record over the mile and a half distance.
Additional factors to consider when picking the Herbert Power Stakes winner include:
- Distance Experience – This race is definitely for the stayers. See if you can find one coming off a strong performance in something like the Turnbull Stakes or the JRA Cup.
- Single Figure Hopes – Horses offering double digit odds haven’t done too well in this race, so you might want to try and back a horse offering a single figure pay off.
- Handicap Helper – Look for a horse carrying light weight, if they have just come off a win or a place in their last race, the handicap could be an advantage.
Herbert Power Stakes 2026 Favourites
Favourites in 2026 Herbert Power Stakes betting include Ciaron Maher’s Lexus Archer Stakes winning Shocking mare Shockletz, the winter’s Andrew Ramsden Stakes champ Zakouma and Chris Waller’s last start Rosehill winning Frankel gelding Pinhole up in grade.
Delphi ($1.95 in 2021), Saracen Knight ($4.20 in 2022) and Pinhole ($3.70 in 2026) are the latest Herbert Power Stakes favourites to win.
Herbert Power Stakes 2026 Field
The official 2026 Herbert Power Stakes field of final acceptances is announced the Wednesday of race week and will be published in full below.
The 2026 Herbert Power Stakes final field features a quality line-up of potential Caulfield Cup-bound gallopers including Chris Waller’s last start Rosehill winner Pinhole suited to the rise in trip and the Ciaron Maher-trained Lexus Archer Stakes winning Shocking mare Shockletz.
| Entrant | Last 6 | Sex | Barrier | Weight | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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1. Onesmoothoperator
J: Mark Zahra
T: Tim Fitzsimmons |
10x9x0 | G | 10 | 58kg | |
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2. Campaldino
J: Jordan Childs
T: Gai Waterhouse & Adrian Bott |
72×907 | G | 11 | 58kg | |
|
3. Future History
J: Ben Melham
T: Gregory Hickman |
436×32 | G | 3 | 57kg | |
|
4. Zakouma
J: William Pike
T: Grahame Begg |
171×66 | G | 7 | 57kg | |
| 5. Newfoundland (4) Scratched: | |||||
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6. Knight’s Choice
J: Blake Shinn
T: J G Symons & S Laxon |
708×09 | G | 1 | 56kg | |
|
7. Soulcombe
J: Craig Williams
T: Chris Waller |
372×00 | G | 13 | 56kg | |
|
8. Okita Soushi
J: Billy Egan
T: Ciaron Maher |
0x0x00 | H | 2 | 56kg | |
|
9. Machine Gun Gracie
J: Luke Currie
T: Ben, Will & Jd Hayes |
10×654 | M | 12 | 56kg | |
| 10. Sunset Park (5) Scratched: | |||||
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11. Highland Bling
J: Lachlan Neindorf
T: Phillip & Tommy Stokes |
2307×0 | G | 5 | 56kg | |
|
12. Pinhole
J: James McDonald
T: Chris Waller |
412×31 | G | 6 | 56kg | |
|
13. Strictly Business
J: John Allen
T: Thomas Carberry |
5802×0 | M | 8 | 55.5kg | |
|
14. Shockletz
J: Harry Coffey
T: Ciaron Maher |
348641 | M | 9 | 55.5kg | |
|
15. Suntora
J: Daniel Stackhouse
T: Nick Ryan |
33×658 | M | 4 | 55kg | |
Herbert Power Stakes Race Day 2026
The 2026 Herbert Power Stakes takes place on Saturday, October 10, 2026. Officially known as Caulfield Guineas Day, there are 10 races on the card including plenty of Group status events.
Other key events held on Caulfield Guineas Day include the:
- Group 1 Caulfield Guineas (1600m),
- Group 1 Caulfield Stakes (2000m) currently known as the Might And Power,
- Group 1 Toorak Handicap (1600m),
- Group 2 Schillaci Stakes (1100m),
- Group 3 Ladies’ Day Vase (1600m) run this year as the Evergreen Turf Vase, and the
- Group 3 Northwood Plume Stakes (1200m).
Herbert Power Stakes 2026 Barrier Draw
The 2026 Herbert Power Stakes barrier draw is announced the Wednesday of race week and will be published in our above Herbert Power Stakes Field section.
Herbert Power Stakes 2026 Nominations
2026 Herbert Power Stakes nominations close at 12:00 PM (AEDT) on the Monday of race week.
Herbert Power Stakes 2026 Weights
A quality handicap conditions apply to this race. Final 2026 Herbert Power Stakes weights will be announced by 4:00 PM on the Monday of race week and will be published in our above Herbert Power Stakes Field section.
2026 Herbert Power Stakes Topweights:
- No. 1 Onesmoothoperator (58kg)
- No. 2 Campaldino (58kg)
Herbert Power Stakes 2026 Acceptances
2026 Herbert Power Stakes final acceptances must be declared before 9:30 AM on the Wednesday of race week and will be published in our above Herbert Power Stakes Field section.
Herbert Power Stakes 2026 Jockeys
The final riders’ announcement is at 1:00 PM on the Wednesday of race week and the official 2026 Herbert Power Stakes jockeys will be published in our above Herbert Power Stakes Field section.
Herbert Power Stakes Scratchings 2026
2026 Herbert Power Stakes scratchings close at 7:30 AM on Saturday, October 10, 2026.
- No. 5 Newfoundland (4)
- No. 10 Sunset Park (5)
Herbert Power Stakes Prize Money 2026
The 2026 Herbert Power Stakes prize purse is worth $400,000 in total, distributed from places first through to eighth.
| Place | Prize Money |
|---|---|
| 1st | $240,000 |
| 2nd | $72,000 |
| 3rd | $36,000 |
| 4th | $18,000 |
| 5th | $10,000 |
| 6th | $8,000 |
| 7th | $8,000 |
| 8th | $8,000 |
Herbert Power Stakes Race Number 2026
The 2026 Herbert Power Stakes race number is scheduled as Caulfield Race 4 at 2:00pm (AEDT) on Saturday, October 10, 2026. There are ten races in total that day at Caulfield Racecourse.
Herbert Power Stakes 2026 Form Guide
The final form guide will be available the week of the race. You can check below for a link to our full 2026 Herbert Power Stakes Form Guide following final acceptances.
Herbert Power Stakes Live 2026
You can watch or listen to the 2026 Herbert Power Stakes live, across the following mediums.
Pay television: Sky Racing 1 (channel 526 on Foxtel)
Radio: Radio Sport National
Streaming: Racing.com
Mobile: Neds App
Herbert Power Stakes Winners
Winners of the Herbert Power Stakes going back to 1999 are displayed in the table below. You can find a full history of winners on our Herbert Power Stakes winners’ page.
| Year | Winner | Trainer/s | Jockey | Weight | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Pinhole | Chris Waller | James McDonald | 56 kgs | 2:27.09 |
| 2025 | Brayden Star | Trent Busuttin & Natalie Young | Craig Williams | 53 kgs | 2:32.99 |
| 2024 | Herman Hesse | Ciaron Maher | Declan Bates | 53.5 kgs | 2:29.03 |
| 2023 | Military Mission | Gai Waterhouse & Adrian Bott | Joao Moreira | 57 kgs | 2:32.56 |
| 2022 | Saracen Knight | Danny O’Brien | Jamie Kah | 53 kgs | 2:32.25 |
| 2021 | Delphi | Anthony & Sam Freedman | Damien Oliver | 57 kgs | 2:27.75 |
| 2020 | Chapada | Michael Moroney | Daniel Stackhouse | 54 kgs | 2:30.57 |
| 2019 | The Chosen One | Murray Baker & Andrew Forsman | Damian Lane | 54.5 kgs | 2:27.52 |
| 2018 | Yucatan | Aidan O’Brien | James McDonald | 56 kgs | 2:26.47 |
| 2017 | Lord Fandango | Archie Alexander | Ben Allen | 53 kgs | 2:27.67 |
| 2016 | Assign | Robert Hickmott | Katelyn Mallyon | 53 kgs | 2:29.15 |
| 2015 | Amralah | Robert Hickmott | Hugh Bowman | 58.5 kgs | 2:27.77 |
| 2014 | Big Memory | Tony McEvoy | Tommy Berry | 53 kgs | 2:26.68 |
| 2013 | Sea Moon | Robert Hickmott | Hugh Bowman | 59.5 kgs | 2:29.98 |
| 2012 | Shahwardi | Alain de Royer Dupre | Kerrin McEvoy | 56 kgs | 2:28.82 |
| 2011 | Shewan | Robert Smerdon | Chris Symons | 54.5 kgs | 2:30.75 |
| 2010 | Linton | Robert Hickmott | Nicholas Hall | 54.5 kgs | 2:29.43 |
| 2009 | Alcopop | Jake Stephens | Dom Tourneur | 54 kgs | 2:27.23 |
| 2008 | Dolphin Jo | Terry & Karina O’Sullivan | Clare Lindop | 56 kgs | 2:30.20 |
| 2007 | Master O’reilly | Danny O’Brien | Vlad Duric | 53.5 kgs | 2:30.00 |
| 2006 | Growl | David Hayes | Craig Williams | 54.5 kgs | 2:29.39 |
| 2005 | Leica Falcon | Richard Freyer | Craig Williams | 52 kgs | 2:29.56 |
| 2004 | Rizon | Cliff Brown | Corey Brown | 52 kgs | 2:31.70 |
| 2003 | Yakama | Bevan Laming | Damien Oliver | 53.5 kgs | 2:30.71 |
| 2002 | The Secondmortgage | Michael Moroney | Kerrin McEvoy | 54 kgs | 2:29.89 |
| 2001 | Freemason | John Hawkes | Darren Gauci | 56.5 kgs | 2:30.76 |
| 2000 | Majestic Avenue | Tony Noonan | Glen Boss | 53.5 kgs | 2:31.42 |
| 1999 | Rogan Josh | Bart Cummings | Darren Gauci | 53 kgs | 2:27.63 |