2011 Herbert Power winner Shewan in doubt for Melbourne Cup

Master trainer Robert Smerdon wasn’t getting too carried away with Shewan’s  win in the 2011 Group 2 Herbert Power Handicap (2400m) at Caulfield on Saturday. While the result gets Shewan into the 2011 Group 1 Melbourne Cup (3200m) at Flemington on November 1,  Smerdon is unsure whether to take up…

Herbert Power Stakes

The Herbert Power Stakes, which was known as the Winning Edge Presentation Stakes in 2009, is a Group 2 Quality Handicap, held annually at Caulfield Racecourse as part of the Melbourne Spring Carnival. Conducted over a distance of 2,400 metres and awarding a purse of $200,000, the Herbert Power Stakes is one of the richer races hosted at Caulfield.

What makes the Herbert Power Stakes one of the most anticipated races on the Australian Racing calendar is its function as a qualifying race for the Melbourne Cup. Hosted in early October, about three weeks before the running of the iconic Melbourne Cup, the Herbert Power Stakes gives hopeful equine athletes a chance to pave their way to starting in the biggest race of the Australian season.

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Race Information

Date: October

Racecourse: Caulfield Racecourse, Melbourne, Victoria

Distance: 2,400 metres

Race Type: Quality Handicap

Group Listing: Group2

Prize Money: $200,000

Upcoming Races

Group 1

Doomben Cup

(2020m)

Doomben

$500,000

3YO & Up WFA

Group 1

Queensland Oaks

(2400m)

Eagle Farm

$400,000

3YO SW

Group 1

Queensland Derby

(2400m)

Eagle Farm

$500,000

3YO SW

Group 1

Stradbroke Handicap

(1400m)

Eagle Farm

$1,000,000

Hcp

Group 1

The TJ Smith

(1600m)

Eagle Farm

$500,000

2YO SW

Group 1

Winter Stakes

(1400m)

Eagle Farm

$500,000

WFA

Herbert Power Stakes Betting

Perhaps the easiest and quickest way to bet on the Herbert Power Stakes is to use an online bookmaker, such as SportsBet or IASbet. Because it is part of the Melbourne Cup qualification races, alongside the Caulfield Cup and Cox Plate amongst others, the Herbert Power Stakes receives a great deal of attention from our selected online bookies. This means that you can take advantage of a great range of antepost odds, which will guarantee you a better price on your selections than the last minute odds published on the race day.

To bet on the Herbert Power Stakes with an online bookmaker is easy. Simple choose the online bookmaker that best suits your needs and create a personal account. This process takes only a few minutes and is absolutely free – and it frees you from the constraints of using a land-based bookmaking outlet. Online bookmakers allow you to place your bets around the clock, regardless of business hours, and from all over the world. To top it all off you become eligible for any promotion or betting special your online bookie is offering as soon as you become a member. Online bookmakers take betting on the Herbert Power Stakes to a completely new level!

If you would like to take advantage of antepost odds offered on the Herbert Power Stakes, visit one of our selected online bookmakers and start your journey to a whole new world of horse racing bets.

Herbert Power Stakes Recent Winners

Year Winner Time
2011 Shewan 2:30.7
2010 Linton 2:29.4
2009 Alcopop 2:27.2
2008 Dolphin Jo 2:30.2
2007 Master O’Reilly 2:30.0
2006 Growl 2:29.3
2005 Leica Falcon 2:29.5
2004 Rizon 2:31.7
2003 Yakama 2:30.7
2002 The Secondmortgage 2:29.8
2001 Freemason 2:30.7
2000 Majestic Avenue 2:31.4

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