The Empire Rose Stakes (registered as the Myer Classic) is a Group 1 weight-for-age feature for fillies and mares run over 1600 metres at Flemington Racecourse on Victoria Derby Day. In 2025, the $1 million contest was won by top-class mare Pride of Jenni, trained by Ciaron Maher and ridden to a dominant victory by Declan Bates carrying 57.0kg.
Recent Empire Rose Stakes Winners
- 2025 – Pride Of Jenni: She won the 2025 edition in a dominant front-running performance under Declan Bates for trainer Ciaron Maher, securing her second victory in the race following her 2023 title.
- 2024 – Atishu: The powerhouse mare launched a stunning late burst to claim her first Empire Rose Stakes for trainer Chris Waller and jockey James McDonald.
- 2023 – Pride Of Jenni: Ciaron Maher & David Eustace’s front-running mare produced a breathtaking performance under Declan Bates at $16 odds.
| Year | Horse | Jockey | Trainer | Barrier | Weight | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Pride of Jenni | Declan Bates | Ciaron Maher | 10 | 57.0 kg | $3.20 |
| 2024 | Atishu | James McDonald | Chris Waller | 5 | 57.0 kg | $4.20 |
| 2023 | Pride Of Jenni | Declan Bates | Ciaron Maher & David Eustace | 16 | 57.0 kg | $16.00 |
| 2022 | Icebath | Craig Williams | Brad Widdup | 5 | 57.0 kg | $11.00 |
| 2021 | Colette | Damien Oliver | James Cummings | 8 | 57.0 kg | $5.50 |
| 2020 | Shout The Bar | Damien Oliver | Gai Waterhouse & Adrian Bott | 11 | 57.0 kg | $15.00 |
| 2019 | Melody Belle | Opie Bosson | Jamie Richards | 13 | 57.0 kg | $3.80 |
| 2018 | Shillelagh | James McDonald | Chris Waller | 9 | 57.0 kg | $12.00 |
| 2017 | Shoals | Mark Zahra | Anthony Freedman | 11 | 49.0 kg | $4.80 |
| 2016 | I Am A Star | Steven King | Shane Nichols | 6 | 49.0 kg | $10.00 |
Full List of Empire Rose Stakes Winners since 1988
Inaugurated in 1988 as The Nissan Stakes and won by Concorde Girl, the race was elevated to Group 1 status in 2004 and officially renamed the Empire Rose Stakes in 2018 in honour of the 1988 Melbourne Cup winner.
| Year | Horse | Jockey | Trainer |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Pride of Jenni | Declan Bates | Ciaron Maher |
| 2024 | Atishu | James McDonald | Chris Waller |
| 2023 | Pride Of Jenni | Declan Bates | Ciaron Maher & David Eustace |
| 2022 | Icebath | Craig Williams | Brad Widdup |
| 2021 | Colette | Damien Oliver | James Cummings |
| 2020 | Shout The Bar | Damien Oliver | Gai Waterhouse & Adrian Bott |
| 2019 | Melody Belle | Opie Bosson | Jamie Richards |
| 2018 | Shillelagh | James McDonald | Chris Waller |
| 2017 | Shoals | Mark Zahra | Anthony Freedman |
| 2016 | I Am A Star | Steven King | Shane Nichols |
| 2015 | Politeness | Dwayne Dunn | Robert Smerdon |
| 2014 | Red Tracer | Nash Rawiller | Chris Waller |
| 2013 | Red Tracer | Nash Rawiller | Chris Waller |
| 2012 | Appearance | Craig Williams | Guy Walter |
| 2011 | Hurtle Myrtle | Glen Boss | Matthew Smith |
| 2010 | Sacred Choice | Corey Brown | Joseph Pride |
| 2009 | Typhoon Tracy | Luke Nolen | Peter Moody |
| 2008 | Forensics | Kerrin McEvoy | Peter Snowden |
| 2007 | Divine Madonna | Michael Rodd | Mark Kavanagh |
| 2006 | Lyrical Bid | Steven Arnold | Colin Alderson |
| 2005 | Lots Of Zee | Steven King | Mick Price |
| 2004 | Miss Potential | Lance O’Sullivan | Gary Hennessy |
| 2003 | In Love With Price | Damien Oliver | Lee Freedman |
| 2002 | Miss Zodiac | Greg Childs | John Hawkes |
| 2001 | Bonanova | Jim Cassidy | Guy Walter |
| 2000 | Market Price | Steven King | Bob Hoysted |
| 1999 | Chantrieri | Steven King | David Hayes |
| 1998 | Bonanova | Jim Cassidy | Guy Walter |
| 1997 | Flavour | Greg Childs | David Hayes |
| 1996 | Rose O’War | Damien Oliver | Lee Freedman |
| 1995 | Jewel In The Crown | Darren Beadman | Bart Cummings |
| 1994 | Seelt | Mick Dittman | Bob Thomsen |
| 1993 | Golden Sword | Michael Clarke | David Hayes |
| 1992 | Slight Chance | Robert Heffernan | Bob Thomsen |
| 1991 | Mannerism | Damien Oliver | Lee Freedman |
| 1990 | Screen Idol | Jim Cassidy | Bart Cummings |
| 1989 | Zariz | Michael Clarke | David Hayes |
| 1988 | Concorde Girl | Brian York | Geoff Murphy |
Empire Rose Stakes Records
Horses to win the Empire Rose Stakes more than once
- Red Tracer (2 wins): 2013, 2014
- Bonanova (2 wins): 1998, 2001
Most Successful Empire Rose Stakes Trainers
- Chris Waller (4 wins): Red Tracer (2013, 2014), Shillelagh (2018), Atishu (2024)
- David Hayes (3 wins): Zariz (1989), Golden Sword (1993), Chantrieri (1999)
- Guy Walter (3 wins): Bonanova (1998, 2001), Appearance (2012)
- Lee Freedman (3 wins): Mannerism (1991), Rose O’War (1996), In Love With Price (2003)
Most Successful Empire Rose Stakes Jockeys
- Damien Oliver (4 wins): Mannerism (1991), Rose O’War (1996), In Love With Price (2003), Shout The Bar (2020)
- Steven King (3 wins): Chantrieri (1999), Market Price (2000), I Am A Star (2016)
- Jim Cassidy (3 wins): Screen Idol (1990), Bonanova (1998, 2001)
Empire Rose Stakes Race Winner & Odds
- Date: Saturday, October 31, 2026
- Track: Flemington, Melbourne, VIC
- Distance: 1600m
- Conditions: Weight-for-age (WFA)
- Status: Group 1
- Prize Money: $1 million
- First Run: 1988
- Current Champion: Pride of Jenni
Empire Rose Stakes odds are available, so bet now on the big race.
Empire Rose Stakes 1600m (Pre-Noms)
| 1. Lady Shenandoah | ||
| 2. Pride Of Jenni | ||
| 3. Surfin Bird | ||
| 4. Concord Connie | ||
| 5. Lazzura | ||
| 6. Unleeshing | ||
| 7. Changing Colours | ||
| 8. Idle Flyer | ||
| 9. Terilee | ||
| 10. Verona Rose | ||
| 11. Declichy Boulevard | ||
| 12. Splash Back | ||
| 13. De Armas | ||
| 14. Fireball Miss | ||
| 15. Gold Coast Belle | ||
| 16. On Display | ||
| 17. Salty Pearl | ||
| 18. Sass Appeal | ||
| 19. Stylish | ||
| 20. Too Darn Discreet |
Odds are subject to fluctuation. For current odds on all of our live racing markets, please visit www.tab.co.nz/racing. Data retrieved: 24/10/2026 06:05:10 PM (Pacific/Auckland)