Underwood Stakes
The Underwood is an important lead in to the Melbourne Spring Carnival. We have your guide to the G1 race right here.
Underwood Stakes Betting Tips
Typically run in late September, the Underwood Stakes is often a key race on the path to the big Spring Carnival features.
Underwood Stakes Odds
The odds for the Underwood Stakes will be released in the week leading into the event with fixed and tote markets around the Sir Rupert Clarke.
Underwood Stakes Bookmaker Offers
The Underwood Stakes is a key race leading into the Caulfield Cup and the bookies know that the punters love this event.
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Underwood Stakes History
The Underwood Stakes is a race steeped in history in Melbourne.
The key event leading into the Caulfield Cup, the Underwood Stakes was first run and won back in 1924 by Whittier, who ended up defending the crown the year after.
Gaining Group 1 status in 1979, the event gives the winner a ballot exempt tilt at the Caulfield Cup.
Some of world's best ever horses sit on the Underwood Stakes honour roll including Phar Lap, Ajax, Octagonal, It's A Dundeel and the New Zealand superstar Bonecrusher.
Underwood Stakes Field
The Underwood Stakes field is released in the week leading into the race and you can find out complete guide to the line up.
Underwood Stakes Form Guide
The Underwood Stakes is the unofficial kick off to the Melbourne Spring Carnival which means the big boys really come out to play.
In recent times this race has been a launching pad to bigger races later in the campaign with Homesman, Bonneval and Black Heart Bart taking out this race before heading towards prime targets.
Usually the best galloper takes out this race, but check back here before the race for our detailed Underwood Stakes form guide.
Underwood Stakes Previous Winners
| Year | Winner |
|---|---|
| 2020 | Russian Camelot |
| 2019 | Black Heart Bart |
| 2018 | Homesman |
| 2017 | Bonneval |
| 2016 | Black Heart Bart |
| 2015 | Mourinho |
| 2014 | Forteller |
| 2013 | It's a Dundeel |
| 2012 | Ocean Park |
| 2011 | Lion Tamer |
| 2010 | So You Think |
| 2009 | Heart Of Dreams |
| 2008 | Weekend Hussler |
| 2007 | Rubiscent |
| 2006 | El Segundo |
| 2005 | Perlin |
| 2004 | Elvstroem |
| 2003 | Mummify |
| 2002 | Northerly |
| 2001 | Northerly |
| 2000 | Oliver Twist |
