Underwood Stakes

Typically run in late September, check back as the warmer months kick in for our detailed look at the markets.

Check back here in the week leading into the event for the complete Underwood Stakes odds.

The following bookmakers should deliver Underwood Stakes bookmaker offers.

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.

Check back here for our detailed look at the Underwood Stakes field and the barrier draw that follows.

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.

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The remainder of the Underwood Stakes race schedule is below.

Race 1: Benchmark 78

Race 2: Open Handicap

Race 3: Inglis Cup

Race 4: Benchmark 90

Race 5: Testa Rossa Stakes

Race 6: Caulfield Guineas Prelude

Race 7: Thousand Guineas Prelude

Race 8: Underwood Stakes

Race 9: Open Handicap

2nd - Tosen Basil

3rd - Humidor

The 2019 Underwood runs on Sunday, September 29, 2019. 

The staying contest is run over 1800m. 

The Underwood Stakes is held at Caulfield, which is located in Melbourne, Australia. 

What time does the Underwood Stakes run? 

The Underwood Stakes is held at 4:30pm. 

Homesman won the 2018 Underwood Stakes.

$750,000 is the total prize pool for the 2019 Underwood Stakes.