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2019 Empire Rose Stakes - Can the Kiwis come to Aus and take home the riches?

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Last updated: 31 Oct 2019

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The best fillies and mares in Australasia compete for the Group 1 prize worth $500,000

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The Empire Rose Stakes is a major Group 1 during the Melbourne Cup Carnival. (Getty Images)

Empire Rose Stakes

DateSat 02 Nov, 2024
Race Time03:00
RacecourseFlemington
Race Distance1600 metres
ConditionsFillies & Mares - Weight for age
StatusGroup 1
Prize Money$500,000

2019 Empire Rose Stakes Betting Tips, Best Bookmakers & Free Bets

The Empire Rose Stakes, formerly known as the Myer Classic, is a featured Group 1 for the fillies and mares.

Held during Melbourne Cup week, the Empire Rose Stakes includes some of Australia and New Zealand’s best female thoroughbreds.

Heading the market this year is Kiwi hopeful Melody Belle. However, looking to topple the Kiwi are the likes of Mystic Journey, Princess Jenni and Fidelia.

The Derby Day feature is a must-watch for any racing fan.

2019 Empire Rose Stakes Odds

#	Horse	Barrier	Trainer	Jockey	Odds
1	Invincibella	14	C Waller	J Allen	16.00
2	Melody Belle	13	J Richards	O Bosson	3.60
3	Aristia	1	Ellerton/Zahra	C Williams	15.00
4	Savatiano	12	J Cummings	J Doyle	10.00
5	Amphitrite	4	Lindsay Park	L Nolen	26.00
6	Spanish Reef	6	K Keys	M Zahra	17.00
7	Princess Jenni	10	D Brideoake	D Oliver	8.00
8	Noire	11	C Waller	M Walker	41.00
9	Pohutukawa	7	J Cummings	H Bowman	5.50
10	Nettoyer	9	W Roche	B Rawiller	16.00
11	Spanish Whisper	8	Lindsay Park	D Dunn	26.00
12	Baccarat Baby	3	D Vandyke	M Hellyer	23.00
13	Angelic Ruler	15	D & B Pearce	B Prebble	15.00
14	Miss Siska	2	G Begg	L Meech	41.00
15	Fidelia	16	R Griffiths	J Mott	14.00
16	Naivasha	5	P Carey	R McLeod	126.00

Odds courtesy of bet365

2019 Empire Rose Stakes Best Bet – Melody Belle @ 3.60

The Jamie Richards stable is firing this season and along with Te Akau Shark, Melody Belle is setting the standard.

She currently holds the New Zealand record for local Group 1 wins with nine. The underrated daughter of Commands has won 14 of her 24 starts for almost $2 million in stake money.

Melody Belle has experience winning in Australia when running during the Brisbane Winter Carnival and she’s a stronger horse now.

She’s a five-year-old mare in the peak of her powers and we’re confident she has the ability to win a race like this.

Punters aren’t getting massive odds but they’re worth taking.

2019 Empire Rose Stakes Best Each Way – Fidelia @ 14.00

Fidelia has yet to win during this spring but she’s knocking on the door of a statement win in Melbourne.

Trained by Robbie Griffiths, the four-year-old mare is a winner of five from 13 and she usually needs a few runs to get going.

That’s the case this time around after she finished sixth in the Blazer Stakes before running third at Caulfield behind Spanish Reef.

We’re unsure how the form out of that race will stack up but she’s a quality type which should be hitting the line with real purpose.

9.00 is certainly worth taking and those odds should drop come race day.

2019 Empire Rose Stakes Best Roughie – Amphitrite @ 26.00

Punters will have to take Amphitrite on trust but she could produce a season-best performance.

Her best form came at age-group level but there is some confidence in the betting markets. She opened at 41.00 and has firmed into 26.00.

That's a solid move, so respect her chances.

Empire Rose Stakes FAQ

When is the Empire Rose Stakes?

The Empire Rose Stakes runs on Saturday November 2, 2019. It’s a co-feature on the Victoria Derby Day, which is the first day of the Melbourne Cup Carnival.

What time is the Empire Rose Stakes?

It’s currently listed as TBA, but the Empire Rose Stakes usually runs around 4:50 local time. That will be 3:50am GMT.

How far is the Empire Rose Stakes?

The fillies and mares run over 1600m. That distance is one of the most commonly-used at Flemington.

Where is the Empire Rose Stakes run?

Flemington hosts the Empire Rose Stakes on the first day of the carnival. It used to be called the Myer Classic.

How much is the Empire Rose Stakes worth?

$500,000 is the total prize pool for the Empire Rose Stakes.

How to live stream the Empire Rose Stakes

The best place to live stream the Empire Rose Stakes is with BetEasy. They live stream all Victorian racing for free.

Verdict

Empire Rose Stakes

Melody Belle brings the class from New Zealand with nine Group 1 victories. She's the class act of the field and should run accordingly.

Punters are getting good value with Fidelia and Amphitrite. Both are paying good odds with bookmakers.

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