Underwood Stakes Archives

‘Made to order’: Birdman soars into Cox Plate contention with Underwood demolition

Birdman has emerged as a major Cox Plate contender after a dominant Underwood Stakes victory, with Darren Beadman declaring Flemington’s ...

‘None of their business’: Pike gives Victorian form gurus a spray

by Paul Tatnell

September 17, 2026

William Pike has fired back at Victorian form analysts after criticism of his Memsie Stakes ride, telling them how jockeys ...

Good Will Hunting: Will Elford’s best bets for Caulfield’s dual Group 1 card

by Will Elford

September 18, 2026

Dual Group 1 racing lands at Caulfield and Will Elford has strong views on the Underwood and Sir Rupert Clarke ...

Matt’s Best Bets: A huge Group 1 day at Caulfield

by Matt Welsh

September 18, 2026

Matt Welsh delivers his best bets and value plays for a huge Group 1 card at Caulfield, headlined by the ...

‘I still get nervous’: Inside the trial preparation that creates Waller’s champions

Barrier draw to decide strength of Waller’s Underwood Stakes army

by Craig Brennan

September 15, 2026

Barriers and race shape will determine the number of runners Chris Waller has in the Underwood Stakes at Caulfield. Waller has Aeliana, Buckaroo, Lindermann, Birdman, Asterix and Soulcombe entered in the Group ...

Caulfield Early Look: Will Elford dissects Saturday’s feature nominations

by Matt Welsh

September 15, 2026

Will Elford gets an early read on Saturday’s Caulfield features, including the Underwood Stakes and Sir Rupert Clarke Stakes.

TAB Market Movers: Punters strike early ahead of a huge Saturday

by Matt Welsh

September 15, 2026

Punters have attacked the early TAB markets, with some big moves at Randwick and Caulfield ahead of Saturday’s feature racing.

Waller weighs Aeliana showdown with Autumn Glow

by Mandy Cottell

September 13, 2026

Chris Waller will decide later this week whether Aeliana clashes with star stablemate Autumn Glow in the 7 Stakes at Randwick, or heads to Melbourne ...