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The Group 1 Might And Power, formerly the Caulfield Stakes, is a $1 million weight-for-age 2000m run at Caulfield on Caulfield Guineas Day, Saturday 10 October 2026.
The Caulfield Stakes 2026, now run as The Might And Power, is a Group 1 weight-for-age contest over 2000m at Caulfield on Caulfield Guineas Day, Saturday 10 October 2026, and the spring’s most important Cox Plate lead-up. This is our complete guide: the 2026 date and start times, the name change, the field, tips and best bets, live odds, the form guide, how to watch, past winners and FAQs, updated all carnival with the latest field, odds and our best bets.
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The Caulfield Stakes 2026: Key Details
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Race | Caulfield Stakes / The Might And Power (Group 1, WFA) |
| Date | Saturday 10 October 2026 (Caulfield Guineas Day) |
| Start time | 3:50pm AEDT (Race 7) |
| Venue | Caulfield Racecourse, Melbourne |
| Distance | 2000m |
| Conditions | Group 1, weight-for-age, 3yo & up |
| Prize money | $1 million |
| Broadcast | Channel 7 / 7plus, Racing.com, Sky Racing + bookmaker streams |
Also on Caulfield Guineas Day: Caulfield Guineas and Toorak Handicap.
Might And Power 2026 Result
🏆 Result: Land Legend ($61) won the 2026 Might And Power at Caulfield for Ciaron Maher and Ethan Brown, from Sheza Alibi ($1.40) and Birdman ($4.40).
Our pick ran third.
Our pick ran third.
A 60-1 chance upset the race. Ciaron Maher’s seven-year-old Land Legend, ridden by Ethan Brown from barrier 1 and carrying 59kg, held off the $1.40 favourite Sheza Alibi by a short head, with Chris Waller’s Birdman ($4.40) third. Sheza Alibi had won six of her last seven starts coming into the race, and Treasurethe Moment ($12) was fifth in a six-horse field.
| Pos | Horse | Bar | Wt | Jockey | Trainer | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Land Legend | 1 | 59kg | Ethan Brown | Ciaron Maher | $61 |
| 2 | Sheza Alibi | 6 | 56kg | L Nolen | Peter Moody & Katherine Coleman | $1.40 |
| 3 | Birdman | 2 | 59kg | Ben Melham | Chris Waller | $4.40 |
| 4 | Kingswood | 5 | 59kg | John Allen | Gavin Bedggood | $12 |
| 5 | Treasurethe Moment | 3 | 57kg | D Stackhouse | M Laurie | $12 |
| 6 | Torranzino | 4 | 59kg | Celine Gaudray | P Preusker | $101 |
How our tips went
Our pick Birdman ran third at $4.40. Sheza Alibi, whom we called the danger, ran second as the $1.40 favourite, and Treasurethe Moment, our each-way chance in a six-horse race where only two places pay, finished fifth.
For the full result and race facts, see our Might And Power 2026 results page.
When is the Caulfield Stakes & What Time?
The Caulfield Stakes is run on Caulfield Guineas Day, the first big Saturday of the MRC spring carnival. In 2026 that’s Saturday 10 October, with the feature jumping at 3:50pm AEDT as Race 7, 40 minutes before the Caulfield Guineas. Local start times by state:
| State | Local start time |
|---|---|
| VIC / NSW / ACT / TAS | 3:50pm AEDT |
| Queensland | 2:50pm AEST |
| South Australia | 3:20pm ACDT |
| Northern Territory | 2:20pm ACST |
| Western Australia | 12:50pm AWST |
The Name & the Cox Plate Connection
The historic Caulfield Stakes was renamed The Might And Power in 2021, honouring the 1997 Caulfield Cup–Melbourne Cup hero who won this race in 1998, so you’ll see it under both names. Its real significance is as a weight-for-age 2000m trial run a fortnight before the Cox Plate: the conditions mirror the great weight-for-age championship, and many Cox Plate contenders use it as their springboard. Alligator Blood (2023) and Anamoe (2022) are recent winners who went on to Group 1 spring glory.
The Caulfield Stakes 2026 Field & Barrier Draw
Six runners were accepted, the smallest field of the day, on a track rated Soft 6 on Wednesday. Under weight-for-age, four of them carry 59kg, Treasurethe Moment 57kg and Sheza Alibi 56kg.
| No. | Horse | Barrier | Trainer | Jockey | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Birdman (IRE) | 2 | Chris Waller | Ben Melham | 59kg |
| 2 | Land Legend (FR) | 1 | Ciaron Maher | Ethan Brown | 59kg |
| 3 | Torranzino (NZ) | 4 | Paul Preusker | Celine Gaudray | 59kg |
| 4 | Kingswood (GB) | 5 | Gavin Bedggood | John Allen | 59kg |
| 5 | Treasurethe Moment | 3 | Matt Laurie | Daniel Stackhouse | 57kg |
| 6 | Sheza Alibi | 6 | Peter G Moody & Katherine Coleman | Luke Nolen | 56kg |
Final field, barriers and riders from Racing Australia, as published on 7 October.
Caulfield Stakes Tips, Best Bets & Predictions
The two in form. Birdman won the Underwood Stakes for Chris Waller and Ben Melham at $6.00, beating Cosmic Crusader, who came out and won the Turnbull Stakes last Saturday, which is as strong a lead-up as anything in this field. Sheza Alibi won the Makybe Diva Stakes at Flemington on 12 September, after running second to Autumn Glow in the Winx Stakes, and she has won six of her last seven starts. She is the top-rated horse in the race and gets 3kg from Birdman.
Our pick: Birdman. The Underwood is over 1800m, so he comes in having already done it close to this trip, and his form has been franked by the Turnbull winner. Sheza Alibi is the danger and the one most likely to beat him. Treasurethe Moment, second in this race last year and the 2025 Memsie winner, is the each-way chance in a six-horse race where only two places pay.
How to Bet on the Caulfield Stakes
All the standard markets apply, win and each-way, plus exotics (quinella, exacta, trifecta) that suit a small, classy field. Futures move with the spring weight-for-age form. Prices vary between bookmakers, so always compare and take the best available, see our toplist below.
Caulfield Stakes Odds & Favourites
Caulfield Stakes markets firm through the spring as the field is confirmed. As a weight-for-age trial it can be dominated by a clear topliner, but it has thrown up value too, Deny Knowledge beat odds-on Mr Brightside in 2024. For live Caulfield Stakes (Might And Power) odds and the best price on every runner, compare the bookmakers below.
Caulfield Stakes Form Guide
The key form lines are the early spring weight-for-age races, the Memsie Stakes, P.B. Lawrence Stakes and Underwood Stakes, plus horses clearly being set for the Cox Plate. Look for proven 2000m Group class and a horse improving with racing. The Caulfield Stakes is part of the Melbourne Spring Racing Carnival and shares the Caulfield carnival with the Caulfield Cup a week later.
Caulfield Stakes Recent Winners & Latest Result
The 2026 Caulfield Stakes (Might And Power) was won by Land Legend, a 60-1 chance for Ciaron Maher and Ethan Brown, who beat the $1.40 favourite Sheza Alibi by a short head, with Birdman third in a six-horse field. The 2025 Caulfield Stakes (Might And Power) was won by Globe, who led all the way at $8.50 for Mick Price and Michael Kent Jnr, beating Treasurethe Moment by three lengths with Buckaroo third in a small four-horse field. Recent winners:
| Year | Winner | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Land Legend | Beat the $1.40 favourite Sheza Alibi by a short head at $61 |
| 2025 | Globe | Led all the way at $8.50 |
| 2024 | Deny Knowledge | Beat odds-on Mr Brightside |
| 2023 | Alligator Blood | Then 3rd in the Cox Plate |
| 2022 | Anamoe | Star colt |
| 2021 | Probabeel | First as The Might And Power |
History & Background
A long-standing Caulfield weight-for-age feature, the Caulfield Stakes was renamed The Might And Power in 2021 to honour one of Australian racing’s toughest champions. It has always been a proving ground for the spring’s best, and its form reads straight into the Cox Plate. It headlines Caulfield Guineas Day in the Melbourne Spring Racing Carnival.
How to Watch the Caulfield Stakes (Live Stream & TV)
Caulfield Guineas Day is shown free-to-air on Channel 7 and 7plus, plus Racing.com and Sky Racing, and you can live stream the race free with most licensed Australian bookmakers once your account is funded. Replays go up on Racing.com shortly after.
Best Bookmakers for the Caulfield Stakes
For a full comparison of the top Australian racing bookmakers, best odds, futures and live streaming, see our best horse racing betting sites in Australia guide.
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Caulfield Stakes FAQs
When is the Caulfield Stakes 2026?
Saturday 10 October 2026, Caulfield Guineas Day, at Caulfield, over 2000m.
Is the Caulfield Stakes the same as The Might And Power?
Yes. The Caulfield Stakes was renamed The Might And Power in 2021, honouring the 1997 Cups winner. Many punters still call it the Caulfield Stakes.
How much is the Caulfield Stakes worth?
$1 million, at Group 1 weight-for-age level.
Why does the Caulfield Stakes matter for the Cox Plate?
It is a weight-for-age 2000m race run a fortnight before the Cox Plate under similar conditions, so many Cox Plate contenders use it as a lead-up.
Who won the 2026 Caulfield Stakes?
Land Legend, a 60-1 chance for Ciaron Maher and Ethan Brown, who beat the $1.40 favourite Sheza Alibi by a short head. Globe won in 2025.
What time is the Caulfield Stakes?
3:50pm AEDT on Saturday 10 October 2026, as Race 7 on Caulfield Guineas Day.
How can I watch the Caulfield Stakes?
Free-to-air on Channel 7 and 7plus, plus Racing.com and Sky Racing, with free live streams via most bookmakers.
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