Lady Shenandoah
After the Toorak Handicap, this was the second Group 1 win of the season for Lady Shenandoah, and the fifth of her career. She is one of 6 different Group 1 winners this season for sire Snitzel.
Australia
Flemington · 31.10.26
Watch the racePurse€ 616,800
Distance1600 metres
Winning time1m 35.06s
SurfaceTurf · Good(4)
ConditionsFillies and mares, 3 and up
Runners10
Stories of this Result
Lady Shenandoah
Chris Waller
This was the fourth win in this race for Chris Waller, more than any other trainer since 2011. With this win, the stable moved to 25 Group 1 wins this season, two wins behind leader Aidan O'Brien in the 2026 trainers' table.
James McDonald
James McDonald drew level with Damien Oliver on 3 wins in this race, the most by any jockey since 2011. With this win, the jockey drew level with Ryan Moore at the top of the 2026 jockeys' table on 23 Group 1 wins.
Watch the race
Horse Racing NZ · English commentaryResult
11 runners · prize money to 8th placePosHorseJockey · TrainerMarginPrize
5thSurfin' Bird5yo mare by The Autumn Sun × Summer SurfBlake ShinnGai Waterhouse & Adrian Bott6.35€ 15,400
Pedigree of the winner
As of race day 31.10.26Lady Shenandoah
SnitzelSire
Star PupilDamby Starcraft
DamStar Pupil
Lady Shenandoah is out of the winning mare Star Pupil (Starcraft). She is a half-sister to Stronger (Not A Single Doubt), a Group winner in Australia and a Group 1 winner in Hong Kong, where he took the Gr.1 Sha Tin Centenary Sprint Cup, and to Tiger Silk (All American), stakes-placed in New Zealand with a Listed third and dam of the Listed-placed Dashingly. Star Pupil is a full sister to the dual Listed-placed winner Ain'tnofallenstar, dam of Ain'tnodeeldun (Dundeel), winner of the Gr.3 JRA Cup, and a half-sister to the Group 3 winner Bachman (All American) and to Stepitup (Hussonet), Horse of the Year in Singapore in 2015.
Second damAin't Seen Nothin'
Second dam Ain't Seen Nothin' (Nothin' Leica Dane) won three Listed races and was third in the Gr.1 Underwood Stakes. She also produced Bachman, winner of the Gr.3 Schweppervescence Handicap, and the multiple Listed winner Stepitup.
Third damIcecapade
Third dam Icecapade (Genghiz).
Connections
Lady Shenandoah in 2026
1 other win · 2 placesTrainer / Jockey / Track
Toorak Handicap1600 metres · € 619,9001stChris WallerJames McDonald10.10.2026CaulfieldPrize money €370,107Race detailsWatch
Queen of the Turf1600 metres · € 616,8002ndChris WallerJames McDonald11.04.2026RandwickPrize money €117,201Race detailsWatch
Canterbury Stakes1300 metres · € 462,6003rdChris WallerNash Rawiller07.03.2026RandwickPrize money €44,104Race detailsWatch
All winners since 2020
| Year | Winner | Trainer / Jockey | Owner / Breeder | Video | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Pride Of JenniPride Of Dubai × Sancerre | Ciaron MaherDeclan Bates | A Ottobre, Mrs L Ottobre & M OttobreTrelawney Stud | ||
| 2024 | AtishuSavabeel × Posy | Chris WallerJames McDonald | A J A Bosma, Mrs P J Clark, G R Williamson, Mrs C E Young, J B Young, K T Gibbons, D J Pescini, G P Scully, Mrs J P Scully, Dr P H Mitchell, R Satherley, Ms C A Lorre, Ms L T Murphy, R Noble, G F Walling, J C Macdonald, D J Shuker, A Howard, A J Cadigan & J B WilliamsWaikato Stud | ||
| 2023 | Pride Of JenniPride Of Dubai × Sancerre | Ciaron Maher & David EustaceDeclan Bates | A Ottobre, Mrs L Ottobre & M OttobreTrelawney Stud | ||
| 2022 | IcebathSacred Falls × Fabulist | Brad WiddupCraig A Williams | D J McGrath, J E McGrath, D G Basheer, S D Basheer & T G RoufosWaikato Stud | ||
| 2021 | ColetteHallowed Crown × Libretto | James CummingsDamien Oliver | GodolphinGodolphin | ||
| 2020 | Shout The BarNot A Single Doubt × Drinks All Round | Gai Waterhouse & Adrian BottDamien Oliver | Coolmore, J Poulin, Westerberg & Bangaloe StudRon Finemore in partnership |
History since 2011
Empire Rose Stakes16Editions since 2011
1Multiple winnersPride Of Jenni
100%Won by fillies or mares16 of 16 · 16 of the last 16
1:34.42Fastest winning timePride Of Jenni · 2025
Record holders
Most wins since 20111Chris WallerTrainer · 2013, 2018, 2024, 20264 wins
2Damien OliverJockey · 2011, 2020, 20213 wins
2James McDonaldJockey · 2018, 2024, 20263 wins
2O'ReillyDamsire · 2020, 2023, 20253 wins
5T, M & L OttobreOwner · 2023, 20252 wins
Multiple winners
Won this race more than onceBiggest upsets
Longest-priced winners1Appearance2012 · Michael Rodd41.00
3Bonaria2014 · Michael Rodd26.00
4Politeness2015 · Dwayne Dunn21.00
5Hurtle Myrtle2011 · Damien Oliver16.00
Show all 16 winners since 2011Hide the list
| Year | Winner | Trainer / Jockey | Owner / Breeder | Odds | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Lady ShenandoahSnitzel × Star Pupil | Chris WallerJames McDonald | HermitageArrowfield Pastoral Pty Ltd & Planette Thoroughbred | 2.00 | |
| 2025 | Pride Of JenniPride of Dubai × Sancerre | Ciaron MaherDeclan Bates | T, M & L OttobreTrelawney Stud | 4.75 | |
| 2024 | AtishuSavabeel × Posy | Chris WallerJames McDonald | A J A Bosma, Mrs P J Clark et al.Waikato Stud | 3.50 | |
| 2023 | Pride Of JenniPride of Dubai × Sancerre | Ciaron MaherDeclan Bates | T, M & L OttobreTrelawney Stud | 16.00 | |
| 2022 | IcebathSacred Falls × Fabulist | Brad WiddupCraig A Williams | D J McGrath, J E McGrath Et AlWaikato Stud | 11.00 | |
| 2021 | ColetteHallowed Crown × Libretto | James CummingsDamien Oliver | GodolphinGodolphin | 13.00 | |
| 2020 | Shout The BarNot A Single Doubt × Drinks All Round | Gai Waterhouse & Adrian BottDamien Oliver | Coolmore, Westerberg et alR S Finemore | 31.00 | |
| 2019 | Melody BelleCommands × Meleka Belle | Jamie RichardsOpie Bosson | Fortuna Melody Belle SyndicateNM Leicester | 3.75 | |
| 2018 | ShillelaghSavabeel × Trocair | Chris WallerJames McDonald | C R Grace & Mrs S GraceC R Grace | 6.50 | |
| 2017 | ShoalsFastnet Rock × The Broken Shore | Anthony FreedmanDean Yendall | Pinecliff Racing and Arrowfield Pastoral Pty LtdArrowfield Pastoral Pty Ltd | 4.75 | |
| 2016 | I Am A StarI Am Invincible × Star Band | Shane NicholsDean Yendall | M B SandblomEales Racing Pty Ltd | 8.50 | |
| 2015 | PolitenessStreet Sense × Berengaria | Robert SmerdonDwayne Dunn | P S Sly & K YoshidaMiss A O Raymond | 21.00 | |
| 2014 | BonariaRedoute's Choice × Decidity | Pat HylandMichael Rodd | R M Anderson & Mrs D A AndersonR Anderson | 26.00 | |
| 2013 | Red TracerDane Shadow × Kisma | Chris WallerNash Rawiller | G L Grimish & Mrs M GrimishG Grimish | 3.00 | |
| 2012 | AppearanceCommands × Disguise | G H WalterMichael Rodd | Sheikh MohammedDarley | 41.00 | |
| 2011 | Hurtle MyrtleDane Shadow × Ravenswood | Matthew SmithDamien Oliver | Segenhoe Thoroughbreds Australia SyndicateHobartville Stud | 16.00 |
Source: G1Stars meeting database – winners, connections, times and starting prices as recorded. Group 1 grading began in 1971.
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