C F Orr Stakes

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C F Orr Stakes
Group 1 race
Rising Fast (NZ).jpg
Rising Fast, 1956 winner
Location Caulfield Racecourse
Inaugurated1925
Race type Thoroughbred
Sponsor Ladbrokes (2023)
Race information
Distance1,400 metres
SurfaceTurf
TrackLeft-handed
QualificationOpen
Weight Weight for age
Purse $750,000 (2023)

The C F Orr Stakes is a Melbourne Racing Club Group 1 Thoroughbred horse race at Weight for Age, run over a distance of 1400 metres at Caulfield Racecourse, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia in February. [1] Total prize money is A$750,000.

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High Caste, 1940 winner High Caste 1940 VRC C.B. Fisher Plate Flemington Racecourse Jockey Ted Bartle Trainer Jack Jamieson.jpg
High Caste, 1940 winner
Gothic, 1929 winner Gothic 1928 VATC Caulfield Stakes Jockey Jim Pike Trainer Lou Robertson.jpg
Gothic, 1929 winner
Flight, 1946 winner Flight 1946 VRC LKS Mackinnon Stakes Flemington Racecourse Jockey Jack O'Sullivan Trainer Frank Nowland.jpg
Flight, 1946 winner
Comic Court, 1951 winner Comic Court (AUS).jpg
Comic Court, 1951 winner
Prince Cortauld, 1955 winner Prince Cortauld.jpg
Prince Cortauld, 1955 winner

History

The race is named in honour of Charles F. Orr, a former chairman and secretary of the Williamstown Racing Club. The race was originally run at the now-defunct Williamstown Racecourse. [2]

The race often attracts the best horses in Australia, as they start their autumn campaigns. [1]

Distance

Grade

Venue

Conditions

1949 racebook

Winners

  1. In 2023 Gentleman Roy crossed the finish line first, but was relegated to second place due to interference.

See also

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