C F Orr Stakes
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The C F Orr Stakes is a Group 1
Australia
n thoroughbred
horse race at Weight for Age
, run over a distance of 1400 metres at Caulfield Racecourse
, Melbourne
in February. Prizemoney in 2010 is A$400,000.
The race often attracts the best horses in Australia, as they start their autumn campaigns.
Prior to 1993 was Group 2
.
1925 to 1942 was run under WFA
with penalties.
1943 to 1945 was run under handicap conditions.
1946 onwards WFA
.
1925 to 1940 held at Williamstown Racecourse.
1942, 1943, 1946 to 1948 held at Moonee Valley Racecourse
.
1943, 1945 held at Flemington Racecourse
.
1966, 1996 held at Sandown Racecourse
All other years held at Caulfield Racecourse
.
1925 to 1956 & 1961 to 1963 held over 8 furlongs (approx 1600m).
1957 to 1960 & 1964 to 1972 held over 7 furlongs (approx 1400m).
Since 1973 held over 1400m.
Group One
Group One or Group 1 is the term used for the highest level of Thoroughbred and Standardbred stakes races in many countries. Group One races may be run under handicap conditions in Australia but in Europe weight-for-age conditions always apply. Races may be also restricted to age groups or a...
Australia
Australia
Australia , officially the Commonwealth of Australia, is a country in the Southern Hemisphere comprising the mainland of the Australian continent, the island of Tasmania, and numerous smaller islands in the Indian and Pacific Oceans. It is the world's sixth-largest country by total area...
n thoroughbred
Thoroughbred
The Thoroughbred is a horse breed best known for its use in horse racing. Although the word thoroughbred is sometimes used to refer to any breed of purebred horse, it technically refers only to the Thoroughbred breed...
horse race at Weight for Age
Weight for Age
Weight for Age is a term in Thoroughbred horse racing which is one of the conditions for a race. It means that a horse will carry a set weight in accordance with the Weight for Age Scale. This weight varies depending on the horse’s age, its sex, the race distance and the month of the year...
, run over a distance of 1400 metres at Caulfield Racecourse
Caulfield Racecourse
Caulfield Racecourse is one of Melbourne, Australia's best-known horse-racing tracks. Commonly known as "The Heath" by local racegoers, it is located eight kilometres from the Melbourne CBD, on the boundary of Caulfield and Caulfield East in Melbourne's south eastern suburbs...
, Melbourne
Melbourne
Melbourne is the capital and most populous city in the state of Victoria, and the second most populous city in Australia. The Melbourne City Centre is the hub of the greater metropolitan area and the Census statistical division—of which "Melbourne" is the common name. As of June 2009, the greater...
in February. Prizemoney in 2010 is A$400,000.
The race often attracts the best horses in Australia, as they start their autumn campaigns.
Race Changes
Prior to 1993 was Group 2
Group races
Group races are the highest standard of Thoroughbred horseraces in Australia. The Australian Pattern Committee recommends to the Australian Racing Board which races shall be designated as Group races...
.
1925 to 1942 was run under WFA
Weight for Age
Weight for Age is a term in Thoroughbred horse racing which is one of the conditions for a race. It means that a horse will carry a set weight in accordance with the Weight for Age Scale. This weight varies depending on the horse’s age, its sex, the race distance and the month of the year...
with penalties.
1943 to 1945 was run under handicap conditions.
1946 onwards WFA
Weight for Age
Weight for Age is a term in Thoroughbred horse racing which is one of the conditions for a race. It means that a horse will carry a set weight in accordance with the Weight for Age Scale. This weight varies depending on the horse’s age, its sex, the race distance and the month of the year...
.
1925 to 1940 held at Williamstown Racecourse.
1942, 1943, 1946 to 1948 held at Moonee Valley Racecourse
Moonee Valley Racecourse
Moonee Valley Racecourse is a horse-racing track in Melbourne, Australia which hosts races for Thoroughbreds. Located six kilometers from the Melbourne CBD, it is the home of the Moonee Valley Racing Club...
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1943, 1945 held at Flemington Racecourse
Flemington Racecourse
Flemington Racecourse is a major horse racing venue located in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. It is most notable for hosting the Melbourne Cup, which is Australia's richest horse race. The racecourse is situated on low alluvial flats, next to the Maribyrnong River...
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1966, 1996 held at Sandown Racecourse
Sandown Racecourse
Sandown Racecourse is one of the four horse racing venues located in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. Built for the Victoria Amateur Turf Club, it is the only metropolitan racecourse built in the 20th century and was opened before a crowd of 52,000, in June 1965.Sandown Racecourse is situated 25...
All other years held at Caulfield Racecourse
Caulfield Racecourse
Caulfield Racecourse is one of Melbourne, Australia's best-known horse-racing tracks. Commonly known as "The Heath" by local racegoers, it is located eight kilometres from the Melbourne CBD, on the boundary of Caulfield and Caulfield East in Melbourne's south eastern suburbs...
.
1925 to 1956 & 1961 to 1963 held over 8 furlongs (approx 1600m).
1957 to 1960 & 1964 to 1972 held over 7 furlongs (approx 1400m).
Since 1973 held over 1400m.
The winners
- 2011 - Typhoon TracyTyphoon TracyTyphoon Tracy is an outstanding Australian Thoroughbred racemare who has won six group one races and was crowned Australian Racehorse of the Year for 2009/10.-Breeding:...
- 2010 - Typhoon TracyTyphoon TracyTyphoon Tracy is an outstanding Australian Thoroughbred racemare who has won six group one races and was crowned Australian Racehorse of the Year for 2009/10.-Breeding:...
- 2009 - Maldivian
- 2008 - Shinzig
- 2007 - El SegundoEl Segundo (horse)El Segundo is a Thoroughbred racehorse. He is a bay son of Pins from the mare Palos Verdes by Flying Spur.Foaled in 2001 at Ancroft Stud, Matamata, New Zealand he was sold as a yearling for $140,000 and has spent his entire racing career in Australia under the care of trainer Colin Little.Amongst...
- 2006 - Perfect PromisePerfect PromisePerfect Promise, sired by Caesour out of Meretricious is a South African thoroughbred race mare who now races in Australia. On 11 February 2006, she claimed her first Australian Group One victory by winning the C F Orr Stakes at Caulfield Racecourse, Melbourne.She was bred by Heinrich Winterbach at...
- 2005 - ElvstroemElvstroemElvstroem was an outstanding bay Thoroughbred racehorse, by world champion sire Danehill from the former champion three-year-old filly, Circles of Gold.-Dam:...
- 2004 - LonhroLonhroLonhro was a champion Australian racehorse who is now standing at stud. Nicknamed "The Black Flash", Lonhro was from the first crop of the champion Octagonal out of the Group One-placed Shadea , who also produced the Group One winner Niello...
- 2003 - Yell
- 2002 - Barkada
- 2001 - Desert Sky
- 2000 - Redoute's ChoiceRedoute's ChoiceRedoute's Choice was a multiple Group One-winning Australian Thoroughbred racehorse and is now a champion sire. He is by the phenomenal international sire Danehill out of the lightly raced mare Shantha's Choice...
- 1999 - Grand Archway
- 1998 - Special Dane
- 1997 - SaintlySaintlySaintly was an Australian Thoroughbred racehorse who was named Australia's champion racehorse in 1997. A giant chestnut gelding by Sky Chase out of All Grace , he was bred by his trainer, Bart Cummings, who owned him in partnership with a Malaysian businessman, Dato Tan Chin Nam.Saintly gained...
- 1996 - Racer's Edge
- 1995 - JeuneJeuneJeune was a British Thoroughbred racehorse who raced in England and Australia and is best known for winning the prestigious Melbourne Cup in 1994. He was an attractive, muscular, chestnut stallion, who sometimes raced in pacifiers...
- 1994 - Primacy
- 1993 - Durbridge
- 1992 - Let's ElopeLet's ElopeLet's Elope is a Champion Thoroughbred racehorse in Australia.Bred by Highview Stud in Hamilton, New Zealand, Let's Elope was a giant chestnut mare who in 1991 became the first mare in more than 50 years to complete Australia's famed Caulfield Cup - Melbourne Cup double...
- 1991 - Planet Ruler
- 1990 - Vo RogueVo RogueVo Rogue is an Australian Thoroughbred racehorse. He was sired by American-bred Ivor Prince whose racing career ended from injury after just two starts. Ivor Prince was a son of the British champion Sir Ivor who won the 1968 2,000 Guineas and Epsom Derby. His American damsire, Dignitas, was a...
- 1989 - Vo RogueVo RogueVo Rogue is an Australian Thoroughbred racehorse. He was sired by American-bred Ivor Prince whose racing career ended from injury after just two starts. Ivor Prince was a son of the British champion Sir Ivor who won the 1968 2,000 Guineas and Epsom Derby. His American damsire, Dignitas, was a...
- 1988 - Vo RogueVo RogueVo Rogue is an Australian Thoroughbred racehorse. He was sired by American-bred Ivor Prince whose racing career ended from injury after just two starts. Ivor Prince was a son of the British champion Sir Ivor who won the 1968 2,000 Guineas and Epsom Derby. His American damsire, Dignitas, was a...
- 1987 - At Talaq
- 1986 - Delightful Belle
- 1985 - Fine Offer
- 1984 - Qubeau
- 1983 - Torbek
- 1982 - Lawman
- 1981 - ManikatoManikatoManikato was a champion Australian Thoroughbred racehorse of the late 1970s and early 1980s. He established new track records in three races and was inducted into the Australian Racing Hall of Fame...
- 1980 - ManikatoManikatoManikato was a champion Australian Thoroughbred racehorse of the late 1970s and early 1980s. He established new track records in three races and was inducted into the Australian Racing Hall of Fame...
- 1979 - ManikatoManikatoManikato was a champion Australian Thoroughbred racehorse of the late 1970s and early 1980s. He established new track records in three races and was inducted into the Australian Racing Hall of Fame...
- 1978 - HypernoHypernoHyperno was a Thoroughbred racehorse foaled in New Zealand. He was a wayward but brilliant galloper that won the Melbourne Cup and other group and listed races....
- 1977 - Surround
- 1976 - Plush
- 1975 - LeilaniLeilani (horse)Leilani was a champion Thoroughbred racemare that was bred in New Zealand and raced in Australia. She won six Group One races and a total of 12 black type equivalent races, during her short racing career...
- 1974 - All Shot
- 1973 - Longfella
- 1972 - Abdul
- 1971 - Black Onyx
- 1970 - Crewman
- 1969 - Fileur
- 1968 - Winfreux
- 1967 - Tobin BronzeTobin BronzeTobin Bronze was an Australian Thoroughbred Hall of Fame racehorse who competed with great success during the 1960's.A chestnut son of Arctic Explorer from the Masthead mare Amarco he proved to be a crowd favourite due to his stunning good looks and winning 24 of his 44 Australian race starts.His...
- 1966 - Rio
- 1965 - Future
- 1964 - Havelock
- 1963 - Aquanita
- 1962 - Wenona Girl
- 1961 - Anonyme
- 1960 - LordLord (horse)Lord was a New Zealand-born Thoroughbred racehorse who raced successfully in Australia. He was a bay gelding by Targui out of Broadway , by Actor . Lord is remembered for his 1960 Victoria Racing Club Queen's Plate effort in which he nearly defeated the champion Tulloch, who was returning after...
- 1959 - LordLord (horse)Lord was a New Zealand-born Thoroughbred racehorse who raced successfully in Australia. He was a bay gelding by Targui out of Broadway , by Actor . Lord is remembered for his 1960 Victoria Racing Club Queen's Plate effort in which he nearly defeated the champion Tulloch, who was returning after...
- 1958 - Highfire
- 1957 - Golden Doubles
- 1956 - Rising FastRising FastRising Fast was an outstanding New Zealand-bred Thoroughbred racehorse. In 1954 he became the only horse in history to win the Melbourne Cup, Caulfield Cup and Cox Plate races in the same season - the Spring Grand Slam - and since that time no Melbourne Cup winner has performed such a feat...
- 1955 - Prince Cortauld
- 1954 - Flying Halo
- 1953 - Ellerslie
- 1952 - Grey Boots
- 1951 - Comic CourtComic CourtComic Court was a most versatile post-war Australian bred Thoroughbred racehorse who set race records at distances of 6 furlongs and 2 miles...
- 1950 - St. Razzle
- 1949 - Ungar
- 1948 - St. Fairy
- 1947 - Attley
- 1946 - FlightFlight (horse)Flight was an Australian Thoroughbred racemare that was the highest stakes winning mare in Australasia. Her courageous efforts made her a crowd favourite during the post World War II era and she had victories over some of the great horses of the time including Shannon, Bernborough, Royal Gem and...
- 1945 - Drum Net
- 1944 - Lawrence
- 1943 - Primavera
- 1942 - Burrabil
- 1941 - Mildura
- 1940 - High CasteHigh CasteHigh Caste was a Thoroughbred racehorse and stallion that was bred in New Zealand and was considered the best two-year-old in New Zealand after winning three of his four race starts. He was a good racehorse under handicap and weight for age conditions and combined this with wins in good races from...
- 1939 - Manolive
- 1938 - Hua
- 1937 - Iva
- 1936 - Cardinal
- 1935 - Break Up
- 1934 - Gaine Carrington
- 1933 - Liberal
- 1932 - Greenline
- 1931 - Not Held
- 1930 - Gallopade
- 1929 - Gothic
- 1928 - Sailing Home
- 1927 - HeroicHeroic (horse)Heroic was a great Australian Thoroughbred racehorse who won 21 races from 5 furlongs to 2 miles and was a Leading sire in Australia.-Breeding:...
- 1926 - Whittier
- 1925 - The Night Patrol