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C F Orr Stakes

Horse race in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

C F Orr Stakes
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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
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Gothic, 1929 winner
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Flight, 1946 winner
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Comic Court, 1951 winner
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Prince Cortauld, 1955 winner

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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

  • 19251956 - 1 mile (~1600m)
  • 19571960 - 7 furlongs (~1400m)
  • 19611963 - 1 mile (~1600m)
  • 19641972 - 7 furlongs (~1400m)
  • 1973 onwards - 1400 metres

Grade

  • 19251978 - Principal Race
  • 19791992 - Group 2
  • 1993 onwards Group 1

Venue

Conditions

  • 19251942 - WFA with penalties
  • 19431945 - handicap conditions
  • 1946 onwards - WFA

1949 racebook

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Winners

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