CF Orr Stakes

Mr Brightside arrives in time to claim CF Orr triumph

Posted on February 10, 2024
in Australian Horse Racing News

Cult horse Mr Brightside commenced his autumn campaign in the Group 1 C.F. Orr Stakes (1400m) at Caulfield on Saturday and after looking beaten for much of the contest called on all his fighting qualities to mow down bold front runner Pride Of Jenni and Buffalo River in the shadows of the post. The Ben,[...]

Posted on February 7, 2024
in Australian Horse Racing News

The 2024 CF Orr Stakes will headline the 10-race meeting at Caulfield on Saturday afternoon, with nine runners accepting for the first Group 1 of the year.

Posted on January 31, 2024
in Australian Horse Racing News

After securing his sixth victory in seven starts at Caulfield with a win in the John Dillon Stakes (Listed, 1400m), Ayrton is now set to target the Group 1 C.F. Orr Stakes (1400m) at the Victorian track on February 10. Trained by Mick Price and Michael Kent Jnr, the six-year-old's lone defeat at Caulfield came[...]

Posted on January 18, 2024
in Australian Horse Racing News

Four-time Group 1 winner Mr Brightside is gearing up for an official trial at Geelong later this month in preparation for his first-up appearance in the CF Orr Stakes on February 10. Trained by Ben, Will, and JD Hayes, the six-year-old gelding has a busy autumn schedule ahead, including a defence of his All-Star Mile[...]

Posted on January 18, 2024
in Australian Horse Racing News

Flemington-based trainer Nick Ryan has set his sights on the Group 1 CF Orr Stakes (1400m) for Munhamek following the gelding's impressive victory in the Group 3 Damien Oliver Gold Rush (1400m). Ryan is eyeing the prestigious Caulfield feature next month as a stepping stone to secure a spot in the All-Star Mile (1600m), with[...]

Posted on January 16, 2024
in Australian Horse Racing News

Abounding, the victorious filly in Saturday's Magic Millions 3YO Guineas (1400m), is set to remain in Queensland and bypass a spot in the All Star Mile. Trained by Rob Heathcote, the Rich Enuff progeny, currently enjoying a well-deserved break in the paddock, earned herself a coveted spot in the All Star Mile (1600m) after clinching the $3[...]

Posted on January 15, 2024
in Australian Horse Racing News

Pride Of Jenni, the accomplished Group 1 Empire Rose Stakes (1600m) and Group 1 Champions Mile (1600m) victor from the Ciaron Maher and David Eustace stable, is gearing up for a lucrative autumn campaign. The All Star Mile (1600m) at Caulfield on March 16 is a prime target for this Pride Of Dubai progeny. “Pride[...]

Posted on February 11, 2023
in Australian Horse Racing News

The first Group 1 on the 2023 racing calendar will be remembered for a long time with the result of the C.F. Orr Stakes decided in the stewards room. The Ben & JD Hayes-trained Gentleman Roy had been rated a treat up in front by Mark Zahra, gripping on to be the first past the[...]

Posted on February 10, 2023
in New Zealand Horse Racing News

Danny O'Brien is hoping to add to Callsign Mav's Group One haul this autumn and he will get his first chance at Sandown on Saturday. The New Zealand-bred gelding already boasts four elite-level victories, including the Sir Rupert Clarke Stakes (1400m) at Caulfield last September. His Flemington trainer has been pleased with his performances in[...]

Posted on February 9, 2023
in New Zealand Horse Racing News

Trainer Ben Hayes believes his Group One winner Mr Brightside has turned from a boy into a man over summer. The Lindsay Park horseman, who trains in partnership with his brother JD, has been rapt with the way the New Zealand-bred five-year-old has returned to their barn following a break after his spring preparation, and[...]

Posted on February 8, 2023
in New Zealand Horse Racing News

The irony of Aegon running at the highest level in Australia in what may arguably be a lesser challenge for more than double the prizemoney of a feature event at home hasn't been lost on Andrew Forsman. Aegon will resume in Saturday's $750,000 Group 1 CF Orr Stakes (1400m) on the Hillside course at Sandown.[...]

Posted on January 26, 2023
in Australian Horse Racing News

The Golden Rose winner from the spring – Jacquinot – proved too strong on return in Thursday's Manfred Stakes at Sandown, in what was a grandstand finish for favourite backers. Things looked dire for punters as Jacquinot was mid-field with nowhere to go when straight; however, it was jockey Damian Lane who produced an intelligent[...]

Posted on December 6, 2022
in New Zealand Horse Racing News

Top-class miler Aegon is off for a break with features across the Tasman in autumn in mind after a great effort for second in last Saturday's Group 1 Captain Cook Stakes (1600m). Fresh from a fourth-place finish in the Group 1 Champions Mile (1600m) at Flemington, Aegon started favourite at Trentham but went down to[...]

Posted on April 15, 2022
in Australian Horse Racing News, New Zealand Horse Racing News

Tofane will be vying to finish her racing career on a high on Saturday when she lines-up in the Group 1 All Aged Stakes (1400m) at Randwick. The daughter of Ocean Park won the race two years ago in the hands of Kiwi jockey Opie Bosson, her first at elite level. She was set to[...]

Posted on February 12, 2022
in Australian Horse Racing News

Tofane was able to lead all of the way in the first Group 1 of the 2022 calendar year, bringing up her fourth victory at the highest level in the C.F. Orr Stakes at Caulfield. The Michael Moroney-trained mare recorded back-to-back Group 1 wins in Queensland during the Brisbane Winter Carnival when winning the Stradbroke[...]

Posted on February 10, 2022
in Australian Horse Racing News

James Cummings is “delighted” with the way Cascadian has been preparing for his first-up assignment in Saturday’s Group 1 C.F. Orr Stakes (1400m) at Caulfield in Melbourne, Australia.

Posted on February 9, 2022
in Australian Horse Racing News

A total of 21 horses have been nominated for this Saturday’s Group 1 C.F. Orr Stakes (1400m) at Caulfield in Melbourne, Australia.

Mr Brightside arrives in time to claim CF Orr triumph

CF Orr Stakes 2024 attracts host of Group 1 talent

Ayrton to clash with Mr Brightside in CF Orr Stakes

Mr Brightside looking to hit right note during autumn

Munhamek hunting All Star Mile golden ticket

Abounding to avoid All Star Mile in favour of Stradbroke success

Pride Of Jenni closing in on Group 1 return

Jacquinot claims Group 1 C.F. Orr Stakes through protest

Callsign Mav seeking more Group One spoils

Mr Brightside continues to impress at Lindsay Park

Ironic twist to Aegon’s presence at Sandown

Class prevails as Jacquinot claims Manfred Stakes

Australian autumn features on the cards for Aegon

Swansong for Tofane

Tofane claims the CF Orr Stakes

Cummings ‘delighted’ with Cascadian ahead of CF Orr Stakes

Eight Group 1 winners among CF Orr Stakes nominations

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