Sunday, 24 March 2019

C. F. Orr Stakes

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        C. F. Orr Stakes (GR1)
                            2024 total prize money: $750,000 
                      1st $450,000, 2nd $135,000, 3rd $67,500
The C. F. Orr Stakes was first run on February 7th 1925 over a distance of one mile at Williamstown racecourse in Victoria.
The race itself was named in recognition of Mr Charles F. Orr who had been on the committee of the Williamstown Racing Club for more than 50 years, serving as the club’s vice-chairman at the time of the inaugural running.

Throughout its history, the C F Orr stakes has been run at WFA as well as a handicap, it has been run at distances ranging from 7 furlongs to1 ½ miles and has been run at every major racecourse in Victoria.


 Four horses have won the C F Orr stakes on more than one occasion.
Dual winners are Lord 1959/60 and Typhoon Tracy 2010/11, while the great sprinter Manikato 1979/80/81 and the bold front-running Queensland champion Vo Rogue 1988/89/90 both won the Orr stakes on three consecutive occasions.

Training honours for the C F Orr Stakes are shared between Ken Hilton and Peter Moody who both saddled-up the winner on five occasions.

K. Hilton: 1953 Ellerslie – 1959 Lord – 1960 Lord – 1964 Havelock 
1965 Future

P. G. Moody: 2010 Typhoon Tracy – 2011 Typhoon Tracy
2012 Black Caviar – 2014 Moment Of Change – 2015 Dissident

It’s interesting to note that all of Ken Hilton’s five winners were owned by the well-known owner Mr William R Kemball, which would no doubt make him the most successful owner of winners in the history of the C F Orr Stakes.

Riding honours rest with Michael Clarke who rode the winner on five occasions including four consecutive victories from 1984 through to 1987.

M. Clarke: 1984 Qubeau – 1985 Fine Offer – 1986 Delightful Belle
1987 At Talaq – 1991 Planet Ruler



2024   Mr Brightside
K & C Paisley, B Carson, M Andreadis, J & A Molinaro, J Evans, D Hollyman, S Horn, R Jarvis, G Kerr, D Lee, R White, D Cavallo, Green Shorts Racing, The Fighting Cowboys, Lindsay Park, D Maung & P Presti
White, green sash, black sleeves & cap
B or br g 6y Bullbars – Lilahjay 
Trainer Ben, Will & J. D. Hayes
Rider C. Williams 59
9 Ran – Barrier 4 – SP 9/10F
2nd Pride Of Jenni 57
3rd Buffalo River 59
Sht hd x hd. Time 1:22.27
2023   Jacquinot
Widden Stud Jacquinot, QATAR B’stock Ltd, Trilogy, Harbour B’stock, L Maxsted, S Tuxen, P & C Allen, G & H Hayes, GPI Racing, Bangaloe Stud, Double R. Lakefish, G1g Racing, Glenlogan Park, Greenhaven Park, P Blair, Laurel Oak Jacquinot & Mrs A McDonnel
Claret, gold braid, claret cap, gold tassell 
B c 3y Rubick – Ponterro 
Trainer M. Price & M. Kent jun
Rider D. Lane 55.5
10 Ran – Barrier 4 – SP 3/1
2nd Gentleman Roy 59
3rd Nugget 59
Sht hd x sht nk. Time 1:22.54
Protest 2nd (Jacquinot) Vs (1st Gentleman Roy) upheld
2023 – Race run at Sandown racecourse


2022   Tofane
Ballymore Stables P/L, R & C Legh Racing, Gee Gee Equine, B & C T’Breds, Wright Racing, Werrett B’Stock, C & J Madden, K Good, W Richardson, J & J Kennedy, R Ford, F Brown, G Mellis, M Merton, A S & J Pezzimenti & A Panozzo
Navy blue, gold lightning bolt, gold & white armbands, gold cap
B m 6y Ocean Park – Baggy Green 
Trainer M. Moroney
Rider M. Zahra 57
12 Ran – Barrier 8 – SP 6/1
2nd Lighthouse 57
3rd Cascadian 59
1 ½ len x nk. Time 1:22.75
2021   Streets Of Avalon
Warren Racing (Mgr: P G Warren), D Healey, P Farrell, 
D Dobe, & S Foxwell
Maroon, gold stars band, white sleeves, gold star cap
B g 6y Magnus – Kamuniak
Trainer S. Nichols
Rider Z. Spain 59
9 Ran – Barrier 7 – SP 15/2
2nd Imaging 59
3rd Crosshaven 55.5
½ len x 2 ¼ len. Time 1:22.62


2020   Alabama Express
Ballymore Stables (Aust) P/L (Mgr: M Moroney), R & C Legh Racing P/L (Mgr: R P Legh), Arrowfield Pastoral P/L (Mgr: J Messara) B & C T’Breds P/L (Mgr: B Dorman, L Petagna, 
D C Morrison & Miss K S Glindemann
Navy blue, gold lightning bolt, gold & white armbands, gold cap
B c 3y Redoute’s Choice – Lago Ovation
Trainer M. Moroney
Rider M. Dee 55.5
12 Ran – Barrier 10 – SP 10/1
2nd Fierce Impact 59
3rd Kings Will Dream 59
Nk x sht hd. Time 1:22.07
2019   Manuel
G R Lechte, J Lechte & Pipeliner Bloodstock Pty Ltd 
(Mgr: W G Mitchell)
Fluorescent yellow
B g 5y Commands – Girl Hussler
Trainer T. McEvoy
Rider L. Currie 59
14 Ran – Barrier 3 – SP 20/1
2nd (DH) Kementari 59
2nd (DH) Land Of Plenty 59
½ len x dead-heat. Time 1:24.47


2018   Hartnell (GB)
Godolphin
Royal blue
B g 7y Authorised – Debonnaire
Trainer J. Cummings
Rider C. Williams 59
13 Ran – Barrier 11 – SP 5/1
2nd Single Gaze 57  
3rd Brave Smash 59
Sht hd x nse. Time 1:24.79



2017   Black Heart Bart
K. B. Renner, C. K. Delacy, A. Psaltis, I. McCarthy 
& Mrs. D. Richardson
Dark blue, yellow sleeves
B g 6y Blackfriars – Sister Theresa
Trainer D. Weir
Rider B. Rawiller 59
12 Ran – Barrier 11 – SP 9/4F
2nd Turn Me Loose 59  
3rd Ecuador 59
1 len x ½ len. Time 1:22.55


2016   Suavito
I J Lewis, Mrs K M Lewis, Mr P Latoszynski, Mrs D Anderson, M Bowden, H J Loh, D Godfrey, A J McIntyre, Mrs N D McIntyre, P M Humphreys, Mrs K L Humphreys, R D Cotter, M Laughlin, Mrs C Laughlin & M F Racing (Mgr: V Moro)
Lime, pink and black stripes, black hooped sleeves, black cap
B m 5y Thorn Park – Queen Cha Cha
Trainer N. Blackiston
Rider L. Currie 57
18 Ran – Barrier 1 – SP 14/1
2nd Lucky Hussler 59
3rd Hucklebuck 59
¾ len x lng nk. Time 1:22.64
2015   Dissident
Newgate Dissident Synd., China Horse Club. When In Rome,
One For The Boys, Eagle Rise, Segenhoe, J H B Stallions,
Love Racing, Kia-Ora Stud, Gold Front, Laurel Oak
Dissident & Burnewang North Pastoral
Red, yellow stars and halved sleeves, red & yellow star cap
B or br h 4y Sebring – Diana’s Secret
Trainer P. G. Moody
Rider B. Melham 59
15 Ran – Barrier 7 – SP 7/4F
2nd Entirely Platinum 59  
3rd Mourinho 59
1 ½ len x lng nk. Time 1:23.38

2014   Moment Of Change
Slade Moment Synd (Mgr: R Slade), J Barnett, M J W 
(Mgr: D Whelan), H Sonnenberg, D T K Synd (Mgr: L Crellin),
G Neradovsky, A Davis, R Peck, R Cook & A Kheir
White, gold & black band, black & gold stars sleeves, black cap
B g 5y Barely A Moment – Europium
Trainer P. G. Moody  
Rider L. Nolen 59
6 Ran – Barrier 5 – SP 11/8F
2nd Eurozone 55.5  
3rd Shamus Award 55.5
Sht ½ hd x 1 ½ len. Time 1:23.00
2013   All Too Hard
Vinery Stud Synd., Kia-Ora Stud Synd., Peters Inv. Synd.,
Echo Beach B'Stock Synd., Stratheden Stud Synd., C. Oxley,
B. M. Nolan, Nearco Breeding Synd., C. H. Madden, 
C. S. Lord & J. Lord & Dr. R. H. Burgess
Green, white V 
B c 3y Casino Prince – Helsinge
Trainer M, W & J Hawkes
Rider D. Dunn 55.5
9 Ran – Barrier 9 – SP 5/4F
2nd Mawingo 59  
3rd Mr Moet 59
½ len x hd. Time 1:22.83

2012   Black Caviar
G J & Mrs K J Wilkie, Werrett Bloodstock P/L Synd (Mgr: N Werrett), C & Mrs J Madden, P Hawkes & D M & Mrs J Taylor
Salmon, black spots, salmon and black spots cap
Br m 5y Bel Esprit – Helsinge
Trainer P. G. Moody  
Rider L. Nolen 57
9 Ran – Barrier 5 – SP 1/20F
2nd Southern Speed 57  
3rd Playing God 59
3 ¼ len x ½ len. Time 1:25.14


2011   Typhoon Tracy
Hutchins Thoroughbreds Syndicate (Mgrs: J T 
& Mrs F M Hutchins), J S, J A & J T Hutchins
Red, gold epaulettes & striped cap
B or br m 5y Red Ransom – Tracy’s Element
Trainer P. G. Moody
Rider L. Nolen 57
16 Ran – Barrier 11 – SP EvensF
2nd Heart Of Dreams 59
3rd Ortensia 57
Sht ½ hd x 1 ¾ len. Time 1:22.72
2010   Typhoon Tracy
Hutchins Thoroughbreds Syndicate (Mgrs: J T 
& Mrs F M Hutchins), J S, J A & J T Hutchins
Red, gold epaulettes & striped cap
B or br m 4y Red Ransom – Tracy’s Element
Trainer P. G. Moody
Rider L. Nolen 57
9 Ran – Barrier 1 – SP 2/5F
2nd Heart Of Dreams 59
3rd Sirmione 59
1 ¾ len x sht hd. Time 1:24.02
2009   Maldivian
Paksian Racing Synd. (J. M. Ricciardo) 
Lime, black horse head, lime & black horseshoes cap
B g 6y Zabeel (NZ) – Shynzi
Trainer M. A. Kavanagh  
Rider M. Rodd 59
12 Ran – Barrier 2 – SP 6/1
2nd Alamosa 59  
3rd Theseo 59
Nk x ¾ len. Time 1:23.49



2008   Shinzig
L J Fleming, Adsum Synd., Rosemont Stud Synd. 
(Mgr: A. Mithen) Supreme T’Breds Synd., Erinvale T’Breds 
& S. McGrath
Apricot, pale blue stars
B h 6y Danehill – Shindig
Trainer M. Price
Rider S. Baster 59
16 Ran – Barrier 12 – SP 25/1
2nd Niconero 59
3rd Rubiscent 59
Sht ½ hd x sht ½ hd. Time 1:23.77

2007   El Segundo
D. W. Howell, I. G. Hickey, P. Murphy,
A. Evans & P. McNamee   
Gold and black stripes, red sleeves & cap
B g 5y Pins – Palos Verdes
Trainer C. W. Little  
Rider D. Oliver 59
11 Ran – Barrier 4 – SP 15/8F
2nd Marasco 59   
3rd Aqua D’Amore 56.5
1 ¼ len x hd. Time 1:23.24


2006   Perfect Promise (SAF)
Ultra Thoroughbreds Racing Pty Ltd Synd. (Mgr: P S Buckley)
Black, emerald green chevrons, white sleeves, emerald green seams, black & green striped cap
B m 6y Caesour – Meretricious
Trainer D. L. Freedman
Rider C. Newitt 55.5
16 Ran – Barrier 7 – SP 10/1
2nd Lad Of The Manor 58
3rd Fields Of Omagh 58
1 ½ len x ½ len. Time 1:22.36

2005   Elvstroem
Arch Of Gold Pty Ltd Synd. (Mgrs: F. B. & Mrs. S. Tagg) 
B. J. & Mrs. B. L. Moffitt & F. & Mrs. M. Meduri
Yellow, red diamond band, white sleeves, red diamond armbands, red cap
B h 4y Danehill  – Circles Of Gold
Trainer A. J. Vasil  
Rider N. Rawiller 58
15 Ran – Barrier 15 – SP 11/4
2nd Savabeel 54.5  
3rd Lad Of The Manor 58
Hd x ½ len. Time 1:22.85 

2004   Lonhro
Woodlands Stud Synd. (Estate Of late J. H. Ingham 
& R. W. Ingham)
Cerise
Br h 5y Octagonal – Shadea
Trainer J. R. Hawkes
Rider D. Beadman 58
10 Ran – Barrier 6 – SP 9/10F
2nd Vocabulary 55.5  
3rd Sound Action 55.5
Sht ½ hd x lng nk. Time 1:21.97


2003   Yell
Woodlands Stud Synd. (Mgr: J. H. &  R. W. Ingham)
Cerise
B g 3y Anabaa – Vocalist
Trainer J. R. Hawkes
Rider D. Gauci 54.5
7 Ran – Barrier 6 – SP 7/2
2nd Fields Of Omagh 58
3rd Innovation Girl 52
Lng nk x sht hd. Time 1:22.58



2002   Barkada
Gooree Pastoral Co Synd. (Mgr: A. Baddock)
Red, black stripes
B g 3y Spectrum – Biscotte
Trainer D. L. Freedman
Rider S. Seamer 54.5
9 Ran – Barrier 1 – SP 5/1
2nd Northerly 58
3rd Cent Home 58
1 ¼ len x ½ hd. Time 1:24.61


2001   Desert Sky
Contract Racing Pty Ltd (Mgr: D J Moodie), Mr P Gronsbell-Luntz, Mr I H Miller, Mr J Grovios
Lime, purple and gold braces & armbands
B g 3y Hurricane Sky – Desert Orchid
Trainer M. J. Ellerton
Rider D. Gauci 54.5
14 Ran – Barrier 1 – SP 16/1
2nd Skoozi Please 58
3rd Hit The Roof 54.5
Nse x lng nk. Time 1:21.64 
(race & course record)
2000   Redoute’s Choice
Mr. M. A. Yaseen
Yellow, red square, lime & orange hooped sleeves, yellow & red quartered cap  
B c 3y Danehill – Shantha’s Choice
Trainer R. G. Hore-Lacy
Rider D. Beadman 54.5
11 Ran – Barrier 5 – SP 7/4F
2nd Miss Pennymoney 52  
3rd Intergaze 58
Hd x hd. Time 1:24.17
1999   Grand Archway
Watson B’Stock Synd. (Mgr: E J Watson) H Saade, N P George & M S Hotchin
Dark blue, white spot, dark blue cap white pom pom
Ch f 3y Archway – Mean Eyes
Trainer G. A. Rogerson
Rider R. S. Dye 52
10 Ran – Barrier 3 – SP 3/1EF (Bezeal Bay)
2nd Bezeal Bay 58  
3rd Istidaad 58
Lng nk x ¾ len. Time 1:24.06
1998   Special Dane
Mrs A B & P R Overell & Mrs L J Tomkins
Royal blue, light blue sash
B c 3y Danehill – Wing Space
Trainer B. Mayfield Smith
Rider G. J. Childs 53
8 Ran – Barrier 4 – SP 14/1
2nd Al Mansour 53
3rd Might And Power 57
Hd x hd. Time 1:22.52



1997   Saintly
J. B. Cummings, Dato Tan Chin Nam, Dr. C. P. Lim
E. H. K. Hong & T. Tan
Black & white check, yellow sleeves, black & white checked cap
Ch g 4y Sky Chase – All Grace
Trainer J. B. Cummings   
Rider D. Beadman 57
9 Ran – Barrier 5 – SP EvensF
2nd Cut Up Rough 57.5  
3rd Star Dancer 57.5
1 ¼ len x lng hd. Time 1:23.63




1997 – After 30 years at Sandown, the C F Orr Stakes is permanently transferred to Caulfield.



1996   Racer’s Edge
Racer’s Edge No 1 Synd. (Mgr: D J Moodie) & Racer’s Edge
No 2 Synd. (Mgr: G. Willis)
Lime, purple and gold braces & armbands
B h 4y Rory’s Jester – God’s Girl
Trainer J. W. Mason
Rider M. Pay 57
8 Ran – Barrier 4 – SP 12/1
2nd Count Chivas 57
3rd Circles Of Gold 55.5
4 len x lng nk. Time 1:26.40
1995   Jeune (GB)
Sheikh Hamdin bin Rashid Al Maktoum
Royal blue, white epaulets & striped cap
Ch h 6y Kalaglow – Youthful
Trainer D. A. Hayes   
Rider W. Harris 57.5
12 Ran – Barrier 1 – SP 11/2
2nd Hurricane Sky 53   
3rd Schillaci 57.5
2 ¾ len x ½ hd. Time 1:21.10 
(race & course record)

1994   Primacy
Bury Management Pty Ltd Synd. (Mgr: A. R. Bell)
Grey, red diagonal stripes
Ch g 4y Prego – Great Interest
Trainer D. A. Hayes  
Rider L. Dittman 57
8 Ran – Barrier 1 – SP 11/4F
2nd Asian Incline 55.5  
3rd Fraar 57.5
½ nk x 1 ½ len. Time 1:23.70


1993   Durbridge
Noonamah Stud Synd. (Mgr: B. M. Murphy) & K. Lorenz
Pink, purple maltese cross, sleeves & cap
Ch h 5y Durham Ranger – Arcona
Trainer D. L. Freedman
Rider D. Oliver 57.5
9 Ran – Barrier 7 – SP 5/2F
2nd Jolly Old Mac 57  
3rd Corndale 57.5
1 len x lng nk. Time 1:21.90 
(race record)
1993 - Race upgraded to Group 1
1992   Let’s Elope
Shoreham Park Pty Ltd Synd. (Mgr: D. Marks) & K. W. White
Green and gold diagonal stripes, white cap
Ch m 4y Nassipour – Sharon Jane
Trainer J. B. Cummings
Rider S. R. King 55.5
7 Ran – Barrier 4 – SP 9/10F
2nd Prince Salieri 57.5
3rd Braashee 57.5
½ hd x 2 ¼ len. Time 1:22.00
(race & course record)
1991   Planet Ruler
Mr. & Mrs. L. Fleyfel & Mesdames C. L.,
 A. E & Mr. P. M. Ganim
White, green sash, black sleeves & cap
Ch g 6y Kaoru Star – Moon Scent
Trainer D. A. Hayes  
Rider M. Clarke 57.5
11 Ran – Barrier 5 – SP 4/1
2nd Ark Regal 57  
3rd Vo Rogue 57.5
½ nk x 1 len. Time 1:23.0

1990   Vo Rogue
J. W. Perry & G. W. Roberts
Brown, white armbands & cap
B g 6y Ivor Prince – Vow
Trainer V. R. Rail
Rider C. Small 57.5
9 Ran – Barrier 4 – SP 7/4F
2nd Super Impose 57.5  
3rd King’s High 57
1 ½ len x 2 len. Time 1:23.3


1989   Vo Rogue
J. W. Perry & G. W. Roberts
Brown, white armbands & cap
B g 5y Ivor Prince – Vow
Trainer V. R. Rail
Rider C. Small 57.5
8 Ran – Barrier 1 – SP 1/4F
2nd Super Impose 57  
3rd Marwong 57
1 ¼ len x 2 len. Time 1:23.3


1988   Vo Rogue
J. W. Perry & J. K. Murray
Brown, white armbands & cap
B g 4y Ivor Prince – Vow
Trainer V. R. Rail
Rider C. Small 57.5
9 Ran – Barrier 4 – SP 9/4
2nd King Phoenix 57.5  
3rd Groucho 57.5
6 len x 1 len. Time 1:24.3
1987   At Talaq (USA)
Sheikh Hamdin bin Rashid Al Maktoum
Royal blue, white epaulettes & striped cap
B h 6y Roberto – My Nord
Trainer C. S. Hayes   
Rider M. Clarke 57.5
4 Ran – Barrier 2 – SP 4/1
2nd Canny Lass 55.5   
3rd Goblet 56
1 ½ len x 1 ¾ len. Time 1:23.4
1987 – Race returns to Sandown racecourse

1986   Delightful Belle
Swettenham Stud Synd. (Mgr: R E Sangster)
Green, royal blue sleeves, white cap with green spots
(wore red cap to distinguish from stablemate, Ankara)
Blk or br m 4y Balmerino – Kashmir Belle
Trainer C. S. Hayes
Rider M. Clarke 55.5
11 Ran – Barrier 5 – SP 2/1F
2nd West Mayo 57.5
3rd Mighty Avenger 57.5
Nk x 3 ½ len. Time 1:24.2
1986 – Race run at Caulfield racecourse
1985   Fine Offer
Swettenham Stud Synd. (Mgr: R E Sangster) & J A Walding
Green, royal blue sleeves, white cap with green spots
(Wore a  red cap to distinguish from stablemate, French Current)
Ch h 4y Amyntor – Offering
Trainer C. S. Hayes
Rider M. Clarke 57
12 Ran – Barrier 12 – SP 9/10F
2nd French Current 57.5
3rd Binbinga 57.5
Nk x 1 ½ len. Time 1:23.7

1984   Qubeau
C S Allen, G G Rowe, R J Steenholt & M T Wolfe
Royal blue, lime diagonal stripes & cap
B h 5y Beau Brummel – Queen Farida
Trainer E. W. Laing
Rider M. Clarke 57.5
8 Ran – Barrier 7 – SP 9/10F
2nd Pleach 55.5
3rd Vivacite 57.5
1 ¾ len x ¾ len. Time 1:24

1983   Torbek
A. B. Jorgensen, B. C. Long, A. J. Shaw & B. L. Jorgensen
Red, white stars, black sleeves, red and white quartered cap 
Br g 7y Palm Beach – Dollar A Deal
Trainer W. H. Walters  
Rider P. Alderman 57.5
11 Ran – Barrier 8 – SP 11/4F
2nd Qubeau 57  
3rd Avatar 57.5
Lng hd x lng hd. Time 1:24


1982   Lawman
R. H. Holmes a’Court
Maroon, white maltese cross & cap
Ch g 5y Boucher – Quote
Trainer G. M. Hanlon
Rider R. Higgins 57.5
6 Ran – Barrier 4 – SP 9/4
2nd Sovereign Red 57  
3rd Hyperno 57.5
Lng nk x 2 len. Time 1:24.8

1981   Manikato
Mr. J. M. Seccull
White, pink stripes and hooped sleeves
Ch g 5y Manihi – Markato
Trainer R. E. Hoysted  
Rider G. Willetts 57.5
9 Ran – Barrier 7 – SP 4/11F
2nd My Brown Jug 57  
3rd Turf Ruler 57.5
Hd x 2 ¼ len. Time 1:24.1

1980   Manikato
Mr. J. M. Seccull
White, pink stripes and hooped sleeves
Ch g 4y Manihi – Markato
Trainer R. E. Hoysted  
Rider G. Willetts 57
13 Ran – Barrier 12 – SP 2/9F
2nd Hyperno 57.5  
3rd Better Copy 57.5
2 len x 2 ½ len. Time 1:23.5
1980 - Group 2 Pattern Rating
1979   Manikato
Mr. J. M. Seccull
White, pink stripes and hooped sleeves
Ch g 3y Manihi – Markato
Trainer R. E. Hoysted  
Rider G. Willetts 53
13 Ran – Barrier 5 – SP 4/6F
2nd Gypsy Kingdom 57  
3rd Lefroy 57
2 len x 2 ¼ len. Time 1:23.8
1978   Hyperno
Mr. & Mrs. T. L. North, Mr. & Mrs. G. Herscu & Dr. R. Lake
Red, black & white striped sleeves, black cap
B g 4y Rangong – Mikaria
Trainer G. T. Murphy
Rider R. McCarthy 57
9 Ran – Barrier 8 – SP 20/1
2nd Opposition 57  
3rd Family Of Man 57
Lng nk x ½ nk. Time 1:25.6
1977   Surround
Messrs: G. T. Murphy, W. L. Betteson, R. V. Ansell 
& Mrs. I. N. McCusker   
Red, black and white striped sleeves, black cap 
Gr f 3y Sovereign Edition – Micheline  
Trainer G. T. Murphy   
Rider A. Trevena 51.5
8 Ran – Barrier 6 – SP 8/11F
2nd How Now 55.5
3rd Cheyne Walk 57
1 ½ len x 2 ¼ len. Time 1:28

1976   Plush
Messrs M. C. & A. R. Millson
Light blue and white stripes, navy sleeves, white cap
Gr h 4y Sovereign Edition – Unpainted
Trainer G. T. Murphy
Rider A. Trevena 57
12 Ran – Barrier 1 – SP 9/1
2nd Rafique 53  
3rd Leilani 56
1 len x nk. Time 1:23.2
(race & course record)

1975   Leilani
Hon. A. Peacock & Mr. I. W. Rice
Royal blue, red sash, white sleeves, royal blue cap 
Br m 4y Oncidium – Lei
Trainer J. B. Cummings
Rider R. Higgins 55.5
10 Ran – Barrier 2 – SP 6/4F
2nd All Shot 57.5  
3rd Zambari 57.5
¾ len x 1 len. Time 1:23.6
(equal race record)
1974   All Shot
Mr. H. Harrison
Yellow, purple braces & cap
B g 5y Idomeneo – Gambit
Trainer I. Saunders  
Rider P. Jarman 57.5
10 Ran – Barrier 7 – SP 8/13F
2nd Australasia 57  
3rd Zambari 57.5
Lng nk x 1 ¼ len. Time 1:25

1973   Longfella
Mrs. H. E. Stokes
Dark blue, gold diamonds and sleeves, maroon armbands and cap
B c 3y Shy Boy – Longhill
Trainer G. T. Murphy
Rider A. Trevena 53
9 Ran – Barrier 4 – SP 4/1
2nd Zambari 57.5  
3rd All Shot 57
Sht hd x hd. Time 1:24.1
1973 was the first metric running of the C F Orr Stakes  Distance changed from 7 furlongs to 1400 metres, weights changed from stone and pounds to kilograms
1972   Abdul
Mr. R. Wilson
Cerise, lime green rings & cap
Gr g 4y Sovereign Edition – Fyfe
Trainer A. Armanasco
Rider R. Higgins 9.0
8 Ran – Barrier 4 – SP 7/1
2nd Cyron 9.1  
3rd Baguette 9.0
1 len x ½ hd. Time 1:27



1971   Black Onyx
V. R. G., W. H. & R. T. Bootle
Red and purple hoops, white sleeves and cap 
Blk or gr g 5y Pipe Of Peace – Organdie
Trainer T. J. Smith  
Rider R. Higgins 9.1
8 Ran – Barrier 7 – SP 7/4
2nd Maritana 9.1  
3rd Nutcracker 9.1
¾ len x 6 len. Time 1:24.2



1970   Crewman
Mr. K. Dibb
Light blue, dark blue band, yellow cap 
B h 4y Todman – Royal Lark
Trainer A. Armanasco
Rider H. White 9.0
7 Ran – Barrier 3 – SP 4/6F
2nd Big Philou 9.0  
3rd Cyron 9.1
3 len x ½ len. Time 1:24.1


1969   Fileur
Mrs L. Hannan & Lady Monahan
Green, gold sash, white armbands
Br g 4y Le Filou – Dulcie
Trainer C. S. Hayes
Rider J. Stocker 9.0
7 Ran – Barrier 6 – SP 8/11F
2nd Redolent 9.1
3rd Blazer 8.2
3 len x nk. Time 1:23.7



1968   Winfreux
Mr. & Mrs. J. V. Hodge
Red, blue hoops & cap
Br g 6y Affreux – Winlam
Trainer J. V. Hodge  
Rider J. Johnson 9.1
12 Ran – Barrier 3 – SP 8/11F
2nd Alcatraz 9.1  
3rd Agena 8.5
6 len x 2 len. Time 1:23.6
(race & course record)

1967   Tobin Bronze
A. D. C. & W. E. Brown
Purple, white spots & cap
Ch h 4y Arctic Explorer – Amarco
Trainer H. G. Heagney  
Rider J. Johnson 9.0
8 Ran – Barrier 8 – SP 4/5F
2nd Galilee 9.0  
3rd Future 9.1
3 len x ½ len. Time 1:24.3
(race & equal course record)

1966   Rio
Mr & Mrs W. L. Ryan
Red, white spots, blue sleeves, white cap
B h 4y My Pal – Prado
Trainer B. Courtney
Rider W. Williamson 9.0
10 Ran – Barrier 10 – SP 6/1
2nd Light Fingers 8.11
3rd Samson 9.1
½ hd x ½ len. Time 1:24 6/10





With the opening of the VATC’s Sandown Racecourse in June 1965, the C F Orr Stakes finally had a permanent home. The C F Orr Stakes (7f) was first run at the new racecourse the following year, 1966.



1965   Future
Mr. W. R. Kemball
White, red band, blue cap
Br g 4y Targui – Festive Air
Trainer K. Hilton
Rider R. Dawkins 9.0
10 Ran – Barrier 1 – SP 16/1
2nd Star Of Heaven 8.4
3rd Sir Dane 9.0
½ hd x hd. Time 1:23 3/5



1964   Havelock
Mr. W. R. Kemball
White, red band, blue cap
Ch g 6y Targui – Vixenish
Trainer K. Hilton
Rider L. Coles 9.1
10 Ran – Barrier 1 – SP 33/1
2nd Sunny Coronation 8.5
3rd Ripa 8.2
Nk x 1 len. Time 1:26 2/5 
1964/65 – Race run at Caulfield over 7 furlongs

1963   Aquanita
J. H. & W. Thomas
Green, yellow stripes, green sleeves, red cap 
Br h 6y Wateringbury – Reinita
Trainer R. J. Shaw  
Rider F. Moore 9.1
7 Ran – Barrier 5 – SP 11/8F
2nd Wenona Girl 8.12  
3rd Kilshery 9.0
1 len x 1 ½ len Time 1:37 1/5



1962   Wenona Girl
Mr. W. Longworth
Black, yellow braces & cap
Ch m 4y Wilkes – Golden Chariot
Trainer M. McCarten  
Rider D. Weir 8.11
6 Ran – Barrier 6 – SP 7/2
2nd Havelock 9.0  
3rd New Statesman 8.5
½ len x 4 len. Time 1:37 9/10


1961   Anonyme
Mrs K. Fitzpatrick
Pink, green shamrock & cap
Ch h 4y Landau – La Patrice
Trainer J. Pengilly  
Rider G. Lane 9.0
7 Ran – Barrier 5 – SP 7/2
2nd Gabonia 9.1  
3rd Havelock 8.5
2 len x 1 len Time 1:37 1/5 
1961 to 1963 – Race run at Moonee Valley over 1 mile

1960   Lord
Mr. W. R. Kemball
White, red band, blue cap
B g 5y Targui – Broadway
Trainer K. Hilton
Rider G. Lane 9.2
6 Ran – Barrier 2 – SP 6/4F
2nd Prince Lea 8.4
3rd On Guard 9.0
1 len x 2 len. Time 1:24 4/5


1959   Lord
Mr. W. R. Kemball
White, red band, blue cap
B g 4y Targui – Broadway
Trainer K. Hilton
Rider G. Lane 9.0
10 Ran – Barrier 6 – SP 10/9F
2nd Wiggle 8.1
3rd Prince Darius 9.0
2 len x ½ hd. Time 1:24 1/10



1958   Highfire
Mr. C. O. Fairbairn
Blue and white squares, white cap
B c 3y Empyrean – Macis
Trainer R. J. Shaw
Rider W. Williamson 8.2
7 Ran – Barrier 4 – SP EvensF
2nd Timor 8.13
3rd Brocken 8.5
1 ½ len x ½ hd. Time 1:27 1/10



1957   Golden Doubles
Messers. D. W. McAllen & W. A. Robbie
Black and white quarters, yellow sleeves & cap
Ch h 4y Avalanche – Flying Colours
Trainer H. J. Hoysted
Rider G. Lane 9.0
6 Ran – Barrier 6 – SP 5/2
2nd Sir William 9.1
3rd Lord Gavin 8.5
Nk x hd. Time 1:24 ½  
1957 to 1960 – Race run over 7 furlongs at Caulfield
1956   Rising Fast
Mr. L. R. Spring
Blue, black sleeves, gold armbands & cap
B or br g 6y Alonzo – Faster
Trainer F. W. Hoysted  
Rider W. Williamson 8.12
6 Ran – Barrier 6 – SP 3/1
2nd The Orb 8.11  
3rd Cromis 9.1
Nk x 2 ½ len. Time 1:37 4/5 
1956 – Race run at Moonee Valley over 1 mile

1955   Prince Cortauld (late Cortauld)
Mr. M. J. Moodabe
Dark blue, yellow band, black cap
Br h 4y Sun King – Capricious
Trainer M. McCarten
Rider S. Ralph 9.0
10 Ran – Barrier 8 – SP 11/8F
2nd Petrogard 8.12  
3rd Flying Halo 9.1
4 len x ½ len. Time 1:37 
1955 – Race run at Caulfield over 1 mile

1954   Flying Halo
Mr. P. E. Collins
Light blue, gold sleeves & cap
Br h 6y St. Magnus – Sweet Trilby
Trainer O. N. Marshall
Rider R. Hutchinson 9.1
13 Ran – Barrier 11 – SP 7/2
2nd My Hero 9.1
3rd Cromis 8.5
1 len x nk. Time 1:38 ¼  



1953   Ellerslie
Mr. W. R. Kemball
White, red band, blue cap
Br g 7y Foxbridge – Tamahere
Trainer K. Hilton
Rider S. Ralph 8.12
4 Ran – Barrier 4 – SP 6/4
2nd Flying Halo 9.1  
3rd Lenity 8.2
Hd x 2 ½ len. Time 1:41 ½



1952   Grey Boots
Mr. H. V. Cooper
Orange, purple sash and sleeves, orange cap
Gr g 6y Nizami – St. Cloud
Trainer H. V. Cooper  
Rider A. Ward 8.12
8 Ran – Barrier 1 – SP 2/1EF (Flying Halo)
2nd Ellerslie 8.12  
3rd Laurie Hussar 9.0
1 len x hd. Time 1:37 ¾
1951   Comic Court
R. A., J. D. & A. J. Lee
Dark blue and white diamonds, red sleeves & cap
Br h 5y Powerscourt – Witty Maid
Trainer J. M. Cummings  
Rider J. Purtell 9.1
8 Ran – Barrier 1 – SP 4/6F
2nd Chicquita 8.11  
3rd Achilles 9.0
1 ¼ len x nk. Time 1:37 ¼
(equal course record)

1950   St. Razzle
Mrs. L. R. Buxton
Purple and white stripes, white sleeves & cap 
B g 6y Magnus – Yilderim
Trainer S. B. Ferguson
Rider L. Lott 8.12
7 Ran – Barrier 7 – SP 4/1
2nd Comic Court 9.0
3rd Carbon Cipy 9.0
½ nk x 3 len. Time 1:39  
1950 to 1954 – Race run over 1 mile at Moonee Valley

1949   Ungar
Messrs. P. J. Lennon & W. McAfee
Red and black hoops, white cap  
Blk c 3y Law Maker – Viennese
Trainer F. W. Hoysted  
Rider A. Breasley 8.4
5 Ran – Barrier 2 – SP 8/11F
2nd Attley 9.2  
3rd Monte Cassino 9.0
Nk x 3 len. Time 1:38
1949 – Race run over 1 mile at Caulfield

1948   St. Fairy
Mr. O. Porter
Purple, pink diamond & cap
Ch g 7y St. Magnus – Fairy Princess
Trainer T. E. Lewis 
Rider R. Heather 8.12
10 Ran – Barrier 3 – SP 4/1
2nd Chanak 8.5  
3rd Lungi 8.5
Hd x ½ len. Time 1:38 ¾   



1947   Attley
Mrs. N. Sharpe
Green, gold armbands & cap
B h 4y Portofino – Coveshaw
Trainer W. Cutler  
Rider J. Purtell 9.0
9 Ran – Barrier 7 – SP 5/2
2nd Flight 8.12
3rd Star Act 8.5
5 len x hd. Time 1:38 ¼ 



1946   Flight
Mr. B. H. Crowley
Dark blue, orange diamond, sleeves & cap 
B m 5y Royal Step – Lambent
Trainer F. Nowland  
Rider J. O’Sullivan 8.12
7 Ran – Barrier 6 – SP 9/2
2nd Don Pedro 8.5  
3rd Amana 9.1
½ len x ¾ len. Time 1:37 ¼
(equal course record) 
1946 to 48 – Run at Moonee Valley over 1 mile 
1945   Drum Net
P. Hickey
White, green spots & cap
Br h 5y Midstream – Ranier
Trainer S. Murphy
Rider J. Purtell 7.6
15 Ran – Barrier 13 – SP 15/1
2nd Tea Cake 8.7
3rd Approve 7.11
½ nk x hd. Time 1:26
1945 – Race run at Flemington over 7 furlongs

1944   Lawrence
Mr. A. H. Griffiths
Light blue, pink sleeves & cap
Br c 3y Law Maker – Gay Element
Trainer L. Robertson
Rider W. Williamson 8.0
10 Ran – Barrier 10 – SP 5/2F
2nd Cacique 8.0  
3rd Tranquil Star 8.8
½ len x 1 ¼ len. Time 1:37 ¾
(course record)
1944 – Run at Moonee Valley over 1 mile
1943   Primavera
Mr. R. A. Stevens
Pink, purple V 
Br m 4y Windbag – Flower Of Egypt
Trainer W. K. Jeffery
Rider V. Hartney 8.12
15 Ran – Barrier 10 – SP 9/2
2nd Darraweit 8.7  
3rd Stonecastle 7.8
1 ¼ len x hd. Time 2:34 ¼  
1943 – Run at Flemington in over 1 ½ miles


1942   Burrabil
Mr. J. M. Slattery
Red, light blue braces & cap
Ch g 7y Burnewang – Syelerie
Trainer W. O’Dwyer
Rider O. Phillips 7.12
8 Ran – Barrier 5 – SP 6/1
2nd Tranquil Star 7.13  
3rd Primavera 7.1
2 len x 1 ½ len. Time 1:38


1941   Mildura
Mr. E. J. Watt
Dark blue, white sleeves, dark blue cap
B h 4y Manfred – Miss Meadowes
Trainer F. Godby
Rider N. Creighton 8.12
10 Ran – Barrier 9 – SP 4/1
2nd High Caste 9.5  
3rd Lucrative 8.1
½ hd x hd. Time 1:37 ¼
(equal course record) 
1941/42 – Race run over 1 mile at Moonee Valley



A month after the running of the 1940 C F Orr Stakes, Williamstown racecourse was taken over by the military for use as an army camp for the duration of the war. During this time all Williamstown meetings were held at Flemington and Moonee Valley. Unlike Caulfield, which was also used as a military camp and reopened in 1946, Williamstown racecourse’s reopening was delayed and its race meetings continued to be run at Flemington, Moonee Valley and later, Caulfield. 

Sadly, Williamstown racecourse never reopened, and 1940 turned out to be the last year that the C F Orr Stakes was held there.




1940   High Caste
Mr. H. E. Tancred
Pale blue, black sash, red armbands & cap
Br c 3y Bulandshar – The Begum
Trainer J. T. Jamieson
Rider E. Bartle 8.2
12 Ran – Barrier 11 – SP 5/2
2nd Manrico 8.13  
3rd Ajax 9.5
½ len x ½ nk. Time 1:23 ¼
(course record) 
1940 – Distance reduced to 7 furlongs
1939   Manolive
A. A. Spencer
White, red diamond, blue cap
B h 6y Manfred – Sister Olive
Trainer A. R. Jamieson
Rider F. Shean 9.2
5 Ran – Barrier 2 – SP 2/1F
2nd Carpentier 7.8
3rd Stretto 8.3
1 ¾ len x 2 ½ len. Time 1:41 ¾
(race record)

1938   Hua
Mr. E. E. D. Clarke
Pale blue, pink sleeves & cap
B c 3y Heroic – Gladioli
Trainer J. Scobie  
Rider R. Wilson 8.12
6 Ran – Barrier 6 – SP 7/4
2nd Damalis 7.7  
3rd Avenger 8.12
½ len x 2 len. Time 1:43
(race & course record) 


1937   Iva
E L Jones & J J Barrett
Orange, brown sash, brown cap
B f 3y Chivalrous – Miss England
Trainer H. W. Gabell
Rider E. Preston 7.4
6 Ran – Barrier 3 – SP 7/1
2nd Hostile 9.2
3rd Double Bard 8.3
Hd x ¾ len. Time 1:43 ½
(equal race & course record)


1936   Cardinal
R. J. Shaw
Cardinal, green sleeves & cap
B c 3y Manfred – Clarehaven
Trainer R. J. Shaw
Rider R. McLeod 8.9
5 Ran – Barrier 4 – SP 9/2
2nd Petit Fils 8.4
3rd Press Gang 9.0
½ len x 3 len. Time 1:44 ¼ 



1935   Break Up
H. R. Telford
Red, black and white hooped sleeves, red cap
B h 4y Dignity – Lido Lady
Trainer H. R. Telford
Rider H. Olsen 8.4
7 Ran – Barrier 1 – SP 7/1
2nd Ogwell 8.4
3rd Gaine Carrington 9.13
Nk x hd. Time 1:43 ½
(course record)
1935 – Distance increased to 1 mile & 55 yds
1934   Gaine Carrington
Mr. J. A. Phillips
Royal blue, gold hooped sleeves
Ch h 4y Hunting Song – Left
Trainer C. T. Godby  
Rider O. Callinan 9.7
7 Ran – Barrier 6 – SP 9/2
2nd Noel Soldat 8.6  
3rd Danilo 7.8
1 ¾ len x 1 ½ len. Time 1:39 ¼
(race record)

1933   Liberal
Mr. A. G. Hunter
Black and white stripes, white sleeves, black cap
B c 3y Windbag – Charade
Trainer F. Foulsham  
Rider J. Munro 9.1
11 Ran – Barrier 2 – SP 6/1
2nd (DH) Chatham 9.10  
2nd (DH) Gaine Carrington 8.12
¾ len x dead-heat. Time 1:40 ½


1932   Greenline
Mr. L. S. Barnett
Pink, pink and black striped sleeves, pink cap
Br g 7y Greenstead – Ayreline
Trainer J. Scobie  
Rider R. Wilson 9.8
10 Ran – Barrier 7 – SP 9/2F
2nd Rondalina 7.6
3rd Viol d’Amour 8.5
½ hd x 1 len. Time 1:41 ¼


1931   Byron
"S. Jorge"
Purple, green sleeves & cap
B g 6y Cyllene More – Durilla
Trainer B. Price
Rider W. Duncan 8.2
6 Ran – Barrier 6 – SP 4/1
2nd Wise Force 9.7
3rd Dick Turpin 7.9
¾ len x 1 ¼ len. Time 1:40 ½ 


1930   Gallopade
H. A. & E. A. Underwood
Yellow, blue sash, red sleeves & cap
Ch f 3y Top Gallant – Irish Jig
Trainer R. Sinclair
Rider N. Percival 7.6
6 Ran – Barrier 4 – SP 7/2
2nd Lucy Manette 8.12
3rd Lineage 8.12
2 len x nk. Time 1:40 ¾


1929   Gothic (GB)
Sol Green
Black and white squares, red sleeves & cap
Blk h 6y Tracery – Sundrilla
Trainer L. Robertson  
Rider H. Cairns 9.11
6 Ran – Barrier 2 – SP 1/5F
2nd Sailing Home 9.1  
3rd The Banker 8.12
1 ¾ len x 1 ½ len. Time 1:40



1928   Sailing Home (GB)
E. J. O’Dwyer
Pink, blue crossed sashes & cap
Blk h 6y Bay d’Or – Water Baby
Trainer E. J. O’Dwyer
Rider W. Scanlon 9.1
9 Ran – Barrier 9 – SP 6/1
2nd Translator 9.8  
3rd Spearset 8.12
1 ¼ len x nk. Time 1:39 ¾
(equal race & course record)

1927   Heroic
Mr. C. B. Kellow
Gold, green sleeves and cap
Ch h 5y Valaise – Chersonese
Trainer J. Holt   
Rider H. Cairns 9.11
4 Ran – Barrier 4 – SP 1/7F
2nd Metellus 8.12
3rd Bard Of Avon 9.1
4 len x 3 len. Time 1:41 ¾ 



1926   Whittier
Mr. B. Chaffey
Black, red sash, blue sleeves, red cap
Br h 6y Woorak – Polacca
Trainer H. McCalman  
Rider J. Toohey 9.11
5 Ran – SP 6/4EF (The Night Patrol)
2nd Heroic 9.10  
3rd The Night Patrol 9.11
1 ¼ Len x Lng nk. Time 1:40 ½

1925   The Night Patrol (GB)
H. E. the Earl of Stradbroke
Red and white quarters, black cap
B h 7y Stedfast – Dark Flight
Trainer J. Scobie   
Rider R. Lewis 9.11
6 Ran – SP 1/5F
2nd Lilypond 9.7  
3rd Amalfi 8.4
1 ½ len x ½ len. Time 1:39 ¾
(course record)
1925 – First running of C F Orr Stakes at Williamstown Racecourse – 1 mile

















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