C.F. Orr Stakes Tips & Picks
The C.F. Orr Stakes kicks off Group 1 action for the Australian Autumn Carnival and although not the most popular race during the carnival, a quality field is always on show.
The 1400m Caulfield feature includes sprinters, middle-distance runners and some stayers which are all looking to kick off their autumn campaigns.
Recent winners Hartnell, Black Heart Bart and Dissident are all classic examples of the middle-distance types winning.
It’s an exciting race which Black Caviar made her own in 2012. Since then there has been a renewed interest in the C.F. Orr Stakes.
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C.F. Orr Stakes Key Facts
| Date | Saturday February 9, 2019 |
| Time | 4:45pm AEST |
| Track | Caulfield |
| Distance | 1400m |
| Status | Group 1 |
| Conditions | Weight-for-age |
| Prize Money | $500,000 |
| Age | 3YO+ |
C.F. Orr Stakes Date & Time 2019
The 2019 C.F. Orr Stakes will run at 4:45pm AEST on Saturday February 9, 2019.
2019 C.F. Orr Stakes race card
The C.F. Orr Stakes is the feature race on the nine-race card, which is a little understated but includes some quality racing.
Punters get a look at some of the Blue Diamond hopefuls in two Blue Diamond Prelude races to kick off the card.
Race 1: Blue Diamond Prelude
Race 2: Blue Diamond Prelude
Race 3: Autumn Stakes
Race 4: Kevin Hayes Stakes
Race 5: Bigscreencompany Handicap
Race 6: Rubiton Stakes
Race 7: C.F. Orr Stakes
Race 8: Carlyon Cup
Race 9: Bellmaine Stakes
Golden Slipper 2019 Betting Tips
We have 2019 C.F. Orr Stakes tips available.
2019 C.F. Orr Stakes odds
Kementari and Land of Plenty head the market. The Group 1-performed runners are looking to see off the challenges from the likes of D’argento, Fifty Stars and Redkirk Warrior.
- Kementari – 3.60
- Land of Plenty – 4.80
- Whispering Brook – 7.50
- D’argento - 10.00
- Shillelagh – 10.00
- Best of Days – 11.00
- Brave Smash – 11.00
- Material Man – 13.00
- Redkirk Warrior – 15.00
- Avilius – 15.00
- Fell Swoop – 15.00
- Fifty Stars – 15.00
- Moss ‘n’ Dale – 34.00
- Ace High – 51.00
- Bring Me Roses – 51.00
- Holbien – 51.00
- Manuel – 51.00
- Mask of Time – 67.00
- Missrock – 67.00
- Rock ‘N’ Gold – 81.00
- So Si Bon – 81.00
- Star Exhibit – 81.00
2019 C.F. Orr Stakes field
| # | Runner |
|---|---|
| 1 | Brave Smash |
| 2 | Redkirk Warrior |
| 3 | Fell Swoop |
| 4 | Kementari |
| 5 | Material Man |
| 6 | D'argento |
| 7 | Land of Plenty |
| 8 | Best of Days |
| 9 | Moss "N" Dale |
| 10 | So Si Bon |
| 11 | Manuel |
| 12 | Mask of Time |
| 13 | Holbien |
| 14 | Fifty Stars |
| 15 | Shillelagh |
| 16 | Whispering Brook |
2019 C.F. Orr Stakes barrier draw
| # | Runner | Barrier | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brave Smash | 7 | 9.00 |
| 2 | Redkirk Warrior | 10 | 17.00 |
| 3 | Fell Swoop | 13 | 21.00 |
| 4 | Kementari | 2 | 3.40 |
| 5 | Material Man | 6 | 26.00 |
| 6 | D'argento | 1 | 11.00 |
| 7 | Land of Plenty | 11 | 5.50 |
| 8 | Best of Days | 4 | 18.00 |
| 9 | Moss "N" Dale | 12 | 26.00 |
| 10 | So Si Bon | 15 | 71.00 |
| 11 | Manuel | 3 | 41.00 |
| 12 | Mask of Time | 5 | 101.00 |
| 13 | Holbien | 16 | 34.00 |
| 14 | Fifty Stars | 9 | 15.00 |
| 15 | Shillelagh | 14 | 15.00 |
| 16 | Whispering Brook | 8 | 6.50 |
C.F. Orr Stakes past winners
The past winners of the C.F. Orr Stakes are some of Australia’s greatest-ever champions. Names such as Manikato, Vo Rogue and Flight all grace the C.F. Orr Stakes Trophy.
In more recent times, names such as Black Caviar, Typhoon Tracy, Lonhro and Redoute’s Choice have scored a win in the famous race.
It’s a race that kick-starts some of the best thoroughbred’s into full gear and with different form featuring on the past winners’ list, including Melbourne Cup form, it’s a race for punters to follow.
| Year | Winner |
|---|---|
| 2018 | Hartnell |
| 2017 | Black Heart Bart |
| 2016 | Suavito |
| 2015 | Dissident |
| 2014 | Moment of Change |
| 2013 | All Too Hard |
| 2012 | Black Caviar |
| 2011 | Typhoon Tracy |
| 2010 | Typhoon Tracy |
| 2009 | Maldivian |
| 2008 | Shinzig |
| 2007 | El Segundo |
| 2006 | Perfect Promise |
| 2005 | Elvstroem |
| 2004 | Lonhro |
| 2003 | Yell |
| 2002 | Barkada |
| 2001 | Desert Sky |
| 2000 | Redoute’s Choice |
C.F. Orr Stakes history
The weight-for-age feature at Caulfield was first run in 1925 and was named after Charles F. Orr, the former chairman of the Williamstown Racing Club, in which the race was originally run at.
A race that attracts some of the best horses in Australia, the C.F. Orr Stakes was made a Group 1 in 1993 when Durbridge was victorious and there have been many champion names associated with the race. Vo Rogue scored three consecutive wins from 1988-1990 after Manikato had previously achieved the feat from 1979-1981.
Melbourne Cup winners have started their campaigns in the C. F. Orr Stakes, including Saintly and Jeune, who won the 1995 Melbourne and kicked off its campaign the following season in the C.F. Orr Stakes.
The C.F. Orr Stakes has been run at five different courses but has settled on Caulfield since 1997. Other tracks that have been used include Williamstown Racecourse, Moonee Valley, Sandown and Flemington.
Punters continue to use the C.F. Orr Stakes as a guide to other Australian Autumn Carnival races and races later in the season, including the Cox Plate and Melbourne Cup.
2018 C.F. Orr Stakes replay
The 2018 C.F. Orr Stakes was won by Hartnell for James Cummings and ownership group Godolphin.
