The official second edition of the 2025 C.F. Orr Stakes runs on Saturday November 15 at Caulfield, Melbourne, Australia, having been moved from the autumn to the spring!
CF Orr Stakes Info
- 2025 CF Orr Stakes Date (Spring Edition): Saturday the 15th of November 2025
- Track Location: Caulfield Racecourse, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
- Distance: 1,400m
- Conditions: Weight-for-age; 3YOs & Upwards
- Status: Group 1
- Prize Money (AUD): $1,000,000
- First Run: 1925
- Reigning CF Orr Stakes Winner: Another Wil (2025, Autumn Edition)
Looking for the latest CF Orr Stakes betting odds, insider racing tips and form for the Caulfield Group 1 race this November? The TAB NZ have all the best betting guides and statistics to make informed bets on the CF Orr Stakes race this spring!
The Group 1 C.F. Orr Stakes is a crucial middle-distance sprint test for Australia’s top weight-for-age racehorses. It was previously the opening Group 1 race held each Melbourne Autumn Racing Carnival before being moved from the autumn to the spring.
It now closes out the Group 1 Melbourne races in spring taking place in mid-November on the Saturday after Flemington’s Melbourne Cup Carnival.
As part of the reshuffle to the Caulfield racing calendar, there will officially be two editions of the CF Orr in 2025 with the autumn race won by Another Wil and the spring showdown yet to be run.
It is held at Melbourne’s Caulfield Racecourse as the highlight of CF Orr Stakes Day conducted by the Melbourne Racing Club.
It is one of the key weight-for-age races in the country and runs in Australia on the same date New Zealand hosts the prestigious two-mile Group 3 New Zealand Cup and the Group 1 NZ 2000 Guineas.
To improve your chances of predicting the next CF Orr Stakes winner, access the latest CF Orr Stakes odds and tips online at the TAB NZ.
TAB NZ provides in-depth analysis, form guides, and betting insights to help you navigate the competitive field of spring contenders.
Whether you’re a seasoned punter or new to betting on the horse races in Australia and New Zealand, our comprehensive CF Orr Stakes coverage has everything you need.
C.F. Orr Stakes Fast Facts
- Last mare to win the CF Orr Stakes: Tofane (2022)
- Last multiple CF Orr Stakes winner: Typhoon Tracy (2010, 2011)
- Notable Fact: Saintly (1997) won the CF Orr Stakes after success in the previous year’s Melbourne Cup race!
CF Orr Stakes betting takes place on the popular race which is now held at Melbourne’s Caulfield Racecourse on a Saturday in mid-November annually.
CF Orr Stakes odds are offered on the esteemed Group 1 WFA event, and the field attracts a host of quality thoroughbreds many of which are coming off other Group 1 targets in the spring majors down under.
The Group 1 CF Orr Stakes is one of Australia’s most popular late spring horse races and has been run and won since 1925 when The Night Patrol became the inaugural champion of the event.
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 and is a weight-for-age event.
The CF Orr Stakes has been conducted at various racecourses around Victoria including Moonee Valley, Flemington, Sandown, and its current home at Caulfield.
It has been a key event on Australia’s racing calendar for a century and continues to attract the best horses, jockeys and trainers from across the country and New Zealand.
The race has seen many notable winners including Peter Moody’s undefeated sprint queen Black Caviar (2012) whose CF Orr Stakes victory was her sole start over further than 1200m in her flawless 25-run career.
Winning the CF Orr Stakes is a significant achievement in the racing community, and the event attracts lots of attention from punters both locally and internationally in New Zealand.
Taking place at Melbourne’s Caulfield Racecourse in Victoria on the east coast of Australia, the CF Orr Stakes is a 1400m event.
The CF Orr Stakes was elevated to Group 1 status in 1993 the year Durbridge won.
Several winners of the CF Orr Stakes have also been either reigning or subsequent Cox Plate winners, while the previous spring’s Melbourne Cup horses have also performed well in the event with many doing the double despite the distance change from 3200m in the Cup to 1400m.
CF Orr Stakes Day
CF Orr Stakes Day at Caulfield is a late highlight of the Melbourne Spring Racing Carnival featuring two million-dollar races.
The main event, the CF Orr Stakes, is a Group 1 race run over 1400 metres. It is the last Group 1 race of the spring in Melbourne and attracts top-quality horses.
CF Orr Stakes Day offers a mix of high-stakes competition and a festive atmosphere, making it a must-attend event for racing enthusiasts.
Get the best CF Orr Stakes Day odds, racing stats, previews, form and insider tips on races like the CF Orr now at the TAB NZ!
Expert Tips on the 2025 CF Orr Stakes
Stay tuned for our expert tips and CF Orr Stakes betting predictions ahead of this year’s Group 1 feature at Caulfield.
To Win: #1 Mr Brightside ($2.50 at time of publish)
Really keen to see the return of WFA hero Mr Brightside who heads a stellar CF Orr Stakes field to kick off Group 1 racing in Melbourne for the autumn. Team Hayes’ seven-year-old son of Bullbars has career earnings sitting just shy of $17 million and was in typically ace form last campaign including his Group 1 Champions Mile win at Flemington last time out. Solid first-up performer (8:3-2-1) and his record at the Caulfield track is imposing (9:5-3-0). At this course and distance he is a star (6:5-1-0) including completing the CF Orr – Futurity Stakes double here last autumn. Typhoon Tracy (2010-11) was the last back-to-back Orr winner and Mr B can certainly be the next.
CF Orr Stakes Tips
CF Orr Stakes tips on which horse will win the next edition of the CF Orr Stakes flood in as the countdown to the important Caulfield 1400m race heats up.
CF Orr Stakes race tips on what horse will win the event this year are highly sought after by smart punters and racing fans every season.
When looking at CF Orr Stakes race tips it is important to consider factors including:
- What horses in the CF Orr Stakes field are proven over the distance?
- Who the key CF Orr Stakes trainers and jockeys are and what horses they have in the CF Orr Stakes field this year?
- CF Orr Stakes barrier statistics and where your CF Orr Stakes betting selections are drawn.
- CF Orr Stakes horses that have a good past record at the track.
How long does it take to know if you placed a winning CF Orr Stakes race tip? The event itself takes around 1 minute and 20 seconds for the competing horses to run the 1,400m trip depending on track conditions.
The official CF Orr Stakes winner and winning CF Orr Stakes trifecta are known shortly after unless there is a protest or a photo-finish CF Orr Stakes result.
Who holds the CF Orr Stakes race record? The race record for the CF Orr Stakes is held by Vo Rogue, who set the record time of 1:20.9 in 1989. Vo Rogue is also notable for winning the CF Orr Stakes three times consecutively from 1988 to 1990.
What are the best CF Orr Stakes lead-up races to look at when placing a CF Orr Stakes bet?
The new-look spring version of the CF Orr Stakes opens up a variety of new lead-up races for potential contenders including the world’s richest turf race, the $20 million The Everest (1200m) held at Randwick the month before.
New Zealand-Bred Horses in the CF Orr Stakes
Betting on the New Zealand-bred horses in the field is popular with the race results showing a number of Kiwi foaled sprinters upsetting the local Aussie bred horses.
Looking back over the CF Orr Stakes history and statistics shows that recent New Zealand-bred CF Orr Stakes winners include El Segundo (2007), Maldivian (2009), Suavito (2016), Tofane (2022), and Mr Brightside (2024).
CF Orr Stakes Tips for a Trifecta
CF Orr Stakes tips for a trifecta cover the first three horses to officially go past the finishing post in the CF Orr Stakes results.
The horse to finish on top of the CF Orr Stakes trifecta is your CF Orr Stakes winner, the runner who outlasted all their rivals and finished in the fastest time.
Placing a CF Orr Stakes trifecta exotic bet on the race is a great way to add to the thrill and potentially be rewarded with a generous pay-out.
A CF Orr Stakes trifecta is only successful if the three horses in your bet finish in the exact order you predict. Punters may choose instead to box their trifecta bets on the CF Orr Stakes to cover more finishing options and increase the chances of winning.
Adding the favourite into your CF Orr Stakes trifecta bet is a top tip as the favourites have a strong recent strike-rate running in the money.
Key CF Orr Stakes Statistics and Insights
Place an informed bet on this year’s CF Orr Stakes by considering the following key statistics and insights:
- Win Rates: Horses with high win rates in similar races are strong contenders for the CF Orr Stakes. Our CF Orr Stakes betting tips available at the TAB NZ Punters Lounge provide detailed win rate statistics.
- Place Percentages: Evaluate horses with consistent place percentages, indicating reliability and competitiveness. CF Orr race tips offer comprehensive data on place percentages.
- Barrier Success Rates: Horses starting from barriers 4 and 11 have historically shown a higher success rate in the CF Orr Stakes.
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Past CF Orr Stakes Results
Recent CF Orr Stakes winners, jockeys, trainers, barriers, and weights carried to victory dating back to the year 2005 are detailed in the below table.
| Year | Winner – Age/Gender
Breeding |
Jockey | Weight (kgs) | Trainer/s | Barrier |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ANOTHER WIL 5G STREET BOSS (USA) – AROHANUI BIANCONI (USA) |
JAMIE MELHAM | 59.0 | CIARON MAHER | 3 | |
| MR BRIGHTSIDE (NZ) 6G BULLBARS (AUS) – LILAHJAY (NZ) TAVISTOCK (NZ) |
CRAIG WILLIAMS | 59.0 | BEN, WILL & JD HAYES | 4 | |
| JACQUINOT (AUS) 3C RUBICK (AUS) – PONTERRO (AUS) PIERRO (AUS) |
DAMIAN LANE | 55.5 | M PRICE & M KENT | 4 | |
| TOFANE (NZ) 6M OCEAN PARK (NZ) – BAGGY GREEN (AUS) GALILEO (IRE) |
M J ZAHRA | 57.0 | MICHAEL MORONEY | 8 | |
| STREETS OF AVALON (AUS) 6G MAGNUS (AUS) – KAMUNIAK (NZ) BLACK MINNALOUSHE (USA) |
ZAC SPAIN | 59.0 | SHANE NICHOLS | 7 | |
| ALABAMA EXPRESS (AUS) 3C REDOUTE’S CHOICE (AUS) – LAGO OVATION (AUS) ENCOSTA DE LAGO (AUS) |
MICHAEL DEE | 55.5 | MICHAEL MORONEY | 10 | |
| MANUEL (AUS) 5G COMMANDS (AUS) – GIRL HUSSLER (AUS) HUSSONET (USA) |
L CURRIE | 59.0 | TONY MCEVOY | 3 | |
| HARTNELL (GB) 7G AUTHORIZED (IRE) – DEBONNAIRE (GB) ANABAA (USA) |
CRAIG WILLIAMS | 59.0 | JAMES CUMMINGS | 11 | |
| BLACK HEART BART (AUS) 6G BLACKFRIARS (AUS) – SISTER THERESA (AUS) AT TALAQ (USA) |
B RAWILLER | 59.0 | DARREN WEIR | 11 | |
| SUAVITO (NZ) 5M THORN PARK (AUS) – QUEEN CHA CHA (NZ) HIGH CHAPARRAL (IRE) |
L CURRIE | 57.0 | NIGEL BLACKISTON | 1 | |
| DISSIDENT (AUS) 4H SEBRING (AUS) – DIANA’S SECRET (AUS) ANABAA (USA) |
B MELHAM | 59.0 | PETER G MOODY | 7 | |
| MOMENT OF CHANGE (AUS) 5G BARELY A MOMENT (AUS) – EUROPIUM (AUS) METAL STORM (FR) |
L NOLEN | 59.0 | PETER G MOODY | 5 | |
| ALL TOO HARD (AUS) 3C CASINO PRINCE (AUS) – HELSINGE (AUS) DESERT SUN (GB) |
D DUNN | 55.5 | MICHAEL & WAYNE & JOHN HAWKES | 9 | |
| BLACK CAVIAR (AUS) 5M BEL ESPRIT (AUS) – HELSINGE (AUS) DESERT SUN (GB) |
L NOLEN | 57.0 | PETER G MOODY | 5 | |
| TYPHOON TRACY (AUS) 5M RED RANSOM (USA) – TRACY’S ELEMENT (AUS) LAST TYCOON (IRE) |
L NOLEN | 57.0 | PETER G MOODY | 11 | |
| TYPHOON TRACY (AUS) 4M RED RANSOM (USA) – TRACY’S ELEMENT (AUS) LAST TYCOON (IRE) |
L NOLEN | 57.0 | PETER G MOODY | 1 | |
| MALDIVIAN (NZ) 6G ZABEEL (NZ) – SHYNZI (USA) DANZIG (USA) |
M RODD | 59.0 | MARK KAVANAGH | 2 | |
| SHINZIG (AUS) 6H DANEHILL (USA) – SHINDIG (NZ) STRAIGHT STRIKE (USA) |
S BASTER | 59.0 | MICK PRICE | 12 | |
| EL SEGUNDO (NZ) 5G PINS (AUS) – PALOS VERDES (NZ) OAK RIDGE (FR) |
DAMIEN OLIVER | 59.0 | COLIN LITTLE | 4 | |
| PERFECT PROMISE (SAF) 6M CAESOUR (USA) – MERETRICIOUS (SAF) DANCING CHAMP (USA) |
C NEWITT | 55.5 | D L FREEDMAN | 7 | |
| ELVSTROEM (AUS) 4H DANEHILL (USA) – CIRCLES OF GOLD (AUS) MARSCAY (AUS) |
N RAWILLER | 58.0 | TONY VASIL | 15 |
CF Orr Stakes Betting Info
CF Orr Stakes betting is open months ahead of the Group 1 Caulfield, end-of-spring race at the TAB NZ.
We offer pre-nomination CF Orr Stakes betting odds throughout the year that are known as futures CF Orr Stakes odds online.
All-In CF Orr Stakes betting markets are then available following the official CF Orr Stakes nominations taken on the Monday of race week.
Betting on the CF Orr Stakes field is available following final acceptances on the Wednesday of race week.
Betting on the CF Orr Stakes favours the locally trained weight-for-age champions from the best Australian horse racing stables in Melbourne.
CF Orr Stakes race betting traditionally focuses on the proven Group 1 winning horses who have an outstanding record in the event and those proven over the middle-distance feature races in Australia.
CF Orr Stakes race tips centre on proven stars that have good lead-up form in similar grade spring events, horses with previous experience at the Caulfield track and the runners aged five and above who have dominated recent CF Orr Stakes race results.
The CF Orr Stakes is a weight-for-age event for horses aged three-years-old and above.
2025 CF Orr Stakes Field
Nominations: 10 Nov 2025 12:00PM (AEDT)
Final Acceptances: 12 Nov 2025 9:30AM (AEDT)
Riders: 12 Nov 2025 1:00PM (AEDT)
Where can you bet on the CF Orr Stakes?
The best place to bet on this year’s CF Orr Stakes race is through the TAB NZ online.
CF Orr Stakes Odds
CF Orr Stakes odds and online betting tips on the CF Orr Stakes horse race in Australia are dominated by proven Group 1 horses, the locally trained runners in the race and backing any star three-year-olds in the mix who have a great record in the event against the older gallopers.
Where can I find the latest CF Orr Stakes odds?
For the latest odds and updates on the CF Orr Stakes, TAB NZ is your go-to source. They provide real-time odds fluctuations, ensuring you have the most current information to make informed betting decisions. It’s crucial to monitor these odds closely, as they reflect the market’s perception of each horse’s chances, influenced by factors like form, barrier draw, and track conditions.
How to Place a Bet on the CF Orr Stakes
Want to know how to make a bet on the CF Orr Stakes? Visit the TAB NZ racing page to access the latest CF Orr Stakes betting odds and options.
It is simple to learn how to place a bet on the CF Orr Stakes online.
You can place a CF Orr Stakes bet online anytime markets are live.
There are more ways than ever to get involved in betting on the CF Orr Stakes.
From seasoned punters analysing form guides to casual racing fans drawn to the excitement, the CF Orr Stakes is a race for everyone.
Whether you’re diving deep into the latest CF Orr Stakes race field, joining a sweepstake with friends, or simply enjoying the atmosphere of the autumn Caulfield racing, the CF Orr Stakes has it all!
This important autumn race showcases Australia’s finest thoroughbreds and attracts attention from all over the country and here in New Zealand as one of the best events early in the autumn!
How to Bet on the CF Orr Stakes this year?
1. Log in or sign-up with TAB NZ.
2. Make a secure online deposit using one of the TAB NZ safe deposit methods.
3. Check out the CF Orr Stakes betting guide, CF Orr Stakes form guide and our expert CF Orr Stakes tips.
4. Choose a CF Orr Stakes bet to place such as Win, Place, Each-Way or the CF Orr Stakes Trifecta. There are many more CF Orr Stakes betting options available so make sure to check out our CF Orr Stakes betting markets.
5. Select the CF Orr Stakes horse you want to bet on from the early markets, CF Orr Stakes nominations or CF Orr Stakes field.
What makes betting on the CF Orr Stakes so popular?
The fact that the CF Orr Stakes is now the final Group 1 race of the Melbourne Autumn Racing Carnival and one of the key November horse races in Australasia make it a must watch and must bet on racing event.
The CF Orr Stakes is a popular middle-distance race that has produced a host of subsequent Group 1 winning horses both locally and across the Tasman.
The CF Orr Stakes is now the last elite level of the spring giving punters plenty of earlier spring insights on the form and potential of runners in the field.
For the best online betting on the CF Orr Stakes, consider tipping a horse to win both the CF Orr Stakes and another Group 1 race over the carnival in a spring race double!
What makes the CF Orr Stakes so special?
The CF Orr Stakes serves as a great guide historically to other important Australian and New Zealand Group 1 races so using the CF Orr Stakes winners’ list for upcoming Group events is popular with punters.
It is a highly competitive and prestigious race that grows in popularity each year.
Australian and international racing fans, including those in New Zealand, tune into the thrilling 1400m late spring event every season to see if their bets on the CF Orr Stakes race won!
The CF Orr Stakes currently offers AU$1 million in prize money plus bragging rights with jockeys, trainers and owners from across the country and further abroad keen to add their names to the list of CF Orr Stakes champions.
What are the popular betting markets for the CF Orr Stakes?
When it comes to betting on the CF Orr Stakes, there are a number of more popular betting options with punters including:
Exotics: These include Quinella, Trifecta, and First Four, where you predict the specific order of finishers, offering potentially higher payouts but requiring more precise predictions.
Win & Place: Bet on a horse to win or finish in the top places. This is one of the most straightforward and popular betting options.
Each-Way: A combination of win and place bets, providing a safety net if your chosen horse doesn’t win but finishes in the top positions.
How many mares have won the CF Orr Stakes in recent years?
Since the year 2000, six editions of the CF Orr Stakes have been won by mares with: Perfect Promise (2006), dual champion Typhoon Tracy (2010-11), Black Caviar (2012), Suavito (2016), and most recently Tofane (2022).
What age group has the best CF Orr Stakes record?
Five-year-olds have dominated the CF Orr Stakes results in recent years with eight saluting between 2000 and 2025 (autumn edition), most recently Another Wil in 2025.
The oldest recent CF Orr Stakes winner was Hartnell who saluted as a seven-year-old in 2018.
The youngest recent CF Orr Stakes winner was three-year-old Jacquinot in 2023.
Between 2000 and 2025 (autumn edition) the breakdown of CF Orr Stakes winners by age is as follows:
3YOs – 7 (latest Jacquinot in 2023)
4YOs – 3 (latest Dissident in 2015)
5YOs – 8 (latest Another Wil in the autumn edition in 2025)
6YOs – 7 (latest Mr Brightside in 2024)
7YOs – 1 (latest Hartnell in 2018)
What races will runners out of the CF Orr Stakes target next?
With the CF Orr Stakes now run at the tail-end of the spring, graduates out of the race may head to the paddock or head west for a shot at Group 1 glory in Perth’s feature races including the Group 1 Railway Stakes (1600m) at Ascot.
When run in the autumn, horses out of the CF Orr field often targeted the upcoming autumn features including the Group 1 Futurity Stakes (1400m) held at the same track and distance.
Mr Brightside (2024) was the last horse to complete the CF Orr Stakes – Futurity Stakes double.
CF Orr Stakes Barriers
The CF Orr Stakes barrier draw and allocated CF Orr Stakes starting gates play a key role for many punters when deciding on what horses to bet on in the big race.
What is the most successful recent CF Orr Stakes barrier draw?
Barrier 1 has produced four CF Orr Stakes winners between 2000 and 2025 (autumn edition) most recently Suavito in 2016.
Barrier 15 is the widest gate to produce a CF Orr Stakes winner between 2000 and 2025 (autumn edition) with Elvstroem in 2005.
Barrier 4 was the last gate to produce back-to-back CF Orr Stakes winners with Jaquinot (2023) and Mr Brightside (2024).
Barrier 3 is the latest CF Orr Stakes winning barrier with Another Wil in the autumn edition in 2025.
Breakdown of winning CF Orr Stakes barriers between 2000-25 (autumn edition):
Barrier 1 – 4 (latest Suavito in 2016)
Barrier 2 – 1 (latest Maldivian in 2009)
Barrier 3 – 2 (latest Another Wil in 2025)
Barrier 4 – 3 (latest Mr Brightside in 2024)
Barrier 5 – 3 (latest Moment Of Change in 2015)
Barrier 6 – 2 (latest Lonhro in 2004)
Barrier 7 – 3 (latest Streets Of Avalon in 2021)
Barrier 8 – 1 (latest Tofane in 2022)
Barrier 9 – 1 (latest All Too Hard in 2013)
Barrier 10 – 1 (latest Alabama Express in 2020)
Barrier 11 – 3 (latest Hartnell in 2018)
Barrier 12 – 1 (latest Shinzig in 2008)
Barrier 13 – 0
Barrier 14 – 0
Barrier 15 – 1 (latest Elvstroem in 2005)
CF Orr Stakes Form
We offer a complete CF Orr Stakes form guide and expert analysis on every horse in the CF Orr Stakes field in addition to insider CF Orr Stakes racing tips and betting odds.
Our CF Orr Stakes form guides include:
- CF Orr Stakes race preview and predictions
- Racing analysis on the event and runners
- Previous runs, barrier trials and lead-up statistics
- Key information on all horses in the race like trainer and jockey form
- Runner commentary
Whether you are just starting out tipping horses in the CF Orr Stakes or you are an expert CF Orr Stakes tipster, our form guide gives you all the statistics and information you need to make a smart bet on the CF Orr Stakes.
How to Read the CF Orr Stakes Form Guide
Here’s a step-by-step explanation of how to interpret a horse’s form and performance indicators when looking at this year’s CF Orr Stakes form guide:
Barrier Position: Evaluate the horse’s barrier draw and its historical performance from similar starting positions.
Recent Performances: Review the horse’s last few races, focusing on finish positions and the quality of competition faced.
Track and Distance Records: Check the horse’s performance on similar track conditions and distances to gauge suitability.
Jockey and Trainer Stats: Consider the success rates of the jockey and trainer combination, particularly in the CF Orr Stakes race.
Weight Carried: Analyse how the weight carried in previous races compares to the CF Orr Stakes, as this can impact performance.
CF Orr Stakes Results
The CF Orr Stakes results are known when the event takes place in November annually as of 2025.
You can bet on the CF Orr Stakes race results weeks ahead of race day with our futures CF Orr Stakes markets here at the TAB NZ.
Betting on the CF Orr Stakes results entails picking the CF Orr Stakes winning horse and we can help you place an informed bet on the CF Orr Stakes field with our CF Orr Stakes tips and form guide.
Other CF Orr Stakes race results include the winning jockeys, trainers, successful barrier and finishing time.
The complete CF Orr Stakes finishing order shows what position every horse in the field ran.
Some punters even like to place bets on what horse will finish last in the CF Orr Stakes results!
CF Orr Stakes exotic results show how all the exotic CF Orr Stakes bet types resulted like the CF Orr Stakes Quinella, CF Orr Stakes Exacta, CF Orr Stakes Trifecta, and CF Orr Stakes First Four.
CF Orr Stakes Jockeys
Securing a ride in the CF Orr Stakes field is a highly sought-after achievement for jockeys around Australia and New Zealand. Winning this important autumn race is a nice campaign goal for many of Australasia’s top riders looking to secure a Group 1 trophy during the carnival.
What jockeys are riding in the CF Orr Stakes field is determined by the owners and trainers of the horses, and official CF Orr Stakes jockey announcements are made in the weeks and days leading up to the race.
Jamie Melham is the latest CF Orr Stakes winning jockey having ridden Another Wil to victory in 2025.
The most successful jockeys in recent CF Orr Stakes history was Roy Higgins, who won the race five times. He rode the following horses to victory: Lord in 1959 and 1960, Tobin Bronze in 1967, Tauto in 1971, and Leilani in 1975.
Luke Nolen is the last back-to-back CF Orr Stakes winning jockey having ridden a consecutive three-peat aboard Peter Moody’s mares Typhoon Tracy (2010-11) and Black Caviar (2012). Nolen rode a fourth CF Orr Stakes winner in 2014 with Moment Of Change.
Jamie Melham, formerly Jamie Kah, is the latest female CF Orr Stakes winning jockey aboard Another Wil in the autumn edition in 2025.
Stay tuned to the TAB NZ racing blog to see what jockeys lock in a confirmed ride on one of the CF Orr Stakes horses this summer.
CF Orr Stakes Trainers
The most successful trainer in recent CF Orr Stakes history is Peter Moody, who has won the race five times. His victories came with the following horses: Typhoon Tracy in 2010 and 2011, Black Caviar in 2012, Moment of Change in 2014, and Dissident in 2015.
Ciaron Maher is the latest CF Orr Stakes winning trainers having prepared Another Wil in the autumn edition in 2025.
CF Orr Stakes Winners
Notable CF Orr Stakes winners throughout history include:
Rising Fast (1956): Rising Fast won the CF Orr Stakes in 1956. He is famous for his 1954 treble, winning the Melbourne Cup, Caulfield Cup, and Cox Plate in the same year, a feat unmatched in Australian racing history.
Manikato (1979-1981): Manikato won the CF Orr Stakes three times consecutively. He also claimed victories in the Golden Slipper, Doomben 10,000, and the William Reid Stakes, establishing himself as one of Australia’s legendary sprinters. The Group 1 Manikato Stakes sprint race at The Valley is named in his honour.
Vo Rogue (1988-1990): Vo Rogue also won the CF Orr Stakes three times in a row. His other major wins include the Australian Cup and the Turnbull Stakes, and he was known for his front-running style and tenacity.
Typhoon Tracy (2010, 2011): Typhoon Tracy won the CF Orr Stakes twice. She also secured victories in the Myer Classic (Empire Rose Stakes) and the Futurity Stakes, earning the title of Australian Racehorse of the Year in 2010.
Black Caviar (2012): Known for her undefeated career, Black Caviar won the CF Orr Stakes in 2012, her only race over 1200m. She also won major races like the Lightning Stakes, Newmarket Handicap, and Diamond Jubilee Stakes, earning accolades as one of the greatest sprinters of all time.
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