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Overview
This page was last updated on November 13, 2025
The spring edition of the recently rescheduled 2025 CF Orr Stakes takes place on November 15 at Caulfield Racecourse to round out the Group 1 racing in Melbourne for the spring.Â
- Race Date: 15/11/2025
- Race Status: Group 1
- Race Conditions: Weight-for-Age; 3YOs & Upwards
- Race Venue: Caulfield, VIC
- Prize Money: $1,000,000
- Distance: 1400m
- Track Conditions: Soft6 - overcast
- Rail Position: Out 6m Entire Circuit.
CF Orr Stakes 2025 Odds
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1. Jimmysstar (3)
J: Ethan Brown 59kg
T: Ciaron Maher |
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| Recent form sound. At the latest run favourite; won by 2.75 len at Randwick Russell Balding November 1 over 1300m in soft going defeating Lady Shenandoah carrying 58.5kg at $2.50. The race before that raced on the pace when 3rd of 12 at Randwick in the G1 Everest on October 18 over 1200m, 1.4 len behind Ka Ying Rising carrying 58.5kg at $13. Arguably the best sprinter in the country, he's the one to beat. | ||
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2. Evaporate (6)
J: Jamie Melham 59kg
T: Ben, Will & Jd Hayes |
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| Recent form sound. At the latest run made ground from midfield; 3rd of 16 at Randwick Golden Eagle on November 1 over 1500m, on a slow track; 1.5 len behind Autumn Glow carrying 57.5kg at $11. The start before that 2nd of 10 at this track in the G1 Toorak Hcp on October 11 over 1600m, head behind Transatlantic with 58kg at $6. Not far away last start. Will be on speed and tough to get past. | ||
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3. Bosustow (4)
J: Jamie Mott 59kg
T: Annabel & Rob Archibald |
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| Most recently raced on speed throughout when 3rd of 13 at Flemington in the G3 Rising Fast on November 1 over 1200m, 1.75 len behind Caballus with 58.5kg at $15. The race before that 6th of 17 at Rosehill Alan Brown on October 11 over 1400m, 2.5 len behind Headley Grange with 57kg at $8.50. Good horse, doubt he's up to the big guns. | ||
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4. Pinstriped (2)
J: Carleen Hefel 59kg
T: Enver Jusufovic |
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| Most recently 6th of 8 at Moonee Valley in the G2 Crystl Mile on October 25 over 1600m, 3 len behind Von Hauke with 59.5kg at $6.50. The start before that 7th of 10 at this track in the G1 Toorak Hcp on October 11 over 1600m, 4 len behind Transatlantic carrying 58.5kg at $51. Not going well enough. | ||
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5. Angel Capital (5)
J: Ben Melham 59kg
T: Chris Waller |
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| Last start got back early 6th of 12 at Randwick in the G1 Everest on October 18 over 1200m, 2 len behind Ka Ying Rising carrying 58.5kg at $26. The race before that 4th of 15 at this track in the G1 Rup Clarke on September 20 over 1400m, 1.3 len behind Sepals carrying 53.5kg at $2.90. Huge in defeat last time, 1400m should suit much better. | ||
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6. Mighty Ulysses (1)
J: Luke Currie 59kg
T: Annabel & Rob Archibald |
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| Second run back. First-up after four months raced on the speed throughout before fading 9th of 11 at Flemington in the G2 Linlithgow on November 1 over 1400m, 4 len behind Warnie carrying 56.5kg at $51. Previously second-up second last of 10 at Hawkesbury in the G3 Hawk Cup on May 3 over 1600m, in the wet; 7 len behind Punch Lane carrying 57.5kg at $11. Outclassed. | ||
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7. Vinrock (7)
J: Michael Dee 53kg
T: Matt Laurie |
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| Comes off a 35 day let-up. Last start crossed from a wide gate to settle just off the pace but gave ground when 4th of 15 at this track in the G1 Caul Guineas on October 11 over 1600m, 3.5 len behind Autumn Boy with 57kg at $9.50. The race before that 5th of 9 at Moonee Valley in the G2 Stutt Stk on September 26 over 1600m, 3 len behind West Of Swindon with 57kg at $1.65. Good colt who could give some cheek. | ||
2025 CF Orr Stakes Results (Spring)
Stay tuned for the official 2025 CF Orr Stakes results and finishing order on the now end of spring feature at Caulfield.
- 1st: TBD
- 2nd: TBD
- 3rd: TBD
Winning Margin: TBD
Winning Time: TBD
CF Orr Stakes Tips
Stay tuned for our insider CF Orr Stakes 2025 Tips on the end of spring Group 1 race in Melbourne.
JIMMYSSTAR (1) looks the clear pick in what’s a pretty thin edition of the C.F. Orr Stakes. Fresh off a strong win at Randwick over 1300m, the Ciaron Maher-trained six-year-old has already shown he’s top shelf — taking out the All Aged Stakes in the autumn and running a huge third behind Ka Ying Rising in The Everest. This trip suits him down to the ground, and with the draw giving Ethan Brown a few tactical options, he’s going to take plenty of catching.
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1. Jimmysstar (3)
J: Ethan Brown 59kg
T: Ciaron Maher |
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| Recent form sound. At the latest run favourite; won by 2.75 len at Randwick Russell Balding November 1 over 1300m in soft going defeating Lady Shenandoah carrying 58.5kg at $2.50. The race before that raced on the pace when 3rd of 12 at Randwick in the G1 Everest on October 18 over 1200m, 1.4 len behind Ka Ying Rising carrying 58.5kg at $13. Arguably the best sprinter in the country, he's the one to beat. | ||
CF Orr Stakes News
- Mr Brightside Heads 2025 CF Orr Stakes Field & Odds
- 2024 CF Orr Stakes Results: Mr Brightside Flashes Home Late to Run Down Pride Of Jenni
- 2024 CF Orr Stakes Field & Betting Update: Mr Brightside Hot Favourite Fresh
- Ladbrokes CF Orr Stakes 2023 Results: Jacquinot Wins On Protest
- 2023 Ladbrokes CF Orr Stakes Field & Odds Update: I’m Thunderstruck Returns
The CF Orr Stakes is a Group 1 race, held at Caulfield Racecourse that has moved from February to November to now see out the elite levels of the Melbourne Spring Racing Carnival.
Previously kicking off the Group 1s for the calendar year in Melbourne, the event was part of a huge Caulfield spring calendar reshuffle and will now take place in mid-November following Flemington’s iconic Melbourne Cup Carnival.
As such, there will officially be two 2025 editions of the event with the autumn race won by Another Wil and the spring race set to take place on November 15.Â
The CF Orr Stakes is a weight-for-age race run over 1400m and is now worth $1 million in prize money thanks to a notable stakes increase ahead of the spring, 2025 edition.
The new-look CF Orr Day program at Caulfield will also feature the regenerated Group 3 $1 million Thoroughbred Club Stakes which also offers $1 million with the potential to be upgraded to a Group 1 event in the near future.
2025 CF Orr Stakes Betting
The latest CF Orr Stakes 2025 betting odds will be open at Ladbrokes.com.au and also available here at Races.com.au.
Mr Brightside ($1.95 in 2024) was the last favourite in CF Orr Stakes betting to win.
CF Orr Stakes Field
2025 CF Orr Stakes Form Guide
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2025 CF Orr Stakes Nominations
The 2025 CF Orr Stakes nominations are released the Monday before the race and will be published in full below as soon as available.
2025 CF Orr Stakes Final Field
The CF Orr Stakes race field attracts a star-studded line-up of late spring weight-for-age horses out of earlier Group 1 features including potentially Sydney’s $20 million The Everest in October.
The 2025 CF Orr Stakes Final Field & Barrier Draw will be published below as soon as released by Racing Victoria on the Wednesday of race week.
Defending champion Mr Brightside heads the CF Orr Stakes 2025 field and odds looking to kick off his autumn with another win at his pet track and distance.
| No | Horse | Jockey | Trainer | Barrier | Weight | Age | Sex | Last Starts | Prize Money |
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| 1 | Jimmysstar | Ethan Brown | Ciaron Maher | 3 | 59kg | 6 | G | x5231 | $6,071,877 |
| 2 | Evaporate | Jamie Melham | Ben, Will & Jd Hayes | 6 | 59kg | 4 | G | x5123 | $2,624,475 |
| 3 | Bosustow | Jamie Mott | Annabel & Rob Archibald | 4 | 59kg | 4 | H | 5x263 | $2,303,360 |
| 4 | Pinstriped | Carleen Hefel | Enver Jusufovic | 2 | 59kg | 7 | G | 79576 | $1,818,450 |
| 5 | Angel Capital | Ben Melham | Chris Waller | 5 | 59kg | 4 | H | 1x146 | $1,672,350 |
| 6 | Mighty Ulysses | Luke Currie | Annabel & Rob Archibald | 1 | 59kg | 6 | G | 400x9 | $564,399 |
| 7 | Vinrock | Michael Dee | Matt Laurie | 7 | 53kg | 3 | C | x4154 | $1,159,195 |
CF Orr Stakes Barrier & Speedmap
| No | Last 10 | Horse | Trainer | Jockey | Barrier | Weight | Probable Weight | Penalty | Hcp Rating |
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| 1 | x1341x5231 | JIMMYSSTAR (NZ) | Ciaron Maher | Ethan Brown | 3 | 59kg | 118 | ||
| 2 | x3421x5123 | EVAPORATE (NZ) | Ben, Will & JD Hayes | Ms Jamie Melham | 6 | 59kg | 110 | ||
| 3 | 12x165x263 | BOSUSTOW | Annabel & Rob Archibald | Jamie Mott | 4 | 59kg | 104 | ||
| 4 | 6x97x79576 | PINSTRIPED | Enver Jusufovic | Ms Carleen Hefel | 2 | 59kg | 108 | ||
| 5 | x116x1x146 | ANGEL CAPITAL | Chris Waller | Ben Melham | 5 | 59kg | 108 | ||
| 6 | 40x59400x9 | MIGHTY ULYSSES (GB) | Annabel & Rob Archibald | Luke Currie | 1 | 59kg | 98 | ||
| 7 | 111×4154 | VINROCK | Matt Laurie | Michael Dee | 7 | 53kg | 102 |
Table Credit: Racing Australia
CF Orr Stakes History
Two horses have managed to win the CF Orr Stakes three consecutive times, Vo Rogue from 1988 to 1990 and Manikato from 1979 to 1981.
From 1925, when The Night Patrol won the first CF Orr Stakes, until 1992 the event possessed Group 2 status. Between 1925 and 1942, the CF Orr Stakes was a weight-for-age race with penalties however this was then changed to handicap conditions until 1945.
Originally an eight-furlong race (approx. 1600m); the CF Orr Stakes also underwent various location changes. Between 1925 and 1940, the race was held at Williamstown Racecourse. In the 1940s, it was switched between Moonee Valley and Flemington and in 1966 and 1996, it took place at Sandown Racecourse.
Eight three-year-olds have won the CF Orr Stakes with Alabama Express (2020), the colt emulating his sire Redoute’s Choice (2000) from 20 years earlier, followed by protest winner Jacquinot (2023) the two most recent.
There was drama in the 2023 C.F. Orr Stakes, run at Sandown Hillside, with Gentleman Roy first past the post before being relegated to second after a successful protest by the colt Jacquinot who was elevated into first.
Autumn CF Orr Stakes Race History
When held in the autumn, the next-up option for most CF Orr Stakes horses was a return to the same track and distance a fortnight later for the Group 1 Futurity Stakes (1400m), a double last completed by Black Heart Bart (2017) and Mr Brightside (2024).
The 2022 CF Orr Stakes form was franked with the winner Tofane running a next-up third in the Futurity Stakes. She also went on to place second in the Group 1 All Aged Stakes that autumn behind Cascadian who had run third in the CF Orr earlier in his prep. Cascadian further franked the form with a successful spring campaign later that year.
The 2022 Orr Stakes runner-up Lighthouse meanwhile went on to finish second in the Group 1 Canterbury Stakes next start before her Group 1 Coolmore Classic (1500m) victory in Sydney.
For the first time in 2024 the C.F. Orr Stakes winner also earned a guaranteed start in the $3.65 million The All-Star Mile race.
The 2024 CF Orr Stakes winner was Mr Brightside who won the previous year’s All-Star Mile and went on to frank the form with a next-up Futurity Stakes victory followed by a host of other Group 1 top three victories including success in the 2024 Champions Mile at Flemington over the Melbourne Cup Carnival.
Mr Brightside returned in the 2025 CF Orr Stakes only to be run down late in a thriller to finish a close second to Another Wil.
Spring CF Orr Stakes Race History
Midway through 2025, the CF Orr Stakes was moved to the tail-end of the Melbourne Spring Racing Carnival.
CF Orr Stakes Previous Race Winners
| Year | Place | Horse | Time |
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| 2025 (sprint) CF Orr Stakes |
1st | TBD | TBD |
| 2nd | TBD | ||
| 3rd | TBD | ||
| 2025 (autumn) CF Orr Stakes |
1st | Another Wil | 1 minute 23.13 seconds |
| 2nd | Mr Brightside | ||
| 3rd | Steparty | ||
| 2024 CF Orr Stakes |
1st | Mr Brightside | 1 minute 22.27 seconds |
| 2nd | Pride Of Jenni | ||
| 3rd | Buffalo River | ||
| 2023 CF Orr Stakes |
1st | Jacquinot (elevated to 1st on protest) | 1 minute 22.54 seconds |
| 2nd | Gentleman Roy (relegated to 2nd) | ||
| 3rd | Nugget | ||
| 2022 CF Orr Stakes |
1st | Tofane | 1 minute 22.75 seconds |
| 2nd | Lighthouse | ||
| 3rd | Cascadian | ||
| 2021 CF Orr Stakes |
1st | Streets Of Avalon | 1 minute 22.62 seconds |
| 2nd | Imaging | ||
| 3rd | Crosshaven | ||
| 2020 CF Orr Stakes |
1st | Alabama Express | 1 minute 22.07 seconds |
| 2nd | Fierce Impact | ||
| 3rd | Kings Will Dream | ||
| CF Orr Stakes 2025 | |
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| Date: | Saturday November 15, 2025 |
| Racecourse: | Caulfield Racecourse |
| Distance: | 1400m |
| Race Type: | Weight-For-Age |
| Status: | Group 1 |
| Prize Money: | $1,000,000 |
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