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The Chipping Norton Stakes is a Group 1 Sydney race run early during the Autumn Racing Carnival dominated in 2016-19 by glamour mare Winx who won her third by 7 lengths and record fourth in 2019 before retirement.
2021 Chipping Norton Stakes Results
- 1st: #6 Verry Elleegant
- 2nd: #7 Colette
- 3rd: #2 Avilius
Chipping Norton Stakes News
- 2021 Apollo Stakes Results: Colette Beats Kolding, Verry Elleegant
- 2020 Chipping Norton Stakes Results: Te Akau Shark Circles Late to Win
- 2020 Chipping Norton Stakes Day: Randwick Scratchings & Track Report
- Te Akau Shark Tops Chipping Norton Stakes 2020 Field & Betting
- Apollo Stakes Win Sees Alizee Firm in Chipping Norton Stakes Betting
The Chipping Norton Stakes is a Group 1 weight-for-age race held at Royal Randwick Racecourse during the Sydney Autumn Racing Carnival. It is one of Sydney’s first Group 1 races of the year and offers $600,000 in prize money.
The Chipping Norton Stakes is run over 1600m and is open to all horses aged 3 years and older.
Run on Chipping Norton Stakes Day in late February or early March, the best lead up race is the Group 2 Apollo Stakes (1400m) which is held two weeks earlier at Royal Randwick. Winx completed the Apollo Stakes – Chipping Norton Stakes double twice in 2016 and 2017. Winx returned in the 2018 Chipping Norton Stakes first-up and recorded an incredible seven length win to become a three-time champion of the race. In her final preparation before retirement, Winx also completed the Apollo Stakes – Chipping Norton Stakes double in 2019.
There are five other Group status support acts on Chipping Norton Stakes Day with the Surround Stakes (1400m) elevated to Group 1 status for the 2018 edition, Group 2 Skyline Stakes (1200m), Group 2 Sweet Embrace Stakes (1200m), Group 2 Guy Walter Stakes (1400m) and the Group 3 Liverpool City Cup (1300m) all hosted by the Australian Turf Club (ATC).
The 2021 Chipping Norton Stakes ran on Saturday February 27, 2021 and saw Chris Waller win for the ninth time with Verry Elleegant.
| Chipping Norton Stakes 2021 | |
|---|---|
| Date: | Saturday February 27, 2021 |
| Track: | Royal Randwick Racecourse |
| Distance: | 1600m |
| Race Type: | 3YO+ Weight-For-Age |
| Status: | Group 1 |
| Prize Money: | $600,000 |
2021 Chipping Norton Stakes Results
- 1st: #6 Verry Elleegant
- 2nd: #7 Colette
- 3rd: #2 Avilius
Chris Waller celebrated his ninth success in 11 years with his classy mare Verry Elleegant ($2.30F) narrowly holding off the Godolphin-raced stablemates Colette (2nd) and Avilius (3rd) in a thrilling 2021 Chipping Norton Stakes result.
2021 Chipping Norton Stakes Odds & Betting
The latest Chipping Norton Stakes 2021 betting odds on the weight-for-age autumn hopefuls will be found below as soon as released by Ladbrokes.com.au.
Te Akau Shark ($2.80 in 2020) followed by Verry Ellegant ($2.30 in 2021) are the latest favourites in Chipping Norton Stakes betting to win.
2021 Chipping Norton Stakes Field
The Chipping Norton Stakes field features a host of smart autumn milers and is released on the Wednesday before the race.
The official 2021 Chipping Norton Stakes field and barriers are released on Wednesday February 24, 2021 and will be published below.
The Chipping Norton Stakes 2021 final field features just nine runners including the trifecta out of the Group 2 Apollo Stakes – Colette, Kolding and Verry Elleegant with the third placed mare tipped to turn the tables second-up this weekend.
| No | Last 10 | Horse | Trainer | Jockey | Barrier | Weight | Probable Weight | Penalty | Hcp Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 8x02110x22 | KOLDING (NZ) | Chris Waller | Hugh Bowman | 2 | 59kg | 114 | ||
| 2 | 33x462605x | AVILIUS (GB) | James Cummings | Nash Rawiller | 7 | 59kg | 111 | ||
| 3 | 441301x79x | SOUTHERN FRANCE (IRE) | Ciaron Maher & David Eustace | Jason Collett | 3 | 59kg | 108 | ||
| 4 | 114x04508x | MASTER OF WINE (GER) | Michael, Wayne & John Hawkes | Tommy Berry | 9 | 59kg | 106 | ||
| 5 | x68x0720x8 | PRINCE FAWAZ | Anthony Cummings | Tom Marquand | 1 | 59kg | 99 | ||
| 6 | 12x14117x3 | VERRY ELLEEGANT (NZ) | Chris Waller | James McDonald | 4 | 57kg | 120 | ||
| 7 | 111x0561x1 | COLETTE | James Cummings | Ms Rachel King | 8 | 57kg | 112 | ||
| 8 | 142x6220x4 | FUNSTAR | Chris Waller | Glen Boss | 5 | 57kg | 108 | ||
| 9 | 21x58203x6 | TOFFEE TONGUE (NZ) | Chris Waller | Brenton Avdulla | 6 | 57kg | 104 |
Table Credit: Racing Australia.
2021 Chipping Norton Stakes Nominations
Nominations for Chipping Norton Stakes in 2021 are taken the Monday of race week and will be updated in full below.
The 2021 Chipping Norton Stakes nominations have been extended until Tuesday with just 15 current entries led by the trifecta out of the Group 2 Apollo Stakes – Colette, Kolding and all-in favourite for Saturday Verry Elleegant who was doing her best work late first-up.
| Last 10 | Horse | Sex | Age | Trainer | Hcp Rating | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 33x462605x | AVILIUS (GB) | G | 7 | James Cummings | 111 |
| 2 | 11733×7 | BUCHAREST | C | 3 | Chris Waller | 78 |
| 3 | 111x0561x1 | COLETTE | M | 4 | James Cummings | 112 |
| 4 | x4x1x1736x | COLLIDE (GB) | H | 6 | Kris Lees | 95 |
| 5 | 142x6220x4 | FUNSTAR | M | 4 | Chris Waller | 108 |
| 6 | 8x02110x22 | KOLDING (NZ) | G | 5 | Chris Waller | 115 |
| 7 | 114x04508x | MASTER OF WINE (GER) | G | 6 | Michael, Wayne & John Hawkes | 106 |
| 8 | 26x11124x5 | MUGATOO (IRE) | G | 6 | Kris Lees | 111 |
| 9 | x68x0720x8 | PRINCE FAWAZ | H | 4 | Anthony Cummings | 99 |
| 10 | 23115x05x7 | QUICK THINKER | H | 4 | Murray Baker & Andrew Forsman | 104 |
| 11 | 2x222x16x7 | SIR DRAGONET (IRE) | H | 5 | Ciaron Maher & David Eustace | 114 |
| 12 | 441301x79x | SOUTHERN FRANCE (IRE) | G | 6 | Ciaron Maher & David Eustace | 108 |
| 13 | 20x22095x4 | STAR OF THE SEAS (NZ) | G | 6 | Chris Waller | 107 |
| 14 | 21x58203x6 | TOFFEE TONGUE (NZ) | M | 4 | Chris Waller | 104 |
| 15 | 12x14117x3 | VERRY ELLEEGANT (NZ) | M | 5 | Chris Waller | 120 |
Table Credit: Racing Australia.
Chipping Norton Stakes History
The Chipping Norton Stakes was a Group 2 race between 1980 and 1985 and was also occasionally run at Randwick where it will take place in 2017. Originally hosted at Warwick Farm Racecourse, the Stakes was won by Tie The Knot over four consecutive years from 1999 to 2002. Even the legendary Phar Lap won the Chipping Norton Stakes in 1930.
Other notable Chipping Norton Stakes winners include Danleigh (2011), Shoot Out (2012-13) and of course the world’s best mare Winx (2016-19) who posted four straight wins in the race including a seven length romp home in 2018.
See below for the Chipping Norton Stakes winners dating back to 2000.
Recent Chipping Norton Stakes Winners
| Year | Place | Horse | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 Chipping Norton Stakes |
1st | Verry Ellegant | 1 minute 35.49 seconds |
| 2nd | Colette | ||
| 3rd | Avilius | ||
| 2020 Chipping Norton Stakes |
1st | Te Akau Shark | 1 minute 33.87 seconds |
| 2nd | Verry Elleegant | ||
| 3rd | Fierce Impact | ||
| 2019 Chipping Norton Stakes |
1st | Winx | 1 minute 33.27 seconds |
| 2nd | Happy Clapper | ||
| 3rd | Unforgotten | ||
| 2018 Chipping Norton Stakes |
1st | Winx | 1 minute 34.92 seconds |
| 2nd | Prized Icon | ||
| 3rd | Classic Uniform | ||
| 2017 Chipping Norton Stakes |
1st | Winx | 1 minute 40.37 seconds |
| 2nd | Lasqueti Spirit | ||
| 3rd | Who Shot Thebarman | ||
| 2016 Chipping Norton Stakes |
1st | Winx | 1 minute 33.9 seconds |
| 2nd | Dibayani | ||
| 3rd | Hauraki | ||
| 2015 Chipping Norton Stakes |
1st | Contributer | 1 minute 36.5 seconds |
| 2nd | Hartnell | ||
| 3rd | He’s Your Man | ||
| 2014 Chipping Norton Stakes |
1st | Boban | 1 minute 38.2 seconds |
| 2nd | It’s A Dundeel | ||
| 3rd | Hawkspur | ||
| 2013 Chipping Norton Stakes |
1st | Shoot Out | 1 minute 35.8 seconds |
| 2nd | Monton | ||
| 3rd | Danleigh | ||
| 2012 Chipping Norton Stakes |
1st | Shoot Out | 1 minute 37.4 seconds |
| 2nd | Danleigh | ||
| 3rd | Trusting | ||
| 2011 Chipping Norton Stakes |
1st | Danleigh | 1 minute 35.7 seconds |
| 2nd | Centennial Park | ||
| 3rd | Sacred Choice | ||
| 2010 Chipping Norton Stakes |
1st | Theseo | 1 minute 37.45 seconds |
| 2nd | Rangirangdoo | ||
| 3rd | Danleigh | ||
| 2009 Chipping Norton Stakes |
1st | Tuesday Joy | 1 minute 34.8 seconds |
| 2nd | Vision And Power | ||
| 3rd | Gallant Tess | ||
| 2008 Chipping Norton Stakes |
1st | Casino Prince | 1 minute 36.4 seconds |
| 2nd | Tuesday Joy | ||
| 3rd | Sniper?s Bullet | ||
| 2007 Chipping Norton Stakes |
1st | He?s No Pie Eater | 1 minute 37.6 seconds |
| 2nd | Desert War | ||
| 3rd | Mentality | ||
| 2006 Chipping Norton Stakes |
1st | Desert War | 1 minute 36.3 seconds |
| 2nd | Eremein | ||
| 3rd | Ike?s Dream | ||
| 2005 Chipping Norton Stakes |
1st | Grand Armee | 1 minute 35.4 seconds |
| 2nd | Court?s In Session | ||
| 3rd | Winning Belle | ||
| 2004 Chipping Norton Stakes |
1st | Starcraft | 1 minute 40.8 seconds |
| 2nd | Ambulance | ||
| 3rd | Gentle Genius | ||
| 2003 Chipping Norton Stakes |
1st | Lonhro | 1 minute 37.9 seconds |
| 2nd | Shogun Lodge | ||
| 3rd | Dress Circle | ||
| 2002 Chipping Norton Stakes |
1st | Tie The Knot | 1 minute 37.3 seconds |
| 2nd | Freemason | ||
| 3rd | Universal Prince | ||
| 2001 Chipping Norton Stakes |
1st | Tie The Knot | 1 minute 35.8 seconds |
| 2nd | Dottoressa | ||
| 3rd | Referral | ||
| 2000 Chipping Norton Stakes |
1st | Tie The Knot | 1 minute 37.7 seconds |
| 2nd | Adam | ||
| 3rd | Staging | ||
