Ladbrokes Tip: Look for horses that ran top three in their CF Orr Stakes lead-up run
The spring edition of the recently rescheduled 2025 CF Orr Stakes takes place on Saturday November 15, 2025 at Caulfield Racecourse to round out the Group 1 racing in Melbourne for the spring.
2025 CF Orr Stakes Odds
All-in CF Orr Stakes 2025 betting opens about a month out from the race and the updated Orr Stakes odds for the now end-of-spring feature will be provided below.
| 1. Jimmysstar (3) J: Ethan Brown 59kg x5231T: Ciaron Maher | ||
| 5. Angel Capital (5) J: Ben Melham 59kg 1x146T: Chris Waller | ||
| 2. Evaporate (6) J: Jamie Melham 59kg x5123T: Ben, Will & Jd Hayes | ||
| 4. Pinstriped (2) J: Carleen Hefel 59kg 79576T: Enver Jusufovic | ||
| 3. Bosustow (4) J: Jamie Mott 59kg 5x263T: Annabel & Rob Archibald | ||
| 7. Vinrock (7) J: Michael Dee 53kg x4154T: Matt Laurie | ||
| 6. Mighty Ulysses (1) J: Luke Currie 59kg 400x9T: Annabel & Rob Archibald |
The C.F. Orr Stakes is now the final Group 1 race of the spring racing season and a late highlight of the Melbourne Spring Racing Carnival.
Currently contested at Caulfield Racecourse in mid-November, having been moved from its previous February timeslot ahead of the spring 2025 edition, the weight-for-age race is run over 1400m and offers a total of $1 million in prize money after stakes were boosted from $750,000.
CF Orr Stakes Day now runs on the Saturday after the Melbourne Cup Carnival’s final meeting, Stakes Day at Flemington, and also features the Group 3 Thoroughbred Club Stakes which offers $1 million having been earmarked for a Group 1 upgrade in the near future.
CF Orr Stakes Race Info
- Date: Saturday November 15, 2025
- Track: Caulfield Racecourse
- Distance: 1400m
- Conditions: Weight-for-age
- Status: Group 1
- Prize Money: $1,000,000
- First Run: 1925
- 2025 Spring Edition: 102nd
2025 CF Orr Stakes Results
The 2025 C.F. Orr Stakes results and finishing order are revealed on Saturday November 15, 2025 when the recently rescheduled classic runs as the last Group 1 race of the spring in Melbourne.
The CF Orr Stakes winner, trifecta and margins are just some of the details you’ll find listed below.
- 1st: TBD
- 2nd: TBD
- 3rd: TBD
CF Orr Stakes 2025 race day schedule
There are 10 races on the CF Orr Stakes Day card, including the Sandown Guineas and Thoroughbred Club Stakes
| Race Name | Number | Time | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| BM74 Handicap | 1 | 12:20 PM | 1100m |
| BM74 Handicap | 2 | 1:00 PM | 1700m |
| BM84 Handicap | 3 | 1:40 PM | 1400m |
| Sandown Guineas | 4 | 2:20 PM | 1600m |
| Village Stakes | 5 | 3:00 PM | 1100m |
| Grand Handicap | 6 | 3:40 PM | 2412m |
| How Now Stakes | 7 | 4:20 PM | 1200m |
| Thoroughbred Club Stakes | 8 | 5:00 PM | 1200m |
| CF Orr Stakes | 9 | 5:40 PM | 1400m |
| Summoned Stakes | 10 | 6:15 PM | 1600m |
CF Orr Stakes 2025 Date & Race Time
The 2025 CF Orr Stakes is run at 5:40 pm on Saturday, November 15. It’s the ninth race on the card at Caulfield, which features big-money racing.
It was moved from February to November to provide more depth to the Melbourne Spring Carnival post-Melbourne Cup.
CF Orr Stakes prize money breakdown
The CF Orr Stakes 2025 runs for a total prize pool of $1 million, with $600,000 going to the winner. Places are paid down to eighth.
| Position | Prize Money |
|---|---|
| 1st | $600,000 |
| 2nd | $180,000 |
| 3rd | $90,000 |
| 4th | $45,000 |
| 5th | $25,000 |
| 6th-8th | $20,000 |
CF Orr Stakes Betting
C.F. Orr Stakes betting markets are traditionally dominated by fit horses coming out of the earlier spring Group 1 races around Sydney and Melbourne including potentially the $20 million The Everest in October.
Favourites topping the CF Orr Stakes odds have a gun recent record in the classic with the six winners from 2010 – 2015 all jumping as the favourite, before a 2016 upset by Suavito and then a return to form for the favourites with Black Heart Bart (2017) saluting for the punters.
In the 2018 CF Orr Stakes betting markets, Tosen Stardom was the favourite but only managed to run 11th to Hartnell ($6) who was second favourite. The 2019 CF Orr Stakes saw one of the biggest upsets in recent times with Manuel saluting at $21 over the $2.50 favourite Kementari (2nd). There was another upset in 2020 with Alabama Express ($11) beating home the older horses as a three-year-old at double-figures.
CF Orr Stakes betting is also usually dominated by gallopers that ran top three in their lead-up run with the latest winners to come off a finish worse than third being perfect Promise (Epsom Handicap 6th) back in 2006, Hartnell (2018) who improved on a 20th in the previous spring’s Melbourne Cup results and Manuel (2019) who came off a seventh in the Group 2 Australia Stakes.
In 2023 Jacquinot was elevated to the CF Orr Stakes winner on protest and came off a first-up win in the Group 3 Manfred Stakes.
The make-up of betting on the CF Orr Stakes is set to change from the second 2025 edition with the race moved from autumn to spring meaning the traditional lead-up events will also differ.
Mr Brightside ($1.95 in 2024) was the last CF Orr Stakes favourite to salute for the punters.
CF Orr Stakes Field
The C.F. Orr Stakes field traditionally attracts between 10 and 16 starters, with horses keen to round out their spring campaigns with the final Melbourne elite level of the carnival.
The nominations close the Monday leading up to CF Orr Stakes Day before the official 2025 CF Orr Stakes field & barrier draw is released on the Wednesday before the race.
2025 C.F. Orr Stakes Field
The official C.F. Orr Stakes 2025 Final Field will be available below once announced on the Wednesday of race week so stay tuned to see what autumn weight-for-age hopefuls make the cut.
| Entrant | Last 6 | Sex | Barrier | Weight | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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1. Jimmysstar
J: Ethan Brown
T: Ciaron Maher |
1x5231 | G | 3 | 59kg | |
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2. Evaporate
J: Jamie Melham
T: Ben, Will & Jd Hayes |
1x5123 | G | 6 | 59kg | |
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3. Bosustow
J: Jamie Mott
T: Annabel & Rob Archibald |
65x263 | H | 4 | 59kg | |
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4. Pinstriped
J: Carleen Hefel
T: Enver Jusufovic |
x79576 | G | 2 | 59kg | |
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5. Angel Capital
J: Ben Melham
T: Chris Waller |
x1x146 | H | 5 | 59kg | |
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6. Mighty Ulysses
J: Luke Currie
T: Annabel & Rob Archibald |
9400x9 | G | 1 | 59kg | |
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7. Vinrock
J: Michael Dee
T: Matt Laurie |
1x4154 | C | 7 | 53kg |
CF Orr Stakes Barrier Draw 2025
The 2025 CF Orr Stakes final field and barriers are announced on Wednesday, November 12. The barrier draw is important for the 1400m race, especially around Caulfield, which is a tricky circuit.
The final field, draw, and odds are released between 12:00 pm and 1:00 pm on the Wednesday prior, with Ladbrokes being one of the first bookmakers to release odds.
| No | Last 10 | Horse | Trainer | Jockey | Barrier | Weight | Probable Weight | Penalty | Hcp Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
CF Orr Stakes barrier statistics
Securing a good barrier is key to winning the CF Orr Stakes. Barrier 4 has the most wins since 1983 (8), and it’s the perfect draw for the track and distance.
The other best draws to receive are 1, 5, and 7. The inside barrier has produced seven winners in the last 42 years, and the smaller field size often helps those drawn closer to the rail.
Barriers 5 and 7 have had plenty of success, with barriers 9, 10, and 15 producing only one winner each since 1983.
CF Orr Stakes Betting Guide
Favourites have a good record in the CF Orr Stakes. The likes of Mr Brightside, Hartnell, Dissident, Black Caviar, Lonhro, and Redoute’s Choice all won the CF Orr Stakes as the betting favourite.
The legendary Black Caviar was the shortest-priced winner in history at $1.05. Vo Rogue won paying $1.25, and Typhoon Tracy won at $1.40.
However, there have been some upsets, including Manuel’s win in 2019. He paid $21 for Tony McEvoy, which wasn’t expected. However, 11 of the last 16 winners have been well-backed in CF Orr Stakes betting markets.
2025 C.F. Orr Stakes Nominations
The early C.F. Orr Stakes 2025 Nominations close on the Monday of race week with the full list of entries to be published below.
| 1 | x1341x5231 | JIMMYSSTAR (NZ) | G | 6 | Ciaron Maher | 1 | 59kg | 118 | ||
| 2 | x3421x5123 | EVAPORATE (NZ) | G | 4 | Ben, Will & JD Hayes | 2 | 59kg | 110 | ||
| 3 | x116x1x146 | ANGEL CAPITAL | H | 4 | Chris Waller | 3 | 59kg | 108 | ||
| 4 | 6x97x79576 | PINSTRIPED | G | 7 | Enver Jusufovic | 4 | 59kg | 108 | ||
| 5 | 12x165x263 | BOSUSTOW | H | 4 | Annabel & Rob Archibald | 5 | 59kg | 104 | ||
| 6 | x435457421 | WARNIE (IRE) | G | 5 | Ciaron Maher | 6 | 59kg | 104 | ||
| 7 | 111×4154 | VINROCK | C | 3 | Matt Laurie | 7 | 53kg | 102 | ||
| 8 | 0x51114612 | ZOU SENSATION | G | 6 | Leon & Troy Corstens & Will Larkin | 8 | 59kg | 102 | ||
| 9 | 40x59400x9 | MIGHTY ULYSSES (GB) | G | 7 | Annabel & Rob Archibald | 9 | 59kg | 98 | ||
| 10 | 2112×31 | SHEZA ALIBI | F | 3 | Peter G Moody & Katherine Coleman | 10 | 51kg | 84 | ||
| 11 | x2212x1541 | PERSIAN SPIRIT | G | 5 | Symon Wilde | 11 | 59kg | 84 |
CF Orr Stakes Tips
C.F. Orr Stakes tips are based on the recent race history and statistics that reveal the hot streak of favourites in the race.
Along with backing the favourite another CF Orr Stakes betting tip is to look at horses that finished in the money in their lead-up.
Mares also have a top record making them a favourite in CF Orr Stakes tipping with the most recent to win being Suavito (2016) followed by Tofane (2022).
Horses drawn in double digit barriers have a poor recent record in the race, so another good tip for picking the CF Orr Stakes winner is to look for the WFA horses with a good gate.
2025 CF Orr Stakes Tips
Our Ladbrokes’ exclusive CF Orr Stakes 2025 tips will be found below the week of the race so stay tuned for what gallopers to back and sack this spring.
- To Win: No. 1 Jimmysstar
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
x5231T: Ciaron Maher
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CF Orr Stakes Form Guide
The C.F. Orr Stakes form guide reveals all the crucial information punters need to place a well-informed bet on the first Group 1 of the season. The traditional info found on the CF Orr Stakes form includes saddlecloth numbers, jockeys, trainers, weights and barriers.
Also listed are the track and distance records of the horses in the CF Orr Stakes field as well as their recent lead-up form.
The CF Orr Stakes form from 2022 was franked with the winning mare Tofane continuing on to run third next-up in that autumn’s Futurity Stakes results. Tofane also went on to finish runner-up behind the CF Orr third place-getter Cascadian in the Group 1 All Aged Stakes. Cascadian further franked the Orr Stakes form with a successful spring campaign later that year.
The 2022 CF Orr Stakes second-placed mare Lighthouse meanwhile went on to run second in the Group 1 Canterbury Stakes next-up and take out Sydney’s Group 1 Coolmore Classic (1500m).
CF Orr Stakes Form Facts
- From 2006 – 2025 (autumn edition) seven of the CF Orr Stakes winners came off a last-start win most recently protest champion Jacquinot (2023).
- From 2011 – 2025 (autumn edition) seven of the winners had their final lead-up in the Australia Stakes.
- The Australia Stakes – CF Orr Stakes double was last achieved by Streets Of Avalon (2021) and Black Caviar (2012).
- Six CF Orr winners from 2010 – 2025 (autumn edition) were mares.
- From 2010 – 2015 trainer Peter Moody prepared five winners including Typhoon Tracy (2010-11) and Black Caviar (2012).
- Typhoon Tracy (2010-11) was the first back-to-back CF Orr Stakes winner since Vo Rogue (1988-90) who won three on the trot.
- CF Orr Stakes favourites have a gun recent record with nine wins from 2006 – 2025 (autumn edition).
- Eight three-year-olds have won the CF Orr Stakes with Alabama Express (2020) and protest winner Jacquinot (2023) the latest.
2025 CF Orr Stakes Form Guide
A link to our comprehensive CF Orr Stakes 2025 Form Guide will be provided below the week of the race.
Autumn CF Orr Stakes Race History
When held in the autumn as the then opening Group 1 race of the calendar year, the CF Orr was dominated by the favourites and was traditionally contested by middle-distance hopes that came out of the Group 2 Australia Stakes (1200m) at Moonee Valley in January.
Autumn Carnival CF Orr Stakes runners previously backed-up at the same track and distance in the Group 1 Futurity Stakes (1400m).
The last horse to complete the Australia Stakes – CF Orr Stakes double was Streets Of Avalon (2021) – the first since Black Caviar (2012) – while the popular CF Orr Stakes – Futurity Stakes double was last achieved by the likes of All Too Hard (2013), Moment Of Change (2014), Black Heart Bart (2017), and Mr Brightside (2024).
Backing the CF Orr Stakes winner to run top three in the Futurity Stakes is a great autumn racing tip.
In 2023 the CF Orr Stakes ran in Melbourne on the same day Sydney hosts the $2 million Restricted Listed Inglis Millennium (1100m) and was won on protest by the spring’s Golden Rose winning colt Jacquinot.
For the first time in 2024 the C.F. Orr Stakes winner also gained a guaranteed start in the $4 million The All-Star Mile race.
Mr Brightside won the 2024 CF Orr Stakes as the odds-on favourite having already been named as one of the All-Star Mile wild cards for his title defence in the event where he eventually ran second to Pride Of Jenni.
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.
CF Orr Stakes Results
The CF Orr Stakes race results from the past 30 years have been dominated by the favourites and those coming off a lead-up run at Moonee Valley.
The race has been won by a host of turf greats and notable recent CF Orr Stakes winners include All Too Hard (2013), Moment Of Change (2014), Dissident (2015), Black Heart Bart (2017), Hartnell (2018), winner on protest Jacquinot (2023), and champion WFA star Mr Brightside (2024).
Some of the other most famous CF Orr Stakes winners include triple champion Vo Rogue (1988-90), Saintly (1997), Lonhro (2004), and the mighty mare Black Caviar (2012).
Tofane (2022) was the last C.F. Orr Stakes winning mare.
Protest winner Jacquinot (2023) was the last C.F. Orr Stakes winning three-year-old.
Recent CF Orr Stakes Winners
Past C.F. Orr Stakes winners and placegetters dating back to the year 2006 are detailed in the below table.
| YEAR | WINNER | SECOND | THIRD |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 (Spring) | TBD | TBD | TBD |
| 2025 (Autumn) | Another Wil | Mr Brightside | Steparty |
| 2024 | Mr Brightside | Pride Of Jenni | Buffalo River |
| 2023 | Jacquinot (on protest) | Gentleman Roy (relegated) | Nugget |
| 2022 | Tofane | Lighthouse | Cascadian |
| 2021 | Streets Of Avalon | Imaging | Crosshaven |
| 2020 | Alabama Express | Fierce Impact | Kings Will Dream |
| 2019 | Manuel | Kementari | Land Of Plenty |
| 2018 | Hartnell | Single Gaze | Brave Smash |
| 2017 | Black Heart Bart | Turn Me Loose | Ecuador |
| 2016 | Suavito | Lucky Hussler | Hucklebuck |
| 2015 | Dissident | Entirely Platinum | Mourinho |
| 2014 | Moment Of Change | Eurozone | Shamus Award |
| 2013 | All Too Hard | Mawingo | Mr Moet |
| 2012 | Black Caviar | Southern Speed | Playing God |
| 2011 | Typhoon Tracy | Heart Of Dreams | Ortensia |
| 2010 | Typhoon Tracy | Heart Of Dreams | Sirmione |
| 2009 | Maldivian | Alamosa | Theseo |
| 2008 | Shinzig | Niconero | Rubiscent |
| 2007 | El Segundo | Marasco | Aqua D’amore |
| 2006 | Perfect Promise | Lad Of The Manor | Fields Of Omagh |
FAQs about the CF Orr Stakes
When is the CF Orr Stakes 2025?
The CF Orr Stakes is run on Saturday November 15, 2025, at 5:40 pm. It’s the ninth race on the card.
Where is the CF Orr Stakes 2025?
Caulfield hosts the CF Orr Stakes 2025. It’s one of Melbourne’s premier thoroughbred race tracks, behind only Flemington.
What is the prize money for the CF Orr Stakes 2025?
The CF Orr Stakes prize money is $1 million, with the winner getting $600,000.
What distance is the CF Orr Stakes run over?
The CF Orr Stakes is run over 1400m. It’s a distance that appeals to sprinters and milers, which makes for an exciting contest.
How many horses run in the CF Orr Stakes?
The CF Orr Stakes is limited to 16 runners and four emergencies. It doesn’t always attract a big field, but the race date change could spark interest.
Who won the 2024 CF Orr Stakes?
Mr Brightside won the 2024 CF Orr Stakes as a $1.95 favourite. It was one of his best career wins with 59kg on his back.
Who won the 2023 CF Orr Stakes?
Jacquinot won the 2023 CF Orr Stakes at $4. The 3YO colt had good betting support after showing excellent form as a youngster.
Who won the 2022 CF Orr Stakes?
Tofane won the 2022 CF Orr Stakes as a $7 chance. It was his biggest win since taking out the Doncaster Mile.
What horse holds the CF Orr Stakes record time?
Desert Sky won the 2001 CF Orr Stakes in a record time of 1:21.6. Black Caviar ran 1:22.3 when winning in 2013, where she was eased down.
Which jockey has the most CF Orr Stakes wins?
Michael Clarke has five CF Orr Stakes wins, including Planet Ruler in 1991. In more recent times, Luke Nolen has four wins and Craig Williams has two.
Which trainer has the most CF Orr Stakes wins?
Ken Hilton and Peter Moody have five wins in the CF Orr Stakes. Moody’s most famous win came with Black Caviar, who continued her unbeaten run.
How can I bet on the CF Orr Stakes?
Bet on the CF Orr Stakes with Ladbrokes. It has everything you need to place your CF Orr Stakes bets, including win, place, exotics, futures, and more.
What is CF Orr Stakes futures betting?
CF Orr Stakes futures betting is when punters bet on the race before the final field is released. Futures odds are available in the months leading up to the race, where punters find excellent value.
How do I watch the CF Orr Stakes live?
You can watch the CF Orr Stakes live on Ladbrokes. Other options are available, including Racing.com and SkyRacing.
How do I buy CF Orr Stakes tickets?
Tickets for the CF Orr Stakes are available at VRC.com.au and with ticket merchant Ticketmaster. Packages are available with tour groups, and it’s best to buy your tickets early.
What is the CF Orr Stakes dress code?
The CF Orr Stakes has a smart dress, but it’s a more relaxed meeting compared to other spring carnival dates.
How do I bet on the 2025 CF Orr Stakes?
Bet online or via the latest iOS/Android apps with Ladbrokes.
The first step is to create an account at ladbrokes.com.au. The process is quick and easy!
Once you've created your account you can make a deposit via credit card, or any other of our secure payment methods. Next up, head to the racing page and find the race and runner that's right for you.
Which horse will win the 2025 CF Orr Stakes?
The best way to pick which horse will win the CF Orr Stakes is to take into account the form, assess the barriers, and consider the weight the horse will carry (among other factors). Check out ladbrokes.com.au in the lead up to the race for full form information.