Chipping Norton Stakes

Summary

The Verry Elleegant Stakes, registered as the Chipping Norton Stakes is an Australian Turf Club Group 1 Thoroughbred horse race for horses three years old and older, run at weight for age, over a distance of 1600 metres at Randwick Racecourse, Sydney, Australia in February or March. Prizemoney is A$1,000,000.

Verry Elleegant Stakes
Group I race
Lough Neagh, 1933, 1936 & 1937 winner
LocationRandwick Racecourse,
Sydney, Australia
Inaugurated1925
Race typeThoroughbredFlat racing
SponsorTAB (2024)
Race information
Distance1,600 metres
SurfaceTurf
TrackRight-handed
QualificationThree years old and older
WeightWeight for Age
PurseA$1,000,000 (2024)
Bonusesexempt from ballot for Doncaster Handicap and Sydney Cup
Rogilla, 1935 winner
Tranquil Star, 1941 winner
Ammon Ra, 1932 winner

History edit

The race is major preparatory race for the Group 1 Doncaster Handicap and Sydney Cup as the winner is exempt from ballot for entry into each race.[1]

The race is named after the suburb Chipping Norton located in Liverpool located 27 kilometres south-west of Sydney. The race is usually held together with the Liverpool City Cup as part of the City of Liverpool festivities.[2]

Some outstanding champions have won this race including Phar Lap, Tranquil Star, Bernborough and Tulloch and Super Impose.

Tie the Knot won the race four consecutive times,[1] a feat matched by Winx in March 2019.

1949 racebook edit

Distance edit

  • 1925–1972 - 1+14 miles (~2000 metres)
  • 1972–1979 – 2100 metres
  • 1980 onwards - 1600 metres

Grade edit

  • 1925–1979 - Principal race
  • 1980–1985 - Group 2
  • 1986 onwards - Group 1 race

Venue edit

Gallery of noted winners edit

Winners edit

See also edit

External links edit

  • First three placegetters Chipping Norton Stakes (ATC)
  • Everything you need to know about Chipping Norton Stakes

References edit

  1. ^ a b "Winners and Past Results for the Chipping Norton Stakes". Pro Group Racing Australia. 2014. Retrieved 18 February 2015.
  2. ^ "Family day at Warwick Farm's cup day". Liverpool City Champion. 5 March 2013. Retrieved 6 March 2013.
  3. ^ "Feature Story: The Chipping Norton Stakes". Australian Turf Club. 2015. Archived from the original on 19 February 2015. Retrieved 18 February 2015.
  4. ^ "2023 Result – TAB Chipping Norton Stakes (held 25 February 2023)". racingpost.com. Retrieved 25 February 2023.
  5. ^ "2022 Result – TAB Chipping Norton Stakes (held 26 February 2022)". breednet.com.au. Retrieved 26 February 2022.
  6. ^ "2021 Result – TAB Chipping Norton Stakes (held 27 February 2021)". breednet.com. Retrieved 27 February 2021.
  7. ^ "2020 Result – Tab Chipping Norton Stakes (held 29 February 2020)". breednet.com. Retrieved 29 February 2020.
  8. ^ "2019 Result – Tab Chipping Norton Stakes (held 2 March 2019)". breednet.com. Retrieved 2 March 2019.
  9. ^ "2018 Result – Tab Chipping Norton Stakes (held 3 March 2018)". breednet.com. Retrieved 3 March 2018.
  10. ^ "2017 Result – Tab Chipping Norton Stakes (held 25 February 2017)". breednet.com. Retrieved 25 February 2017.
  11. ^ "2016 Result – Precise Air Chipping Norton (held 27 February 2016)". breednet.com. Retrieved 27 February 2016.
  12. ^ "2015 Result – Liverpool Chipping Norton Stks (held 28 February 2015)". breednet.com. Retrieved 28 February 2015.
  13. ^ "2014 Result – Chipping Norton Stakes (held 8 March 2014)". breednet.com. Retrieved 18 February 2015.
  14. ^ "2013 Result – Chipping Norton Stakes (held 9 March 2013)". breednet.com. Retrieved 18 February 2015.
  15. ^ "2012 Result – Chipping Norton Stakes (held 10 March 2012)". breednet.com. Retrieved 18 February 2015.
  16. ^ "2011 Result – Chipping Norton Stakes (held 5 March 2011)". breednet.com. Retrieved 18 February 2015.
  17. ^ "2010 Result – Patinack Chipping Norton Stks (held 6 March 2010)". breednet.com. Retrieved 18 February 2015.
  18. ^ "2009 Result – Patinack Chipping Norton Stks (held 7 March 2009)". breednet.com. Retrieved 18 February 2015.
  19. ^ "2008 Result – Chipping Norton Stks (held 22 March 2008)". breednet.com. Retrieved 18 February 2015.
  20. ^ "2007 Result – Chipping Norton Stakes (held 3 March 2007)". breednet.com. Retrieved 18 February 2015.
  21. ^ "2006 Result – Chipping Norton Stks (held 11 March 2006)". breednet.com. Retrieved 18 February 2015.
  22. ^ "2005 Result – Chipping Norton Stks (held 19 February 2005)". breednet.com. Retrieved 18 February 2015.
  23. ^ "2004 Result – Chipping Norton Stks (held 6 March 2004)". breednet.com. Retrieved 18 February 2015.
  24. ^ "2003 Result – Chipping Norton (held 15 March 2003)". breednet.com. Retrieved 18 February 2015.
  25. ^ "2002 Result – Chipping Norton Stks (held 23 February 2002)". breednet.com. Retrieved 18 February 2015.
  26. ^ "2001 Result – Chipping Norton (held 10 March 2001)". breednet.com. Retrieved 18 February 2015.
  27. ^ "2000 Result – Chipping Norton Stks (held 18 March 2000)". breednet.com. Retrieved 18 February 2015.
  28. ^ "1999 Result – Chipping Norton Stks (held 27 February 1999)". breednet.com. Retrieved 18 February 2015.
  29. ^ "1998 Result – Chipping Norton Stks (held 7 March 1998)". breednet.com. Retrieved 18 February 2015.
  30. ^ "1997 Result – Chipping Norton Stakes (held 22 February 1997)". breednet.com. Retrieved 18 February 2015.
  31. ^ "1996 Result – Chipping Norton Stks (held 2 March 1996)". breednet.com. Retrieved 18 February 2015.
  32. ^ "1995 Result – Chipping Norton Stks (held 11 March 1995)". breednet.com. Retrieved 18 February 2015.
  33. ^ "1994 Result – Chipping Norton Stks (held 26 February 1994)". breednet.com. Retrieved 18 February 2015.
  34. ^ "1993 Result – Chipping Norton Stks (held 6 March 1993)". breednet.com. Retrieved 18 February 2015.
  35. ^ "1992 Result – Chipping Norton Stks (held 15 March 1992)". breednet.com. Retrieved 18 February 2015.
  36. ^ "1991 Result – Chipping Norton Stks (held 23 February 1991)". breednet.com. Retrieved 18 February 2015.
  37. ^ "1990 Result – Chipping Norton Stks (held 10 March 1990)". breednet.com. Retrieved 18 February 2015.
  38. ^ "1989 Result – Chipping Norton Stks (held 18 February 1989)". breednet.com. Retrieved 18 February 2015.
  39. ^ "1988 Result – Chipping Norton Stks (held 27 February 1988)". breednet.com. Retrieved 18 February 2015.
  40. ^ "1987 Result – Chipping Norton Stks (held 14 March 1987)". breednet.com. Retrieved 18 February 2015.
  41. ^ "1986 Result – Chipping Norton Stks (held 22 February 1986)". breednet.com. Retrieved 18 February 2015.
  42. ^ "1985 Result – Chipping Norton Stks (held 2 March 1985)". breednet.com. Retrieved 18 February 2015.
  43. ^ "1984 Result – Chipping Norton Stks (held 17 March 1984)". breednet.com. Retrieved 18 February 2015.
  44. ^ "1983 Result – Chipping Norton Stks (held 26 February 1983)". breednet.com. Retrieved 18 February 2015.
  45. ^ "1970 Result – Chipping Norton Stks (held 14 March 1970)". The Sydney Morning Herald. News Google. 15 March 1970. p. 74. Retrieved 18 February 2015.
  46. ^ "1969 Result – Chipping Norton Stks (held 29 March 1969)". The Age. News Google. 31 March 1969. p. 21. Retrieved 18 February 2015.
  47. ^ "Bernborough defeats Flight in stirring finish". The Advocate (Burnie, Tas.). Trove Digital. 15 April 1946. p. 3 col. 1–2. Retrieved 18 February 2015.
  48. ^ "TRANQUIL STAR TOO GOOD". The Examiner (Launceston, Tas.). Trove Digital. 7 April 1941. p. 3 col. 1. Retrieved 18 February 2015.
  49. ^ "Warwick Farm. CUP TO GWILLIAN G. Phar Lap's Easy Win". The Sydney Morning Herald. Trove Digital. 14 April 1930. p. 15 col. 1. Retrieved 18 February 2015.