Horse race
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.
Rogilla , 1935 winner
Tranquil Star , 1941 winner
Ammon Ra , 1932 winner
History
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
Front cover 1949 AJC Chipping Norton Stakes racebook
1949 AJC Chipping Norton Stakes showing raceday officials
Starters and results 1949 AJC Chipping Norton Stakes
Starters and results showing the winner,
Carbon Copy
1949 AJC Chipping Norton Stakes showing band entertainment program
Back cover showing charges at the entrance gates
Distance
1925–1972 - 1+ 1 ⁄4 miles (~2000 metres)
1972–1979 – 2100 metres
1980 onwards - 1600 metres
Grade
1925–1979 - Principal race
1980–1985 - Group 2
1986 onwards - Group 1 race
Venue
Gallery of noted winners
Winners
See also
External links
References