Group 1 Gurus: Who to back in the CF Orr & why?

It’s the final day of the 2026 Spring Racing Carnival!

The CF Orr Stakes was historically held in February to kick off the Autumn Racing Carnival but was rescheduled to be the final Group 1 of the spring in 2025.

This year the 1400m Group 1 will be run at Sandown Racecourse due to the Caulfield track being resurfaced.

The weight-for-age race is worth $1 million, and was previously won by Jimmysstar (2025), Another Wil (2025), Mr Brightside (2024), Jacquinot (2023), and Tofane (2022).

Jimmysstar will be looking to defend his title on Saturday, but 1400m extraordinaire Beiwacht will be attempting to stop that.

Check out our tips and predictions for the Orr below!

CF Orr

Winner: BEIWACHT

Top 4: BEIWACHT | JIMMYSSTAR | ANGEL CAPITAL | PERICLES

Why: Beiwacht has been unbeatable at 1400m. From three starts at the distance he holds a perfect record. Is truly an extraordinaire at the distance. Will be hard to beat again.

Jimmysstar was beaten by the barrier last start. A horse which always must be respected. Will be around the finish, but I prefer Beiwacht.

Angel Capital appears as a sneaky chance here. Last start at 1400m was an impressive victory, while he had some forgive runs before that. Never know had to judge this horse but could surprise here.

Pericles’ last start was an incredible victory across 1300m. If he can replicate that performance, then could run very well here.

Connor Scanlon

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