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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.
Group I race | |
Location | Randwick Racecourse, Sydney, Australia |
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Inaugurated | 1925 |
Race type | Thoroughbred – Flat racing |
Sponsor | TAB (2024) |
Race information | |
Distance | 1,600 metres |
Surface | Turf |
Track | Right-handed |
Qualification | Three years old and older |
Weight | Weight for Age |
Purse | A$1,000,000 (2024) |
Bonuses | exempt from ballot for Doncaster Handicap and Sydney Cup |
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.
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