The CF Orr Stakes at Caulfield this Saturday marks the return of Group 1 racing, with speculation that top horse Mr Brightside and standout mares like Atishu and Pride Of Jenni might make their season debuts.
The event will also spotlight the Blue Diamond Preludes, potentially shaping the field for the G1 feature.
While the final lineup for the Orr Stakes remains unconfirmed, the race could see strong contenders such as Mr Brightside, alongside horses with solid records at 1400m like Munhamek and Ayrton.
Veight, aiming to build on a recent Australia Stakes win, and Godolphin’s anticipated runner Pericles, with Mark Zahra as the jockey, are also speculated to compete.
| Horse | Trainer | Jockey |
|---|---|---|
| MR BRIGHTSIDE | B, W & JD Hayes | C Williams |
| MUNHAMEK | N Ryan | B Shinn |
| AYRTON | M Price & M Kent Jnr | J Kah |
| BUFFALO RIVER | M Moroney | C Gaudray (a) |
| PERICLES | J Cummings | M Zahra |
| ATISHU | C Waller | M Dee |
| PRIDE OF JENNI | C Maher | D Bates |
| VEIGHT | T & C McEvoy | D Lane |