Verry Elleegant Stakes.
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The Verry Elleegant Stakes, formerly known as the Chipping Norton Stakes, is a prestigious Group 1 weight-for-age race for horses aged three and older. Held annually over 1,600 metres at Royal Randwick Racecourse in Sydney, it forms a cornerstone of the Sydney Autumn Racing Carnival. First run in 1925, the race has evolved through several distance changes before settling on the current mile since 1980. Named in 2024 to honour the champion mare Verry Elleegant — herself a two-time winner of this race among many other Group 1 victories — the event translated the legacy and history of the Chipping Norton Stakes into a tribute to one of the modern era’s greats. With prize money of $1,000,000, the Verry Elleegant Stakes consistently draws a high-quality field. Run under weight-for-age (WFA) conditions, it acts as a major lead-in to other autumn features such as the Doncaster Mile and Tancred Stakes.
Some of the most memorable moments include its domination by legends such as Tie The Knot, who won four years in a row (1999-2002), and Winx, who similarly claimed consecutive wins when in her prime. Recent editions also stand out: in 2025, Via Sistina edged out stablemates in a thrilling finish to continue trainer Chris Waller’s impressive record in the race.
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Recent Results
The Verry Elleegant Stakes are built on a foundation of excellent runners that put on a true show each year. Here are some of those recent winning runners:
2026 - Autumn Glow
2025 - Via Sistina
2024 - Think It Over
2023 - Anamoe
2022 - Verry Elleegant
2021 - Verry Elleegant
2020 - Te Akau Shark
2019 - Winx
2018 - Winx
2017 - Winx
2016 - Winx
2015 - Contributer
2014 - Boban
2013 - Shoot Out
2012 - Shoot Out
2011 - Danleigh
2010 - Theseo