Chipping Norton Stakes

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.

[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.

Rogilla , 1935 winner
Tranquil Star , 1941 winner
Ammon Ra , 1932 winner