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Angel Capital Eyes Group 1 Glory at C.F. Orr Stakes

13/11/2025|SB Staff|Horse Racing News
<h2>Angel Capital Eyes Group 1 Glory at C.F. Orr Stakes – Trifecta Summary:</h2> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>- &nbsp; Angel Capital galloped at Caulfield track ahead of Saturday's Group 1 C.F. Orr Stakes worth $1 million.</p> <p>- &nbsp; Trainer Chris Waller confirms the colt is race-fit following his Everest campaign and recent Sydney trial.</p> <p>- &nbsp; Victory would secure Angel Capital's first Group 1 triumph and enhance his stallion credentials significantly.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <h2>Angel Capital Primed for Group 1 Glory at Orr Stakes</h2> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>The Chris Waller-trained colt enjoyed a comfortable workout on the course proper at Caulfield, with his trainer personally overseeing the session ahead of the $1 million feature race.</p> <p>Angel Capital's preparation appears spot-on as he chases his maiden Group 1 victory in what represents Melbourne's final elite-level contest for 2025.</p> <p>Waller emphasised that Tuesday's gallop served multiple purposes beyond mere fitness maintenance.</p> <p>"Just to keep him ticking over - he's a colt, so keep him interested," Waller explained. "To get him back to Caulfield, which he has been to before and get him on a Soft track and his better form is on Good tracks, so just getting used to the environment."</p> <p>The timing proves crucial for Angel Capital, who requires familiarisation with track conditions ahead of Saturday's 1400-metre test.</p> <p>Ben Melham, who will partner the colt on race day, provided positive feedback following the gallop, reporting the horse felt relaxed and ready for the assignment.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <h2>Fitness Peak Achieved After Everest Campaign</h2> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>Angel Capital enters the C.F. Orr Stakes in peak condition following his comprehensive spring preparation.</p> <p>The five-year-old competed in The Everest three weeks ago before sharpening up with a Sydney trial last Wednesday, travelling to Melbourne the following day.</p> <p>"He's very fit. He ran in The Everest a few weeks back and, as I said, the trial, so he's as fit as we can get him - we don't want to get him any fitter - we just want to keep him sharp," Waller confirmed.</p> <p>Despite finishing sixth in the $20 million Everest, Waller believes Angel Capital's performance contained merit.</p> <p>The trainer suggested faster early sectionals could have suited his charge better, noting: "I would have liked to see them go a little bit quicker and really put it to Ka Ying Rising and that would have really set it up for the backmarkers."</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <h2>Caulfield Record Provides Confidence</h2> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>Angel Capital boasts a solid Caulfield record despite mixed results across four previous starts at the venue.</p> <p>His major victories at the track include the Group 3 Caulfield Guineas Prelude (1400m) last season and the Group 2 Autumn Stakes over the identical distance this autumn.</p> <p>The colt's sixth-place finish in last year's Caulfield Guineas (1600m) highlighted his ability at the venue, while a luckless fourth in the Group 1 Sir Rupert Clarke Stakes in September demonstrated his continued competitiveness at the highest level.</p> <p>With five wins from 10 starts, Angel Capital represents excellent value for punters seeking Group 1 success.</p> <p>Saturday's contest promises genuine quality, with connections initially expecting a weaker field before the presence of rivals like Jimmysstar elevated the race's standard.</p> <p>Victory would secure Angel Capital's first Group 1 triumph whilst significantly enhancing his future stallion prospects, making Saturday's C.F. Orr Stakes a pivotal moment in his racing career.</p>

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