Angel Capital primed for Orr Stakes return

Angel Capital will return to familiar territory at Caulfield this Saturday, with trainer Chris Waller confident his colt is ready to fire in the $1 million CF Orr Stakes.

The four-year-old rounded out his preparation with a sharp gallop on the course proper, as Waller looked to “tick every box” ahead of the 1400-metre Group 1.

“Just to keep him ticking over, he’s a colt and to keep him interested,” Waller said. “Get him back at Caulfield, which he’s been to before… it’s a big day for him and (we’re) ticking every box.”

Angel Capital has raced four times at Caulfield, claiming both the Caulfield Guineas Prelude and the Group 2 Autumn Stakes.

Ben Melham, who guided him to those wins, reunites in the saddle after riding him in The Everest.

“He knows the horse better than I do and he said he feels great; he’s nice and relaxed,” Waller said.

Angel Capital is second favourite behind Russell Balding Stakes winner Jimmysstar.

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