# Sir Rupert Clarke Stakes horse preparations

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/sir-rupert-clarke-stakes-horse-preparations
> Updated: 2026-09-17T15:04:04.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2.

Preparations are underway for the Group 1 Sir Rupert Clarke Stakes at Caulfield. 

Trainer Cliff Brown is entering Sepals and Von Hauke in the 1400m race. Sepals seeks to become the first horse to win consecutive titles since the 1999-2000 season. Von Hauke, ridden by Harry Coffey, enters with a favorable barrier draw.

Trainer Chris Waller is also targeting the event with Angel Capital, a horse seeking its first Group 1 win. Waller’s decision to run Angel Capital at this distance was influenced by the presence of Tom Kitten, which helps mitigate the horse’s weight. Waller has entered two additional runners, Lady Shenandoah and Sun God, in the race.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-17: Angel Capital targets Group 1 win in Sir Rupert Clarke Stakes

Trainer Chris Waller aims for a Group 1 breakthrough with Angel Capital in the Sir Rupert Clarke Stakes at Caulfield, alongside runners Lady Shenandoah and Sun God.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/angel-capital-targets-group-1-win-in-sir-rupert-clarke-stakes

### 2026-09-15: Sepals and Von Hauke target Sir Rupert Clarke Stakes glory

Trainer Cliff Brown's horses Sepals and Von Hauke seek Group 1 glory at Caulfield this Saturday in the Sir Rupert Clarke Stakes following strong performances in Brisbane.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/sepals-and-von-hauke-target-sir-rupert-clarke-stakes-glory

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Cite as: Sir Rupert Clarke Stakes horse preparations. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/sir-rupert-clarke-stakes-horse-preparations