15.05
SoftCaa Stellar Selling Stakes
- Prize money: £7731
- 0m 7f 127y
- Class 4
- 8 runners
Runners: 8 runners
Type: Flat Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Rain
5/1
Form: 903315
Last run: 14 days
W: 9st 12lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 87
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 10 (3) |
16th Oct 2026 Heavy 0m 7f 212y Class 3 |
9st 0lb |
Two wins at Ayr (1m, soft/heavy) last month with a near-miss at Hamilton (1m1f, heavy) in between, and he was a close second when unpenalised at Ayr (7f, heavy) last Thursday; 4lb higher this afternoon but this 8yo remains well treated on his old form and has to be respected. |
13/2 |
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1st 2 (2) |
29th Sep 2026 Soft 1m 0f 0y Class 5 |
9st 12lb |
Returned to form and capitalised on a reduced mark over C&D (soft) this month before near-miss at Hamilton (1m1f, heavy) two days later; 3lb higher than last time but this in-form 8yo is a leading contender. |
11/4 |
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2nd 4 (5) |
20th Sep 2026 Soft 1m 1f 35y Class 5 |
9st 13lb |
Proved resurgent dropped back to Class 5 at Ayr (1m, soft) on Friday, beating Motawaared by 1l, pair clear; likely player under 4lb penalty kept to this level, provided he remains in form. |
100/30 |
12/1
Form: 814485 D
Last run: 14 days
W: 9st 12lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 80
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 9 (4) |
16th Oct 2026 Heavy 0m 7f 212y Class 3 |
9st 3lb |
Down the field at Southwell last time but that was a rare AW start; prior to that he was an unlucky runner-up at Beverley (8.4f, heavy) and he won this race on heavy ground in 2024; finished fourth last year; key player. |
10/1 |
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7th 6 (3) |
22nd Sep 2026 Standard 1m 0f 13y Class 4 |
9st 8lb |
Losing run is up to 13 but he went close at Newcastle (1m, Tapeta) in July and backed that up with a good second at Beverley (8.4f, heavy) last month; only 1lb higher back on AW and he should be in the thick of things again. |
8/1 |
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2nd 7 (7) |
30th Aug 2026 Soft 1m 0f 100y Class 4 |
9st 2lb |
0-12 since winning off 2lb higher at Carlisle (7.7f, soft) in June last year, but has gone close a couple of times in that period as when beaten a head and a neck into third of 14 at Newcastle (1m, AW) last month (winner has gone in again twice since); goes very well on soft ground and has won twice here (7f/8.5f); a player. |
9/2 |
14/1
Form: 531168
Last run: 44 days
W: 9st 12lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 81
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2 (5) |
27th Feb 2026 Standard 0m 7f 36y Class 4 |
9st 9lb |
Shaped well, amid traffic issues, over 6f at Kempton on reappearance; has gained most wins over 7f, including twice at Wolverhampton; interesting back up in trip with Toby Moore taking off a handy 7lb. |
8/1 |
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5th 4 (4) |
14th Jan 2026 Standard To Slow 0m 6f 0y Class 4 |
9st 9lb |
6f winner but majority of his wins at 7f; went back-to-back at Chepstow in May/June; not in same form since and returns to AW after a break with his mark still looking tricky; drop back down in trip also a slight query. |
10/1 |
8/1
Form: 150737 C
Last run: 7 days
W: 9st 10lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 85
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 8 (9) |
18th Oct 2025 Standard 0m 6f 20y Class 3 |
9st 5lb |
C&D winner; flashed home to win a 7f handicap at Chester in May but it has been a mixed bag since, including dropped into a seller at Chester four weeks ago; dangerous mark if the addition of a tongue tie has a positive effect. |
10/1 |
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4 (4) |
20th Sep 2025 Soft 0m 7f 127y Class 4 |
9st 10lb |
Last-gasp winner of a Class 3 handicap here (7f, good) in May but he hasn't matched that form since and was well held over C&D (good to soft) last time; hood now returns but this is highly competitive for a seller and others are preferred. |
8/1 |
|
1 (9) |
13th Sep 2025 Good 0m 7f 127y Class 4 |
10st 1lb |
Produced a strong finish for a last-gasp success off this mark here (7f, good) in May; hasn't hit the same level since but he had some serious traffic issues when a creditable third here last month; looks interesting on this step back up in trip and could be a big factor if he gets the breaks. |
14/1 |
4/6
Form: -39308 C
Last run: 21 days
W: 9st 7lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 107
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 3 (8) |
12th Sep 2026 Good To Soft 0m 5f 143y Class 2 |
9st 11lb |
Coped well with the drop to 5f when winning the Gosforth Park Cup on Newcastle AW in June; respectable fifth in a Beverley Listed event (5f, heavy) 13 days ago, albeit without any excuses; this trip should be fine and he handles all ground; each-way shout back in a handicap. |
18/1 |
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5th 3 (6) |
30th Aug 2026 Soft 0m 5f 0y Class 1 |
9st 4lb |
Group 3 win on soft ground in Germany in 2024; chequered history since but the drop to 5f and fitting of a tongue-tie sparked a transformation at Newcastle in June, winning the Gosforth Park Cup in game fashion; not certain to be in the same form again but he won't be far away if he is. |
12/1 |
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1st 1 (10) |
26th Jun 2026 Standard To Slow 0m 5f 0y Class 2 |
9st 12lb |
Smart on his day and his third at Wolverhampton (6f) last July saw him record an RPR of 115; down the field in two runs for Mick Appleby this year and he now drops to 5f for the first time in his career; tongue tied for the first time. |
25/1 |
14/1
Form: 705444 C
Last run: 8 days
W: 9st 7lb
5 yo Colt
OR: 81
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 6 (10) |
19th Sep 2026 Soft 1m 2f 70y Class 4 |
9st 10lb |
Gained a first win since 2024 at Pontefract (1m) in August; backed it up with a good fifth of 17 in 1m2f Doncaster handicap eight days ago so he's a player in this grade. |
7/1 |
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5th 1 (3) |
11th Sep 2026 Good To Soft 1m 2f 43y Class 4 |
10st 2lb |
Acts on most ground; capitalised on a career-low mark with a comfortable success at Pontefract (1m, good to firm; first-time blinkers) last month; back up 5lb and he's yet to prove himself over this longer trip. |
12/1 |
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1st 1 (4) |
5th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 1m 0f 6y Class 5 |
9st 9lb |
Multiple winner at up to 8.5f on good or slower; on the slide in three starts this season but this combination of a drop in grade and new headgear may prompt a resurgence; return to shorter is also a plus; shortlisted. |
7/2 |
10/1
Form: -70400 C
Last run: 6 days
W: 9st 3lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 86
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 1 (1) |
17th Oct 2026 Good 0m 7f 6y Class 4 |
10st 7lb |
Has added two wins this year, at 7f and 6f (both on good), the latest when coming clear in good style at Pontefract 12 days ago; back up 6lb but he's never been better and this easy 7f shouldn't be a problem. |
3/1 |
|
11 (7) |
5th Oct 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 3 |
9st 3lb |
Form has an uneven look to it but he is capable on his day and his third at Chester (6f, good to soft) in August has been franked by the winner since; couldn't rule out. |
12/1 |
|
5th 8 (10) |
5th Sep 2026 Soft 0m 6f 212y Class 3 |
9st 7lb |
Another good run last time at Chester where he was closing down the leaders over 6f (good to soft); returning to 7f looks a good move and he can give his running on all sorts of ground; just 2lb above last winning mark. |
7/1 |
200/1
Form: 978458 C
Last run: 58 days
W: 9st 2lb
7 yo Filly
OR: 47
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10th 7 (1) |
22nd Sep 2025 Good To Soft 0m 7f 0y Class 6 |
8st 13lb |
Showed some ability remained when fifth at Chester in June (7.6f, good) but well held Flat and hurdles since; tailed off in the faces of a stiff task at Chester on Saturday. |
16/1 |
|
9 (6) |
20th Sep 2025 Soft 0m 7f 127y Class 4 |
9st 2lb |
Modest mare who was tailed off on her hurdling debut last month and this is an impossible task back on the Flat. |
200/1 |
|
12 |
6th Sep 2025 Good To Firm 2m 0f 70y Class 4 |
10st 11lb |
Four-time winner on the Flat but not since September 2023 and she has a lowly mark nowadays; best watched on hurdling debut. |
100/1 |
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £74.60 |
| Straight Forecast | £71.60 |
| Trifecta | £274.30 |
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