13.30
SoftCAA Stellar Earl Grosvenor Handicap
- Prize money: £20384
- 0m 7f 127y
- Class 2
- 13 runners
Runners: 13 runners
Type: Flat Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Showers
5/1 (Won)
- Win: £5.50
- Place: £1.80
Form: 838-93 CD
Last run: 20 days
W: 8st 12lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 92
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 3 (4) |
17th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 1m 2f 50y Class 6 |
9st 13lb |
10yo who's the sole winner (seven times) in this, if not since autumn 2023, but last two outings at Bath have advertised the need to give him a longer run over 1m2f now; no ground or track issues, and he's among the likeliest. |
5/2 |
|
4th 2 (10) |
13th Jun 2026 Good To Soft 1m 0f 0y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
No win since September 2023 but he is operating off a much-reduced mark now and he emerged from the pack to take a never-nearer third here eight days ago (1m2f, good); might need them to go too fast up front to win but he holds each-way claims all the same. |
9/2 |
|
3rd 4 (5) |
5th Jun 2026 Good 1m 2f 37y Class 6 |
9st 8lb |
All seven wins have been on good ground or softer; latest was in 2023 and although he has plenty of form (this year even) to give him a chance, having a second stab at 1m2f on latest outing didn't go well enough. |
9/1 |
25/1
- Place: £5.30
Form: -72020
Last run: 13 days
W: 9st 9lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 103
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
11th 2 (14) |
27th Jun 2026 Standard To Slow 0m 7f 14y Class 2 |
9st 7lb |
Now 5lb lower than for his 1m win here in January and there have been excuses for several of his defeats since; plausible outsider. |
20/1 |
|
19th 30 (3) |
17th Jun 2026 Good To Firm 1m 0f 0y Class 2 |
9st 0lb |
Defied a 5lb higher mark in the 7f handicap at this meeting three years ago and scored over 1m on AW in January; has lost his form, most recently finishing last in the Newbury event won by Classic; further Royal Ascot glory looks unlikely. |
50/1 |
20/1
- Place: £2.60
Form: 05194- CD
Last run: 217 days
W: 9st 4lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 98
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 1 (4) |
11th Jul 2026 Good 0m 7f 127y Class 4 |
10st 4lb |
All six wins have been on turf and last two were in Class 2 events over C&D (good/good to firm); struggled in his first three runs after a long absence this spring but he got back on track with a front-running second at Kempton (1m, AW) last Monday; 2lb higher back on turf but he remains well treated on old form and is an interesting contender back at this track. |
2/1 |
|
2nd 3 (5) |
29th Jun 2026 Standard To Slow 1m 0f 0y Class 4 |
10st 2lb |
Thrown in on 2024 best but he missed 2025 and has yet to get going this time around; hopes appear to rest on the drop in class having a positive effect. |
14/1 |
|
6th 5 (6) |
21st May 2026 Good 0m 7f 15y Class 3 |
9st 6lb |
Front-runner; well handicapped, being 8lb lower than for his Chester win last May, but he didn't fire at that meeting two weeks ago and he now has a point to prove. |
12/1 |
10/1
Form: 13244- CD
Last run: 233 days
W: 8st 12lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 92
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 2 (5) |
12th Jun 2026 Good 0m 7f 127y Class 5 |
9st 8lb |
Has a win over C&D but that was over four years ago; hasn't backed up an encouraging third at Doncaster (7f, good to soft) in March in two runs since but has dropped to a career-low mark so all is not lost. |
8/1 |
|
6th 7 (7) |
19th May 2026 Standard 0m 7f 14y Class 5 |
9st 5lb |
Four-time Polytrack winner who ran well below market expectations in two previous starts on Tapeta; back on his last successful mark but didn't build on a decent comeback effort last time. |
12/1 |
|
6th 4 (6) |
13th Apr 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 0y Class 5 |
9st 6lb |
Resumed from four months off with a good third of 15 in 7f Doncaster handicap 15 days ago; must enter calculations off an unchanged mark. |
7/2 |
7/2
Form: 48-705 CD
Last run: 13 days
W: 9st 3lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 97
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10 (7) |
7th May 2025 Good 0m 7f 1y Class 3 |
9st 6lb |
3-13 at Chester (the wins over 7.6f) but the last time he scored anywhere was in May 2023; has his lowest mark since 2020 and a shout on plenty of 2024 form, but seasonal debut may not be his best moment. |
10/1 |
|
10 (7) |
7th May 2025 Good 0m 7f 1y Class 3 |
9st 6lb |
3-13 at Chester (the wins over 7.6f) but the last time he scored anywhere was in May 2023; has his lowest mark since 2020 and a shout on plenty of 2024 form, but seasonal debut may not be his best moment. |
10/1 |
|
3rd 5 (5) |
27th Sep 2024 Soft 0m 7f 37y Class 3 |
9st 9lb |
Dual course winner who went close over C&D last month but he's been disappointing since including a laboured effort back here last time; losing run is now up to 15 and others are more convincing. |
16/1 |
5/1
Form: 316-42
Last run: 13 days
W: 8st 6lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 86
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
18th 10 (7) |
12th Jun 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 0y Class 4 |
9st 7lb |
Losing run stretches back over two years; best effort this year when fifth of eight over 7f at Goodwood (soft) on Sunday, but he'll need more if he's to exploit his reduced mark. |
20/1 |
|
5th 5 (7) |
7th Jun 2026 Good To Soft 0m 7f 0y Class 4 |
9st 2lb |
Losing run stretches back over two years and neither start this year suggests he is ready to exploit his lowly mark; the prospect of slow ground does pique interest though. |
14/1 |
|
9th 6 (1) |
25th May 2026 Good 0m 5f 217y Class 4 |
9st 5lb |
Six-time winner, notably the 2023 Ayr Silver Cup, but two years have passed since the last victory; retained ability in a mixed 2025 campaign and he should be sharper with a run under his belt; drying ground won't be in his favour here though. |
12/1 |
16/1
Form: 8429-9
Last run: 24 days
W: 8st 13lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 93
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1 (9) |
27th Oct 2025 Standard 1m 1f 104y Class 5 |
10st 0lb |
Now 2lb lower than when keeping on well for close second behind course specialist in quite valuable Brighton Mile this summer, but recent Tapeta form has been underwhelming and he remains without a win since 2023. |
10/1 |
|
1 (9) |
27th Oct 2025 Standard 1m 1f 104y Class 5 |
10st 0lb |
Now 2lb lower than when keeping on well for close second behind course specialist in quite valuable Brighton Mile this summer, but recent Tapeta form has been underwhelming and he remains without a win since 2023. |
10/1 |
|
7 (5) |
3rd Oct 2025 Standard 1m 0f 13y Class 4 |
9st 9lb |
Patchy record this year but he is on the same mark as when a close second in a competitive race at Brighton in August; each-way shout. |
10/1 |
16/1
Form: /607-5
Last run: 24 days
W: 8st 13lb
4 yo Filly
OR: 93
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 1 (4) |
14th Sep 2023 Good 1m 2f 0y Class 4 |
10st 3lb |
led early, soon raced in second |
14/1 |
|
9th 2 (5) |
5th Aug 2023 Soft 0m 7f 0y Class 3 |
10st 2lb |
took keen hold, in touch with leaders |
20/1 |
|
8th 7 (9) |
12th May 2023 Soft 0m 7f 127y Class 2 |
8st 13lb |
Won her only 2yo start, then highly tried in three races last year; made an encouraging handicap debut at Newmarket (1m, good to soft; fifth of 13) last month and may build on that effort; not dismissed. |
16/1 |
8/1
Form: 153-12
Last run: 13 days
W: 9st 2lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 96
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
15th 2 (2) |
6th Jul 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 4 |
10st 2lb |
Ended last season with a 7f win on soft ground but made a slow start to this campaign; not the percentage call. |
50/1 |
|
16th 10 (16) |
13th Jun 2026 Good 0m 7f 0y Class 3 |
9st 8lb |
9yo who has won 13 times, the latest off today's mark at Musselburgh last November; however, he's failed to shine on his three outings this season. |
33/1 |
15/2
Form: 75918- C
Last run: 197 days
W: 8st 8lb
6 yo Mare
OR: 88
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 4 (3) |
6th Aug 2023 Good To Soft 0m 7f 127y Class 3 |
9st 4lb |
Well beaten on both Chester runs this season but one was her reappearance and the other was a tough Listed assignment; in between she went close at Haydock and she was a two-time course winner last year (7f, soft/good to soft); could go well now back in a handicap in first-time cheekpieces. |
11/2 |
|
9th 7 (9) |
15th Jul 2023 Good To Soft 0m 7f 1y Class 1 |
9st 2lb |
taken down early, towards rear |
20/1 |
|
2nd 3 (1) |
27th May 2023 Good To Firm 0m 7f 37y Class 3 |
9st 7lb |
Disappointing on reappearance at Chester a fortnight ago, especially as she has a good record fresh and likes that track and soft ground; however, perhaps she needed the run this time around and she's run really well on all three previous visits to Haydock; not ruled out. |
8/1 |
6/1
Form: 3151-0
Last run: 41 days
W: 9st 2lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 96
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
15th 4 (7) |
10th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 0y Class 3 |
9st 6lb |
Top handicap form for the Crisfords in 2023, including at York; absent for 1038 days prior to his Haydock return in April and duly well beaten; better run here at the Dante meeting and he should be at concert pitch now. |
40/1 |
|
9th 10 (16) |
14th May 2026 Good 0m 7f 192y Class 2 |
8st 12lb |
Won this for the Crisfords in 2023 when 1lb higher; missed all of 2024 and 2025 and down the field at 40-1 on last month's stable debut at Haydock; he may have needed that run but has to prove how much ability he retains. |
66/1 |
|
11th 8 (2) |
25th Apr 2026 Good 0m 7f 37y Class 2 |
9st 3lb |
Progressive handicapper for the Crisfords and he was last seen finishing second in the Buckingham Palace at Royal Ascot (7f, good to firm) in June 2023; sold for 20,000gns in May 2024; only dropped 3lb during his 1038-day absence; likely best watched. |
33/1 |
14/1
Form: 24-624
Last run: 37 days
W: 8st 12lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 92
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 7 (1) |
6th Jan 2025 Standard 0m 7f 36y Class 2 |
8st 10lb |
Well below par in two races (elsewhere) since returned to AW but could revive back at Wolverhampton; has form figures of 7112441 over C&D, most recently defying a 2lb higher mark last March; not dismissed. |
12/1 |
|
7th 7 (1) |
6th Jan 2025 Standard 0m 7f 36y Class 2 |
8st 10lb |
dwelt start, in touch with leaders, outpaced from under 2f out, weakened final furlong |
12/1 |
|
5th 3 (4) |
19th Dec 2024 Standard 0m 7f 0y Class 2 |
9st 4lb |
7f specialist who has to put a moderate effort at Southwell last time behind him, but is back off the same mark as when gaining his third Wolverhampton success back in March; has gone close on Polytrack and shouldn't be far away. |
9/1 |
14/1
Form: 13098-
Last run: 211 days
W: 8st 10lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 90
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 1 (12) |
18th Sep 2025 Standard To Slow 1m 2f 219y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
Produced a telling turn of foot to prevail in a bunch finish in a slowly run contest at Lingfield (1m2f, Polytrack) 15 days ago, ending a 21-race losing run; only 2lb higher, but steps up in trip again so his stamina will be tested further, especially if this is more truly run. |
5/1 |
|
8 (4) |
3rd Sep 2025 Standard 1m 2f 0y Class 5 |
9st 4lb |
Runner-up in two of his five runs for this yard, once at this track (1m); not straightforward though, often slowly away, and his stamina for this trip has to be taken on trust. |
16/1 |
Non-runners
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £144.50 |
| Straight Forecast | £214.68 |
| Tricast | £1790.26 |
| Trifecta | £1859.40 |