13.30
GoodCAA Stellar Handicap
- Prize money: £15288
- 0m 6f 17y
- Class 3
- 14 runners
Runners: 14 runners
Type: Flat Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Cloudy
12/1 (Won)
- Win: £24.60
- Place: £5.60
Form: 11-
Last run: 208 days
W: 9st 4lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 85
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3 (4) |
5th Sep 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 2 |
9st 12lb |
Won five of his ten starts for Richard Fahey, notably a local Group 3 in Qatar in November 2024; absent for 593 days prior to his second of six at Pontefract (6f, good) in July; struggled in the Stewards' Cup last time but he's edging down the weights and could still come good for this yard; ran well in his one visit to Ascot. |
12/1 |
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20th 11 (28) |
1st Aug 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 0y Class 2 |
9st 5lb |
Won five of his ten starts for Richard Fahey, notably a local Group 3 in Qatar in November 2024; absent for 593 days and gelded prior to his stable debut at Pontefract (6f, good) last month, a race in which he was caught out wide but plugged on for second behind the thriving easy winner; clearly retains ability but this will demand much more. |
40/1 |
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2nd 2 (6) |
7th Jul 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 2 |
9st 13lb |
Useful for Richard Fahey, winning five times the latest of which was a 7f handicap in Qatar in November 2024; makes his debut for his new yard (gelded in the meantime) and, like his stablemate The Strikin Viking, whether he is on a favourable mark remains to be seen; the choice of James Doyle, though, so interesting to see what the market says. |
4/1 |
10/1
- Place: £1.60
Form: 3214-6 D BF
Last run: 19 days
W: 9st 5lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 86
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
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 |
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12th 2 (4) |
31st May 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 2 |
9st 11lb |
Finished down the field on stable/seasonal debut at Chester (7.5f) this month but that doesn't tell the full story as he ran well for a long way from his wide draw and was hampered late on; he's dropped to an attractive mark and is just the type his new trainer does very well with. |
14/1 |
11/2
- Place: £2.60
Form: -13122 D
Last run: 23 days
W: 8st 5lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 72
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 1 (6) |
23rd Oct 2024 Standard To Slow 0m 7f 0y Class 5 |
9st 11lb |
Bounced back from a spell in the doldrums with fair front-running fourth at Wolverhampton (7f, Tapeta) last month; also effective over C&D and a bold bid is possible. |
11/1 |
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4th 4 (2) |
27th Sep 2024 Standard 0m 7f 36y Class 5 |
9st 9lb |
Only 2lb higher than for his Chester win in June; three heavy defeats have followed though and others look much safer; cheekpieces back today. |
20/1 |
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9th 3 (6) |
28th Aug 2024 Standard To Slow 0m 6f 0y Class 5 |
9st 10lb |
Campaigned at Chester this summer, twice disappointing since his June win; has a solid record (13122) in AW handicaps but the removal of usual cheekpieces presents a question mark. |
14/1 |
8/1
Form: 111-92 D
Last run: 36 days
W: 9st 4lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 85
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
19th 18 (9) |
15th Aug 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 4 |
9st 3lb |
The addition of a tongue-tie saw him return to winning ways at Wolverhampton (6f, AW) in June; the tongue-tie was left off on last month's stable debut and he ran creditably in fifth at Southwell; this may prove too competitive. |
16/1 |
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5th 9 (1) |
27th Jul 2026 Standard 0m 6f 16y Class 5 |
9st 6lb |
Made it 3-4 on Tapeta when winning off 4lb lower early last month; a poor effort on turf a few weeks ago will need forgiving but he's the type to respond positively to a change of yard and the headgear coming off, so holds possibilities. |
20/1 |
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6th 2 (3) |
4th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 18y Class 5 |
10st 0lb |
Triple turf winner who made it 3-5 on AW when leading close home at Wolverhampton (6f; tongue-tie added) last month; ran another good race when a close second at Ripon (6f, good) last time and he's respected off only 1lb higher. |
4/1 |
8/1
Form: 141-15
Last run: 68 days
W: 9st 10lb
3 yo Gelding
OR: 91
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 25 (20) |
21st Jun 2024 Good To Firm 0m 5f 0y Class 2 |
8st 12lb |
Looked an exciting prospect when winning two Tapeta handicaps (5f) this winter; possible to excuse his three defeats since (poorly drawn first two and then ended up in the middle of the track at Epsom three weeks ago); has something to prove on fast ground but it's unlikely this mark will be beyond him; usual cheekpieces are back on after one go in blinkers. |
33/1 |
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7th 2 (12) |
1st Jun 2024 Good To Soft 0m 5f 0y Class 3 |
9st 9lb |
Looked a sprinter going places in the winter, coming from off pace to win at Wolverhampton and Southwell, and although unplaced twice since there have been excuses; now drops back to 5f (3-3 at the trip) and wears blinkers instead of cheekpieces; should be suited by a well-run race; interesting. |
10/1 |
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5th 1 (9) |
8th May 2024 Good 0m 6f 17y Class 3 |
9st 10lb |
dwelt start, midfield on inner, waiting for room 2f out, headway 1f out, no extra final 110yds |
8/1 |
33/1
Form: -41763
Last run: 31 days
W: 8st 5lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 72
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 8 (2) |
1st Sep 2026 Standard 0m 5f 21y Class 6 |
9st 5lb |
1-29, that win in a 5f Chelmsford novice (for Olly Murphy) back in February 2024; third at Nottingham (6f, good to firm) in July but his efforts either side of that don't instill confidence; notable Billy Loughnane is booked. |
7/1 |
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7th 2 (5) |
9th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 16y Class 6 |
9st 7lb |
Has only won a Chelmsford 5f novice in 28 starts but well handicapped on best form and he was only 2l away over this trip at Nottingham a month ago (good to firm); has new handling this afternoon but should run well. |
9/2 |
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3rd 8 (6) |
4th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 18y Class 5 |
8st 11lb |
Sole win from 27 starts was in a Chelmsford novice (5f, AW) in February 2024; well handicapped on his old form but he returned after 14 months off with a heavy defeat at Southwell (7f, AW) two weeks ago; opposable. |
33/1 |
20/1
Form: 6-125 BF
Last run: 57 days
W: 9st 0lb
3 yo Gelding
OR: 81
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
11th 9 (6) |
4th Sep 2026 Soft 0m 6f 0y Class 4 |
9st 4lb |
All his three successes have come on the AW; off since a below-par fifth at Musselburgh (7f) in April and others appeal more. |
16/1 |
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5th 2 (3) |
12th Apr 2026 Good 0m 7f 15y Class 4 |
9st 9lb |
In good form on the AW this year including two wins over 6f; 0-12 on turf, but has gone close on a couple of occasions and should have no problem with this sharp 7f; player. |
4/1 |
13/2
Form: 745-1
Last run: 35 days
W: 8st 5lb
3 yo Gelding
OR: 72
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 3 (6) |
28th Apr 2026 Standard 0m 4f 214y Class 6 |
9st 6lb |
Can lead; on a tempting mark relative to past turf form but he's 0-7 on the AW and has been well beaten since only just failing against Arlington over C&D in January; couldn't count on refitted blinkers, replacing a visor, returning him to form. |
5/1 |
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6th 5 (4) |
11th Feb 2026 Standard 0m 4f 214y Class 6 |
9st 2lb |
Triple turf winner who is 0-6 on AW surfaces; went close over C&D on his penultimate start (first-time tongue-tie and visor combination) but was well beaten without the visor back here latest; visor now returns but hard to be confident of another better effort. |
6/1 |
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6th 6 (3) |
20th Jan 2026 Standard 0m 4f 214y Class 6 |
9st 3lb |
Three turf wins for previous yard; 0-4 for current stable but went very close in visor over C&D most recently; possibilities, provided he's in similar form with the headgear removed. |
11/2 |
16/1
Form: 4234-4
Last run: 123 days
W: 8st 12lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 79
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 6 (6) |
4th Aug 2026 Good 0m 5f 212y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
3-29 on the AW compared to 1-23 on turf, the last two successes coming at Southwell in January (6f/7f); went close at Salisbury (7f, good to firm) two weeks ago and will have no issue with the drop back in trip; respected. |
4/1 |
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2nd 2 (8) |
21st Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 213y Class 6 |
11st 2lb |
Three-time AW winner who is only 1-22 on turf but has been placed a few times since returned to this sphere, runner-up at Leicester most recently; fighting chance off current mark in this field. |
11/4 |
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2nd 7 (11) |
25th Jun 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 0y Class 6 |
9st 5lb |
Better on turf than a 1-21 record might suggest; two recent backward steps (never travelling here latest) but recorded a pair of near misses here before those, including over C&D off 2lb higher. |
6/1 |
10/1
Form: 4126-2 D
Last run: 23 days
W: 9st 3lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 84
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 8 (6) |
12th Oct 2024 Standard 0m 6f 0y Class 4 |
9st 8lb |
took keen hold, prominent |
20/1 |
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11th 11 (11) |
25th Sep 2024 Standard To Slow 0m 7f 0y Class 4 |
9st 8lb |
Campaigned over sprint trips for former yard, winning over 6f here 11 months ago; in and out this year but he's been gelded since last seen and starts out for Ed Walker off a reduced mark; stamina the unknown. |
12/1 |
|
4th 2 (2) |
10th Jul 2024 Good To Soft 0m 4f 217y Class 4 |
9st 7lb |
held up in rear, outpaced over 2f out, soon no impression, weakened and lost touch inside final furlong |
4/1 |
11/2
Form: 9221-3
Last run: 18 days
W: 8st 6lb
3 yo Gelding
OR: 73
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 1 (7) |
21st Aug 2026 Good 0m 6f 6y Class 4 |
10st 0lb |
Four-time sprint winner who is ideally suited by good or slower ground; finished down the field in last two starts, but he ran well at Redcar in May and is now back on the same mark as when landing the Ayr Bronze Cup (6f, soft) last autumn; needs a close look back from a short break. |
11/2 |
|
5th 2 (6) |
26th Jun 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 2y Class 4 |
9st 6lb |
Not at best last time but is normally consistent and may rebound; gained most recent success in last year's Ayr Bronze Cup (by a neck off 2lb lower) and is 1-1 at Doncaster. |
13/2 |
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11th 6 (17) |
13th Jun 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 4 |
9st 13lb |
Keeps getting better and signed off his 4yo campaign by beating Woven a neck in the Ayr Bronze Cup (6f, soft) last autumn; made a pleasing return to action when fourth at Redcar (6f, good to firm) 19 days ago; that should have blown away the cobwebs and, with his usual cheekpieces now returning, he looks ready to strike. |
8/1 |
20/1
Form: 2716-0 D
Last run: 19 days
W: 9st 8lb
3 yo Filly
OR: 89
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10th 2 (1) |
6th Dec 2024 Standard 0m 6f 0y Class 5 |
9st 7lb |
Still seeking a first handicap success; ran well in first-time blinkers at Southwell in October but two runs since haven't been quite at the same level; drops into a Class 5 but others appeal more. |
14/1 |
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10th 2 (1) |
6th Dec 2024 Standard 0m 6f 0y Class 5 |
9st 7lb |
Still seeking a first handicap success; ran well in first-time blinkers at Southwell in October but two runs since haven't been quite at the same level; drops into a Class 5 but others appeal more. |
14/1 |
25/1
Form: 5-314 D BF
Last run: 46 days
W: 8st 10lb
3 yo Filly
OR: 77
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 2 (4) |
15th Jan 2026 Standard 0m 6f 0y Class 5 |
9st 9lb |
Finished second in a 6f fillies' handicap at Wolverhampton last February when rated 4lb higher; not shone in two runs after an absence but down in the weights and the addition of a visor could give her a lift. |
9/1 |
5/1
Form: 412 D BF
Last run: 16 days
W: 8st 9lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 76
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 3 (8) |
2nd Mar 2024 Standard 0m 6f 20y Class 4 |
9st 2lb |
prominent early, steadied and dropped to rear after 1f |
9/1 |
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £119.60 |
| Straight Forecast | £83.16 |
| Tricast | £575.78 |
| Trifecta | £788.40 |
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