Betway Stayers Selling Stakes

Off time: 16:47 | Winning time: 3m 39.57s

(5)

High Command^b1¹⁸

Age: 5| Weight: 9-5| J: H Crouch| T: G & J Moore| OR: 75

5/2

Not won since two Southwell successes back in 2016. Tailed off latest at Taunton after two decent efforts over hurdles. Ran well last time on the level and suited by AW. Claims in first-time blinkers but would get 7lb from Dalileo in a handicap.

Form: 30-7002

(3)

Dalileo⁷

Age: 3| Weight: 9-3| J: F Norton| T: C & M Johnston| OR: 82| C

4/7

1m6f course winner in September was third in lone 2m start next at Haydock on heavy ground. Shade disappointing since including here last time out but comfortably the highest rated runner here so has an excellent chance now.

Form: 461378

(4)

Sea Tea Dea^t⁴

Age: 4| Weight: 9-0| J: Gabriele Malune⁽⁵⁾| T: Katy Price| OR: 45

40/1

Arrives on a 21-race losing streak and her lone win came over 7f back in January 2017. Didn't seem to stay at all over C&D in October and two modest efforts since back over trips just beyond 1m. Very hard to make a case for.

Form: 703887

(1)

Contingency Fee^p,h⁵

Age: 3| Weight: 8-13| J: Nicola Currie| T: P S McEntee| OR: 59

8/1

Best of eight starts for this yard came in lone race over 2m where he was a close third at Chelmsford. Ran well next twice over 1m6f but not as suited by shorter trips since. Return to 2m improves his claims but plenty to do at the weights.

Form: 334809

(2)

Peccary⁶⁹

Age: 3| Weight: 8-8| J: Rhiain Ingram⁽⁵⁾| T: Paul George

66/1

Beaten 28L and 38L in two races so far, a 1m Kempton novice stakes and 1m2f Leicester seller. Unknown over this trip and unexposed in general but not bred for anything beyond 1m4f and hard to fancy.

Form: 98

Forecasts

Dalileo (4/7), High Command (5/2), Contingency Fee (8/1), Sea Tea Dea (40/1), Peccary (66/1)

DALILEO doesn't exactly arrive here in top form but he may not need to be given he is rated 7lb or more superior to these rivals and he actually receives weight from his closest rival. High Command was a little disappointing over hurdles last time out but he still looks the main danger if the selection doesn't perform. Contingency Fee will be suited by a return to 2m but has a tough task at the weights.