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The Neville Sellwood Stakes is a Group 2 race run at Rosehill Gardens in late March during the Sydney Autumn Racing Carnival.
Neville Sellwood Stakes News
The Neville Sellwood Stakes is a recently upgraded Group 2 race run at Rosehill Gardens Racecourse in late March each Sydney Autumn Racing Carnival as part of the Tancred Stakes Day.
| 1. Bois D’argent (2) J: Sam Clipperton59kg 60×25T: Annabel & Rob Archibald | |||
| Third-up today and won third-up previously. Resuming 2nd of 14 at this track in the G3 Pmatta Cup on February 21 over 1900m, neck behind Piggyback with 58.5kg at $61. Last start raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 9 at Randwick in the LR Rand City on March 7 over 2000m, 1.75 len behind Campaldino carrying 58.5kg at $16. At his top for this and gets map favours. | |||
| 2. Barnavara (8) J: James McDonald57kg x311xT: Chris Waller | |||
| Mare returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last campaign by head Longchamp G1 Pr De L’opera October 5 over 2000m slow track defeating See The Fire with 56kg at $10. Previously first up; third of 7 at Curragh in the G3 Snow Fairy F&M August 30 over 1810m, 3.5 len behind Red Letter with 58.5kg at $5.50. Group 1 winning Irish mare making her debut for the Waller yard, hard to stop. | |||
| 3. Wootton Verni (7) J: Tommy Berry56.5kg 1×755T: Chris Waller | |||
| Dual acceptor. At the latest run sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 7 at this track in the G3 Sky High on March 14 over 2000m, 4.5 len behind Vauban with 56.5kg at $2.60. The run before that 5th of 9 at Randwick in the G1 V Elleegant on February 28 over 1600m, on a slow track; 5.5 len behind Autumn Glow carrying 59kg at $151. Worth another chance after racing closer to the speed last start. | |||
| 4. Star Of India (1) J: Jason Collett56.5kg 0x079T: Chris Waller | |||
| Last start ran last of 9 at Randwick in the LR Rand City on March 7 over 2000m, 14 len behind Campaldino with 55kg at $15. The start before that 7th of 14 at this track in the G3 Pmatta Cup on February 21 over 1900m, 2.5 len behind Piggyback carrying 55kg at $51. Will need a drying surface if we are to see his best. | |||
| 5. Our Anchorage (3) J: Tim Clark56.5kg 0757xT: Bjorn Baker | |||
| First-up. Finished off last preparation seventh of 9 at Eagle Farm in the LR Qld Cup October 11 over 2400m, 7 len behind Walsh Bay carrying 59.5kg at $13. Previously first up; 12th of 18 at this track Bm100 August 30 over 1500m, soft track; 7 len behind Estadio Mestalla with 59.5kg at $26. Would have to improve. | |||
| 6. Caviar Heights (5) J: Tom Marquand56kg x225xT: William Haggas | |||
| Resuming after a break of six months. Finished off last preparation second last in a small field at Ayr in the LR Doonside Cup September 20 over 2011m, soft track; 16 len behind Almeric carrying 59.5kg at $4.50. First up last campaign second in a small field at Sandown Park in the LR Gala Stks July 4 over 2011m, a nose behind Windlord with 61kg at $5. In leading UK yard and not to be underestimated first-up. | |||
| 7. Les Vampires (4) J: Adam Hyeronimus56kg 50×00T: Lucy Longmire | |||
| Third-up today. Resuming ran last of 11 at this track Bm94 on February 21 over 1100m, 6 len behind Kerguelen carrying 59kg at $151. Second run from a spell ran last of 13 at Canberra in the LR Nat Sprint on March 8 over 1400m, on a slow track; 9 len behind Green Fly with 56kg at $31. Outclassed. | |||
| 8. Portland (6) J: Kerrin Mcevoy56kg x7x78T: Matthew Smith | |||
| Dual acceptor. Third-up today and won third-up in the past. First-up eased back early on 7th of 12 at Randwick in the G3 Liverpool on February 28 over 1300m, slow going 5 len behind King Of Roseau carrying 53.5kg at $201. Last start 8th of 11 at this track in the G2 Ajax on March 14 over 1500m, 3.5 len behind Cristal Clear carrying 53kg at $151. Might need one more run before he hits his top. | |||
Contested over a 2000m staying distance, the set weights plus penalties clash is open to horses aged four-years-old and upwards and offers $300,000 in total prize money as of 2025 when it was upgraded from a Group 3 to Group 2 event.
The race serves as a potential lead-up to the Group 1 Sydney Cup (3200m) held over the two-miles at Randwick in mid-April on Day 2 of ‘The Championships’.
Autumn gallopers may come into the Neville Sellwood Stakes field a run in the Group 2 Ajax Stakes (1500m) at the track a fortnight earlier and the last horse to complete the double was It’s Somewhat (2016).
The Group 3 Sky High Stakes (2000m) is another nice lead-up and in 2016 Messene ran second in both races.
In 2023 Zeyrek improved on a lead-up second in the Sky High Stakes to win the Neville Sellwood.
After the Neville Sellwood Stakes next-up options include the Group 1 Queen Elizabeth Stakes (2000m) on the second Saturday of April at Royal Randwick or the Group 3 JRA Plate (2000m) a week later on All Aged Stakes Day. In 2016 Sir John Hawkwood won the Sky High Stakes, finished third in the Neville Sellwood and then second in the JRA Cup.
In 2018 the Neville Sellwood Stakes winner Arbeitsam went on to finish third in the Doncaster Mile results.
The form of the 2021 Neville Sellwood Stakes was franked when the runner-up Entente went on to place second in that spring’s Group 1 The Metropolitan (2400m).
In 2024 the Neville Sellwood Stakes winner Serpentine franked the form with a fourth next up in the Sydney Cup results.
The 2026 Neville Sellwood Stakes form was franked with the winner, Ceolwulf, returning in the spring to complete the Group 1 King Charles III Stakes / Champions Mile double.
The Neville Sellwood Stakes 2026 runs on Saturday March 28, 2026 as part of Rosehill’s Tancred Stakes Day card.
| 2026 Neville Sellwood Stakes | |
|---|---|
| Date: | Saturday March 28, 2026 |
| Track: | Rosehill Racecourse |
| Distance: | 2000m |
| Race Type: | Set Weights + Penalties – 4YO&Up |
| Status: | Group 2 |
| Prize Money: | $300,000 |
2026 Neville Sellwood Stakes Results
Stay tuned for the official 2026 Neville Sellwood Stakes results and finishing order at Rosehill on Saturday March 28, 2026 and to see what horses have the Sydney Cup in sight.
- 1st: TBD
- 2nd: TBD
- 3rd: TBD
Winning Margin: TBD
Winning Time: TBD
2026 Neville Sellwood Stakes Betting
The Neville Sellwood Stakes 2026 betting odds will be listed here at Races.com.au courtesy of Ladbrokes.com.au as soon as markets on the now Group 2 Tancred Stakes Day support act are available in the autumn.
Zeyrek ($3.60 in 2023) and Ceolwulf ($1.50 in 2025) are the latest favourites in Neville Sellwood Stakes betting to salute for the punters.
2026 Neville Sellwood Stakes Form
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2026 Neville Sellwood Stakes Tips
Stay tuned for our insider Neville Sellwood Stakes 2026 Tips on the Tancred Stakes Day event this autumn.
- To Win: TBD
2026 Neville Sellwood Stakes Field
The Neville Sellwood Stakes field attracts a quality line-up of middle-distance stayers each autumn and is released by Racing NSW on the Wednesday prior to Tancred Stakes Day in March.
The 2026 Neville Sellwood Stakes final field features a small line-up of autumn staying types led in betting by the now Chris Waller-trained Group 1 winning former European mare Barnavara on debut down under.
| No | Last 10 | Horse | Trainer | Jockey | Barrier | Weight | Probable Weight | Penalty | Hcp Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 654x060x25 | BOIS D’ARGENT (GB) | Annabel & Rob Archibald | Sam Clipperton | 2 | 59kg |  |  | 107 |
| 2 | x7311x311x | BARNAVARA (IRE) | Chris Waller | James McDonald | 8 | 57kg | Â | Â | 110 |
| 3 | x85411x755 | WOOTTON VERNI (FR) | Chris Waller | Tommy Berry | 7 | 56.5kg | Â | Â | 104 |
| 4 | x80610x079 | STAR OF INDIA (IRE) | Chris Waller | Jason Collett | 1 | 56.5kg | Â | Â | 98 |
| 5 | 1140x0757x | OUR ANCHORAGE (IRE) | Bjorn Baker | Tim Clark | 3 | 56.5kg | Â | Â | 97 |
| 6 | 693x6x225x | CAVIAR HEIGHTS (IRE) | William Haggas | Tom Marquand | 5 | 56kg | Â | Â | 101 |
| 7 | 411x050x00 | LES VAMPIRES | Lucy Longmire | Adam Hyeronimus | 4 | 56kg | Â | Â | 95 |
| 8 | 24183x7x78 | PORTLAND (IRE) | Matthew Smith | Kerrin McEvoy | 6 | 56kg | Â | Â | 90 |
Table Credit: Racing Australia.
2026 Neville Sellwood Stakes Nominations
Early nominations for the Neville Sellwood Stakes in 2026 close the Monday of race week and will be published in full below.
2026 Neville Sellwood Stakes nominations extended until 11:00am (AEDT) – 24/03/2026
| Â | Last 10 | Horse | Sex | Age | Trainer | Hcp Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | x7311x311x | BARNAVARA (IRE) | M | 4 | Chris Waller | 110 |
| 2 | 654x060x25 | BOIS D’ARGENT (GB) | G | 9 | Annabel & Rob Archibald | 107 |
| 3 | 693x6x225x | CAVIAR HEIGHTS (IRE) | G | 5 | William Haggas | 101 |
| 4 | 0133230×72 | GLORY DAZE (IRE) | G | 7 | Ciaron Maher | 96 |
| 5 | 411x050x00 | LES VAMPIRES | G | 5 | Lucy Longmire | 95 |
| 6 | 1140x0757x | OUR ANCHORAGE (IRE) | G | 7 | Bjorn Baker | 97 |
| 7 | 24183x7x78 | PORTLAND (IRE) | G | 5 | Matthew Smith | 90 |
| 8 | x80610x079 | STAR OF INDIA (IRE) | G | 7 | Chris Waller | 98 |
| 9 | 2x12412x74 | TRINITY COLLEGE (IRE) | H | 4 | Chris Waller | 103 |
| 10 | x85411x755 | WOOTTON VERNI (FR) | G | 5 | Chris Waller | 104 |
Table Credit: Racing Australia.
Neville Sellwood Stakes History
The Neville Sellwood Stakes was first run in 1980 and won by Iko. The race is named after former champion jockey Neville Sellwood (1922 – 1962) who rode the first Golden Slipper Stakes winner Todman. For one year in 2010 the event took place at Canterbury Racecourse over 1900m. After starting out as a Listed race it gained its current Group 3 status in 2011.
Notable Neville Sellwood Stakes winners include Lights Of Heaven (2013) and Junoob (2014). French import Pornichet won the race in 2015 and went on to take out that winter’s Doomben Cup in Brisbane.
The race gained Group 2 status ahead of the 2025 edition which was held on the Tuesday after the original Saturday meeting was a washout.
Recent Neville Sellwood Stakes Winners
See below for a full list of Neville Sellwood Stakes results and winners going back to 2000.
| Year | Place | Horse | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Neville Sellwood Stakes | 1st | TBD | TBD |
| 2nd | TBD | ||
| 3rd | TBD | ||
| 2025 Neville Sellwood Stakes | 1st | Ceolwulf | 2 minutes 5.61 seconds |
| 2nd | Just Fine | ||
| 3rd | Our Gold Hope | ||
| 2024 Neville Sellwood Stakes | 1st | Serpentine | 2 minutes 2.46 seconds |
| 2nd | Zeyrek | ||
| 3rd | Renaissance Woman | ||
| 2023 Neville Sellwood Stakes | 1st | Zeyrek | 2 minutes 4.15 seconds |
| 2nd | Sunshine Rising | ||
| 3rd | Gear Up | ||
| 2022 Neville Sellwood Stakes | 1st | Mount Popa | 2 minutes 13.28 seconds |
| 2nd | Polly Grey | ||
| 3rd | Marroni | ||
| 2021 Neville Sellwood Stakes | 1st | Shared Ambition | 2 minutes 2.19 seconds |
| 2nd | Entente | ||
| 3rd | Master Of Wine | ||
| 2020 Neville Sellwood Stakes | 1st | Night’s Watch | 2 minutes 5.57 seconds |
| 2nd | Aliferous | ||
| 3rd | Shadow Flight | ||
| 2019 Neville Sellwood Stakes | 1st | Taikomochi | 2 minutes 8.54 seconds |
| 2nd | Libran | ||
| 3rd | Goathland | ||
| 2018 Neville Sellwood Stakes | 1st | Arbeitsam | 2 minutes 4.37 seconds |
| 2nd | Maurus | ||
| 3rd | Almost Court | ||
| 2017 Neville Sellwood Stakes | 1st | Assign | 2 minutes 7.29 seconds |
| 2nd | Astronomos | ||
| 3rd | Single Gaze | ||
| 2016 Neville Sellwood Stakes | 1st | It’s Somewhat | 2 minutes 02.1 seconds |
| 2nd | Messene | ||
| 3rd | Sir John Hawkwood | ||
| 2015 Neville Sellwood Stakes | 1st | Pornichet | 2 minutes 02.4 seconds |
| 2nd | Our Voodoo Prince | ||
| 3rd | Hawkspur | ||
| 2014 Neville Sellwood Stakes | 1st | Junoob | 2 minutes 06.3 seconds |
| 2nd | Hippopus | ||
| 3rd | Lucky Lago | ||
| 2013 Neville Sellwood Stakes | 1st | Lights Of Heaven | 2 minutes 07.3 seconds |
| 2nd | Hoylonny | ||
| 3rd | Said Com | ||
| 2012 Neville Sellwood Stakes | 1st | Western Symbol | 2 minutes 02.9 seconds |
| 2nd | Southern Skye | ||
| 3rd | Snow Alert | ||
| 2011 Neville Sellwood Stakes | 1st | Syreon | 2 minutes 02.7 seconds |
| 2nd | Beijing Boy | ||
| 3rd | Base | ||
| 2010 Neville Sellwood Stakes | 1st | Herculian Prince | 1 minute 56.1 seconds |
| 2nd | Tobique | ||
| 3rd | Albertinelli | ||
| 2009 Neville Sellwood Stakes | 1st | Ausbred King | 2 minutes 06.0 seconds |
| 2nd | Sussman | ||
| 3rd | Absent Friends | ||
| 2008 Neville Sellwood Stakes | 1st | Nuclear Sky | 2 minutes 06.6 seconds |
| 2nd | Fort ‘N’ Won | ||
| 3rd | Emerald Jack | ||
| 2007 Neville Sellwood Stakes | 1st | Coalesce | 2 minutes 01.1 seconds |
| 2nd | Molotov | ||
| 3rd | Ausbred King | ||
| 2006 Neville Sellwood Stakes | 1st | Men At Work | 2 minutes 02.5 seconds |
| 2nd | Molotov | ||
| 3rd | Evasion | ||
| 2005 Neville Sellwood Stakes | 1st | Jeremiad | 2 minutes 03.2 seconds |
| 2nd | Havana Wind | ||
| 3rd | Hassle | ||
| 2004 Neville Sellwood Stakes | 1st | Shower Of Roses | 2 minutes 00.8 seconds |
| 2nd | Zabarra | ||
| 3rd | Country Tyrone | ||
| 2003 Neville Sellwood Stakes | 1st | Heeby Reiby | 2 minutes 00.8 seconds |
| 2nd | We’re Dancing | ||
| 3rd | Airlie Bird | ||
| 2002 Neville Sellwood Stakes | 1st | Youhadyourwarning | 2 minutes 02.0 seconds |
| 2nd | Borelli | ||
| 3rd | Able Way | ||
| 2001 Neville Sellwood Stakes | 1st | Inaflury | 2 minutes 03.3 seconds |
| 2nd | Lawyer | ||
| 3rd | Brave Prince | ||
| 2000 Neville Sellwood Stakes | 1st | Gypsy’s Daughter | 2 minutes 00.5 seconds |
| 2nd | Regal Touch | ||
| 3rd | Lanolin | ||
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