STELLAR refers to something relating to stars (astronomical) or, most commonly, something of exceptionally high quality, outstanding, or brilliant – for example a stellar performance. It implies excellence or superiority in performance, quality, or reputation.

The racemare Stellar Wind (Curlin) was well named, though few might have imagined she would reach the heights that she did on the track. She was bred in Virginia by two of the biggest names in the business, Keswick Stables and Stonestreet Thoroughbred Holdings, and sold twice as a yearling, for $40,000 and $86,000, though these sales were held only seven weeks or so apart.