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African Star (NZ) 2009

Trainer: - / -

Training Location: -

Race info

  • Flat Rating: 55
  • Steeple Rating: 0
  • Hurdle Rating: 0
  • Current Gear:
    • Approved Plates
    • Blinkers
    • Lugging Bit
    • Tongue Tie

Horse Details

13YO Bay Mare

  • Owner: W J Jelley
  • Breeder: Mrs M E & P J Hales
  • Sire: IFFRAAJ (GB) 2001
  • Dam: TAFELBERG (NZ) 1999
  • Foaling: 18 Sep 2009

Current Nominations

Current Fields

Performance stats

Recent starts
Form
  • 6090X
1st up
  • 6-0-1
2nd up
  • 3-0-1
Fresh 30
  • 3-0-1
Fresh 90
  • 3-0-0

Sectionals

 
TRK
Time
First 400m
Last 800m
Last 600m
Last 400m
Last 200m
15-16
1 Aug 15
NEW ZEALAND BLOODSTOCK PREMIER
1600m
H8
-
-
-
-
-
-
9-14
10 Jul 15
PHAR LAP CHARITABLE TRUST QUIZ NIGHT 1600
1600m
S5
-
-
-
-
-
-
13-14
25 Jun 15
PRYDES EASIFEED SEASON FINALE
1200m
H10
-
-
-
-
-
-
6-9
12 Jun 15
RAY JONES & SONS PLASTERING SPRINT
1200m
S5
-
-
-
-
-
-
12-12
30 Dec 14
COUPLAND'S BAKERIES
1800m
G4
-
-
-
-
-
-
7-11
13 Dec 14
SPEIGHT'S HANDICAP
1600m
S6
-
-
-
-
-
-
1-7
20 Nov 14
MCCALLUMS GROUP MAIDEN
1600m
H10
1.49.32
-
-
-
-
-
4-13
4 Nov 14
MIKE PERO MORTGAGES MAIDEN
1600m
S5
-
-
-
-
-
-
10-10
23 Oct 14
CRAIG'S CAN DO!
1100m
G3
-
-
-
-
-
-
6-13
10 Oct 14
LIKE US ON FACEBOOK 1200
1200m
S5
-
-
-
-
-
-
4-12
23 Jul 14
SHORTS 1200
1200m
H10
-
-
-
-
-
-
7-10
30 Jun 14
FARMLANDS GRAIN & SEED 1400
1400m
H10
-
-
-
-
-
-
5-14
28 May 14
COUNTIES CLEANING SUPPLIES 1400
1400m
H10
-
-
-
-
-
-
3-12
7 May 14
MATAMATA GLASS & JOINERY 1400
1400m
H9
-
-
-
-
-
-
6-14
25 Apr 14
BRUCE AMIES PHARMACY 1200
1200m
S5
-
-
-
-
-
-
3-11
4 Apr 14
91.6 MORE FM 1400
1400m
G3
-
-
-
-
-
-
4-12
12 Mar 14
POCKETS Q MASTERS TOKOROA 1400
1400m
G3
-
-
-
-
-
-
6-9
19 Feb 14
TICKETWEAR 1200
1200m
G4
-
-
-
-
-
-
U-9
10 Dec 13
MDN CATCHWEIGHT 950 - HEAT 18
950m
S5
-
-
-
-
-
-
3-13
22 Jul 13
DAN SHEAHAN 1200
1200m
H9
-
-
-
-
-
-
8-13
12 Jun 13
THE NORTHERN ADVOCATE 1200
1200m
S5
-
-
-
-
-
-
U-10
11 Apr 13
MDN CATCHWEIGHT 950 - HEAT 24
950m
G4
-
-
-
-
-
-
U-9
14 Nov 12
MDN CATCHWEIGHT 1200 - HEAT 24
1200m
G4
-
-
-
-
-
-
U-8
9 Oct 12
MDN 3YO CATCHWEIGHT 800 - HEAT 17
800m
S7
-
-
-
-
-
-

Career stats

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In-depth racing review

15-16 1 Aug 15 1600m Premier Meeting Premier MeetingNEW ZEALAND BLOODSTOCK PREMIER View video › $20,000
CANT  Heavy8 Rating 65 Benchmark* Led,trld 1200,wknd 300m Toni Direen $0
  • 1.43.54, Flat
  • 8.5L
  • Bar: 1
  • SP: $70.10
  • Rtg: 55
  • Wgt: 54.0
  • Car: 54.0
  • LWD: 54.0
  • 1: Chopper, 56.5
  • 2: Superior Court, 58.0
  • LONG NECK:3/4 LEN
  • Gear carried: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Blinkers, Tongue Tie
  • Stipe Comment: over raced when being steadied 1000m having to be firmly restrained to avoid heels
9-14 10 Jul 15 1600m  PHAR LAP CHARITABLE TRUST QUIZ NIGHT 1600 View video › $7,000
TIMU  Soft5 Rating 65 Benchmark* 2nd otr to 400,faded from 200m Toni Direen $0
  • 1.39.95, Flat
  • 6.8L
  • Bar: 2
  • SP: $25.80
  • Rtg: 56 (-1)
  • Wgt: 55.5
  • Car: 55.5
  • LWD: 55.5
  • 1: Moonofklairessa, 54.5
  • 2: Miss Mia, 54.0
  • 2 1/4 LEN:HEAD
  • Gear carried: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Blinkers, Tongue Tie
13-14 25 Jun 15 1200m  PRYDES EASIFEED SEASON FINALE View video › $7,000
OTAG  Heavy10 Rating 65 Benchmark* 8th outr, urged tn,wknd out Courtney Barnes $0
  • 1.16.47, Flat
  • 17.2L
  • Bar: 8
  • SP: $29.40
  • Rtg: 58 (-2)
  • Wgt: 54.5
  • Car: 53.5
  • LWD: 54.0
  • 1: Killa Question, 57.0
  • 2: Vice Marshall, 56.0
  • NECK:5 3/4 LEN
  • Gear carried: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Blinkers, Tongue Tie
6-9 12 Jun 15 1200m  RAY JONES & SONS PLASTERING SPRINT View video › $7,000
TIMU  Soft5 Rating 65 Benchmark* 7th otr,behind wall tn,ran on Courtney Barnes $0
  • 1.12.11, Flat
  • 4.6L
  • Bar: 8
  • SP: $22.60
  • Rtg: 58
  • Wgt: 54.5
  • Car: 53.5
  • LWD: 54.0
  • 1: Back In The Day, 59.0
  • 2: Hell Raiser, 57.0
  • 1/2 NECK:1 1/2 LEN
  • Gear carried: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Blinkers, Tongue Tie
  • Stipe Comment: wide early.
12-12 30 Dec 14 1800m  COUPLAND'S BAKERIES View video › $8,500
KUR  Good4 Rating 65 Benchmark* Hndy outr, had enuff turn Courtney Barnes $0
  • 1.52.93, Flat
  • 22.6L
  • Bar: 7
  • SP: $20.00
  • Rtg: 60 (-2)
  • Wgt: 54.5
  • Car: 53.5
  • LWD: 54.0
  • 1: La Musique, 54.0
  • 2: Bellaleah, 54.0
  • LEN:2 3/4 LEN
  • Gear carried: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Blinkers, Tongue Tie
  • Stipe Comment: forced to race wide for a short distance passing the 1000 metres when shifted wider on the track. Following the running of this race rider C Barnes advised that AFRICAN STAR made respiratory noises during the running. A post race veterinary inspection revealed AFRICAN STAR to be distressed and displaying a poor recovery rate . Connections were advised that a veterinarian clearance will be required prior to racing next.
7-11 13 Dec 14 1600m  SPEIGHT'S HANDICAP View video › $17,500
SOUT  Soft6 Rating 65 Benchmark* 11th inr,9th tn, btld on Courtney Barnes $0
  • 1.40.74, Flat
  • 7.0L
  • Bar: 6
  • SP: $9.70
  • Rtg: 61 (-1)
  • Wgt: 55.0
  • Car: 54.0
  • LWD: 54.0
  • 1: Lucky Nemo (AUS), 54.5
  • 2: Thegreatpickpocket, 52.0
  • 2 1/4 LEN:2 1/4 LEN
  • Gear carried: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Blinkers, Tongue Tie
  • Stipe Comment: Crowded at start and lost ground.
1-7 20 Nov 14 1600m  McCALLUMS GROUP MAIDEN View video › $7,000
SOUT  Heavy10 MDN 1x1,pounced 200,too good, 1.49.32 Rebecca Black $4,375
  • 1.49.32, Flat
  • 1.8L
  • Bar: 5
  • SP: $3.60
  • Rtg: 50 (+11)
  • Wgt: 56.5
  • Car: 55.5
  • LWD: 56.5
  • 2: Mangaroa Miss, 56.5
  • 3: Spic N Span, 55.5
  • 1 3/4 LEN:1 1/4 LEN
  • Gear carried: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Blinkers, Tongue Tie
  • Stipe Comment: Raced keenly through early to middle stages and held up rounding final bend.
4-13 4 Nov 14 1600m  MIKE PERO MORTGAGES MAIDEN View video › $10,000
OTAG  Soft5 MDN 7th otr to 400,ran on gamely Samantha Wynne $500
  • 1.40.99, Flat
  • 3.0L
  • Bar: 6
  • SP: $18.10
  • Rtg: 48 (+2)
  • Wgt: 56.5
  • Car: 55.5
  • LWD: 55.0
  • 1: Tricia'o, 56.5
  • 2: Libetto, 56.5
  • 1 1/2 LEN:HEAD
  • Gear carried: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Blinkers (1st time), Tongue Tie
10-10 23 Oct 14 1100m  CRAIG'S CAN DO! View video › $7,000
OTAG  Good3 MDN 8th innr to tn, just held ground Rebecca Black $0
  • 1.08.04, Flat
  • 6.8L
  • Bar: 1
  • SP: $8.30
  • Rtg: 49 (-1)
  • Wgt: 56.5
  • Car: 55.5
  • LWD: 54.0
  • 1: Ivanskavinskyskvar, 58.5
  • 2: Emergency Call, 54.0
  • 1 1/2 LEN:1 3/4 LEN
  • Gear carried: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Tongue Tie
  • Stipe Comment: Began awkwardly. Lay out on home turn.
6-13 10 Oct 14 1200m  LIKE US ON FACEBOOK 1200 View video › $7,000
TIMU  Soft5 MDN Courtney Barnes $0
  • 1.11.30, Flat
  • 10.0L
  • Bar: 7
  • SP: $0.00
  • Rtg: 50 (-1)
  • Wgt: 56.5
  • Car: 55.5
  • LWD: 54.0
  • 1: Miss Seton Sands (AUS), 53.5
  • 2: Brandy, 56.5
  • 2 3/4 LEN:LONG NECK
  • Gear carried: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Tongue Tie
4-12 23 Jul 14 1200m  SHORTS 1200 View video › $10,000
AVON  Heavy10 MDN F&M 9th outr,tight 350, ran on well Ulrika Holmquist $500
  • 1.15.74, Flat
  • 4.8L
  • Bar: 9
  • SP: $6.80
  • Rtg: 50
  • Wgt: 57.5
  • Car: 54.5
  • LWD: 57.5
  • 1: Gwynedd, 57.5
  • 2: Doucette, 53.5
  • 2 LEN:LEN
  • Gear carried: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Tongue Tie
  • Stipe Comment: Steadied 350m when awkwardly placed on heels.
7-10 30 Jun 14 1400m  FARMLANDS GRAIN & SEED 1400 View video › $7,000
MATA  Heavy10 MDN 2nd otr, wdr 4th tn,no xtra 200m Zinjete Moki $0
  • 1.33.44, Flat
  • 12.3L
  • Bar: 3
  • SP: $5.50
  • Rtg: 51 (-1)
  • Wgt: 56.5
  • Car: 53.5
  • LWD: 56.5
  • 1: Draw The Line, 57.5
  • 2: St D'Ore, 55.5
  • 2 3/4 LEN:6 LEN
  • Gear carried: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Tongue Tie
5-14 28 May 14 1400m  COUNTIES CLEANING SUPPLIES 1400 View video › $7,000
COUN  Heavy10 MDN 3bk inr,out wd 400,btld away Mark Sweeney $175
  • 1.27.66, Flat
  • 7.2L
  • Bar: 1
  • SP: $6.10
  • Rtg: 51
  • Wgt: 56.5
  • Car: 56.5
  • LWD: 56.5
  • 1: Getalonghome Cindy, 52.5
  • 2: Hidrifter, 55.5
  • 1 3/4 LEN:3 3/4 LEN
  • Gear carried: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Tongue Tie
3-12 7 May 14 1400m  MATAMATA GLASS & JOINERY 1400 View video › $7,000
MATA  Heavy9 MDN F&M 6th middle,out tn, btld on well Mark Sweeney $700
  • 1.28.37, Flat
  • 1.5L
  • Bar: 5
  • SP: $5.50
  • Rtg: 50 (+1)
  • Wgt: 57.5
  • Car: 57.5
  • LWD: 57.5
  • 1: Saywhen, 57.5
  • 2: Shez Bubbly, 57.5
  • LEN:SHORT NECK
  • Gear carried: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Tongue Tie
6-14 25 Apr 14 1200m  BRUCE AMIES PHARMACY 1200 View video › $7,000
AVON  Soft5 MDN 8th otr to tn,made no impression Mark Sweeney $0
  • 1.10.75, Flat
  • 7.1L
  • Bar: 6
  • SP: $9.90
  • Rtg: 51 (-1)
  • Wgt: 56.5
  • Car: 56.5
  • LWD: 56.0
  • 1: Rockwell (AUS), 58.5
  • 2: Rocknrolla, 56.0
  • 4 1/2 LEN:LONG HEAD
  • Gear carried: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Tongue Tie
3-11 4 Apr 14 1400m  91.6 MORE FM 1400 View video › $7,000
WHAN  Good3 MDN 5th otr to 400,gd finish,hmp 75m Mark Sweeney $700
  • 1.24.48, Flat
  • 2.3L
  • Bar: 9
  • SP: $4.90
  • Rtg: 50 (+1)
  • Wgt: 56.5
  • Car: 56.5
  • LWD: 56.0
  • 1: The Patriot, 58.0
  • 2: Tipilk, 56.0
  • 1/2 LEN:1 3/4 LEN
  • Gear carried: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Tongue Tie
  • Stipe Comment: Shifted in on jumping away.
4-12 12 Mar 14 1400m  POCKETS Q MASTERS TOKOROA 1400 View video › $7,000
MATA  Good3 MDN F&M 9th innr,out 300, solid fin Mark Sweeney $350
  • 1.23.83, Flat
  • 4.8L
  • Bar: 4
  • SP: $14.30
  • Rtg: 50
  • Wgt: 57.5
  • Car: 57.5
  • LWD: 57.0
  • 1: La Adelita, 57.5
  • 2: Genius, 57.0
  • LEN:3 1/4 LEN
  • Gear carried: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Tongue Tie
6-9 19 Feb 14 1200m  TICKETWEAR 1200 View video › $7,000
COUN  Good4 MDN 8th innr,urged tn, no finish Mick Dee $0
  • 1.11.26, Flat
  • 10.7L
  • Bar: 6
  • SP: $8.50
  • Rtg: 51 (-1)
  • Wgt: 56.5
  • Car: 54.5
  • LWD: 56.0
  • 1: In Style, 56.5
  • 2: Princess Michella (AUS), 56.0
  • NOSE:7 LEN
  • Gear carried: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Tongue Tie
  • Stipe Comment: Crowded on jumping away losing ground.
U-9 10 Dec 13 950m  MDN Catchweight 950 - Heat 18 View video › $0
CAMB  Soft5 MDN Alysha Collett $0
  • 0.57.45, Flat
  • Bar: 3
  • SP: $0.00
  • Rtg: 51
  • Wgt: 0.0
  • Car: 0.0
  • LWD: 0.0
  • 1: Hoofsain Bolt, 0.0
  • 2: Care Free Marauder (AUS), 0.0
  • NECK:1 1/2 LEN
  • Gear carried: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Tongue Tie
3-13 22 Jul 13 1200m  DAN SHEAHAN 1200 View video › $7,000
AVON  Heavy9 MDN 13th 3w cvr,ran on strongly Mark Sweeney $700
  • 1.12.84, Flat
  • 4.5L
  • Bar: 8
  • SP: $18.60
  • Rtg: 45 (+6)
  • Wgt: 56.5
  • Car: 56.5
  • LWD: 56.5
  • 1: Sun 'N' Surf, 56.5
  • 2: Keentorule, 54.5
  • 4 LEN:1/2 LEN
  • Gear carried: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Tongue Tie
  • Stipe Comment: Crowded on jumping away having to be steadied
8-13 12 Jun 13 1200m  THE NORTHERN ADVOCATE 1200 View video › $7,000
WHAN  Soft5 MDN 12th outr to tn,weaved, beat tired Mark Sweeney $0
  • 1.11.79, Flat
  • 5.0L
  • Bar: 8
  • SP: $18.50
  • Rtg: 45
  • Wgt: 56.5
  • Car: 56.5
  • LWD: 56.5
  • 1: Candle In The Wind, 56.5
  • 2: Troia, 56.5
  • 2 1/2 LEN:NECK
  • Gear carried: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Tongue Tie
  • Stipe Comment: Crowded shortly after jumping away also inconvenienced 100mtrs.
U-10 11 Apr 13 950m  MDN Catchweight 950 - Heat 24 View video › $0
CAMB  Good4 MDN Alysha Collett $0
  • 0.57.54, Flat
  • Bar: 2
  • SP: $0.00
  • Rtg: 45
  • Wgt: 0.0
  • Car: 0.0
  • LWD: 0.0
  • 1: Clos De Tart, 0.0
  • 2: Scorching, 0.0
  • 1/2 HEAD:2 LEN
  • Gear carried: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit
U-9 14 Nov 12 1200m  MDN Catchweight 1200 - Heat 24 View video › $0
CAMB  Good4 MDN Alysha Collett $0
  • 1.13.81, Flat
  • Bar: 1
  • SP: $0.00
  • Rtg: 45
  • Wgt: 0.0
  • Car: 0.0
  • LWD: 0.0
  • 1: Wonderland, 0.0
  • 2: Diamond Sutra, 0.0
  • 2 1/2 LEN:1/2 LEN
  • Gear carried: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit
U-8 9 Oct 12 800m  MDN 3YO Catchweight 800 - Heat 17 View video › $0
CAMB  Soft7 MDN 3YO Andrew Calder $0
  • 0.47.73, Flat
  • Bar: 8
  • SP: $0.00
  • Rtg: 
  • Wgt: 0.0
  • Car: 0.0
  • LWD: 0.0
  • 1: Mangatangi, 0.0
  • 2: Carolina Island, 0.0
  • NECK:3/4 LEN
  • Gear carried:

Courtney Barnes

  • Age: 28
  • Location: Waikato
  • Current Premiership Place Flat: 30
  • Rides since last win: 2

Current Declarations ›

With Horse

  • Starts 5
  • Wins 0
  • Place 0
  • S/R 0.0

With Trainer

  • Starts 77
  • Wins 3
  • Place 10
  • S/R 25.7

This Going (Heavy)

  • Starts 904
  • Wins 79
  • Place 124
  • S/R 11.4

On Course (Wingatui)

  • Starts 627
  • Wins 42
  • Place 109
  • S/R 14.9

Jockey Performance Stats

Recent rides
  • 70100
  All 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th U Prizemoney
Career 3482 217 232 241 235 327 2230 $3,736,588
G & L 139 8 2 13 8 4 104 $483,775
2022/23 260 14 17 17 21 22 169 $427,450
2021/22 409 21 22 19 23 44 280 $471,540
2020/21 407 29 27 39 29 34 249 $522,995
2019/20 183 8 14 10 7 13 131 $152,600
2018/19 193 7 7 14 9 16 140 $127,528
2017/18 247 10 18 19 11 12 177 $244,547
2016/17 338 27 19 21 22 26 223 $437,865
2015/16 346 23 25 19 21 35 223 $307,320
2014/15 317 15 23 25 27 28 199 $284,253
2013/14 373 33 33 27 29 46 205 $437,245
2012/13 338 23 21 26 28 42 198 $261,095
2011/12 71 7 6 5 8 9 36 $62,150

Michael Daly

  • Location: Timaru
  • Horses in Training: 0

With Jockey (Courtney Barnes)

  • Starts 77
  • Wins 3
  • Place 10
  • S/R 25.7

This Going (Heavy)

  • Starts 463
  • Wins 36
  • Place 76
  • S/R 12.9

On Course (Wingatui)

  • Starts 230
  • Wins 24
  • Place 49
  • S/R 9.6
Starts Since Last Win 6

Trainer Performance Stats

Recent starts
  • 6060X
  All 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th U Prizemoney
Career 1817 162 159 163 155 188 990 $1,512,912
G & L 53 1 4 4 2 5 37 $102,375
2020/21 25 2 1 1 1 0 20 $20,100
2019/20 44 5 5 7 4 3 20 $70,600
2018/19 51 5 4 0 6 3 33 $51,610
2017/18 84 8 8 11 7 4 46 $134,422
2016/17 80 11 4 3 6 11 45 $94,225
2015/16 67 7 5 5 3 5 42 $62,825
2014/15 60 7 6 4 3 6 34 $67,700
2013/14 94 6 9 10 8 9 52 $65,175
2012/13 128 13 10 10 9 17 69 $101,675
2011/12 133 13 17 13 8 18 64 $126,950
2010/11 124 15 13 13 8 17 58 $128,564
2009/10 124 12 14 20 8 18 52 $112,112
2008/09 70 7 7 6 7 9 34 $58,275
2007/08 68 10 6 6 8 4 34 $108,225
2006/07 55 2 6 3 6 9 29 $25,806
2005/06 68 7 1 8 1 5 46 $45,147
2004/05 68 3 3 4 8 7 43 $25,860
2003/04 59 7 9 6 5 6 26 $68,115
2002/03 53 2 5 3 4 5 34 $17,688
2001/02 50 6 3 7 9 4 21 $30,978
2000/01 29 1 1 3 4 1 19 $8,205
1999/00 65 2 2 4 11 9 37 $14,590
1998/99 57 1 4 3 4 6 39 $13,100
1997/98 51 3 7 4 10 7 20 $23,740
1996/97 31 4 3 3 0 1 20 $16,375
1995/96 39 1 3 4 4 2 25 $10,500
1994/95 31 2 3 2 3 2 19 $10,350
1993/94 9 0 0 0 0 0 9 $0
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