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Star Shadow (NZ) 2021

Trainer: - / -

Training Location: -

Race info

  • Flat Rating: 65
  • Steeple Rating: 0
  • Hurdle Rating: 0
  • Current Gear:
    • Approved Plates
    • Blinkers
    • Ear Covers Pre-Race
    • Lugging Bit
    • Tongue Tie

Horse Details

4YO Grey Mare

  • Owner: Fortuna Star Shadow Syndicate (Mgr: John Galvin)
  • Breeder: G Harvey
  • Sire: RELIABLE MAN (GB) 2008
  • Dam: SCENE QUEEN (AUS) 2006
  • Foaling: 15 Sep 2021

Current Nominations

Current Fields

Performance stats

Recent starts
Form
  • 8271X
1st up
  • 3-2-0
2nd up
  • 2-0-0
Fresh 30
  • 1-1-0
Fresh 90
  • 2-1-0

Sectionals

 
TRK
Time
First 400m
Last 800m
Last 600m
Last 400m
Last 200m
1-14
12 Apr 25
AVON CITY FORD RATING 65
1600m
G4
1.36.80
0.25.22
0.46.82
0.34.63
0.24.04
0.12.15
7-8
5 Mar 25
SONIA & GARRY THOMPSON RATING 65
1600m
H8
1.42.41
0.26.10
0.48.86
0.35.97
0.24.28
0.12.49
2-18
5 Feb 25
ODT SOUTHERN MILE QUALIFYING RACE
1600m
G3
1.36.97
0.25.86
0.47.00
0.34.44
0.23.49
0.11.51
8-14
15 Jan 25
CORIN & BOBBITY MURFITT RATING 65
1400m
G3
1.24.54
0.25.85
0.46.40
0.33.68
0.22.92
0.11.29
5-11
26 Dec 24
NZB INSURANCE STAKES
1400m
H10
1.31.35
0.26.92
0.52.23
0.39.45
0.26.67
0.13.09
6-6
7 Dec 24
AZTECH ENGINEERING 3YO 1400
1400m
G3
1.25.29
0.27.55
0.45.93
0.33.57
0.22.00
0.11.35
3-7
18 Nov 24
OPN HCP CATCHWEIGHT 1150 - HEAT 22
1150m
G4
-
-
-
-
-
-
U-6
29 Oct 24
OPN HCP CATCHWEIGHT 850 - HEAT 1
850m
S5
-
-
-
-
-
-
2-7
3 Sep 24
OPN CATCHWEIGHT 800 - HEAT 13
800m
SYN
-
-
-
-
-
-
8-9
25 May 24
STAPHANOS AT NOVARA PARK CHAMPAGNE STAKES
1600m
H10
1.45.87
0.27.91
0.51.66
0.38.52
0.26.12
0.14.01
5-10
4 May 24
WAIKATO EQUINE VETERINARY CENTRE 2YO STAKES
1400m
S7
1.25.79
0.25.93
0.48.59
0.36.71
0.24.29
0.12.72
1-5
13 Apr 24
MCMILLAN EQUINE FEEDS 2YO
1300m
H8
1.20.34
0.26.88
0.48.26
0.36.25
0.24.68
0.12.76
2-7
28 Mar 24
2YO CATCHWEIGHT 950 - HEAT 8
950m
S6
-
-
-
-
-
-
2-7
14 Mar 24
2YO CATCHWEIGHT 1000 - HEAT 21
1000m
G4
-
-
-
-
-
-
3-7
5 Dec 23
2YO CATCHWEIGHT 850 - HEAT 13
850m
G3
-
-
-
-
-
-
3-6
22 Nov 23
2YO CATCHWEIGHT 900 - HEAT 9
900m
S5
-
-
-
-
-
-
3-4
29 Aug 23
2YO CATCHWEIGHT 600 - HEAT 9
600m
S7
-
-
-
-
-
-

Career stats

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In-depth racing review

1-14 12 Apr 25 1600m  AVON CITY FORD RATING 65 View video › $20,000
CANT  Good4 Rating 65 Benchmark* Midf otr,out 300,well time finish, 1.36.80, 600m - 0.34.63 George Rooke $11,200
  • 1.36.80, Flat
  • .2L
  • Bar: 8
  • SP: $3.80
  • Rtg: 61 (+4)
  • Wgt: 56.5
  • Car: 56.5
  • LWD: 54.0
  • 2: Pomander, 56.5
  • 3: Bellutta, 52.5
  • 1/2 NECK:1/2 NECK
  • Raceday Gear: Ear Covers Pre-Race, Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Blinkers, Tongue Tie
  • Stipe Comment: Shifted outwards at the start crowding BELLUTTA.
7-8 5 Mar 25 1600m  SONIA & GARRY THOMPSON RATING 65 View video › $25,000
CANT  Heavy8 Rating 65 Benchmark* 7th outr,wdr tn,just plugged, 1.42.41, 600m - 0.35.97 Joe Doyle $375
  • 1.41.94, Flat
  • 2.9L
  • Bar: 4
  • SP: $4.00
  • Rtg: 61
  • Wgt: 55.5
  • Car: 55.5
  • LWD: 54.0
  • 1: Mr Bully Tee, 57.5
  • 2: Tap Dancer, 52.0
  • 1 3/4 LEN:HEAD
  • Raceday Gear: Ear Covers Pre-Race, Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Blinkers, Tongue Tie
2-18 5 Feb 25 1600m  ODT SOUTHERN MILE QUALIFYING RACE View video › $30,000
CANT  Good3 Rating 65 Benchmark* 14th otr,wdr tn, strong finish, 1.36.97, 600m - 0.34.44 Wiremu Pinn $5,550
  • 1.36.33, Flat
  • 4.0L
  • Bar: 6
  • SP: $10.70
  • Rtg: 60 (+1)
  • Wgt: 55.0
  • Car: 55.0
  • LWD: 54.0
  • 1: Funfetti, 57.5
  • 3: Bracero, 57.5
  • 4 LEN:2 LEN
  • Raceday Gear: Ear Covers Pre-Race, Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Blinkers, Tongue Tie
8-14 15 Jan 25 1400m  CORIN & BOBBITY MURFITT RATING 65 View video › $25,000
CANT  Good3 Rating 65 Benchmark* Slow,bk outr, out 300,btld on, 1.24.54, 600m - 0.33.68 Craig Grylls $375
  • 1.23.93, Flat
  • 3.8L
  • Bar: 7
  • SP: $6.20
  • Rtg: 61 (-1)
  • Wgt: 54.5
  • Car: 54.5
  • LWD: 54.0
  • 1: On File, 55.5
  • 2: Toa Haka, 57.5
  • LONG NECK:1/2 LEN
  • Raceday Gear: Ear Covers Pre-Race, Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Blinkers, Tongue Tie
  • Stipe Comment: Slow away. Held up rounding the final bend and early in the run home, having to shift ground outwards near the 300 metres to find clear racing room.
5-11 26 Dec 24 1400m Listed Race Listed RaceNZB INSURANCE STAKES View video › $100,000
OTAG  Heavy10 3YOF SW Easd bk,11th in,wdr,beat stragglers, 1.31.35, 600m - 0.39.45 Ashvin Goindasamy $2,500
  • 1.29.74, Flat
  • 10.6L
  • Bar: 8
  • SP: $7.40
  • Rtg: 61
  • Wgt: 56.5
  • Car: 56.5
  • LWD: 56.5
  • 1: Pivotal Ten, 56.5
  • 2: Lil Zena, 56.5
  • 3/4 LEN:2 1/2 LEN
  • Raceday Gear: Ear Covers Pre-Race, Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Blinkers, Tongue Tie
  • Stipe Comment: Taken back from a wide draw to obtain cover shortly after the start.
6-6 7 Dec 24 1400m Premier Meeting Premier MeetingAZTECH ENGINEERING 3YO 1400 View video › $65,000
WELL  Good3 3YO Handicap 4th inr,urged tn,, 1.25.29, 600m - 0.33.57 Michael McNab $975
  • 1.24.44, Flat
  • 5.1L
  • Bar: 1
  • SP: $4.60
  • Rtg: 62 (-1)
  • Wgt: 55.5
  • Car: 55.5
  • LWD: 54.0
  • 1: Wingman, 58.0
  • 2: Leica Lucy, 56.0
  • HEAD:1 3/4 LEN
  • Raceday Gear: Ear Covers Pre-Race, Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Blinkers (1st time), Tongue Tie (1st time)
  • Stipe Comment: Made contact when shifting outwards to obtain clear running near the 400 metres.
3-7 18 Nov 24 1150m  OPN HCP Catchweight 1150 - Heat 22 View video › $0
WAPA  Good4 OPN HCP Matt Cartwright $0
  • 1.08.96, Flat
  • Bar: 6
  • SP: $0.00
  • Rtg: 62
  • Wgt: 0.0
  • Car: 0.0
  • LWD: 0.0
  • 1: Fleming, 0.0
  • 2: Kenobi, 0.0
  • HEAD:3/4 LEN
  • Raceday Gear: Ear Covers Pre-Race, Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Shadow Roll
U-6 29 Oct 24 850m  OPN HCP Catchweight 850 - Heat 1 View video › $0
WAPA  Soft5 OPN HCP Craig Grylls $0
  • 0.50.91, Flat
  • Bar: 2
  • SP: $0.00
  • Rtg: 62
  • Wgt: 0.0
  • Car: 0.0
  • LWD: 0.0
  • 1: Hasstobeawinner, 0.0
  • 2: Discretion Rules (AUS), 0.0
  • 4 1/2 LEN:NECK
  • Raceday Gear: Ear Covers Pre-Race, Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Shadow Roll
2-7 3 Sep 24 800m  OPN Catchweight 800 - Heat 13 View video › $0
CSYN  Synthetic OPN HCP Darren Danis $0
  • 0.45.26, Flat
  • Bar: 2
  • SP: $0.00
  • Rtg: 62
  • Wgt: 0.0
  • Car: 0.0
  • LWD: 0.0
  • 1: Colorado Silver (AUS), 0.0
  • 3: God Of Eros (AUS), 0.0
  • 10 1/2 LEN:1/2 LEN
  • Raceday Gear: Ear Covers Pre-Race, Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Shadow Roll
8-9 25 May 24 1600m Listed Race Listed RaceSTAPHANOS AT NOVARA PARK CHAMPAGNE STAKES View video › $100,000
COUN  Heavy10 2YO SW 7th inr,closer 300, wknd, 1.45.87, 600m - 0.38.52 Wiremu Pinn $1,500
  • 1.43.42, Flat
  • 14.4L
  • Bar: 2
  • SP: $1.80
  • Rtg: 63 (-1)
  • Wgt: 55.0
  • Car: 55.0
  • LWD: 55.0
  • 1: Southern Warrior, 57.0
  • 2: Zorro's Revenge, 57.0
  • NECK:5 1/2 LEN
  • Raceday Gear: Ear Covers Pre-Race, Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Shadow Roll
  • Stipe Comment: Post race vet check clear. Te Akau Racing Manager Mr. R Trumper advised Stewards, the stable was satisfied with the post-race condition of the filly, however, SHADOW STAR has now been sent for a spell.
5-10 4 May 24 1400m Listed Race Listed RaceWAIKATO EQUINE VETERINARY CENTRE 2YO STAKES View video › $80,000
WAIK  Soft7 2YO SW Crw,4bk inr,cut cnr,ran on inr, 1.25.79, 600m - 0.36.71 Wiremu Pinn $2,000
  • 1.25.35, Flat
  • 2.7L
  • Bar: 2
  • SP: $12.10
  • Rtg: 63
  • Wgt: 55.0
  • Car: 55.0
  • LWD: 55.0
  • 1: Super Photon, 57.0
  • 2: Renovations, 55.0
  • 1 1/2 LEN:SHORT NECK
  • Raceday Gear: Ear Covers Pre-Race, Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Shadow Roll
  • Stipe Comment: Crowded at the start. Improved into restricted room over the concluding stages.
1-5 13 Apr 24 1300m  MCMILLAN EQUINE FEEDS 2YO View video › $35,000
OTAK  Heavy8 2YO SW+P Slw,5th,up wdr cn,ld 200,too strong, 1.20.34, 600m - 0.36.25 Wiremu Pinn $20,125
  • 1.20.34, Flat
  • .1L
  • Bar: 1
  • SP: $3.50
  • Rtg: 45 (+18)
  • Wgt: 55.0
  • Car: 55.0
  • LWD: 55.0
  • 2: Ballon d'Or, 57.0
  • 3: Brilliant Battle, 57.0
  • 1/2 HEAD:1 LEN
  • Raceday Gear: Ear Covers Pre-Race, Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Shadow Roll
  • Stipe Comment: Slow to begin.
2-7 28 Mar 24 950m  2YO Catchweight 950 - Heat 8 View video › $0
BOPL  Soft6 2YO Ashvin Goindasamy $0
  • 0.58.88, Flat
  • Bar: 7
  • SP: $0.00
  • Rtg: 45
  • Wgt: 0.0
  • Car: 0.0
  • LWD: 0.0
  • 1: Colonel Warden (AUS), 0.0
  • 3: Noble Master, 0.0
  • 1/2 HEAD:SHORT NECK
  • Raceday Gear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit
2-7 14 Mar 24 1000m  2YO Catchweight 1000 - Heat 21 View video › $0
TAUP  Good4 2YO Niranjan Parmar $0
  • 1.00.98, Flat
  • Bar: 1
  • SP: $0.00
  • Rtg: 45
  • Wgt: 0.0
  • Car: 0.0
  • LWD: 0.0
  • 1: Sister Cynane (AUS), 0.0
  • 3: Rising Phoenix, 0.0
  • 1 LEN:HEAD
  • Raceday Gear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit
3-7 5 Dec 23 850m  2YO Catchweight 850 - Heat 13 View video › $0
WAPA  Good3 2YO Michael McNab $0
  • 0.53.17, Flat
  • Bar: 6
  • SP: $0.00
  • Rtg: 45
  • Wgt: 0.0
  • Car: 0.0
  • LWD: 0.0
  • 1: Cool 'N' Fast, 0.0
  • 2: Kansas Storm, 0.0
  • 1 LEN:1 1/2 LEN
  • Raceday Gear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit
3-6 22 Nov 23 900m  2YO Catchweight 900 - Heat 9 View video › $0
TAUP  Soft5 2YO Vinnie Colgan $0
  • 0.55.28, Flat
  • Bar: 5
  • SP: $0.00
  • Rtg: 45
  • Wgt: 0.0
  • Car: 0.0
  • LWD: 0.0
  • 1: Montana Bay, 0.0
  • 2: Ballon d'Or, 0.0
  • 2 3/4 LEN:NOSE
  • Raceday Gear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit
3-4 29 Aug 23 600m  2YO Catchweight 600 - Heat 9 View video › $0
WAPA  Soft7 2YO Michael McNab $0
  • 0.35.94, Flat
  • Bar: 2
  • SP: $0.00
  • Rtg: 
  • Wgt: 0.0
  • Car: 0.0
  • LWD: 0.0
  • 1: Knowledge Is Power, 0.0
  • 2: Andobel, 0.0
  • 3 1/2 LEN:2 1/2 LEN
  • Raceday Gear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit

Craig Grylls

  • Age: 35
  • Location: Waikato
  • Current Premiership Place Flat: 1
  • Rides since last win: 26

Current Declarations ›

With Horse

  • Starts 1
  • Wins 0
  • Place 0
  • S/R 0.0

With Trainer

  • Starts 205
  • Wins 37
  • Place 59
  • S/R 5.5

This Going (Good)

  • Starts 4944
  • Wins 544
  • Place 902
  • S/R 9.1

On Course (Riccarton Park)

  • Starts 354
  • Wins 32
  • Place 58
  • S/R 11.1

Jockey Performance Stats

Recent rides
  • 44869
  All 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th U Prizemoney
Career 13259 1432 1279 1249 1237 1170 6892 $39,882,795
G & L 1209 120 89 104 113 88 695 $17,748,245
2025/26 434 85 56 44 39 23 187 $3,516,105
2024/25 799 141 100 76 82 73 327 $6,081,838
2023/24 696 96 77 86 74 59 304 $5,225,253
2022/23 861 117 102 91 84 72 395 $3,770,005
2021/22 726 92 77 62 65 74 356 $3,003,715
2020/21 802 83 95 85 60 71 408 $2,676,756
2019/20 504 54 54 42 67 48 239 $1,232,200
2018/19 386 51 42 33 35 50 175 $1,559,983
2017/18 5 0 3 0 1 0 1 $23,860
2016/17 573 64 62 43 63 47 294 $1,466,098
2015/16 608 58 49 52 63 55 331 $1,066,645
2014/15 688 72 54 81 57 50 374 $1,440,670
2013/14 735 78 59 67 76 67 388 $1,638,060
2012/13 554 54 51 52 44 56 297 $691,870
2011/12 747 62 55 68 62 63 437 $906,488
2010/11 835 56 75 75 67 77 485 $948,149
2009/10 821 72 70 53 56 83 487 $1,297,021
2008/09 792 63 56 63 84 63 463 $1,291,975
2007/08 680 52 63 75 61 57 372 $1,028,435
2006/07 655 57 45 72 53 52 376 $688,711
2005/06 358 25 34 29 44 30 196 $328,962

Mark Walker & Sam Bergerson

  • Location: Matamata
  • Horses in Training: 110

With Jockey (Craig Grylls)

  • Starts 205
  • Wins 37
  • Place 59
  • S/R 5.5

This Going (Good)

  • Starts 814
  • Wins 125
  • Place 209
  • S/R 6.5

On Course (Riccarton Park)

  • Starts 367
  • Wins 69
  • Place 88
  • S/R 5.3
Current Premiership Place Flat 1
Current Premiership Place Jump 8
Starts Since Last Win 0

Trainer Performance Stats

Recent starts
  • 02351
  All 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th U Prizemoney
Career 2201 366 304 282 236 185 828 $20,527,791
G & L 391 47 51 43 41 34 175 $11,663,775
2025/26 382 66 49 55 28 28 156 $3,246,695
2024/25 836 131 134 84 95 76 316 $9,273,930
2023/24 983 169 121 143 113 81 356 $8,007,166
View Star Shadow (NZ) 2021's full breeding profile ›