Shafted (2022) Horse
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Shafted is a 3yo bay gelding trained by Bruce Smith. He is out of Pure Savalina and sired by Vanbrugh. He has yet to win, remaining maiden after four starts. In his most recent start at Ashburton on 20 February 2026, he was ridden by Akshay Balloo and placed 14th behind the winner Red Star Soot.
Race Record
| Event Summary | Runner Stats | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Ashburton 20-Feb-26 1200m SOFT 6 R3 3YO+ Mdn Set Weight With Allowances (of $25,000) Barrier 1, Winning Time: 01:13.450, SP: 18.40 In-running: Settled 6th, 800m 6th, 400m 8th 1st Red Star Soot ( F Moerman 58 , Cd 55 ) 2nd Big Exit ( B Jacobson 56.5 ) 1.10L 3rd Tussar ( D Cooper 58.5 , Cd 57.5 ) 1.60L 14th Shafted ( A Balloo 58 ) 22.10L See full results | A Balloo 58kg 22.10L | 14 (14) |
| Riccarton Park 22-Mar-25 1000m SOFT 7 R5 2YO Open Set Weight With Penalties (of $40,000) Barrier 14, Winning Time: 00:57.990, SP: 58.80 In-running: Settled 9th, 400m 9th 1st Zelia ( R Mudhoo 56 ) 2nd Best Rose ( C R Barnes 56 ) 5.50L 3rd Alottago ( T C Moodley 57 , Cd 55 ) 6.80L 12th Shafted ( T Newman 57 ) 16.70L See full results | T Newman 57kg 16.70L | 12 (14) |
| Wingatui 01-Mar-25 1100m SOFT 5 R2 2YO Open Set Weight With Penalties $600 (of $40,000) Barrier 5, Winning Time: 01:06.330, SP: 20.50 In-running: Settled 6th, 800m 6th, 400m 6th 1st Queen's Evidence ( J Doyle 55 ) 2nd Professional Lad ( K A Myers 57 ) 1.50L 3rd Shesascorcher ( A Comignaghi 55 ) 1.60L 6th Shafted ( A Balloo 57 ) 4.70L See full results | A Balloo 57kg 4.70L | 6 (8) |
| Riccarton Park 13-Nov-24 1000m GOOD 4 R2 2YO Open Set Weight With Penalties $975 (of $65,000) Barrier 2, Winning Time: 00:58.120, SP: 23.10 In-running: Settled 4th, 400m 4th 1st Cool Aza Rene ( C J Grylls 56 ) 2nd Miss Ziggy ( A Comignaghi 55 ) 0.80L 3rd Quisiera ( K Williams 55 ) 3.10L 6th Shafted ( A Balloo 57 ) 12.90L See full results | A Balloo 57kg 12.90L | 6 (6) |