Shining Sun (2023) Horse
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About
Shining Sun is a 3yo gelding trained by Johan J Vuuren. It is sired by the stallion Danon Platina out of the dam Amazing Grace. Shining Sun has not yet broken its maiden status, having not won a race in 3 attempts. In its most recent race at Turffontein on 8th Aug 2026, Shining Sun was ridden by K De Melo and finished 3rd, behind the winner From The Get Go.
Race Record
| Event Summary | Runner Stats | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Turffontein 08-Aug-26 1400m GOOD R2 Md $957 (of $9,567) Barrier 2, Winning Time: 01:27.020, SP: 1.57 1st From The Get Go ( C Murray 132 ) 2nd Royale Jacket ( M V'rensburg 132 ) 1.00L 3rd Shining Sun ( K D Melo 126 ) 1.75L See full results | K D Melo 57.2kg 1.75L | 3 (7) |
| Turffontein 27-Jun-26 1160m GOOD R1 4Racing Welcomes You Juvenile Plate $1,170 (of $7,317) Barrier 7, Winning Time: 01:06.880, SP: 17.00 1st Gimme Some Luck ( B Marx-jacobson 132 ) 2nd Fierceness ( M Yeni 128 ) 5.00L 3rd Shining Sun ( G Lerena 121 ) 10.75L See full results | G Lerena 54.9kg 10.75L | 3 (8) |
| Vaal 05-Mar-26 1200m GOOD R2 Md (of $6,688) Barrier 2, Winning Time: 01:12.080, SP: 6.00 1st The Bronx Bull ( G Lerena 132 ) 2nd Viking Lass ( R Munger 127 ) 0.50L 3rd Gone Cold ( C Habib 132 ) 0.20L 6th Shining Sun ( K D Melo 132 ) 11.60L See full results | K D Melo 59.9kg 11.60L | 6 (9) |