Shotaro (AUS) Horse
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Shotaro is a 3yo bay gelding (male) from Australia trained by Trent Busuttin & Natalie Young, who is based at Cranbourne. He is sired by the stallion Admire Mars out of the dam Mardi. Shotaro is yet to break his maiden status, having not won a race yet from 1 attempt. During his most recent race at Sale on 1st Feb 2026, Shotaro was ridden by Beau Mertens and finished 7th, behind the winner Ballistic Blue.
Race Record
| Event Summary | Runner Stats | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Sale 01-Feb-26 1400m SOFT 5 R5 MDN-SW $850 (of $42,500) Barrier 11, Winning Time: 01:24.650, SP: 9.00 In-running: Settled 13th, 800m 13th, 400m 13th 1st Ballistic Blue ( B R Kinninmont 59.5 , Cd 56.5 ) 2nd Olive Road ( C G Gaudray 57.5 ) 1.25L 3rd Wonderdownunder ( L J Neindorf 59 ) 1.27L 7th Shotaro ( B Mertens 59 ) 2.34L See full results | B Mertens 59kg 2.34L | 7 (14) |
| Southside Cranbourne 19-Jan-26 1000m R12 Jump Out-G3, Winning Time: 00:59.690 1st Cinturato ( L J Neindorf ) 2nd Sparkling Luck ( N M Mcmahon ) 3rd Autumn Secret ( J Childs ) 4th Shotaro ( J Stanley ) | J Stanley | 4 (10) |
| Southside Cranbourne 05-Jan-26 1000m R13 Jump Out-G4, Winning Time: 01:01.300 1st Sassidora ( C E Hollowood ) 2nd Godtfred Kirk ( J Mott ) 3rd Farnanheit ( J Mcneil ) 4th Shotaro ( D Dunn ) | D Dunn | 4 (11) |
| Southside Cranbourne 15-Dec-25 800m R6 Jump Out-G4, Winning Time: 00:47.300 1st Cosmic Grace ( N M Mcmahon ) 2nd Privateer ( B Mertens ) 3rd Cashout ( L J Neindorf ) 8th Shotaro ( J Stanley ) | J Stanley | 8 (11) |
| Cranbourne 26-May-25 1000m R15 Jump Out-S5, Winning Time: 01:03.800 1st Highstrung ( J B Stanley ) 2nd Shotaro ( D Moor ) 3rd Frostration ( L Riordan ) | D Moor | 2 (7) |
| Cranbourne 12-May-25 800m R5 Jump Out-S5, Winning Time: 00:47.600 1st I'mateez ( T Stockdale ) 2nd Miss Ole ( E P Brown ) 3rd Signature Scent ( Z E Waller ) 5th Shotaro ( D Moor ) | D Moor | 5 (7) |
| Cranbourne 17-Mar-25 800m R8 Jump Out-S5, Winning Time: 00:47.500 1st Scottsdale ( B J Melham ) 2nd Carducci ( J Mott ) 3rd Sumaluv ( E P Brown ) 7th Shotaro ( D Moor ) | D Moor | 7 (10) |
| Cranbourne 23-Dec-24 800m R4 Jump Out-S6, Winning Time: 00:51.300 1st Cherish Me ( C G Gaudray ) 2nd Light Moves ( O I East ) 3rd Brroosha ( Z E Waller ) 4th Shotaro ( D Moor ) | D Moor | 4 (7) |
| Cranbourne 09-Dec-24 800m R7 Jump Out-G4, Winning Time: 00:46.700 1st Jenni Gone Bonkers ( D B Mcmonagle ) 2nd Smokin' Genie ( Z E Waller ) 5th Shotaro ( J Stanley ) | J Stanley | 5 (7) |