Startling Star (AUS) Horse
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Startling Star is a 4yo bay mare from Australia, trained by Michael Grantham in North Dandalup. She is by Pierro out of Galaxy Star and has recorded four wins so far. On 13th Jun 2026 at Belmont she achieved her most important victory, taking the $80,000 Rtg 66+ Handicap. She has been a profitable runner for punters; backing her throughout her career would have produced a 33% return on investment.
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| Event Summary | Runner Stats | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Belmont 27-Jun-26 2100m HEAVY 8 R6 RTG 66+ (of $80,000) Barrier 11, Winning Time: 02:15.950, SP: 5.50 In-running: Settled 12th, 800m 11th, 400m 11th Sectionals: 600m 00:36.820 1st Kisses From Kelly ( Z Johnston-porter 58.5 , Cd 56.5 ) 2nd Antique Queen ( W Pike 55.5 ) 1.37L 3rd Amamus ( B Gaerth 54.5 ) 2.61L 11th Startling Star ( C Martinan 56.5 , Cd 53.5 ) 8.98L See full results | C Martinan 56.5kg, Cd 53.5kg 8.98L | 11 (12) |
| Belmont 13-Jun-26 2200m SOFT 6 R4 RTG 66+ $43,840 (of $80,000) Barrier 8, Winning Time: 02:21.040, SP: 1.60 In-running: Settled 7th, 800m 6th, 400m 5th Sectionals: 600m 00:34.930 1st Startling Star ( W Pike 54 ) 2nd Kisses From Kelly ( Z T Johnston-porter 58 , Cd 56 ) 0.97L 3rd I Love Your Smile ( C T Johnston-porter 57.5 ) 2.30L See full results | W Pike 54kg | 1 (10) |
| Belmont 06-Jun-26 2100m GOOD 4 R7 GRAD HCP 57+ $32,880 (of $60,000) Barrier 9, Winning Time: 02:10.170, SP: 2.60 In-running: Settled 12th, 800m 12th, 400m 8th Sectionals: 600m 00:36.030 1st Startling Star ( W Pike 57.5 ) 2nd Duchees Demerit ( N J Riordan 60 , Cd 57 ) 1.61L 3rd Prince Epaulette ( M L A Ramoly 58.5 ) 1.77L See full results | W Pike 57.5kg | 1 (13) |
| Belmont 16-May-26 1600m SOFT 5 R9 GRAD HCP 60+ $1,080 (of $60,000) Barrier 1, Winning Time: 01:38.370, SP: 8.50 In-running: Settled 11th, 800m 10th, 400m 12th Sectionals: 600m 00:35.940 1st Astro World ( W A Pike 56 ) 2nd Moonwalk ( L F Fiore 55 ) 1.91L 3rd Hope To Rule ( S D Parnham 56.5 ) 2.57L 8th Startling Star ( C Martinan 56 , Cd 53 ) 5.44L See full results | C Martinan 56kg, Cd 53kg 5.44L | 8 (16) |
| Rockingham Park 26-Apr-26 1600m GOOD 4 R4 RTG 48+ $7,865 (of $13,000) Barrier 8, Winning Time: 01:43.990, SP: 4.20 In-running: Settled 7th, 800m 7th, 400m 3rd 1st Startling Star ( C Martinan 60.5 , Cd 59 ) 2nd Space Academy ( W A Pike 59.5 ) 0.15L 3rd Side Show ( T W Dyson 58.5 ) 3.69L See full results | C Martinan 60.5kg, Cd 59kg | 1 (8) |