Valiant Sun (NZ) 2022
Profile
4g The Autumn Sun (AUS) x Valley Girl (Mastercraftsman (IRE))
Foaled Aug 13, 2022
Career: 8 starts, 1 - 0 - 2 $45,100
Trainer: Liam Howley, Kyneton
Ownership: Liam Howley Racing Pty Ltd, Wentwood Grange (Mgr: D Hawkins), Banjo Bloodstock (Mgr: C McNaughton), R Chapman, R Gamble, BMD Racing (Mgr: B Doherty), Hilltop Hustlers (Mgr: D Maher), R G Mulcaster, S Noonan, D O'Leary, J O'Leary, Mrs N O'Leary, P Caldow, Mrs S Gamble, D Jones, G Penman & The Circus
Valiant Sun is a 4 year old gelding by The Autumn Sun out of the Mastercraftsman mare, Valley Girl.
Last start was 6th at Flemington on Apr 25, 2026 in the VRC St Leger (LR) over 2800 metres.
Sale Details
Lot 505 2024 NZB Karaka Book 1Vendor: Wentwood Grange Buyer: Liam Howley Racing / Bevan Smith Bloodstock $200,000
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Race Record
3yo
11Apr26
4th
Caulfield
Manhari Galilee Series Final LR 2400m
Soft(5) J Maskiell (57) 66/1 - 1st: Single Choice (2.7L)
3yo
11Mar26
9th
Sandown-Hillside
Evergreen Turf (Bm66) 1800m
Good(4) J Maskiell (57.5) 200/1 - 1st: Roulette King (5.9L)
3yo
26Feb26
11th
Pakenham
Evergreen Turf Hcp (62) 2000m
Good(4) Ben Allen (59.5) 30/1 - 1st: Houdini (19.5L)
3yo
29Jan26
3rd
Caulfield Heath
Barrier Trial 1500m
Good(4) Thomas Stockdale () - 1st: Aberfeldie Boy (1.3L)