That first and only win came at Down Royal on 29 September 2025, and while eight months have passed since then, the horse has kept racing and kept placing, suggesting it has held its form without quite recapturing that winning moment. The most recent run, just yesterday, was a fifth — a step back from where the team would want to be, but the horse is clearly still being kept busy and campaigned with purpose.
The trainer is Noel Meade, based at Castletown in County Meath, and his yard is in strong shape this season with 42 winners already sent out. That kind of firepower matters — horses in a productive yard tend to be well-placed in races that suit them, and Meade has the experience to know when a horse like this is ready to step forward again. The question now is whether Stars Will Shine can translate that consistent placing into a second win, and with a full season still ahead, there is plenty of time for the answer to be yes.
| Course | Races | Results | Last visited | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Curragh Galloping |
2 | 2 other | 24 May | 0% |
| Down Royal Galloping |
1 | 1 win | 29 Sep | 100% |
| Cork Galloping |
1 | 1 third | 10 Sep | 0% |