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Astronomer is a 4 year old bay gelding. Astronomer is trained by W J Thurlow, at Waverley and owned by Mrs H M & M J Moran & A W Stanley.
Astronomer’s last race event was at 23/10/2026 and their next race is on 13/11/2026 at Waverley.
Career form is wins, seconds, thirds from 2 starts with a lifetime career prize money of $740.
With a 0% Win Percentage and 0% Place Percentage. Astronomer's last race event was at New Plymouth Raceway.
Exposed form for its last starts is 6-6 .
Last Updated: 12/11/2026
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