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Midas Star is a 7 year old bay gelding. Midas Star is trained by Stephen Bush, at Townsville and owned by Mrs M G Bush & S Bush.
Midas Star’s last race event was at 08/08/2026 and their next race is on 18/08/2026 at Townsville.
Career form is 11 wins, 7 seconds, 4 thirds from 58 starts with a lifetime career prize money of $144,520.
With a 19% Win Percentage and 38% Place Percentage. Midas Star's last race event was at Townsville.
Exposed form for its last starts is 0-2-3-6-4.
Last Updated: 17/08/2026
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