2015 Grand National runner profile: Owega Star
Published:
Owega Star
Age: 8
Weight: 10st 3lb
Owner: Anthony Callan & Siobhan Callan
Trainer: Peter Fahey. Grand National record – No previous runners
Jockey: Robbie Power. Grand National record -2005 Spot Thedifference (18th); 2007 SILVER BIRCH (WON); 2008 Nadover (7th); 2009 Silver Birch (FELL 22nd); 2011 Killyglen (FELL 27th); 2012 Killyglen (UR 8th); 2013 Joncol (PU 19th)
Form: 1211544/632168/3621213-8256
*Started his career between the flags in point-to-points before making a winning debut in a Killarney bumper.
*Won three races over hurdles, including the Grade 2 Tara Hurdle at Navan.
*Got off the mark over fences at the fifth attempt when winning a Listowel Beginners Chase by 4 1/4 lengths.
*Showed staying was his forte when finishing the length and three quarter runner-up to Balbriggan in the Troytown Handicap Chase at Navan earlier this season.
Jump race record: Starts: 24; Wins: 6; 2nd: 5; 3rd: 3; Win & Place Prize Money: £97,204
