READY TO SHINE (NZ)

5yo Bay Gelding
D.O.B: 01-Sep-2020
by BETTER THAN READY  from LUMINESCENT (NZ)
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Status Active
Owner’s Details  Mr M J Zammit, Mr M Zammit, Mr M E Catt, Mr J R Attard, Maroun Family, Mr N Role, Mr R P Tobias, Mr W Harvey, Mr K M Wong, Mr C Condos, Mr D P Tidswell, Mr V Pelias, Ms C Hayes, Mr E G P Stevens, Ms T Mellor, Mr M Pontin, Mr S M Young
Stewards Embargoes None on record
Last Gear Change* 16-Mar-2026, Ear Muffs (Pre-Race Only), First Time
Trainer Mr Matthew Smith (Warwick Farm)
Racing Colours White, Red Maltese Cross, Hooped Sleeves And Red Cap
Career Summary: 11-3:1:1    Prizemoney: $95,875    
Min/Max-Dist-Win: 1100/1200     1st Up: 3:0-1-0    2nd Up: 3:1-0-1    
Firm: 0:0-0-0     Good: 4:0-0-1     Soft: 3:2-1-0     Heavy: 4:1-0-0    Synthetic: 0:0-0-0


Pos Date Track Dist Class Rating Rating Type
5th of 10 01-May-2025 WYNG Heavy 1100 CG&E BM64 64, 0NSW Benchmark
4th of 6 21-May-2025 W FM Heavy 1100 BM72 63, 0NSW Benchmark
6th of 8 30-Jan-2026 CANT Good 1100 BM72 63, 0NSW Benchmark
3rd of 9 20-Feb-2026 CANT Good 1100 5Y+ BM72 63, 0NSW Benchmark
1st of 7 04-Mar-2026 W FM Soft 1200 5Y+ BM72 67, 0NSW Benchmark

NSW Benchmarks

Benchmark programming and handicapping commenced in NSW on 1 October 2009. Benchmarks replaced Ratings. The introduction of a modified dual benchmark system began 1 September 2018. The Benchmark/s are applicable to NSW Meetings only.

  • First column or lower benchmark is the Metropolitan & Provincial benchmark.
  • Second column or higher benchmark is the Country benchmark.
  • Indicative benchmarks shown with an ( * ) will be subject to a final review and alteration by the Racing NSW Handicapping Panel when the horse is next nominated and handicapped in a race.
  • If showing a ‘0’ in either column, please contact Racing NSW via hcapracingenquiries@racingnsw.com.au or call (02)9551 7674 for an updated benchmark.