YORKEL (NZ)

6yo Bay Gelding
D.O.B: 12-Nov-2019
by SWISS ACE  from JOIE D'AMOUR
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Status Active
Owner’s Details  Mr M E Jones, Mr R B Pitt, Mr H J Smith
Stewards Embargoes Current - Nil
Last Gear Change* 11-Mar-2026, Blinkers, On, Comment: Declared - worked in blinkers.
Trainer Mr Mark Jones (Mudgee)
Racing Colours Lime Green, Black Star And Sleeves
Career Summary: 17-2:0:4    Prizemoney: $54,550    
Min/Max-Dist-Win: 1618/1619     1st Up: 4:0-0-2    2nd Up: 3:1-0-1    
Firm: 0:0-0-0     Good: 10:1-0-2     Soft: 5:1-0-2     Heavy: 2:0-0-0    Synthetic: 0:0-0-0


Pos Date Track Dist Class Rating Rating Type
7th of 9 30-Dec-2025 ORAN Good 1600 CL1-SW 0, 57NSW Benchmark
1st of 12 12-Jan-2026 DUBB Good 1600 CL1-SW 0, 61NSW Benchmark
12th of 12 21-Feb-2026 MDGE Soft 1400 BM66 0, 60NSW Benchmark
4th of 10 06-Mar-2026 DUBB Good 1600 BM58 0, 59NSW Benchmark
9th of 9 15-Mar-2026 DUBB Good 1600 BM 66 HCP 0, 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.