STRIKING GOLD (NZ)

35yo Bay Gelding
D.O.B: 22-Nov-1989
by TOUCHING WOOD (USA)  from MISS BALLARAT (NZ)
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Status Retired
Stewards Embargoes None on record
Last Gear Change* 09-Oct-1996, Tongue Tie, On
Trainer
Racing Colours Red, Gold Sash And Sleeves, Blue Cap
Career Summary: 60-12:7:5    Prizemoney: $265,518    
Min/Max-Dist-Win: 1200/2900     1st Up: 9:2-0-0    2nd Up: 8:1-1-1    
Track: 4:0-2-0    Dist: 13:2-2-1    Track/Dist: 1:0-1-0
Firm: 5:1-0-1     Good: 36:5-3-3     Soft: 12:5-1-1     Heavy: 7:1-3-0    Synthetic: 0:0-0-0


Pos Date Track Dist Class Rating Rating Type
14th of 15 28-Jun-1997 M V Soft 2500 OPEN HCP VIC Rating
10th of 12 10-Jul-1997 GRAF Good 2400 GRAF CUP 0, 0NSW Benchmark
11th of 12 04-Nov-1997 FLEM Good 1200 SPRINT VIC Rating
3rd of 10 20-Nov-1997 BRAT Good 1600 OPEN HCP VIC Rating
13th of 13 13-Dec-1997 FLEM Good 2000 OPEN HCP VIC Rating

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.