CANADIAN RULER (NZ)

5yo Bay Gelding
D.O.B: 22-Sep-2020
by VANCOUVER  from SOVEREIGN EMINENCE
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Status Active
Owner’s Details  Darby Racing, Mr M A Aldridge, Mr G R Allen, Mr G Chambers, Mrs J Chilton, Mr P M Chilton, Mr A N Coorey, Mrs M J Coorey, Mr T A Mesite, Mr K P J O'Brien, Mr S Schleemann, Mr G A Stretton, CramCundy Bloodstock, Wamawa, Darby Racing Sovereign Eminence, Mrs M A Macaulay
Stewards Embargoes None on record
Last Gear Change* 26-Dec-2025, Tongue Tie, On
Trainer Mr Matthew Dale (Goulburn)
Racing Colours White, Navy Blue Darby Racing Logos, Navy Blue Armbands And Cap With Logo
Career Summary: 17-5:4:4    Prizemoney: $247,375    Total Bonus: $5,625
Min/Max-Dist-Win: 1200/1500     1st Up: 5:2-1-0    2nd Up: 4:1-1-2    
Track: 4:2-1-1    Dist: 6:1-2-2    Track/Dist: 3:1-1-1
Firm: 0:0-0-0     Good: 5:1-3-1     Soft: 9:3-1-2     Heavy: 3:1-0-1    Synthetic: 0:0-0-0


Pos Date Track Dist Class Rating Rating Type
1st of 14 03-May-2025 HAWK Heavy 1500 HIGHWAY-C2 69, 77NSW Benchmark
5th of 15 31-May-2025 RHIL Heavy 1500 HIGHWAY-C3 SW 0, 77NSW Benchmark
1st of 10 28-Dec-2025 CANB Good 1300 TAB FED OPEN 83 71, 82NSW Benchmark
1st of 7 21-Jan-2026 KENS Soft 1400 5Y+ BM72 76*, 90*NSW Indicative Benchmark
2nd of 16 01-Mar-2026 SAPH Soft 1400 SERA CHAMP 0, 90NSW 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.