DEFENDANT

3yo Chestnut Gelding
D.O.B: 17-Sep-2022
by JUSTIFY (USA)  from MI MALA (NZ)
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Status Active
Owner’s Details  Mr C J Waller, Marcstown Pty Ltd, Little D Racing, Ms M J Waller, Mr A A Lockhart
Stewards Embargoes Current - Nil
Last Gear Change* 03-Sep-2025, Blinkers, Off
Trainer Mr Chris Waller (Rosehill)
Racing Colours Mauve, Gold Chevron, White Sleeves, Purple Stars, White Cap, Purple Star
Career Summary: 6-2:0:3    Prizemoney: $102,300    Total Bonus: $22,500
Min/Max-Dist-Win: 1550/1900     1st Up: 2:0-0-2    2nd Up: 2:0-0-1    
Track: 4:2-0-1    Dist: 1:1-0-0    Track/Dist: 1:1-0-0
Firm: 0:0-0-0     Good: 2:1-0-1     Soft: 3:1-0-1     Heavy: 1:0-0-1    Synthetic: 0:0-0-0


Recent Form
All Form
Embargoes
Gear Changes
Ratings
Noms | Wgts | Accs
Pos Date Track Dist Class Rating Rating Type
9th of 9 10-Sep-2025 CANT Soft 1550 SUPER MDN 0, 0NSW Benchmark
3rd of 10 15-Jan-2026 BEAU Soft 1350 SUPER MDN 0, 0NSW Benchmark
3rd of 8 30-Jan-2026 CANT Good 1550 MDN 0, 0NSW Benchmark
1st of 6 13-Feb-2026 CANT Good 1550 3Y MDN 64, 0NSW Benchmark
1st of 10 27-Feb-2026 CANT Soft 1900 3&4Y BM64 69, 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.