BURNING AMBITION

3yo Brown Gelding
D.O.B: 25-Sep-2022
by BRUTAL (NZ)  from EVER THE SAME
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Status Active
Owner’s Details  Mrs K L Ponsonby, Mrs R Precious, Mr G M Scott, Mr J J Toohey, Mrs J A Ponsonby, Mrs J G Ponsonby
Stewards Embargoes Current - Nil
Last Gear Change* 10-Sep-2025, Cross-over Nose Band, On
Trainer Mr James Ponsonby (Hawkesbury)
Racing Colours Red, Yellow Diamond Sash
Career Summary: 10-0:2:0    Prizemoney: $18,175    
1st Up: 3:0-0-0    2nd Up: 3:0-1-0    
Track: 1:0-1-0    Dist: 1:0-1-0    Track/Dist: 1:0-1-0
Firm: 0:0-0-0     Good: 8:0-2-0     Soft: 0:0-0-0     Heavy: 2:0-0-0    Synthetic: 0:0-0-0


Pos Date Track Dist Class Rating Rating Type
5th of 9 02-Oct-2025 NCLE Good 1500 MDN 0, 0NSW Benchmark
2nd of 8 18-Oct-2025 WAGR Good 1700 MDN 0, 0NSW Benchmark
7th of 8 30-Oct-2025 SAPH Good 1600 MDN 0, 0NSW Benchmark
8th of 10 25-Feb-2026 RHIL Good 1500 SUPER MDN 0, 0NSW Benchmark
2nd of 8 17-Mar-2026 MREE Good 1400 MDN-SW 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.