SANDPAPER

6yo Bay Gelding
D.O.B: 03-Sep-2019
by SNITZEL  from SMOOTH
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Status Active
Owner’s Details  Darby Racing, Mrs A E Baker, Mr K R Ferrel, Boxing Day Boys, Bushboy Punters, Jimlee Racing, Mr R Lesic, Mr J F Neilsen, Mr B M Pitts, PTP Racing, Rosen Racing, Mrs N E Ross, Mrs R Rowhead, Mr M Scholes, Mr P Summerfield, Sandpaper
Stewards Embargoes None on record
Last Gear Change* 07-Jan-2025, Ear Muffs (Pre-Race Only), On
Trainer Mr Bjorn Baker (Warwick Farm)
Racing Colours White, Navy Blue Darby Racing Logos, Navy Blue Armbands And Cap With Logo
Career Summary: 38-7:6:2    Prizemoney: $871,125    Total Bonus: $22,500
Min/Max-Dist-Win: 1200/1400     1st Up: 8:2-0-0    2nd Up: 8:2-1-1    
Track: 4:0-1-0    Dist: 5:0-1-0    Track/Dist: 3:0-1-0
Firm: 0:0-0-0     Good: 22:4-4-1     Soft: 13:3-2-1     Heavy: 3:0-0-0    Synthetic: 0:0-0-0


Pos Date Track Dist Class Rating Rating Type
2nd of 13 20-Dec-2025 RAND Good 1400 BM100 102, 0NSW Benchmark
6th of 11 03-Jan-2026 E FM Good 1400 THE BUFFERING 102QLD Rating
1st of 9 24-Jan-2026 RAND Good 1400 CARRINGTON 106, 0NSW Benchmark
5th of 8 07-Feb-2026 CAUL Good 1400 HEFFERNAN 105VIC Rating
4th of 11 14-Mar-2026 RHIL Good 1500 AJAX 105, 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.