GORUSH LIGHTNING (Late: AMERICAN LIGHT)

11yo Chestnut Gelding
D.O.B: 22-Sep-2014
by STARSPANGLEDBANNER  from LADY'S LIGHT (USA)
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Status Active
Owner’s Details  Mr M J Gatty, Ms M T Victory, Mr K Gatty
Stewards Embargoes Current - Nil
Last Gear Change* 09-Jul-2025, Pads (Front), Off
Trainer Mr Michael Gatty (Moruya)
Racing Colours White, Royal Blue Yoke, Hooped Sleeves
Career Summary: 84-11:12:7    Prizemoney: $292,265    
Min/Max-Dist-Win: 900/1408     1st Up: 9:1-1-0    2nd Up: 8:1-1-1    
Track: 33:6-7-4    Dist: 21:3-4-3    Track/Dist: 11:3-2-2
Firm: 0:0-0-0     Good: 43:3-9-2     Soft: 29:5-3-4     Heavy: 11:3-0-1    Synthetic: 1:0-0-0


Pos Date Track Dist Class Rating Rating Type
3rd of 12 11-Jul-2025 MRYA Soft 1000 BM66 0, 64NSW Benchmark
3rd of 14 21-Jul-2025 MRYA Soft 1450 CTRY BM58 0, 65NSW Benchmark
10th of 11 05-Aug-2025 MRYA Heavy 1450 CTRY BM66 0, 63NSW Benchmark
8th of 8 17-Aug-2025 MRYA Soft 1450 SCC CUP 0, 63NSW Benchmark
5th of 8 03-Oct-2025 MRYA Good 1000 OPEN BM90 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.