TAKING THE MIKKI

7yo Chestnut Gelding
D.O.B: 01-Oct-2018
by MIKKI ISLE (JPN)  from BAMBOLEAR
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Status Active
Owner’s Details  Vardy Thoroughbreds, Mrs L Vardy, Stone Cold Racing, Mrs S M Brabender, Mrs J R Dowd, Mr R L Dowd, Mr M Sincek, Mr R Beeck, Mr C C Maxwell, Mr D F Benson, Mrs C Thomson, Mr N A Pryce, Mr C O'Shea, Mr D R Whetter
Stewards Embargoes None on record
Last Gear Change* 23-Apr-2025, Tongue Tie, On
Trainer Ms Sally Taylor (Coffs Harbour)
Racing Colours White, Lime Green And Aqua Vardy Thoroughbreds Logo, Striped Sleeves, Lime Green Cap
Career Summary: 33-3:4:7    Prizemoney: $104,228    
Min/Max-Dist-Win: 1206/1312     1st Up: 7:0-1-1    2nd Up: 6:1-2-1    
Track: 6:1-2-1    Dist: 14:2-3-3    Track/Dist: 4:1-1-1
Firm: 0:0-0-0     Good: 16:2-1-2     Soft: 9:0-2-2     Heavy: 8:1-1-3    Synthetic: 0:0-0-0


Pos Date Track Dist Class Rating Rating Type
3rd of 11 27-Oct-2024 P MQ Good 1200 CL3 0, 57NSW Benchmark
6th of 14 16-Feb-2025 P MQ Good 1100 CTRY BM58 0, 57NSW Benchmark
11th of 12 07-Apr-2025 TUNC Heavy 1200 CTRY BM58 0, 55NSW Benchmark
10th of 11 27-Apr-2025 P MQ Heavy 1200 BM58 0, 53NSW Benchmark
6th of 8 23-Sep-2025 TAR Soft 1250 CL3 BM66 0, 53NSW 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.