STYLEBENDER (NZ)

8yo Bay Gelding
D.O.B: 09-Oct-2017
by TAVISTOCK (NZ)  from MARY D'OR (FR)
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Status Spelling
Owner’s Details  Mrs M T Kelly
Stewards Embargoes Current - 02-Sep-2020, Warning (Pre Race Behaviour)
Last Gear Change* 30-Apr-2025, Visors, Off, Comment: Declared - none. APPLY AFTER WYONG
Trainer Miss Kristen Buchanan (Wyong)
Racing Colours White, Maroon Chevrons, Hooped Sleeves, Maroon Pom Pom
Career Summary: 46-6:7:6    Prizemoney: $211,080    
Min/Max-Dist-Win: 1500/2400     1st Up: 7:1-0-0    2nd Up: 6:0-0-1    
Track: 6:0-2-1    Dist: 8:2-2-2    Track/Dist: 4:0-2-1
Firm: 0:0-0-0     Good: 22:2-4-2     Soft: 14:1-3-3     Heavy: 10:3-0-1    Synthetic: 0:0-0-0


Pos Date Track Dist Class Rating Rating Type
1st of 11 28-Jun-2025 NCLE Heavy 1900 MID BM64 61, 71NSW Benchmark
2nd of 6 06-Jul-2025 GRAF Soft 2250 CUP PREL BM84 62, 72NSW Benchmark
1st of 11 26-Jul-2025 K GR Good 2400 BM64 67, 0NSW Benchmark
9th of 12 23-Aug-2025 RAND Heavy 2400 BM78 67, 0NSW Benchmark
7th of 10 03-Sep-2025 W FM Soft 2200 BM72 66, 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.