DARK VADOR

6yo Bay Gelding
D.O.B: 11-Oct-2019
by INVADER  from MISS COSMETIC
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Status Active
Owner’s Details  Denns Racing, Mr C T Blake, Mrs J Blake, Mr R Calman, Mr T J Jones, Mr P Rowe, Mrs M I Rowe, Mr M C Rowe, Mrs V M Rowe, Mr J King, Mr J B Harlow, Mr J B de Smet, Mr P R Hutchinson, MCS Racing, Mr I B Mitchell, Mr G C Warwick, Mr B Dowdle
Stewards Embargoes None on record
Last Gear Change* 31-Oct-2024, Winkers, Off
Trainer Mr Matthew Smith (Warwick Farm)
Racing Colours Yellow, Red Diamonds And Sleeves, Checked Cap
Career Summary: 30-4:8:3    Prizemoney: $119,985    
Min/Max-Dist-Win: 1300/1600     1st Up: 5:0-2-0    2nd Up: 4:1-0-0    
Track: 2:0-1-0    Dist: 5:0-1-0    Track/Dist: 1:0-0-0
Firm: 0:0-0-0     Good: 19:4-4-2     Soft: 10:0-4-1     Heavy: 1:0-0-0    Synthetic: 0:0-0-0


Pos Date Track Dist Class Rating Rating Type
3rd of 7 01-Mar-2025 NCLE Good 1300 BM64 56, 0NSW Benchmark
5th of 7 26-Mar-2025 E FM Soft 1600 CL3-SW 61QLD Rating
4th of 15 12-Apr-2025 NCLE Good 1600 BM68 56, 62NSW Benchmark
1st of 11 01-May-2025 WAGG Good 1600 4Y+ BM66 60, 66NSW Benchmark
9th of 9 02-Oct-2025 NCLE Good 1300 COND BM68 60, 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.