BEST DEFENCE

5yo Bay Gelding
D.O.B: 28-Sep-2020
by NATIONAL DEFENSE (GB)  from DOWAGER GIRL (NZ)
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Status Active
Owner’s Details  Mr C J Lundholm, Mr J J De Lyall, Mr L Henderson, Mrs L McKechnie, Mrs M McDermott, A A A Racing, Mr A B Schier, Big Arms Racing, Mr B J Sommerville, Creepers, Mr C T Mcaneney, Mr G A Bishop, Mr J A Russo, Mrs J Mckechnie, Mr P G Wilson, Mr S M Davey, Mr P D Saunders, Mr R W Dale, Mrs V Harris
Stewards Embargoes None on record
Last Gear Change* 14-Nov-2024, Tongue Tie, On
Trainer Mr Clint Lundholm (Dubbo)
Racing Colours Blue, White Horse Head, Black And White Checked Sleeves, Black Cap
Career Summary: 12-0:3:2    Prizemoney: $27,875    
1st Up: 3:0-0-0    2nd Up: 3:0-2-1    
Track: 1:0-1-0    Dist: 1:0-1-0    Track/Dist: 1:0-1-0
Firm: 0:0-0-0     Good: 8:0-2-1     Soft: 3:0-0-1     Heavy: 1:0-1-0    Synthetic: 0:0-0-0


Recent Form
All Form
Embargoes
Gear Changes
Ratings
Noms | Wgts | Accs
Pos Date Track Dist Class Rating Rating Type
2nd of 7 16-Feb-2025 P MQ Good 1000 MDN 0, 0NSW Benchmark
6th of 9 11-Mar-2025 P MQ Soft 1000 MDN 0, 0NSW Benchmark
6th of 10 28-Mar-2025 WELL Good 900 CTRY MDN 0, 41NSW Benchmark
3rd of 10 07-Apr-2025 DUBB Good 1000 MDN-SW 0, 0NSW Benchmark
2nd of 8 29-Apr-2025 NMNE Heavy 1100 CGE MDN-SW 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.