SHARPEN THE KNIVES

5yo Bay Mare
D.O.B: 16-Oct-2020
by SNITZEL  from RAPHIE'S CHOICE
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Status Spelling
Owner’s Details  Mrs C J Sewell, Mr L J Sewell, Mrs E M Ulrick, Mr S R Ulrick, Mr F G Yule, Mrs L J Sewell, Mr J M Sewell, Mr D Clyde-Smith, Mrs D A Clyde-Smith, Mrs J Ranck
Stewards Embargoes Current - Nil
Last Gear Change* 25-Jun-2025, Winkers, Off
Trainer Ms Tracy Bell (Armidale)
Racing Colours Red, White Diamonds, Red Sleeves, Black Cap
Career Summary: 23-1:6:7    Prizemoney: $96,400    
Min/Max-Dist-Win: 1100/1100     1st Up: 3:0-1-2    2nd Up: 3:0-1-0    
Track: 1:0-1-0    Dist: 7:0-3-1    Track/Dist: 0:0-0-0
Firm: 0:0-0-0     Good: 9:1-0-2     Soft: 12:0-5-5     Heavy: 2:0-1-0    Synthetic: 0:0-0-0


Pos Date Track Dist Class Rating Rating Type
7th of 14 27-Jun-2025 TAMW Soft 1000 CTRY BM58 0, 55NSW Benchmark
9th of 12 14-Jul-2025 SCNE Good 1200 CL1 0, 54NSW Benchmark
3rd of 11 07-Aug-2025 TAMW Soft 1200 BM58 0, 54NSW Benchmark
8th of 12 15-Aug-2025 TAMW Good 1400 CL1 0, 52NSW Benchmark
8th of 10 25-Aug-2025 SCNE Heavy 1250 CTRY CL2 0, 51NSW 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.