CRUCIAL WITNESS

8yo Bay Mare
D.O.B: 17-Sep-2017
by STAR WITNESS  from TOHAVEANDTOHOLD
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Status Active
Owner’s Details  G Vella, Mr G L Sturt, Mr C A Hanbridge, Mr D J Snowden, Mrs I J Snowden, Mr W J Snowden, Mr T B Battese, Mr R J Rawson
Stewards Embargoes None on record
Last Gear Change* 21-Feb-2024, Blinkers, On, Comment: Declared - worked in blinkers.
Trainer Mr Gratz Vella (Canberra)
Racing Colours Orange, Grey Stripes
Career Summary: 61-8:9:7    Prizemoney: $200,335    
Min/Max-Dist-Win: 1000/1400     1st Up: 8:1-2-1    2nd Up: 7:2-1-0    
Track: 23:1-5-2    Dist: 10:1-0-1    Track/Dist: 4:0-0-1
Firm: 0:0-0-0     Good: 24:6-4-1     Soft: 23:1-3-4     Heavy: 10:0-2-2    Synthetic: 4:1-0-0


Pos Date Track Dist Class Rating Rating Type
6th of 8 11-May-2025 QBYN Good 1450 DEFENCECUP 0, 60NSW Benchmark
1st of 12 23-May-2025 ACT Synthetic 1300 BM60 0, 64NSW Benchmark
11th of 12 06-Jun-2025 ACT Synthetic 1200 TAB FED OPEN 0, 64NSW Benchmark
3rd of 11 22-Jun-2025 WAGG Soft 1200 CTRY BM58 0, 64NSW Benchmark
5th of 6 25-Jul-2025 ACT Synthetic 1200 TAB FED OPEN 0, 64NSW 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.