ASTERO

8yo Bay or Brown Gelding
D.O.B: 11-Nov-2017
by ZOUSTAR  from LACEY LOU
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Status Active
Owner’s Details  Bitcoyne, Mr A D Grant, Philzio, Mr S Lynch, Mrs K J Stevenson, Mr E Garcia, Ms D Hudson, Mr S Reid, Ms J M Berry, Mr M May, Mrs S M Taylor, Mr J W Payne, Mr G J Brown, Feelz, Oz Racing Pty Ltd, Ms S A Sproats, Mr H Tsigaras, Ms J H Aldous, Mr T W Urwin
Stewards Embargoes None on record
Last Gear Change* 02-Sep-2025, Ear Muffs, Off
Trainer Mr Matthew Smith (Warwick Farm)
Racing Colours White, Green Checks, Royal Blue Sleeves And Checked Cap
Career Summary: 53-9:8:7    Prizemoney: $757,255    Total Bonus: $11,250
Min/Max-Dist-Win: 1200/1400     1st Up: 7:2-1-0    2nd Up: 7:1-1-1    
Track: 4:1-1-1    Dist: 14:3-1-4    Track/Dist: 1:0-0-0
Firm: 0:0-0-0     Good: 21:4-3-3     Soft: 20:2-3-2     Heavy: 12:3-2-2    Synthetic: 0:0-0-0


Pos Date Track Dist Class Rating Rating Type
13th of 13 05-Jul-2025 RHIL Soft 1400 WINTER STK 89, 0NSW Benchmark
3rd of 4 02-Aug-2025 RHIL Heavy 1300 BM94 89, 0NSW Benchmark
7th of 8 16-Aug-2025 RHIL Heavy 1200 BM94 87, 0NSW Benchmark
4th of 14 30-Aug-2025 CAUL Soft 1400 BM100 88VIC Rating
1st of 7 20-Sep-2025 GCST Good 1400 HCP 93QLD Rating

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.