BETTER EXPLAIN

5yo Brown Gelding
D.O.B: 28-Sep-2019
by BETTER THAN READY  from NEVER EXPLAIN
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Status Spelling
Owner’s Details  Mrs B A Ball, Mr M A Ball, Mr J C Haisell, Mr D Berry, Mr T Gibson, Mrs M Gibson, Pony Express, Black and Red Thoroughbreds, Mr G J Loughnan
Stewards Embargoes Current - Nil
Last Gear Change* 22-Mar-2024, Tongue Tie, Off
Trainer Mr Tony Ball (Taree)
Racing Colours Purple, White Lighting Bolt, Diamonds Sleeves
Career Summary: 27-5:1:7    Prizemoney: $112,350    
Min/Max-Dist-Win: 1200/1750     1st Up: 5:1-0-1    2nd Up: 5:1-0-3    
Track: 4:0-0-1    Dist: 6:1-0-2    Track/Dist: 2:0-0-1
Firm: 0:0-0-0     Good: 11:2-1-4     Soft: 11:2-0-2     Heavy: 5:1-0-1    Synthetic: 0:0-0-0


Pos Date Track Dist Class Rating Rating Type
1st of 14 18-Oct-2024 TAR Soft 1600 KRAM CUP BM76 59, 69NSW Benchmark
9th of 9 02-Nov-2024 NCLE Soft 1500 COND BM68 58, 69NSW Benchmark
2nd of 6 08-Nov-2024 KEMP Good 1900 BM74 58, 69NSW Benchmark
3rd of 9 20-Nov-2024 CANT Soft 1900 BM64 58, 70NSW Benchmark
9th of 15 30-Nov-2024 RHIL Soft 2000 CTRY CLSC 0, 69NSW 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.