BEST DEFENCE

4yo 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  Australian Bloodstock, Mr S Oliver, Ms D Mackay, Kramerica Industries, Big Arms Racing, Stilrunen, Mr J Morrison, Mr R W Morrison, Mr C J Woodbridge, Mr C J Woodbridge, U P T, Mr D Fletcher, Changing Seasons, Mr S G Rielly, Mr C N James, Mr J D Buttner, Mr T J Muldoon, AB Dowager Girl , Mr G Papadakos
Stewards Embargoes None on record
Last Gear Change* 14-Nov-2024, Tongue Tie, On
Trainer Mr Todd Howlett (Muswellbrook)
Racing Colours Royal Blue, White Horseshoe, Black And White Checked Sleeves And Cap
Career Summary: 8-0:2:1    Prizemoney: $18,825    
1st Up: 3:0-0-0    2nd Up: 3:0-2-1    
Track: 1:0-1-0    Dist: 4:0-1-0    Track/Dist: 1:0-1-0
Firm: 0:0-0-0     Good: 6:0-2-0     Soft: 2:0-0-1     Heavy: 0:0-0-0    Synthetic: 0:0-0-0


Recent Form
All Form
Embargoes
Gear Changes
Ratings
Noms | Wgts | Accs
Pos Date Track Dist Class Rating Rating Type
8th of 10 02-Apr-2024 MREE Good 950 MDN-SW 0, 0NSW Benchmark
5th of 12 01-Sep-2024 MREE Good 950 SUPER MDN 0, 0NSW Benchmark
2nd of 9 27-Oct-2024 CBBN Good 900 CTRY MDN-SW 0, 0NSW Benchmark
8th of 12 03-Feb-2025 MWBK Good 900 MDN-SW 0, 0NSW Benchmark
2nd of 7 16-Feb-2025 P MQ Good 1000 MDN 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.