ESSENTIAL SKY (NZ)

7yo Grey Mare
D.O.B: 06-Oct-2017
by RELIABLE MAN (GB)  from JUPITER MOON
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Status Breeder
Stewards Embargoes Current - Nil
Last Gear Change* 08-Apr-2022, Barrier Blanket, Off
Trainer Mr John Sargent (Randwick)
Racing Colours Black, Yellow Shamrocks, Quartered Cap
Career Summary: 28-4:2:5    Prizemoney: $151,050    
Min/Max-Dist-Win: 1600/2400     1st Up: 6:1-0-1    2nd Up: 5:0-1-2    
Track: 3:0-0-1    Dist: 0:0-0-0    Track/Dist: 0:0-0-0
Firm: 0:0-0-0     Good: 7:0-0-1     Soft: 14:2-1-2     Heavy: 7:2-1-2    Synthetic: 0:0-0-0


Pos Date Track Dist Class Rating Rating Type
3rd of 15 08-Apr-2023 NCLE Soft 1600 BM68 70, 0NSW Benchmark
6th of 10 19-Apr-2023 W FM Good 2150 BM72 69, 0NSW Benchmark
11th of 14 04-May-2023 WNBL Heavy 2350 WNBL CUP 69VIC Rating
4th of 12 20-May-2023 RHIL Soft 2400 BM78 69, 0NSW Benchmark
5th of 15 10-Jun-2023 E FM Good 3200 BRISBANE CUP 75QLD 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.