BEND THE METAL

30yo Bay Gelding
D.O.B: 13-Aug-1994
by BITE THE BULLET (USA)  from TESS
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Status Deceased
Stewards Embargoes None on record
Last Gear Change* None on record.
Trainer
Racing Colours Red, Dark Blue Braces, White Armbands, Red And White Quartered Cap
Career Summary: 48-7:6:10    Prizemoney: $33,580    
Min/Max-Dist-Win: 978/1412     1st Up: 6:2-1-2    2nd Up: 6:0-1-1    
Track: 14:2-2-3    Dist: 12:2-1-4    Track/Dist: 4:0-0-1
Firm: 1:0-1-0     Good: 28:5-3-4     Soft: 13:0-0-5     Heavy: 6:2-2-1    Synthetic: 0:0-0-0


Pos Date Track Dist Class Rating Rating Type
7th of 7 15-Jan-2000 TAR Heavy 1600 OPEN HCP 0, 0NSW Benchmark
3rd of 11 22-Jan-2000 P MQ Good 1400 TOWN PLATE 0, 0NSW Benchmark
3rd of 6 29-Jan-2000 TAR Soft 1400 OPEN HCP 0, 0NSW Benchmark
5th of 6 08-Feb-2000 TAR Good 1600 OPEN HCP 0, 0NSW Benchmark
9th of 11 14-Feb-2000 P MQ Good 1400 OPEN HCP 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.