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BETTER EXPLAIN

5yo Brown Gelding
D.O.B: 28-Sep-2019
by BETTER THAN READY  from NEVER EXPLAIN
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Owner’s Details (updated nightly) 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 Tony Ball (Taree)
Racing Colours Purple, White Lighting Bolt, Diamonds Sleeves
Career Summary: 30-5:2:7    Prizemoney: $122,475     Prizemoney incl. Bonus: $122,475
BOBS Bonus: $0    BOBS Double Up: $0    Other Bonus: $0
Min/Max-Dist-Win: 1200/1750     1st Up: 6:1-0-1    2nd Up: 6:1-0-3     Track: 3:1-0-0    Dist: 7:1-0-2    Track/Dist: 3:1-0-0
Firm: 0:0-0-0    Good: 12:2-1-4    Soft: 12:2-0-2    Heavy: 6:1-1-1    Synthetic: 0:0-0-0
Sand/Dirt Fast: 0:0-0-0     Sand/Dirt Wet Fast: 0:0-0-0
Pos Date Track Dist Class Rating Rating Type
3rd of 9 20-Nov-2024 CANT Soft 1900 BM64 58, 70NSW Benchmark
9th of 15 30-Nov-2024 RHIL Soft 2000 CTRY CLSC 56, 69NSW Benchmark
10th of 10 03-Apr-2025 WYNG Soft 1200 CG&E BM64 56, 0NSW Benchmark
8th of 8 21-Apr-2025 CANT Good 1550 4Y+ BM72 55, 0NSW Benchmark
2nd of 7 03-May-2025 NCLE Heavy 1500 BM64 55, 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.
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