2023 JANUARY (Late) Online Sale

BENFICA (AUS) (Bay 2008-Stud 2012). 3 wins at 2, BRC TJ Smith S., Gr.1. Sire of 142 rnrs, 64 wnrs, inc. SW Eusebio (Canberra Guineas, L), SP Benfica Princess and of The Cullinan, Barbass, Banju, On Her Word, Bene Gal, Ori on Fire, She's Beneficial, Ben Hur, Benfica Maid, Zarafet, Charlie Chap, Prince Mouritz, Minto's Paradise, Beach Road - Famous Medal (Mac.), Being Naughty, Bent Benny, Kickin' Goals, Manifica, Mystery Lad, Sharindi, Bensay, etc.

1st dam

PALACE, by Viscount. Raced twice. Half-sister to Sampeah, Hassle, Parthian. Dam of 3 foals, 2 to race, 1 winner, inc:-

 Grand Lusitano (g by Benfica) Winner. See below.

 Mofang (f by Rubick) Placed in Aust.

2nd dam

GREETING, by Canny Lad. 4 wins-2 at 2-to 1500m, A$216,548, VRC Vanity S., L, AJC St Aubins H., De Bortoli Wines 2YO H., STC Burwood H., 2d STC Queen of the Turf S., Gr.2, VRC Frances Tressady S., Gr.3, AJC Reginald Allen H., L, City Tatt's RC George Buxton H., STC Helsinki H., 3d VATC Angus Armanasco S., Gr.3, VRC Le Hamel H., STC Fiji H., 4th AJC Surround S., Gr.2. Dam of 12 foals, 10 to race, 6 winners, inc:-

Sampeah (g Exceed and Excel) Winner at 2, A$156,350, ATC Tab.com.au 2YO P., 2d ATC Sydney Markets Foundation H., Cafe Culture & Insitu H., Bayer H., 3d VRC Sires' Produce S., Gr.2, MRC Blue Diamond Prelude (c&g), Gr.3.

Parthian (g Lonhro) 8 wins to 1550m, A$438,960, VRC Millson & Nugent H., AJC Schweppes H., MRC Nadeem H., STC Jim Beam H., AJC Corporate Membership H., Randwick 150th Anniversary H., STC Grand Pavilion H., 2d MRC Anniversary Vase, L, ATC JB (Barry) Maher Memorial H., Blackwoods New Catalogue H., STC Bowermans Office Furniture H., AJC Sanders Noonan H., Yagoona H., Rising Fast H., 3d ATC Schweppes H., 4th STC Festival S., L.

Hassle (g Zabeel) 8 wins-1 at 2-from 1300m to 1800m, A$358,445, VRC Vili's H., Scalzo Food Industries H., AJC Emirates Airline H., MRC Counsel H., AJC Nafda Best of the Best H., Kokoda 2YO H., Burwood H., 2d VRC RSL P., MRC Thoroughbred Club Cup H., Cole Diesel H., STC St Johns Park Bowling Club H., 3d STC Neville Sellwood S., L, VRC Heaven Extras H., STC Homeshop.com.au Welter H., AJC Spring H., STC Daily Telegraph H.

 Nod - Encore Win (H.K.). 3 wins-1 at 2-at 1200m, 1300m, MVRC Mornmoot Stud 2YO P., AJC Convention Centre H., HKJC High West H., 2d NSW Tatt's RC Napoleon Perdis H., MRC Shame 2YO P., HKJC New Zealand H., 3d STC Kay Bee Hotel H., HKJC Shan Kwong H.

 Inkulu. 3 wins to 1300m, A$104,223, 2d MRC Jack Elliott 2YO H., 3d MRC SKM Recycling H., 4th MRC Redoute's Choice S., L.

 Que Pasa (g Benfica) 3 wins to 1400m in Aust.

 Hola. Placed in Aust. Dam of 2 winners-

 Uluru (Sing.). 2 wins at 1200m, 1250m to 2022 in Malaysia.

 Persiflage. Raced twice. Dam of 2 winners-

 Super Teroitoa. 5 wins to 1400m, A$115,940, to 2021-22, 2d WATC Autumn Ascot Carnival H., Amelia Park H.-twice.

 Curtsey. Unraced. Dam of 4 winners-

Majestic Shot (f Shooting to Win) 5 wins at 1000m, 1200m, A$257,365, ATC Rosehill Bowling Club H., 2d ATC Denise's Joy S., L, 3d Gosford RC Takeover Target H., L, Ipswich TC Gai Waterhouse H., L.

 Rothman. 6 wins to 1350m, A$129,120, to 2021-22, Ipswich TC TAB H., 2d Ipswich TC Queensland Times P., 3d BRC Memberships P.

 Rainy Day Woman. Winner at 1200m, A$82,990, 2d BRC TH Cock Electrical 2YO Fillies H., 4-Game Flexi Membership 2YO H., 3d BRC Sky Thoroughbred Central H. Producer.

3rd dam

Hi Precious, by Metal Precieux (Ire). 2 wins at 2, AJC Herbert Jones H., 2d AJC King Brian 2YO H., STC Crewman 2YO H., 3d AJC Champagne S., Gr.1, TL Baillieu H., L, 4th AJC Light Fingers S., Gr.3. Sister to HELLO DARL, half-sister to BEFRIEND (dam of BIG DAWN). Dam of 8 foals, 6 to race, 5 winners, inc:-

GREETING (f Canny Lad) 4 wins. See above.

 Saluted. 4 wins from 2050m to 2450m, VATC Prince Cortauld H., MVRC Royal Women's Hospital P., 2d SAJC Taxi Ride H., 3d SAJC Alcohol Go-Easy H.

 Fellaheen. Winner at 2, MVRC Gillies Famous Pies 2YO H., 2d QTC Pakaraka Star H.

 Presidential. Winner at 1200m, QTC Jungle 2 Jungle H., 2d AJC Diamond Jubilee H., QTC Members' Bar H., 3d STC Boasting H.

4th dam

HI THERE, by Solitary Hail (USA). Winner at 1600m, 2d AJC Ted McMenamin H., Long Reef H., Steve Donoghue H., 3d AJC Sandara H., Birchgrove H. Half-sister to HAPPY SAILING (dam of HELM, SALTY). Dam of 6 foals, all raced, 5 winners, inc:-

HELLO DARL (f Metal Precieux) 3 wins at 2, A$278,150, VRC Bloodhorse Breeders' P., Gr.2, SAJC Queen Adelaide S., L, 2d STC Ranvet S., Gr.1, Coolmore Classic, Gr.1, AJC Light Fingers S., Gr.2, VATC Blue Diamond Prelude, Gr.3, 3d STC Ansett Australia S., Gr.1, 4th SAJC Australasian Oaks, Gr.1, Breeders' S., Gr.2, AJC Emancipation S., Gr.3. Producer.

BEFRIEND (f Marauding) Winner at 2, VATC Gwyn Nursery S., L, 2d SAJC Smoke-Free H., Protector H. Dam of 4 winners-

BIG DAWN (g Strategic) 6 wins at 1200m, 1400m, 320,644Rgt. in Malaysia, Penang TC Dr Lim Ah Soo Memorial Trophy, L, Da Ma Cai S.

Hi Precious (f Metal Precieux) 2 wins. See above.

Race Record: 11 Starts 1-2-3 A$38,530.
Won Sapphire Fay Bowkett Memorial Race Maiden P. (1012m), 2nd Canberra TAB Lickety Split Maiden P., North Canberra Bears RFFC Maiden H., 3rd Moruya Lexus Melbourne Cup Tour Maiden P., Whacker's Photos & Picture H., Canberra Rob Potter Racing Maiden P.