BENICIO (AUS) (Bay 2002-Stud 2006). 3 wins-1 at 2, Victoria Derby, Gr.1. Sire of 249 rnrs, 106 wnrs, inc. SW Fanicio (Kalgoorlie Boulder RC Boulder Cup, L), Cuban Sunday, SP Waltzing to Win, Benny's Halo and of Havana Stash, Bernadecio, Alpintoro, Benico's Prince, Loud Debate, Frankiefourfingers, Grand Slam Eagle, Apardee, Beggin, Lifting Benny, Miss Opulence, Private Label, Seeking Chi, Slippery Satin, Loud Enough, Centre Divider, Cheekyboi, etc.

1st dam

MISS JADE, by Danzero. Unraced. Dam of 1 foal.

2nd dam

CLEVER PINS (NZ), by Pins. Winner at 1200m, 2d AJC Lyrebird H. Half-sister to RITZY LADY (dam of SNAZZYTAVI). Dam of 2 foals, neither raced.

3rd dam

EVER CLEVER, by Centaine. 2 wins at 1200m, Matamata RC Lowe Schollum & Jones P., 3d Matamata RC New Zealand Bloodstock H., Avondale JC Selwyn Road Freight H. Half-sister to HANCOCK PARK (dam of PARK LANE), CLEVER ZOE (dam of DUAL HEMISPHERE), PLAYFUL FINGERS,  La Bates Blue (dam of OUR QUARTET). Dam of 13 named foals, all raced, 10 winners, inc:-

RITZY LADY (f Zabeel) 6 wins from 1400m to 2500m, NZ$127,925, New Zealand St Leger, L, Waikato RC Matamata Business Association H., Avondale JC La-Z-Boy Chair H., 2d Counties Cup, Gr.2, BOP RC Gartshore Group H., 3d BOP RC Bayleys Country H., WRC Zee U at Zabeels H. Dam of 5 winners-

SNAZZYTAVI (f Tavistock) 8 wins from 1400m to 2050m, NZ$682,900, to 2024-25, Waikato TR Livamol Classic, Gr.1, Cal Isuzu S., Gr.2, Easter H., Gr.3, BCD Group Mile, Auckland TR Stella Artois Championship Final H., Waikato TR Lodge Real Estate H., Matamata RC Gavelhouse.com H., 2d Auckland TR Stella Artois H., 3d Wairarapa Thoroughbred Breeders S., L, Matamata RC South Waikato Cup, Whangarei RC Mathias Currie Insurance H.

Le Societe (f Anabaa) 3 wins-2 at 2-at 1000m, 1200m, A$144,913, MVRC Printhouse H., MRC Jim Conway 2YO H., Jack Daniel's Racing 2YO P., 2d MRC WW Cockram S., Gr.3, 3d SAJC Lightning S., L, 4th MRC Sir John Monash S., L. Dam of 5 winners-

GRAND PIERRO (g Pierro) 3 wins at 1600m, 2200m, A$358,750, to 2023-24, Geelong Classic, L, Ararat TC Gold Cup, 2d SAJC Adelaide Galvanising Industries H., 3d TRC Hobart Cup, Gr.3, TTC Launceston Cup, Gr.3, VRC Bagot H., L, MRC Vale Elvstroem H.

Indiscretion (f Sebring) Winner at 1100m, 2d SAJC Oaklands P., L, MRC Yulong 2YO H.

 Forest Star. 4 wins at 1200m, 1400m, HK$2,893,950, HKJC Maybach H., Shing Mun River Channel H., Citi at Work H., Shan King H., 2d HKJC Dalian H., Galanz H., Sha Tin Hoi H., 3d HKJC Percival Spec H., Happy Family 2009 H., Causeway Bay H.

 Dabble - Destiny Prestige (Sing.). 3 wins to 1400m, MVRC IGA Local Heroes H., 2d MVRC IGA Fresh H., Singapore TC New Paper Trophy, 3d MVRC City Pacific Finance Greensborough H.

 Goddess. 3 wins from 1200m to 1600m, BOP RC Total Flooring Concepts H., Wilson & Choat H., 2d Avondale JC Sunday Market H., 4th Wairarapa Thoroughbred Breeders' S., L.

 Valmur. 2 wins at 2100m, WRC Grant Plumbing H., 3d Waikato RC Lodge Commercial H., BOP RC Laser Plumbing Tauranga H.

 Brillante. 2 wins at 1000m, HKJC Russell H., Great George H., 2d HKJC Zenith Excellent H., 3d HKJC Daffodil H.

 I Que. Placed at 3 in NZ. Dam of 3 winners-

 Genius. 4 wins at 1400m, 1600m, WRC Go Racing Syndications H., Waikato RC Te Rapa New World H. Dam of 4 winners-

Andalus (g Almanzor) 2 wins at 1600m, 2000m, NZ$228,630, A$111,100, to 2023-24, 2d New Zealand Derby, Gr.1, Matamata RC Slipper S., Gr.3, ATC Central Coast Wedding Fair H., BRC Clayfield Jewellery P., 3d Waikato RC Wakefield Challenge S., Gr.2, 4th Manawatu Sires Produce S., Gr.1.

4th dam

THUM'S LIL SISTER (USA), by Clever Trick. Unraced. Half-sister to THUMBSUCKER, BRILLIANTDEDUCTION (dam of COUNTESS CHRISTIE), PRETTY PLUM, First Dimension, Gat's Girl (dam of GAT'S ERA, MATTSANICE, WHAT A ROSE), Plumcake, Tribute to Plum. Dam of 8 named foals, all raced, 7 winners, inc:-

HANCOCK PARK (f Pompeii Court) Second top filly on The 1991-92 2YO in South Africa Free H. 4 wins-3 at 2-to 1400m, R216,619, Greyville JB McIntosh Fillies Classic, Gr.3, 2d Kenilworth Bloodline Fillies Championship, Gr.2, Sceptre S., Gr.3, 3d Scottsville Allan Robertson Fillies Championship, Gr.1, 4th Kenilworth Guardian National Fillies Futurity, Gr.1. Dam of 9 winners-

PARK LANE (f Elliodor) 6 wins to 1400m, R297,875, Kenilworth Fillies Championship S., Gr.2, Greyville El Picha Advance P., 2d Greyville Poinsettia S., Gr.3-twice, 3d Scottsville South African Fillies Sprint S., Gr.1, Greyville Umngeni H., L, 4th Kenilworth Southern Cross S., Gr.3. Dam of 5 winners-

 B Twenty One. 6 wins from 1200m to 2600m, R393,475, Vaal Tab S. Dam of 2 winners-

MOVER AND SHAKER (c Rafeef) 5 wins-1 at 2-at 1000m, 1300m, R803,500, to 2023-24, Turffontein JJ the Jet Plane S., Gr.3, Greyville Bloodstock SA Sales Cup, Turffontein Aviator S., Vaal Book a Table H.

Hancock News (f London News) 3 wins-1 at 2-at 1000m, R177,220, 2d Scottsville Kwazulu-Natal S., L, 4th Kenilworth Fillies Nursery, Gr.3. Dam of 3 winners-

 Hope Downs. Winner at 1400m in South Africa. Dam of 4 winners-

MONTIEN (g Louis the King) 4 wins at 1600m, 1800m, R663,513, to 2023-24, Durbanville Cape Mile, Gr.3, 2d Durbanville Matchem S., Gr.3, 3d Kenilworth Variety Club Mile, Gr.3, 4th Kenilworth Cape Mile, Gr.3.

PLAYFUL FINGERS (f Defensive Play) 5 wins-3 at 2-at 1000m, 1200m, NZ$76,562, ARC Champagne S., L, Wanganui JC Waikato Stud S., L, 3d Hawkes Bay Gold Trail S., Gr.3, Masterton RC Lowland S., Gr.3. Producer.

CLEVER ZOE (f Pompeii Court) Winner at 2, A$96,000, VATC Debutante S., L, 2d VRC Lightning S., Gr.1, Maribyrnong P., Gr.2. Dam of 4 winners-

DUAL HEMISPHERE (g Danehill Dancer) Winner at 1800m, A$96,052, SAJC Hill Smith S., L, 3d MVRC Veolia Environmental Services H.

 Vecchia Signora. Raced twice. Dam of-

GIRL HUSSLER (f Hussonet) 5 wins-1 at 2-to 1400m, A$265,875, BRC Daybreak Lover S., L, 2d STC Research S., Gr.3. Dam of 5 winners-

MANUEL (g Commands) 8 wins from 1100m to 1600m, A$811,950, MRC CF Orr S., Gr.1, Kilmore Cup, L, SAJC M&J Chickens Autumn Series H., MRC Pegasus Leisure Group H., SAJC Hughes Limousines H., Junction H., 2d ATC Star Kingdom H., Gr.3, SAJC Schweppes 2YO H., VRC Grinders Coffee Roasters H., Melbourne's Own 3AW H., 3d ATC Inglis Sprint, 4th VRC Maribyrnong Trial S., L.

SUN PATCH - COMPUTER PATCH (H.K.) (g Exceed and Excel) 5 wins-1 at 2-at 1000m, 1200m, A$30,750, HK$21,448,750, K$40,000,000 in Aust. and HK, HKJC National Day Cup, Gr.3, 2d HKJC Chairman's Sprint Prize, Gr.1-twice, Premier Bowl, Gr.2, Jockey Club Sprint, Gr.2.

TAKING AIM (g Choisir) 4 wins-1 at 2-at 1200m, 1400m, A$244,800, HK$3,707,400 in Aust. and HK, GCTC Ken Russell Memorial Classic, Gr.3, 2d BRC Sires' Produce S., Gr.2, VRC Talindert S., L, 3d BRC JJ Atkins S., Gr.1.

 La Bates Blue. 4 wins-1 at 2-from 5½f to 1m in Canada. Dam of 4 winners-

OUR QUARTET (g Palace Music) Winner at 2, WRC Wellesley S., L, 3d CJC Juvenile S.

Race Record:

Unraced.