Claiming Benefits
Foaled 2008 · by Beneficial out of Eurocurrency (Brush Aside)
€2,640Prize money
Form 5270P0/P25P (latest on the right) · Hurdle, NH Flat · ran 8 Apr 12 – 8 Sep 15, last for Ronald O'Leary · current OR 94
| Date | Course & race | Trip | Going | Pos | OR | Jockey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Sep 15 | GalwayAnglo Printers Handicap Hurdle (80-109) · 2m4f81y · Good | 2m4f81y | Good | PU/19 | 94 | Jonathan Burke |
| 13 Jul 15 | KillarneyIrish Examiner Handicap Hurdle (80-102) · 2m4f · Good | 2m4f | Good | 5/18 | 94 | Alan Crowe |
| 6 Jun 15 | LimerickTwilight Most Stylish Lady Competition Handicap Hurdle (80-95) · 2m3f · Good | 2m3f | Good | 2/18 | 91 | Jonathan Burke |
| 5 Jan 15 | ThurlesHorse & Jockey Handicap Hurdle (80-102) · 2m6f · Soft To Heavy | 2m6f | Soft To Heavy | PU/18 | 92 | Alan Crowe |
| 28 Dec 14 | LimerickBRC McMahon Reinforcements Handicap Hurdle (80-102) · 2m5f · Heavy | 2m5f | Heavy | 12/15 | 95 | Alan Crowe |
| 11 Dec 14 | Warwick32Red Casino Handicap Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m5f · Soft | 2m5f | Soft | PU/12 | 105 | A P McCoy |
| 9 Sep 14 | GalwayO'Leary Insurances Handicap Hurdle (80-109) · 2m4f · Good To Firm | 2m4f | Good To Firm | 13/15 | 97 | Mark Walsh |
| 19 Aug 14 | SligoClub Sligo Supporting Sligo GAA Maiden Hurdle · 2m4f · Good To Yielding | 2m4f | Good To Yielding | 7/11 | 97 | Mark Walsh |
| 21 Apr 14 | CorkFegentri World Championship (Q.R.) Handicap Hurdle (80-102) · 2m3f · Yielding | 2m3f | Yielding | 2/16 | 93 | Mr G M Mangan |
| 17 Mar 14 | WexfordSt. Patrick's Day Novice Handicap Hurdle (80-109) · 2m · Yielding | 2m | Yielding | 5/16 | 93 | Jody McGarvey |
| 19 Feb 14 | PunchestownFestival Free Upgrade Offer Ends Today Handicap Hurdle (80-95) · 2m4f · Heavy | 2m4f | Heavy | 6/22 | 93 | Mark Walsh |
| 6 Jan 14 | ThurlesMunster Handicap Hurdle (80-95) · 2m · Heavy | 2m | Heavy | 8/14 | 95 | Alan Crowe |
Beneficial as a stallion
In our records: 1,236 runners, 607 winners (49%), 51 black-type winners including 7 at the top level, 64 more placed in black type. Runners foaled 1998–2014.
His best
Cooldine Grade 1 OR 163 · Mount Benbulben Grade 1 OR 160 · Realt Dubh Grade 1 OR 160 · Annacotty Grade 1 OR 157 · Benefficient Grade 1 OR 157 · Realt Mor Grade 1 OR 150
The dam: Eurocurrency by Brush Aside
No runs on our British and Irish records (unraced, or raced abroad). Dam of 3 winners from 8 other runners.
The dam’s other foals
| Horse | Runs | Wins | Best |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fromdollarstoeuros (IRE) 2009 filly · by Westerner | 5 | 0 | – |
| Ballyhoura (IRE) 2006 gelding · by Beneficial (full sibling) | 11 | 1 | OR 103 |
| Consigliori (IRE) 2005 gelding · by Bob's Return | 6 | 0 | OR 90 |
| Youll Do For Me (IRE) 2002 gelding · by Beneficial (full sibling) | 9 | 2 | OR 119 |
| Aztec Warrior (IRE) 2001 gelding · by Taipan | 24 | 4 | OR 137 |
| Reddies (IRE) 2000 gelding · by Old Vic | 3 | 0 | – |
| No More Punts (IRE) 1999 gelding · by Oscar | 6 | 0 | OR 90 |
| Thedollarlady (IRE) 1998 mare · by John French | 3 | 0 | OR 77 |
Claiming Benefits in the sale ring
| Sale | Result | Bought by | Sold by |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 Tattersalls Ireland November National HuntLot 237 · as a store | Not sold (€9,500) | – | Peppardstown Stud |
| 2011 Tattersalls Ireland DerbyLot 90 · as a store | €15,000Roger Marley | Roger Marley | Peppardstown Stud |
| 2012 Goffs UK Spring SaleLot 266 · as a in training | SoldDavid Redvers(20000) | David Redvers(20000) | Willow Farm Stables |
The family at the sales — out of the same dam
| Foal | Sale | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Fromdollarstoeuros2009 filly by Westerner | 2012 Goffs Land Rover SaleLot 224 · store | Not sold |
| Ballyhoura2006 gelding by Beneficial | 2007 Tattersalls Ireland November National HuntLot 488 · store | €49,000John O'Byrne |
| Youll Do For Me2002 gelding by Beneficial | 2005 Tattersalls Ireland DerbyLot 287 · store | €44,000Jonjo O'Neill |
From our racing database: every British and Irish result since 2005, and every Goffs, Tattersalls, Tattersalls Ireland and Arqana sale 2005 – 2026. Linked by the seller — always check the passport matches.