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Sierra Leone (NZ) 2022

Trainer: Johno Benner / Otaki

Training Location: Otaki

Race info

  • Flat Rating: 58
  • Steeple Rating: 0
  • Hurdle Rating: 0
  • Current Gear:
    • Approved Plates
    • Blinkers
    • Ear Covers Pre-Race
    • Lugging Bit
    • Tongue Tie

Horse Details

3YO Chestnut Filly

  • Owner: Simon Barber, Noel Nicholson, Johno Benner & Sam Pinfold
  • Breeder: Greenwich Stud Pty Ltd
  • Sire: SUN CITY (AUS) 2016
  • Dam: FLIPPITY LASS (AUS) 2013
  • Foaling: 26 Sep 2022
  • NZB Kiwi

Current Nominations

Current Fields

Performance stats

Recent starts
Form
  • 53228
1st up
  • 6-0-4
2nd up
  • 2-0-2
Fresh 30
  • 3-0-2
Fresh 90
  • 3-0-2

Sectionals

 
TRK
Time
First 400m
Last 800m
Last 600m
Last 400m
Last 200m
8-12
30 Nov 25
JENNIAN HOMES WELLINGTON STAKES
1600m
G4
1.37.34
0.26.22
0.47.81
0.36.11
0.24.25
0.12.39
2-10
16 Nov 25
CR GRACE – MATT LORCK MAIDEN (NZB MEGA MAIDEN SERIES)
1400m
G4
1.24.97
0.24.39
0.49.00
0.36.34
0.24.17
0.12.40
2-7
1 Nov 25
WEDDINGS AT TAUHERENIKAU MAIDEN 3YO 1400
1400m
S5
1.25.26
0.27.38
0.45.47
0.33.86
0.22.53
0.11.07
3-6
18 Oct 25
LISTEN LIVE ON SPORTNATION.NZ MAIDEN SPRINT
1200m
H8
1.13.31
0.26.72
0.46.59
0.34.49
0.23.31
0.12.23
5-13
20 Sep 25
MARSH INSURANCE BROKERS & TREADWELL GORDON 1200
1200m
S6
1.12.16
0.24.67
0.47.49
0.35.37
0.23.87
0.12.38
4-5
19 Aug 25
MDN 3YO CATCHWEIGHT 850 - HEAT 6
850m
H9
-
-
-
-
-
-
2-8
6 May 25
AQUASHIELD ROOFING TWO YEAR OLD MAIDEN
1100m
S5
1.06.60
-
0.46.08
0.34.36
0.23.02
0.11.60
1-6
15 Apr 25
2YO CATCHWEIGHT 850 - HEAT 1
850m
G4
-
-
-
-
-
-
10-14
25 Jan 25
TAB KARAKA MILLIONS 2YO
1200m
S5
1.11.65
0.25.69
0.45.96
0.34.67
0.23.58
0.12.37
3-8
26 Dec 24
HORIZON BY SKYCITY 1100
1100m
S5
1.06.36
0.25.57
0.46.23
0.35.01
0.23.28
0.11.93
U-8
17 Dec 24
2YO CATCHWEIGHT 800 - HEAT 4
800m
S5
-
-
-
-
-
-
2-7
23 Nov 24
COUNTIES CHALLENGE STAKES
1100m
S5
1.05.48
0.25.36
0.45.87
0.34.33
0.22.99
0.11.82
2-8
19 Oct 24
CAVALLO FARMS CHRIS RUTTEN BLOODSTOCK 2YO
800m
G4
0.46.17
0.24.39
0.46.16
0.32.45
0.21.77
0.11.19
U-6
8 Oct 24
2YO CATCHWEIGHT 800 - HEAT 6
800m
H10
-
-
-
-
-
-

Career stats

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In-depth racing review

8-12 30 Nov 25 1600m Group 3 Group 3JENNIAN HOMES WELLINGTON STAKES View video › $100,000
OTAK  Good4 3YO SW , 1.37.34, 600m - 0.36.11 Kelly Myers $1,500
  • 1.36.56, Flat
  • 5.3L
  • Bar: 11
  • SP: $15.50
  • Rtg: 58
  • Wgt: 55.0
  • Car: 55.0
  • LWD: 55.0
  • 1: Ammirati, 57.0
  • 2: Tulsa King, 57.0
  • NOSE:NOSE
  • Raceday Gear: Ear Covers Pre-Race, Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Blinkers, Tongue Tie on
2-10 16 Nov 25 1400m  CR GRACE – MATT LORCK MAIDEN (NZB MEGA MAIDEN SERIES) View video › $18,500
YPKU  Good4 MDN Stld 2nd OTR, Hld Clsr Wd, ROS, 1.24.97, 600m - 0.36.34 Kelly Myers $3,330
  • 1.24.93, Flat
  • .2L
  • Bar: 8
  • SP: $1.70
  • Rtg: 60 (-2)
  • Wgt: 55.0
  • Car: 55.0
  • LWD: 55.0
  • 1: Leica Pearl, 56.5
  • 3: Port Chalmer, 56.5
  • 1/2 NECK:1/2 LEN
  • Raceday Gear: Ear Covers Pre-Race, Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Blinkers
  • Stipe Comment: Came together near the 100m.
2-7 1 Nov 25 1400m  WEDDINGS AT TAUHERENIKAU MAIDEN 3YO 1400 View video › $25,000
WAIR  Soft5 MDN 3YO Stld Midf OTR, Hld Clsr Wd, ROS, 1.25.26, 600m - 0.33.86 Kelly Myers $4,625
  • 1.25.24, Flat
  • .2L
  • Bar: 5
  • SP: $3.20
  • Rtg: 60
  • Wgt: 55.5
  • Car: 55.5
  • LWD: 55.5
  • 1: Kawakawa, 55.5
  • 3: Valvano, 57.5
  • HEAD:3/4 LEN
  • Raceday Gear: Ear Covers Pre-Race, Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Blinkers
3-6 18 Oct 25 1200m  LISTEN LIVE ON SPORTNATION.NZ MAIDEN SPRINT View video › $25,000
WELL  Heavy8 MDN 3YO Stld 4th OTR, Hld Clsr Wd, ROS, 1.13.31, 600m - 0.34.49 Kelly Myers $2,250
  • 1.13.00, Flat
  • 2.0L
  • Bar: 4
  • SP: $2.80
  • Rtg: 61 (-1)
  • Wgt: 55.5
  • Car: 55.5
  • LWD: 55.5
  • 1: Yamal (AUS), 55.5
  • 2: Mission Complete, 57.5
  • 1 3/4 LEN:LONG HEAD
  • Raceday Gear: Ear Covers Pre-Race, Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Blinkers (1st time)
5-13 20 Sep 25 1200m  MARSH INSURANCE BROKERS & TREADWELL GORDON 1200 View video › $25,000
WELL  Soft6 MDN Stld Bk Inr to Tn-Made ground, 1.12.16, 600m - 0.35.37 Kelly Myers $625
  • 1.11.25, Flat
  • 5.9L
  • Bar: 3
  • SP: $3.70
  • Rtg: 63 (-2)
  • Wgt: 54.0
  • Car: 54.0
  • LWD: 54.0
  • 1: Turn It Up, 56.5
  • 2: Merkel, 54.5
  • 1 1/4 LEN:3 1/4 LEN
  • Raceday Gear: Ear Covers Pre-Race, Approved Plates, Lugging Bit
4-5 19 Aug 25 850m  MDN 3YO Catchweight 850 - Heat 6 View video › $0
FOXT  Heavy9 MDN 3YO Kelly Myers $0
  • 0.53.70, Flat
  • Bar: 5
  • SP: $0.00
  • Rtg: 63
  • Wgt: 0.0
  • Car: 0.0
  • LWD: 0.0
  • 1: Shameless Star, 0.0
  • 2: Lassie, 0.0
  • 3 LEN:1 3/4 LEN
  • Raceday Gear: Ear Covers Pre-Race, Approved Plates, Lugging Bit
2-8 6 May 25 1100m  AQUASHIELD ROOFING TWO YEAR OLD MAIDEN View video › $17,000
EGMN  Soft5 MDN 2YO Stld Hndy-there Tn, Fght hard, 1.06.60, 600m - 0.34.36 Craig Grylls $3,060
  • 1.06.35, Flat
  • 1.5L
  • Bar: 7
  • SP: $1.70
  • Rtg: 63
  • Wgt: 55.5
  • Car: 55.5
  • LWD: 55.5
  • 1: Spandeedo, 55.5
  • 3: Brutiful Lass (AUS), 55.5
  • 1 1/2 LEN:1 LEN
  • Raceday Gear: Ear Covers Pre-Race, Approved Plates, Lugging Bit
1-6 15 Apr 25 850m  2YO Catchweight 850 - Heat 1 View video › $0
FOXT  Good4 2YO , 0.51.85 Ashvin Mudhoo $0
  • 0.51.85, Flat
  • Bar: 5
  • SP: $0.00
  • Rtg: 63
  • Wgt: 0.0
  • Car: 0.0
  • LWD: 0.0
  • 2: Very Demure, 0.0
  • 3: Duncannon, 0.0
  • NECK:NECK
  • Raceday Gear: Ear Covers Pre-Race, Approved Plates, Lugging Bit
10-14 25 Jan 25 1200m Listed Race Listed RaceTAB KARAKA MILLIONS 2YO View video › $1,000,000
AUCK  Soft5 2YO SW 4th inr,out 3rd tn,fght on well, 1.11.65, 600m - 0.34.67 George Rooke $10,500
  • 1.10.77, Flat
  • 5.5L
  • Bar: 4
  • SP: $0.00
  • Rtg: 63
  • Wgt: 55.0
  • Car: 55.0
  • LWD: 55.0
  • 1: La Dorada, 55.0
  • 2: Vega For Luck, 57.0
  • 1 3/4 LEN:3/4 LEN
  • Raceday Gear: Ear Covers Pre-Race, Approved Plates, Lugging Bit
3-8 26 Dec 24 1100m Premier Meeting Premier MeetingHORIZON BY SKYCITY 1100 View video › $80,000
AUCK  Soft5 2YO SW+P Settled last,wdr,out 250,big finish, 1.06.36, 600m - 0.35.01 George Rooke $7,200
  • 1.06.14, Flat
  • 1.6L
  • Bar: 6
  • SP: $7.30
  • Rtg: 63
  • Wgt: 54.0
  • Car: 54.0
  • LWD: 54.0
  • 1: Remala, 54.0
  • 2: Belle Du Monde (AUS), 55.4
  • 1 1/2 LEN:NOSE
  • Raceday Gear: Ear Covers Pre-Race, Approved Plates, Lugging Bit
  • Stipe Comment: Held up near 300m having to steady and shift outwards across heels to obtain clear running near the 200m
U-8 17 Dec 24 800m  2YO Catchweight 800 - Heat 4 View video › $0
COUN  Soft5 2YO George Rooke $0
  • 0.46.36, Flat
  • Bar: 7
  • SP: $0.00
  • Rtg: 63
  • Wgt: 0.0
  • Car: 0.0
  • LWD: 0.0
  • 1: Justice For All, 0.0
  • 2: Estilo, 0.0
  • 1/2 HEAD:2 1/2 LEN
  • Raceday Gear: Ear Covers Pre-Race, Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Side Winkers, Tongue Tie
2-7 23 Nov 24 1100m Listed Race Listed RaceCOUNTIES CHALLENGE STAKES View video › $110,000
COUN  Soft5 2YO SW 2nd otr,3rd 200,rallied, 1.05.48, 600m - 0.34.33 George Rooke $20,350
  • 1.05.13, Flat
  • 2.5L
  • Bar: 2
  • SP: $12.00
  • Rtg: 52 (+11)
  • Wgt: 55.0
  • Car: 55.0
  • LWD: 0.0
  • 1: Return To Conquer (AUS), 57.0
  • 3: Vega For Luck, 57.0
  • 2 1/2 LEN:1 1/4 LEN
  • Raceday Gear: Ear Covers Pre-Race, Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Side Winkers, Tongue Tie
2-8 19 Oct 24 800m  CAVALLO FARMS CHRIS RUTTEN BLOODSTOCK 2YO View video › $40,000
OTAK  Good4 2YO SW+P 6th inr,out tn,ran on well, 0.46.17, 600m - 0.32.45 Lily Sutherland $7,400
  • 0.45.97, Flat
  • 1.3L
  • Bar: 7
  • SP: $17.20
  • Rtg: 45 (+7)
  • Wgt: 55.0
  • Car: 54.0
  • LWD: 55.0
  • 1: Cool Aza Rene (AUS), 55.0
  • 3: Abbakiss (AUS), 55.0
  • 1 1/4 LEN:NOSE
  • Raceday Gear: Ear Covers Pre-Race, Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Side Winkers, Tongue Tie
U-6 8 Oct 24 800m  2YO Catchweight 800 - Heat 6 View video › $0
MATA  Heavy10 2YO Ryan Elliot $0
  • 0.50.81, Flat
  • Bar: 7
  • SP: $0.00
  • Rtg: 
  • Wgt: 0.0
  • Car: 0.0
  • LWD: 0.0
  • 1: Fury Of Flight (AUS), 0.0
  • 2: Yamato Satona, 0.0
  • 1/2 LEN:NECK
  • Raceday Gear: Ear Covers Pre-Race, Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Side Winkers, Tongue Tie

Johno Benner

  • Location: Otaki
  • Horses in Training: 15

With Jockey ()

  • Starts 0
  • Wins 0
  • Place 0
  • S/R 0.0

  • Starts 0
  • Wins 0
  • Place 0
  • S/R 0.0

On Course ()

  • Starts 0
  • Wins 0
  • Place 0
  • S/R 0.0
Current Premiership Place Flat 55
Starts Since Last Win 6

Trainer Performance Stats

Recent starts
  • 63480
  All 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th U Prizemoney
Career 964 166 155 95 103 82 363 $5,281,135
G & L 154 15 18 13 17 13 78 $2,998,075
2025/26 23 5 4 3 2 2 7 $159,625
2024/25 11 4 2 0 2 1 2 $107,580
2023/24 113 14 19 12 11 8 49 $473,535
2022/23 99 20 15 7 11 9 37 $467,850
2021/22 81 8 16 14 9 6 28 $240,455
2020/21 98 28 18 9 9 5 29 $625,185
2019/20 100 23 20 12 10 11 24 $591,475
2018/19 147 15 19 15 18 12 68 $359,435
2017/18 74 13 13 4 4 6 34 $754,275
2016/17 48 5 3 5 6 9 20 $148,500
2015/16 47 10 5 3 4 7 18 $253,675
2014/15 32 6 10 2 5 1 8 $208,825
2013/14 27 7 3 5 5 2 5 $741,860
2012/13 17 3 5 2 1 0 6 $116,475
2011/12 14 1 0 0 2 0 11 $4,975
2010/11 9 2 0 2 1 0 4 $14,000
2009/10 19 1 2 0 2 3 11 $8,160
2008/09 5 1 1 0 1 0 2 $5,250
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