chased leader in 2nd, led before 3 out, ridden and challenged last, soon headed, no extra run-in and kept on same pace
settled behind leaders in 5th, niggled along 5 out, pushed along before 3 out, ridden into 4th 2 out, stayed on to challenge last, soon led, kept on, pressed close home
chased leaders, 3rd halfway, ridden 2 out, under pressure in 2nd before last, no extra in 4th after last, kept on same pace
led, headed before 3 out, soon ridden and no extra, weakened
held up in 6th, ridden in 5th 2 out, 4th last, kept on run-in to press leader closing stages, held close home
chased leaders, 4th halfway, improved to 2nd after 3 out, ridden in 4th and no extra before last
always towards rear, pulled up before last
always behind, pulled up before 5 out
LEBLON, who likes fast ground, has generally competed at a higher level than this and showed her wellbeing by beating subsequent winner Greenbelt Star on the Flat at Clonmel last month. She can take this though Benefit Of Porter looks a formidable rival as she's also a fast-ground type who was in cracking form last summer. Benefique has made winning debuts in a bumper and over timber at Tramore last month and is progressing well enough to make her presence felt while Brave Beauty found 2m4f and Grade 2 company too much to handle last time after landing a novice contest over this C&D in March.
Benefit Of Porter (IRE) 7-2fav (11-2) Held up in touch, progress halfway, close 3rd 5 out, challenged 3 out, 4th under pressure 2 out, soon no extra, eased from last, 5th of 8, 17l behind Isabellareine (11-2) at Kilbeggan 2m hdl fm in Sep.
Leblon (IRE) 16-1 (11-2) Held up in touch, close 8th under pressure 3 out, no impression from next, one pace, 7th of 10, 22l behind Call The Police (11-6) at Punchestown 2m 4f hdl hvy in Feb.
Benefique (IRE) 7-2 (11-7) Always prominent, closer in 3rd 4 out, led before 2 out, clear approaching last, stayed on well under pressure, won at Tramore 2m mares mdn hdl gd in Apr beating Presenting Ruby (10-6) by 3 1/2l, 13 ran.
Bleakfield Lady (IRE) 16-1 (11-7) Soon clear leader, reduced lead from 2 out, headed and no impression from before last, 3rd of 9, 5l behind False Economy (11-12) at Ballinrobe 2m hdl gd in Apr.
Brave Beauty (IRE) 22-1 (11-0) Mid-division, 10th halfway, headway into 6th 3 out, ridden and no extra entering straight, 8th of 12, well behind Knockfierna (11-3) at Fairyhouse 2m 4f Mares Novice Hurdle (Grade 2) (4yo+) gd in Apr.
Knockcroghery (IRE) 50-1 (10-9) Chased leaders, 3rd halfway, ridden and weakened after 3 out, tailed off, 7th of 11, well behind Twinlight (11-0) at Fairyhouse 2m hdl Grade 3 (1) gd in Apr.
Lost Horizon (IRE) 14-1 (9-0) Tracked leaders on inner in 3rd, 4th entering straight, no extra from 2f out, weakened, last of 9, 19l behind Hawkhill (9-2) at Fairyhouse 1m 1f stks sft in Sep (flat).
Tigress Hill 33-1 (10-11) Chased leaders early, dropped towards rear 5 out, soon no danger, 14th of 15, well behind Sounds Of Thunder (11-2) at Tramore 2m 4yo mdn hdl gd in Apr.
