Bank on Benson

IT can pay to follow the progressive Brogan Benson in the Easter A3 Tri-Distance Stakes final at Curraheen Park tonight.

Fastest of the first round winners in 28.72, Brogan Benson again set the standard over 550 yards last week, sweeping to the front early in the back straight when posting a 30.07 effort.

Brogan Benson showed no signs of stopping last week and stepping up to 575 yards can bring about further improvement.

The admirable Hisworkislaw reads the main danger.

A 31.47 winner over this course and distance last term, Denis Fitzgerald’s prolific scorer was doing his best work in the closing stages when a three and a half lengths runner-up behind ‘Benson’ and should go close.

Graham Holland’s Native Legend, who failed by a short head to reel in Mannix Supreme, should also be suited by stepping back up in trip and is another to consider.

Whatever the fate of Native Legend, Holland can collect with Leeview Jet in the Open 525. Leeview Jet set a national record when scorching round Drumbo Park in 27.88 last October.

Breda and Mary Delaney’s brilliant tracker hasn’t been in action since finishing third in the Waterford Masters final the following month but his class can see him through.

The improving Trumpers Gold should go close from a trap six draw in the Curraheen Park A6 Stakes final.