Benefficient springs 50-1 shock at Leopardstown

Report: Leopardstown, Sunday

DeloitteNovice Hurdle (Grade 1) 2m2f, 5yo+
 
BENEFFICIENT made all the running under Bryan Cooper to spring a 50-1 shock and dent some lofty reputations in the process.

The six-year-old, trained by Tony Martin, dictated matters from the off and had enough in reserve to hold off the late challenge of 2-1 favourite Sous Les Cieux.

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