Sir Benji looks smart prospect on Navan debut The Gavin Cromwell trained Sir Benji looked a smart prospect when quickening up nicely to make a winning debut in the Irish Stallion Farms EBF Median Auction Maiden at Navan. Held up in rear by Gary Carroll, the Brendan Rogers owned 14/1 chance had more in front than behind him as the runners entered the home straight. Despite hanging right when initially asked for his effort over a furlong out, Sir Benji showed a smart turn of foot to mow down rivals for a stylish two-and-three-quarter length win. Gavin Cromwell said: "He had a turn of foot on it (ground). "Looking at the pedigree, I don't think anything has gone any further than a mile. I was conscious there to drop him out and give him a chance to come home. He showed a lovely turn of foot. "He (Carroll) said he really handled that ground, and I suppose (other) horses hate that tacky ground. He actually enjoyed it." Additional reporting by Michael Graham.
