THERE was a lot to like about the performance that Luxuriant put up in winning the nine-furlong maiden at Leopardstown on Thursday evening.

Dermot Weld’s filly travelled well for Oisin Orr behind a modest enough tempo that Seamie Heffernan set on Invitation. She picked up well when her rider took her to the outside in the home straight and asked her to go and win her race. It always looked like she was going to get to Invitation, who pulled clear of Sweet Dime, who was, in turn, clear of the rest.