led and disputed, headed and not fluent 2 out, dropped to 5th from last, no extra
tracked leaders, 3rd after 6th, 4th from 7 out, 3rd 4 out, pushed along in 4th before straight, 5th 2 out, 4th from last, one pace
soon tracked leaders, not fluent 5th, 4th after next, slow jump 7 out, soon towards rear, under pressure from 5 out, last 4 out, 6th before straight, no extra from before 3 out
held up, a little keen early, last after 6th, slightly slow next, 6th 4 out, 5th before straight, 4th 2 out where pecked, 3rd from last, kept on without threatening
tracked leaders, 5th after 6th, jumped left next and reminder, 4th 4 out, 3rd before straight, challenged 3 out, on terms 2 out where slight mistake, stayed on well run-in
held up, a little keen, mistake 1st, closer order 6th, 3rd from 7 out, on terms from 5 out, slight mistake 3 out, stayed on well without matching winner run-in
led and disputed, hit 5 out and headed, 5th 4 out, last before straigt, no extra from before 3 out, eased, tailed off
Benemeade started favourite when falling in the race won by Rawnaq at Navan then beat the useful Clonbanan Lad at Gowran. He's still improving and looks certain to go well while Rawnaq eventually won by 20 lengths that day on his only start over fences. Blacklough beat the in-form It's All An Act at Listowel before falling at Tipperary but a chance is taken that LOTS OF MEMORIES (NAP) can make a successful debut over the larger obstacles. A Grade 3 winner on this track over timber a year ago, he wasn't beaten far at the highest level at Punchestown in April and has all the attributes to make a very useful chaser. There are others with chances in a race that should prove informative for the coming months.
Benemeade (IRE) 3-1 (11-12) Tracked leaders in 2nd/3rd, led from 7th, joined before 3 out, soon ridden and led before 2 out, wandered around briefly approaching last and joined, stayed on well run-in to lead near line, won at Gowran Park 2m 2f beg chs beating Clonbanan Lad (11-12) by hd, 8 ran.
Rawnaq (IRE) 11-4 (11-12) Tracked leaders, disputed lead from 7th, led 5 out, clear from next, stayed on well from 2 out, not extended, won at Navan 2m 4f beg chs gf in Sep beating Manor Court (11-12) by 20l, 8 ran.
Subtle Ben (IRE) 4-1 (11-12) Always prominent, on terms 5 out, headed 3 out, soon pushed along, challenged and on terms again 2 out, gained narrow lead from before last where left further in front, stayed on well run-in, won at Limerick 2m 3f beg chase in May beating Gallant Tipp (11-12) by 10l, 8 ran.
The Crafty Butcher (IRE) 9-4fav (11-12) Soon mid-division, not fluent 2nd, closer in 5th after 4 out, chased leader in 2nd approaching last, stayed on well run-in to lead close home, won at Killarney 2m 1f beg chs in May beating Time Please (11-12) by 3/4l, 11 ran.
Band Of Blood (IRE) 5-1 (11-3) Mid-division, 7th 3 out, soon ridden, kept on same pace from before last, 5th of 11, 16l behind Kilcarry Bridge (9-10) at Ballinrobe 2m 4f hcp hdl gd in May.
Lots Of Memories (IRE) 7-1 (11-10) Chased leaders, 4th halfway, 3rd and slight mistake 5 out, not clear run entering straight, ridden in 4th before last, 3rd last, kept on same pace run-in, no impression on leaders, 3rd of 9, 2 1/2l behind Beat That (11-10) at Punchestown 3m nov hdl Grade 1 (1) in Apr.
Painted Lady (IRE) 10-1 (11-5) Soon tracked leaders, jumped well, 3rd after 5th, on terms 8th, soon led, clear from 2 out, stayed on well run-in, won at Fairyhouse 2m 5f beg chs gd beating Ballychorus (11-5) by 9l, 9 ran.
Blacklough (IRE) 3-1 (11-2) Towards rear, fell 3rd, in a race won by Indevan (11-5) at Tipperary 2m 4f nov chs (1), 7 ran.
The King Of Brega (IRE) 7-4fav (11-12) Chased leaders, jumped right early, led from 3rd, edged right briefly before 3 out, strongly pressed from before last, stayed on best run-in, won at Fairyhouse 2m beg chs gd beating Formal Bid (11-9) by 1/2l, 8 ran.
