chased leaders, 4th halfway, improved to challenge 3 out, ridden in 2nd 2 out, no extra before last
chased leaders early, soon mid-division, ridden and no extra after 4 out
soon mid-division, ridden in 9th and no impression after 4 out, kept on one pace
chased leaders, 6th halfway, ridden and no extra after 4 out
mid-division, pushed along in 7th after 4 out, ridden into 5th before straight, no extra 2 out, kept on same pace
always towards rear, ridden and no impression 5 out, weakened
held up towards rear, headway in 10th 4 out, 6th 3 out, ridden into 3rd 2 out, 2nd last, kept on well run-in to lead close home
attempted to make all, challenged 3 out, ridden in lead 2 out, kept on, strongly pressed run-in and headed close home
chased leaders in 3rd, ridden and weakened entering straight
soon towards rear, pushed along 5 out, no impression from next
held up towards rear, headway into 8th 3 out, ridden in 6th and no impression 2 out, kept on one pace
mid-division, 7th 3 out, ridden into 6th 2 out, no impression before last, kept on one pace
chased leader in 2nd, improved to challenge 3 out, ridden and no extra before 2 out, weakened
chased leaders, 5th halfway, ridden in 4th 3 out, 3rd 2 out, kept on same pace from last, not match first two
mid-division, towards rear and ridden 5 out, no extra and weakened
chased leaders early, dropped towards rear halfway, ridden and no impression 5 out, pulled up before 3 out
Mister Benedictine completed a hat-trick at this time a year ago but an incredible 15lb rise for his final success had the desired effect and he hasn't been seen since pulling up behind today's rival Caim Hill in August. The winner has also shot up the weights while Irish Soul and Sebadee, who fought out the finish of a 2m6f handicap at Killarney, could both stuggle over this shorter trip. BRIAN WHO enters the fray in fine form having scored at Fairyhouse and finished a close fourth to Beau Michael at Punchestown where he had anything but a clear run. He's been climbing the weights but Mark Enright's claim will help and he can return to winning ways.
Mister Benedictine 5-1 (11-9) Soon chased leaders, no extra under pressure from before straight, pulled up before 2 out, cut on right fore cannon, reported to have never travelled, in a race won by Caim Hill (10-13) at Bellewstown 2m 4f hcp hdl in Aug, 12 ran.
Tillahow (IRE) 20-1 (10-3) Mid-division, 8th halfway, pushed along in 11th approaching 3 out and soon no extra, behind when pulled up before 2 out, in a race won by Goonyella (10-0) at Punchestown 3m 6f hcp chs 0-145 hvy in Apr, 19 ran.
Made In Taipan (IRE) 14-1 (11-2) Always in rear, niggled along approaching 7th, dropped behind from next, tailed off, last of 6, well behind Immediate Response (11-8) at Clonmel 2m 4f chs in Mar.
Sebadee (IRE) 28-1 (11-9) Chased leaders, 7th halfway, headway in 3rd after 4 out, led entering straight, strongly pressed from 3 out, ridden 2 out, headed last, no extra run-in, kept on same pace, 2nd of 18, 3 1/2l behind Irish Soul (11-3) at Killarney 2m 6f hcp hdl 80-116 sft.
The Crafty Butcher (IRE) 9-1 (11-1) Settled behind leaders, 10th halfway, 8th 4 out, headway into 4th 3 out, ridden entering straight, kept on run-in to 2nd, 3rd close home, 3rd of 25, 3/4l behind Beau Michael (11-7) at Punchestown 2m 4f Conditional Handicap Hurdle (95-123) (4yo+) sft in Apr.
Eagle's Pass (IRE) 11-1 (11-6) Soon mid-division, no extra and pulled up after 3 out, in a race won by Coole Avenue (11-2) at Galway 2m 6f hcp hdl 8Evens30 sft in Oct, 16 ran.
Cnoc Na Sioga (IRE) 20-1 (10-1) Soon mid-division, 9th approaching straight, soon no impression, kept on same pace, 6th of 18, 20l behind Cry For The Moon (9-12) at Killarney 2m 1f hcp hdl sft.
Golden Kite (IRE) 14-1 (10-12) Waited with, bad mistake 7 out and pulled up after, in a race won by Raz De Maree (11-3) at Cork 3m 4f hcp chs 0-150 in Nov, 17 ran.
The Last Derby (FR) 12-1 (11-2) Chased leaders, fell 4th, in a race won by Mat Hill (9-3) at Down Royal 2m 4f hcp chs sft in Jun, 16 ran.
Clonsilla Fath (IRE) 40-1 (10-12) Mid-division, mistake and unseated rider 4 out, in a race won by Beau Michael (11-7) at Punchestown 2m 4f Conditional Handicap Hurdle (95-123) (4yo+) sft in Apr, 25 ran.
Courageous Cry (IRE) 16-1 (11-6) Towards rear until bad mistake and unseated rider 4th, in a race won by Blazing Sonnet (10-13) at Limerick 2m 3f hcp hdl 80-116 sft, 16 ran.
Face Facts (IRE) 12-1 (9-10) Mid-division, progress into 5th 3 out, soon ridden, kept on same pace from next, 4th of 20, 5l behind Heaney (10-4) at Gowran Park 3m hcp hdl gd in Oct.
Elysian Rock 25-1 (10-8) Mid-division early, improved to 6th halfway, weakened before 4 out, 21st of 25, 47l behind Beau Michael (11-7) at Punchestown 2m 4f Conditional Handicap Hurdle (95-123) (4yo+) sft in Apr.
Jamsie Hall (IRE) 12-1 (11-7) Waited with, slight mistake 7th, kept on without threatening from 3 out, 5th of 17, 5l behind House Rules (11-4) at Down Royal 2m 4f hcp chs gd.
Hartside (GER) 14-1 (10-6) Chased leaders, 5th halfway, ridden and no extra 4 out, 15th of 25, 32l behind Beau Michael (11-7) at Punchestown 2m 4f Conditional Handicap Hurdle (95-123) (4yo+) sft in Apr.
Roving Lad (IRE) 9-1 (11-11) Held up, rear and reminder 6th, ridden and no extra 4 out, weakened and pulled up before 3 out, in a race won by Personal Shopper (10-1) at Sligo 2m 4f hcp hdl 80-109 sft, 8 ran.
Caim Hill (IRE) 14-1 (11-3) Soon towards rear, trailing halfway, pulled up after 4 out, in a race won by Miss Pepperpot (9-13) at Killarney 2m 6f hcp chs sft, 11 ran.
Salesin 20-1 (11-3) Close up, led approaching 6th, headed 3 out, soon no extra, 12th of 17, 27l behind House Rules (11-4) at Down Royal 2m 4f hcp chs gd.
Darwins Theory (IRE) 20-1 (10-8) Towards rear, some headway approaching straight, soon no impression, kept on same pace, 9th of 18, 38l behind Cry For The Moon (9-12) at Killarney 2m 1f hcp hdl sft.
Irish Soul (IRE) 25-1 (11-3) Mistake 1st, chased leaders, 5th halfway, improved to 2nd 5 out, ridden to challenge entering straight, close up 3 out, stayed on under pressure to lead last, kept on well run-in, won at Killarney 2m 6f hcp hdl 80-116 sft beating Sebadee (11-9) by 3 1/2l, 18 ran.
Sligo Publican (IRE) 12-1 (11-10) Soon tracked leaders, keen hold, 3rd into straight, soon challenged, kept on same pace run-in, 4th of 16, 2 3/4l behind Blazing Sonnet (10-13) at Limerick 2m 3f hcp hdl 80-116 sft.
Brian Who (IRE) 7-1fav (11-2) Held up towards rear, headway and carried wide after 4 out, ridden in 10th entering straight, no impression in 8th last, kept on run-in, shared 4th on line, 4th of 25, 4l behind Beau Michael (11-7) at Punchestown 2m 4f Conditional Handicap Hurdle (95-123) (4yo+) sft in Apr.
