Stepped up in trip, Benmore stayed every yard of the 2m 4f at Carlisle for a gutsy win under a good ride from Danny McMenamin.
Raced in second, disputed lead 4 out, led clearly 3 out, ridden 2 out, joined last, sustained duel with runner-up run-in, just prevailed (op 15/8 tchd 13/8)
