15:00 Naas

Sunday 4 November 2018

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Daragh Fitzpatrick & Colm White Local Bookmakers November Handicap

Off time: 15:05 | Winning time: 3m 12.02s

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(17)

Limini²²

Age: 7| Weight: 9-12| J: C P McNamara⁽¹⁰⁾| T: W P Mullins| OR: 103

14/1

Versatile character that hold top-class form over hurdles. Capable on the Flat too but faced with a stiff test on these terms. The rider's claim helps but this still looks like being a tough assignment.

Form: 11/2310

(16)

Whiskey Sour²²

Age: 5| Weight: 9-12| J: R Dawson⁽⁷⁾| T: W P Mullins| OR: 103| C

16/1

Similar profile to stablemate Limini and closely matched judging on their respective efforts in the Cesarewitch at Newmarket last month. Has won on the Flat at this course, so dangerous to underestimate.

Form: 8/11-560

(3)

Stratum^h²²

Age: 5| Weight: 9-11| J: Colin Keane| T: W P Mullins| OR: 102

7/1

Well backed in the Cesarewitch last time but fared just as badly as his stablemates who reoppose here. Held by Whiskey Sour on his run in the Ebor too and has been expensive to follow.

Form: 22/3100

(12)

Uradel²²

Age: 7| Weight: 9-11| J: Declan McDonogh| T: W P Mullins| OR: 102| C

7/1

Fared best of the Willie Mullins bunch (bar the winner) in the Cesarewitch and has generally been in sound form since his win at Galway in the summer. Serious player again here.

Form: 415/142

(4)

Chelkar²¹

Age: 5| Weight: 9-8| J: Robbie Colgan| T: W P Mullins| OR: 99

25/1

Form has taken a dip of late and the betting will give a good indication of here he stands in the picking order against his nine stablemates who form the main body of the opposition.

Form: 631/400

(18)

Brazos^b²¹

Age: 4| Weight: 9-6| J: S Foley| T: J J Murphy| OR: 97| D

14/1

Winner of the Irish Cesarewitch (2m) here last month and remains in great heart. Up another 6lb but has been progressive this season and may have a bit more to offer. One to consider.

Form: 519131

(11)

The Tartan Spartan^b1²²

Age: 5| Weight: 9-6| J: M C Hussey| T: R J Osborne| OR: 97| D

50/1

Been keeping decent company lately but not enjoyed much luck. Better than the form figures may suggest and the tip isn't a worry. The ease in grade may help but needs to prove his confidence hasn't been dented.

Form: 1777-47

(10)

Master Of Reality^p1⁵⁰

Age: 3| Weight: 9-5| J: S M Crosse⁽⁷⁾| T: J P O'Brien| OR: 102

25/1

The winner of a maiden and a conditions race in France but this is a totally different assignment and the gelding needs to up his game after a modest start to his Irish career when beating just one horse home at Leopardstown in September. Stiff test

Form: 811725

(6)

Nessun Dorma²¹

Age: 5| Weight: 9-5| J: K J Manning| T: W P Mullins| OR: 96

14/1

Fourth behind Brazos in the Irish Cesarewitch and cannot be discounted from just 2lb higher. Already enjoyed a profitable Flat campaign so merits at least a betting check.

Form: 0/2114

(9)

Family Tree^b¹¹⁸

Age: 3| Weight: 9-4| J: J A Heffernan| T: A P O'Brien| OR: 101

16/1

High hopes were placed on his shoulders after his maiden win at Gowran Park but the colt failed to deliver in the Chester Vase and a Listed race at Roscommon afterwards. Off since July and difficult to know what to expect over this trip.

Form: 1-73

(7)

Wonder Laish⁵⁵

Age: 6| Weight: 9-2| J: N G McCullagh| T: C Byrnes| OR: 93

14/1

Sixth in last season's Irish Cesarewitch but only lightly raced since. Probably needed the run latest but needs to up his game on that evidence. A lot to prove now from 8lb higher that his last winning mark.

Form: 8/0061-8

(15)

Eddystone Rock²¹

Age: 6| Weight: 9-0| J: Joey Haynes| T: J R Best| OR: 91

25/1

Regressive this season and arrives here with a string of duck eggs to his name from his 2018 exploits. Others more convincing.

Form: 095659

(5)

Exchange Rate²¹

Age: 6| Weight: 8-12| J: L F Roche| T: W P Mullins| OR: 89| BF| D

15/2

Fifth behind Bazos here last time (just behind David's Charm and Nessun Dorma too) but doesn't have too many miles on the clock and can go well from the same mark. One to bear in mind if the betting market shows him in a good light. Place claims.

Form: 1-215

(20)

Davids Charm²¹

Age: 7| Weight: 8-9| J: Rory Cleary| T: J J Walsh| OR: 86

10/1

Solid effort here last time out reads well and pitches him in as a leading contender to make the frame at least. Considered in a tough one to call.

Form: 0-5312

(13)

Makitorix^t²¹

Age: 5| Weight: 8-9| J: Ben Coen⁽⁵⁾| T: W P Mullins| OR: 86

20/1

Yet to win on the Flat for his illustrious yard and his latest start suggests others from the stable will hold him at bay again this time.

Form: 3323/30

(14)

Laid Back Luke^p²⁰

Age: 10| Weight: 8-7| J: A J Slattery⁽⁷⁾| T: S Lavery| OR: 84| D

50/1

Likes plenty of give underfoot but last two starts leave the gelding a little short of the mark in this company. Needs a good bit to go his way.

Form: 318-200

(8)

Pleasure Dome²¹

Age: 5| Weight: 8-7| J: Chris Hayes| T: W P Mullins| OR: 84| BF| D

8/1

Well back for the Irish Cesarewitch but was soon brushed aside when the tempo increased 3f out. A literal reading of that form raises a few questions and is better judged on previous efforts. 3lb above his last winning mark on the Flat.

Form: 1114/7-8

(19)

Perfect Tapatino⁸

Age: 4| Weight: 8-5| J: A C Persse⁽⁷⁾| T: J P O'Brien| OR: 82| BF| C

10/1

In the form of his life just now and has thrived since tackling a stiffer test of stamina. Lightly weighted for a race of this nature and entitled to be thereabouts if he gets the trip.

Form: 312112

Mr Everest^t²¹

Age: 5| Weight: 8-5| J: J F Egan| T: A J Martin| OR: 82| D

7/1

In good heart and has to be respected on the form of his third behind Brazos last time out. Place claims if granted a run. (Reserve.)

Form: 6360-13

Newcross^t²¹

Age: 5| Weight: 8-4| J: C P Hoban| T: A J Martin| OR: 80

16/1

Tended to need a break between runs but generally consistent. Latest effort suggests he's capable of going close but doesn't say that he's particularly well placed to reverse form with a few old rivals. (Reserve)

Form: 2/27-127

Non-Runners

(1)

Pakora⁶⁶

Weight: 9-8| Age: 5

T: W P Mullins J: R Coakley

(2)

Golden Spear¹

Weight: 8-7| Age: 7

T: A J Martin J: K J Leonard

Like An Open Book¹⁴

Weight: 8-4| Age: 8

T: J M Burke J: Reserve 3

Forecasts

Mr Everest (7/1), Uradel (7/1), Stratum (7/1), Exchange Rate (15/2), Pleasure Dome (8/1), Davids Charm (10/1), Perfect Tapatino (10/1), Pakora (12/1), Wonder Laish (14/1), Limini (14/1), Brazos (14/1), Nessun Dorma (14/1), Family Tree (16/1), Newcross (16/1), Whiskey Sour (16/1), Golden Spear (16/1), Makitorix (20/1), Eddystone Rock (25/1), Master Of Reality (25/1), Chelkar (25/1), Like An Open Book (25/1), Laid Back Luke (50/1), The Tartan Spartan (50/1)

Willie Mullins won this race in 2014 and, in pitching half of the field of twenty, he will no doubt be left wondering what else he has to do if one of his intended ten runners doesn't manage to repeat the feat. With that in mind, it may be worth siding with URDEL to build on his excellent effort to finish second in the Cesarewitch last time out. The unexposed Exchange Rate, along with Whiskey Sour and Nessun Dorma are others from the same yard that are worth considering. Perfect Tapatino might be the one most capable of spoiling the party for team Mullins if he gets the trip.