15:10 Naas

Saturday 7 November 2020

All12:1512:5013:2514:0014:3515:1015:4016:10

Congrats To The 2020 Flat Champions Handicap

Off time: 15:10 | Winning time: 2m 48.97s

(8)

Play The Game^h,t⁴⁰

Age: 7| Weight: 10-0| J: Dylan Browne McMonagle⁽⁵⁾| T: J C McConnell| OR: 88

33/1

Arrives on back of poor run over fences in Grade 3 chase at Roscommon 40 days ago. Fairly useful on the Flat, but he needs to bounce back now.

Form: 7370/44-

(13)

Shamiyna^h²⁰

Age: 3| Weight: 10-0| J: O J Orr| T: D K Weld| OR: 92

15/2

2 wins from 6 runs this year and good sixth of 14 to Barrington Court in listed race here (11.9f, heavy) 20 days ago. Much respected on her handicap debut.

Form: 265116

(7)

Ideal Pal^t¹²

Age: 4| Weight: 9-11| J: Ben Coen| T: M Mulvany| OR: 85

40/1

Latest win at Listowel in September but only ninth of 14 in handicap at Galway (8.3f, heavy, 40/1) 12 days ago. Significantly back up in trip but others more persuasive.

Form: 527109

(3)

Advanced Virgo¹²

Age: 5| Weight: 9-9| J: Sam Ewing⁽⁷⁾| T: C Byrnes| OR: 83| D

7/2

16/1, career best when winning 13-runner handicap at Galway (11.8f, heavy) 12 days ago. Hiked up 10 lb but remains in the mix.

Form: 511/231

(12)

Yafordadoe^p¹⁴

Age: 4| Weight: 9-6| J: Gary Carroll| T: G P Cromwell| OR: 80

11/2

11/2, excellent second of 17 in handicap (11/2) at Leopardstown (10f, soft) 14 days ago. Up 3 lb but well in the mix again.

Form: 11-5242

(1)

Road To Dubai⁴⁹

Age: 6| Weight: 9-5| J: Declan McDonogh| T: G Elliott| OR: 79

8/1

In excellent form over hurdles since joining current yard, easily landing odds at Navan (22f) 49 days ago. Interesting back on level off reduced mark.

Form: 14075/0

(10)

Lord Erskine^p¹²

Age: 7| Weight: 9-3| J: Gavin Ryan⁽³⁾| T: H Rogers| OR: 77| D

7/1

25/1 and cheekpieces on, very good fourth of 13 to Advanced Virgo in handicap at Galway (11.8f, heavy) 12 days ago, nearest finish. Considered.

Form: 0/08004

(4)

Maze Runner⁵⁸⁷

Age: 5| Weight: 9-2| J: Billy Lee| T: W P Mullins| OR: 76| D

8/1

Fair 12f winner but not seen out since fifth over hurdles at Limerick 19 months ago. In excellent hands so worth a market check on his return.

Form: 549521/

(6)

Sasta^p¹²

Age: 3| Weight: 9-2| J: K J Manning| T: J S Bolger| OR: 80

16/1

Latest win at Gowran in September but below-form eighth of 13 to Advanced Virgo in handicap at Galway (11.8f, heavy) 12 days ago. Others appeal more.

Form: 414138

(2)

Formula One⁴⁴

Age: 5| Weight: 9-1| J: Chris Hayes| T: L Comer| OR: 75| D

66/1

Well below par both runs since returning, 100/1 when tenth of 12 in handicap at Listowel (12f, soft) 44 days ago. Others lot more persuasive.

Form: 6182-00

(5)

Son Of Hypnos^p¹²

Age: 3| Weight: 9-0| J: Robbie Colgan| T: M J Smith| OR: 78| D

14/1

Latest win at Tipperary in September but below-par seventh of 13 to Advanced Virgo in handicap (6/1) at Galway (11.8f) 12 days ago, doing too much too soon. Sort to bounce back so not dismissed.

Form: 451137

(14)

Double Jemmy^t²⁷

Age: 5| Weight: 8-13| J: Seamie Heffernan| T: A J Martin| OR: 73

5/1

Lightly-raced maiden who posted creditable third of 16 in novice hurdle at Limerick 27 days ago. Makes handicap debut and one for the shortlist.

Form: 70U43-

(11)

Spruce Meadows^p¹⁴

Age: 7| Weight: 8-11| J: Gary Halpin| T: J Feane| OR: 71| D

25/1

Thirteen runs since last win in 2019, and below-form ninth of 17 in handicap (11/1) at Leopardstown (10f, soft) 14 days ago. Needs to step forward.

Form: 743069

Non-Runners

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Dundory¹

Weight: 8-8| Age: 4

T: A J Martin J: Wayne Lordan

Forecasts

Advanced Virgo (7/2), Double Jemmy (5/1), Yafordadoe (11/2), Lord Erskine (7/1), Shamiyna (15/2), Road To Dubai (8/1), Maze Runner (8/1), Dundory (8/1), Son Of Hypnos (14/1), Sasta (16/1), Spruce Meadows (25/1), Play The Game (33/1), Ideal Pal (40/1), Formula One (66/1)

ROAD TO DUBAI looks the way to go as he has been in fine winning form over hurdles since joining Gordon Elliott and has only his second run on the level for the yard off a reduced mark. Handicap debutante Shamiyna is feared most on the back of her good sixth in a listed event here and in-form Lord Erskine is another who can make his presence felt in a competitive handicap.