Munster National: Big race preview, key recent trends and a free 16/1 tip

A competitive field of 16 runners has been declared for Sunday's €100,000 Munster National at Limerick. With prominent trainer Willie Mullins fielding no contenders, the race presents an opening for other top trainers including Gordon Elliott, Noel Meade, and Gavin Cromwell. Cromwell's runner Stumptown leads the weights following a past victory in the Velka Pardubicka.

Author Liam Bramall highlights historical trends showing that no winner has carried over 11st 7lb in the past decade, arguing that top weights might struggle. Consequently, Bramall tips Gordon Elliott's runner Will Do at 16/1, citing a favorable handicap mark, a recent preparatory run at Listowel, and the assistance of 5lb claiming jockey Eoghan Finegan.