14:05 Warwick

Thursday 24 April 2025

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Off time: 14:05 | Winning time: 6m 7.38s

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Ceolwulf^p²⁸

Age: 9| Weight: 12-0| J: James Bowen| T: Fionn McSharry| OR: 93| C

15/8

Has evidently had his problems but built on his belated comeback when off the mark here 4 weeks ago, showing a nice attitude. This trip likely to be within range and should continue to give a good account.

Form: 864/3-21

Calagogo^b1,t²⁶

Age: 9| Weight: 11-11| J: Jamie Brace⁽⁵⁾| T: Stephen Allen| OR: 90

50/1

Fairly useful winning hurdler at best, leaving Gordon Elliott/off 23 months prior to 2024/25. Just the one decent effort for this yard this season so plenty to prove on belated return to chasing. Change of headgear.

Form: P04P9P

Ballynaheer^p,t³⁶

Age: 6| Weight: 11-6| J: J J Burke| T: David Dennis| OR: 85

7/1

Fair hurdler winner. Bright start to chase career when placed in handicaps around 3m at Uttoxeter and Wincanton in the autumn but the wheels have come off since, his last 2 efforts particularly poor.

Form: 3354P4

Ultra Viers^t¹⁴

Age: 9| Weight: 11-1| J: J M Quinlan| T: P Taylor| OR: 80| D

14/1

Just a point win to his name. Not beaten far when fourth at Hereford 2 weeks ago but the suspicion is that wait for a first win under Rules will go on a bit longer.

Form: 6-6P544

Moonlight Artist^p,t²²

Age: 7| Weight: 10-11| J: Brendan Powell| T: J Tizzard| OR: 76

5/2

Won Exeter handicap over hurdles last term. Mixed record over fences this season but back on track following a breathing operation when second at Exeter 3 weeks ago, shaping as if a return to this trip will suit. Needs considering off the same mark.

Form: 0-6PP62

Miami Jim⁶⁶

Age: 7| Weight: 10-10| J: Benjamin Poste| T: Mrs R Gasson| OR: 75

8/1

Failed to complete in a couple of points and shaped with little promise in a trio of maiden hurdles/handicap chase bow. However, made much more of an impact after a breathing operation back from 4 months off when third at Southwell and claims if building on that.

Form: P-508P3

Ballygelly^h,t²³

Age: 7| Weight: 10-8| J: James Best| T: Mrs E Bishop| OR: 73| D

12/1

Winner of the second of her 2 starts between the flags. Had offered little under Rules before winning a match at Fakenham 3 weeks ago, her sole rival clearly not herself. Remains opposable.

Form: 708-7P1

Jukebox D'eddy^b,t⁶⁰

Age: 6| Weight: 10-8| J: David Noonan| T: T R Gretton| OR: 73| BF

9/1

Maiden hurdler/chaser. Runner-up in a couple of small fields last 2 starts but remains opposable for win purposes.

Form: 943722

Forecasts

Ceolwulf (15/8), Moonlight Artist (5/2), Ballynaheer (7/1), Miami Jim (8/1), Jukebox D'eddy (9/1), Ballygelly (12/1), Ultra Viers (14/1), Calagogo (50/1)

CEOLWULF built on his encouraging comeback when off the mark here 4 weeks ago and he can continue to make up for lost time. Miami Jim and Moonlight Artist both showed the benefit of a breathing operation on their latest start and head the dangers.