15:15 Warwick

Monday 6 May 2019

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Off time: 15:15 | Winning time: 6m 19.3s

Seaston Spirit^b⁴⁷

Age: 6| Weight: 11-12| J: Harrison Beswick⁽⁵⁾| T: O Sherwood| OR: 105

6/1

Only win came in Fontwell 2m3f heavy ground maiden hurdle in January last year. Didn't take to fences and steps up six furlongs on last start over hurdles. Any rain would probably help his cause.

Form: F44743-

Drama King^b,t⁶⁷

Age: 8| Weight: 11-10| J: David Noonan| T: D Pipe| OR: 103WS

25/1

Very lightly raced gelding who has shown only the odd hint of form in six career starts. Returns from wind surgery and represents good yard so wouldn't be overburdened if op has done the trick.

Form: 76P/589-

Steel Express²⁷

Age: 7| Weight: 11-9| J: James Best| T: Miss L Blackford| OR: 102

12/1

Stayed on when runner-up over nearly 3m at Chepstow penultimate start and again at Exeter last time off 3lb lower mark than this occasion. Is in form so has to be one for the shortlist.

Form: 72P/022-

Telson Barley^p,t²⁶

Age: 6| Weight: 11-9| J: Kielan Woods| T: D Killahena & G McPherson| OR: 102

5/1

Fortunate winner of Musselburgh 3m hurdle in February when gifted the race at the last. Ran well here last time when third over slightly further and repetition of that run would give him a solid chance.

Form: 053163-

Court Affairs³³⁵

Age: 7| Weight: 11-8| J: Daniel Sansom⁽⁵⁾| T: J W Mullins| OR: 101WS

10/1

Won Carlisle bumper two years ago but no joy since over hurdles when looking one paced over a variety of trips. Underwent wind surgery in June last year and not seen since so may well be better for this return to for the fray.

Form: 77576/6-

Mossing⁴⁵

Age: 7| Weight: 11-4| J: Benjamin Poste| T: H J Evans| OR: 97

20/1

Modest form in novice events at up to 2m5f but did a little better stepped up to 3m last time at Newbury on handicap bow. Eased 3lb and is not without a chance if progressing again.

Form: 77556-

Urtheonethatiwant²⁷

Age: 6| Weight: 11-3| J: Matt Griffiths| T: J Scott| OR: 96

5/2

Scored at Kempton in January before going close over 3m at Taunton in March. Won in determined fashion over 2m7f at Exeter last time off 6lb higher mark and has every chance once again despite a further 6lb raise.

Form: P7/4121-

Bomber's Moon^t³⁷

Age: 8| Weight: 11-3| J: M D Grant| T: N & W Twiston-Davies| OR: 96

20/1

12-race maiden. Third over three miles at Doncaster in November off 8lb higher mark but wel beaten since over shorter trips. Step back up in distance looks the right move and arguably well handicapped if returning to form.

Form: 093777-

Blackmill^p²⁷

Age: 8| Weight: 11-1| J: Sam Twiston-Davies| T: David Dennis| OR: 94

4/1

Winning pointer who finally came good under Rules at the 11th time of asking when winning 2m7f Exeter hurdle last month. 7lb higher but top jockey maintains the partnership and should be in the mix once again.

Form: 5/675P1-

Boethius²⁵⁷

Age: 6| Weight: 11-1| J: Alan Johns| T: Tim Vaughan| OR: 94

25/1

Won at Worcester lats July under champion jockey and fair second at Stratford next start. Pulled up when last seen back in August and will do well to score on first attempt at this trip after 257-day absence.

Form: 11/812P-

Taaffes Castle^t1¹⁵

Age: 6| Weight: 10-0| J: James Bowen| T: Christian Williams| OR: 77

14/1

Bough for £22,000 after winning Irish maiden point-to-point in December. Has looked expensive on evidence to date showing very little in three maiden hurdles at up to 2m6f. Extra 3f may help on handicap bow but others make much more appeal.

Form: 1094-

Non-Runners

Nifty At Fifty³⁷

Weight: 11-12| Age: 6

T: J Scott J: Rex Dingle

Whin Park⁴⁶

Weight: 11-8| Age: 7

T: B Pauling J: David Bass

Simply Lucky²⁵

Weight: 10-0| Age: 10

T: M E Sowersby J: Ross Turner

Forecasts

Urtheonethatiwant (5/2), Blackmill (4/1), Telson Barley (5/1), Seaston Spirit (6/1), Court Affairs (10/1), Nifty At Fifty (10/1), Steel Express (12/1), Taaffes Castle (14/1), Bomber's Moon (20/1), Mossing (20/1), Whin Park (20/1), Boethius (25/1), Drama King (25/1), Simply Lucky (33/1)

Although the handicapper must be getting close to him, URTHEONETHATIWANT is in great heart and should make a bold bid to land his third win in his last four starts. His stable companion Nifty At Fifty has claims as well despite top weight, while Bomber's Moon, Mossing, Steel Express, and Blackmill may all make their presence felt. Drama King is interesting on his first start following a wind operation and icould be better than we have seen so far.