EXCEL POWER gained his second course and distance victory last week for which he's penalised. He's well up to this class and has a strike-rate of 8-20 so this should prove within his capabilities. Revolutionise has won twice here and gained his sixth all-weather victory at Wolverhampton last month. He's won at this level in the past so looks a threat in receipt of 20lb. Fiduciary has scored when trained in France and the USA and found 6f too sharp when a close third at Wolverhampton where she was staying on. Tiger Crusade has been struggling at the weights in strong company this year while Spirit Of Light, a dual winner in the UAE, still looks a few pounds high. Papa Stour began the year with a double at Kempton but finished last on his reappearance there last month.
Excel Power (IRE) 11-4 (9-6) Pressed leader 3f, chased leaders, chased new leader 4f out, led over 1f out, soon ridden, pushed readily clear inside final furlong, ran on well, won at Chelmsford City 1m hcp (2) pol in Dec beating Baldomero (8-13) by 2 1/4l, 5 ran.
Spirit Of Light (IRE) 33-1 (9-11) Mid-division, ridden over 2f out, never involved, 8th of 12, 4 3/4l behind Tacarib Bay (9-7) at Haydock 7f hcp (2) sft in Jul.
Tiger Crusade (FR) 9-2 (9-3) Dwelt towards rear, never on terms, 11th of 12, 14 1/4l behind Apollo One (9-4) at Kempton 6f hcp (2) pol in Nov.
Fiduciary 20-1 (9-9) 3rd on inside 4f out, 3rd and pushed along 2f out, 5th and outpaced inside final furlong, ran on towards finish, 3rd of 7, 3/4l behind Dora Penny (9-3) at Wolverhampton 6f hcp fll (3) pol in Nov.
Papa Stour (USA) 80-1 (8-11) Raced wide close up, pushed along halfway, ridden and weakened 2f out, last of 12, 17 1/4l behind Apollo One (9-4) at Kempton 6f hcp (2) pol in Nov.
Revolutionise (IRE) 10-3fav (9-7) Travelled well, midfield, smooth headway to lead over 1f out, ridden and edged gradually left 1f out, ran on strongly, won at Wolverhampton 7f hcp (4) pol in Nov beating Spacer (9-9) by 2 1/4l, 10 ran.
