Don't Act Up makes his handicap debut stepping up to a more suitable trip and has to go on the short-list. Astrum has not won outside of selling company since April of last year but seems to be in decent form at present. Young Lou needs further and hasn’t raced since March while Tudors Treasure has a similar absence to overcome. Blue Bullet could have his stamina tested so the vote goes to STEEL EXPRESS. Though an eight-race maiden, there was more promise in his latest third at Exeter and his bumper win came on heavy ground.
Tudors Treasure 10-3fav (11-3) Tracked leaders, ridden after 4 out, never on terms, weakened before 2 out, 6th of 9, 31l behind Midnight Monty (11-7) at Huntingdon 3m 1f hcp (4) gd in Apr.
Blue Bullet (FR) 16-1 (11-2) Led to 2nd, chased leaders, outpaced after 3 out, well held from next, 6th of 11, 17 3/4l behind One For Billy (11-10) at Warwick 2m hcp (4) gs in Nov.
Pistol Shoot (IRE) 66-1 (10-12) Led, headed before 3 out, weakened from last, 4th of 12, 27 1/4l behind White Moon (11-4) at Exeter 2m 6f (4) sft in Nov.
Don't Act Up 20-1 (10-12) Chased leaders on outside, outpaced after 2 out, plugged on flat, 4th of 10, 17 3/4l behind Honest Vic (10-12) at Stratford 2m (3) gd in Nov.
Astrum 11-4 (11-9) Close up, slow 3rd, chased winner 3 out, ridden next, kept on one pace, 2nd of 5, 1 1/4l behind Mamoo (11-11) at Fakenham 2m 4f hcp (4) sft in Dec.
Red Tortue (IRE) 50-1 (11-2) Held up towards rear, well beaten 3 out, 5th of 8, dist behind Lady Karina (11-10) at Warwick 2m 3f hcp (4) gs in Nov.
Steel Express (IRE) 8-1 (11-9) Held up in mid-division, closer approaching 5th, chased winner 7th, challenged when mistake 3 out, soon lost 2nd, ridden and every chance last, weakened run-n, 3rd of 11, 4l behind Gonnabegood (10-8) at Exeter 2m 6f hcp (5) sft in Nov.
Young Lou 8-1 (10-6) Prominent on outside, lost place after 6th, closed from next, clear 2nd after 3 out, stayed on from 2 out but unable to challenge winner, 2nd of 7, 3l behind The Model County (10-1) at Warwick 3m 2f hcp (4) hvy in Mar.
Phangio (USA) 16-1 (11-12) With leader, led 3rd, headed before 7th, lost 2nd before and beaten before 3 out, lost 3rd flat, 4th of 5, 22 3/4l behind Saucysioux (12-4) at Ludlow 3m hcp (5) gs in Nov.
