towards rear, some headway over 3f out, weakened over 1f out
towards rear, never dangerous
tracked leaders, smooth headway over 2f out, quickened to lead inside final furlong, pushed out comfortably
tracked leader, led over 3f out, ridden over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, not pace with winner
led until headed over 3f out, soon ridden and one pace
tracked leaders, headway to challenge over 2f out, ridden and every chance over 1f out, no extra final furlong
towards rear, pushed along over 4f out, never on terms
mid-division, ridden and lost place 5f out, soon behind, tailed off and eased over 1f out
We like the look of Aleron here, with his biggest dangers possibly proving to be Pure Mischief and Kid 'Z' Play. The selection showed himself to be in very good heart by finishing second to Court Of Appeal at Chester five days ago. A repeat of that effort gives him solid claims here. Pure Mischief comes here seeking a straight hat-trick of wins and, as a course and distance winner who acts on the going, his chance cannot be dismissed. Medallist has been given a chance by the assessor and the best of his form gives him a shout now, while Kid 'Z' Play ran well over a longer trip at Hamilton last time. Course winner Melodian also comes here in good nick although he probably has to improve to score in this event, and the Sir Mark Prescott-trained Trilemma hasn't shown much but is now stepped up in trip and is tried in blinkers for the first time. However, we are happy to side with Aleron.