Leger hope Aqaleem in good shape

Marcus Tregoning is delighted with his Ladbrokes St Leger contender Aqaleem as he works towards what the trainer hopes will be a shot at the world’s oldest Classic.

The Hamdan Al Maktoum-owned colt ran a huge race to chase home Authorized and Eagle Mountain in the Vodafone Derby, with connections opting to swerve the Irish equivalent to prepare him for Doncaster in September.