Alston hoping for Nell Gwyn elegance

Eric Alston believes Quiet Elegance deserves the chance to step up to Pattern company at Newmarket on Wednesday.

The undefeated half-sister to sprinting ace Reverence tackles Classic hopefuls in the Leslie Harrison Memorial Nell Gwyn Stakes.

The daughter of Fantastic Light tackles seven furlongs for the first time in the Group Three contest after springing a 22-1 surprise in a conditions race over six furlongs at Leicester two weeks ago.

“She’s come on grand for Leicester. She’s rated 94 now so she might as well take her chance,” said the Preston trainer.

“She’s improved a bit for the run, I think, and we thought we’d give the trip a try. We’ll see where we are with her after Wednesday.”