ACIREALE (7) is a eight-start maiden who wasn't far away last time when second over 1000m at Palermo on April 17. Generally performs well here and has registered four minor placings. Expected to be in the finish. THE CONSUL (5) has been racing consistently without winning. Solid effort last time when second, beaten 1.5 lengths, on dirt over 1000m at Palermo. On turf for the first time today. One of the main contenders. ESTENO PASS (11) wasn't far off maiden success before a break of three months, finishing the campaign with a minor placing over 1000m at this track. Rates highly on best figures and should be right in this. DON CHAROLA (10) is a four-start maiden who resumed from a spell last start and was beaten 11 lengths when ninth over 1000m at Palermo. Definite top-three hope with plenty of improvement to come.