keen hold, raced wide to straight, led 2f out, pushed clear final furlong comfortably
took keen hold in 3rd, raced wide to straight, effort on outside 2f out, one pace
led, raced alone on inside of the straight, ridden over 3f out, edged left over 2f out, soon headed and readily outpaced by winner final furlong
Beneventa is interesting on her handicap debut having won with plenty in hand in maiden-company last time but preference is for Low Cloud, who gets the vote over Rebate. The last mentioned came good at the 11th time of asking when winning a Goodwood handicap last time but faces no easy task off a 3lb higher mark here. Piri Piri has been given a chance by the handicapper and holds more solid claims than the Ron Hodges-trained Tender Falcon, who has been held off similar marks recently. Beneventa is difficult to assess following her win at Kempton but looks to have her fair share of weight for what she has achieved and a more solid bet could be Low Cloud. Alec Stewart's colt was good value for his win at Haydock last month and may not have handled the soft ground at Beverley subsequently on his handicap debut. Back on a faster surface and stepped up in trip he looks to be worth another chance.
