BEN NEVIS HANDICAP
#6 Affordable catches the eye. While winless from 11 starts in Hong Kong, he finished strongly into fourth over 2000m last time and now benefits from James McDonald in the saddle. The step up in trip suits, given his Australian form includes wins up to 2100m and placings over 2550m. #1 Charity Gain is a progressive four-year-old building a solid record. After a comfortable win two starts ago, he backed it up with a strong third. #9 Management Folks is primed to bounce back with Zac Purton aboard for the first time since July last year. His first-up effort at Sha Tin was solid, though he’s proven much better at Happy Valley, particularly over this trip. #4 Perfect Pairing never got a clear run last start but had more to offer. He’s capable of producing a better showing at an each-way price.