2.45 1m. 2f. 56yds. 16 Declared. Knights Solicitors Handicap (Class 2 ) of £50,000.00 4-y-o plus
1st - €25,770.00 2nd - €12,085.00 3rd - €6,045.00 4th - €3,020.00 5th - €1,510.00 6th - €755.00
Formscan - A six-length winner at Hamilton when last seen, BOTANICAL progressed very nicely during his three-year-old campaign and could be hard to beat if he picks up where he left off. A 10lb higher mark obviously complicates the matter and the likes of the consistent Majestic, Loyal Touch and Stressfree could all exploit any weakness shown by the Roger Varian-trained selection. A winner over C&D last summer, Andaleep is also dangerous to underestimate, despite running off 5lb higher.