4.50 1m. 2f. 43yds. 9 Declared. Mastiff Manor Handicap (GBBPlus Race) (Class 2 ) of £70,000.00 3-y-o plus
1st - €36,078.00 2nd - €16,919.00 3rd - €8,463.00 4th - €4,228.00 5th - €2,114.00 6th - €1,057.00
Formscan - The classy BOTANICAL could give weight and a beating to these rivals. He possibly wasn't in love with the undulations at Epsom when a beaten favourite last time and should be much more at home at a track where he finished third in Listed company only three starts ago. Now 1lb lower than when runner-up in last year's John Smith's Cup, he looks to have an outstanding chance. Forecast soft ground should suit Square D'alboni, a Listed winner who enters handicap company for the first time. From further down the weights, Divine Knight, Sportingsilvermine and Regalian are others to note.