An impressive performance from BOTANICAL, who wins with plenty in hand under James Doyle.

BOTANICAL rounded off last season with an eye-catching 6L victory at Hamilton, and he put up another taking performance on seasonal reappearance this afternoon at York. The four-year-old son of Lope De Vega made smooth headway to lead 2f from home, cruising away under James Doyle to land the 1m2f contest by a comfortable 3L margin.

Congratulations to Sheikh Mohammed Obaid Al Maktoum.