. The pro advice indicates a win from the top 4 Bathgate being the most likely form candidate 3/1 chance on paper and about right. My vibes indicate the bottom 2 where Gardener is most favoured 6/1 but no value. SpotOn Soph 25/1 would my value e.w high risk minimum stake value punt. (My mate Michael would say a fun bet).
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BOTANICAL is a NR.Hamilton (G -GS light rain) mkt odds from 10am. Top track yard J Goldie. Top jockey Paul Mulrennan
3.51 (UK mainland feature race) early mkt expected no's 4, 7, 2
4. Eternal Force 10 (6/4 mkt) W Haggas 20
7. Altareq 15 (10/3) J Goldie 20
2. Botanical 4 (7/2) (non-runner)
ATR verdict in comparison.
ETERNAL FORCE was hugely progressive towards the end of last season and was by no means disgraced in seventh, beaten just two and a half lengths, on his return in the Lincoln at Doncaster. Entitled to have come forward for that outing and with William Haggas' horses in such good form, the four-year-old makes plenty of appeal. Theoryofeverything and the unexposed Altareq are others to bear in mind.
Top Tip: Eternal Force (4)
Watch out for: Theoryofeverything (5)
Expert View Verdict
BOTANICAL didn't handle the fast ground last time but he had proven consistent prior to that at higher levels than this so is fancied to get back on track on this likely softer surface. He can confirm Lincoln form with Eternal Force who had proven progressive prior to that outing and should come on for the run. Altareq may ideally want further than this but he's well bred and unexposed in handicaps. If matching the form of his stable debut he should also be on the premises.
1-2-3 Selections
Botanical (2)Eternal Force (4)Altareq (7)

That's some start Jackform.Down the card at Epsom first named selection (MY own selections starred for interest) to Paroli staking as detaled in my System Attic thread earlier:-
Epsom Downs (Derby cse GS, 5f G - light rain ) Mkt odds from 9am.
1.30 Naana's Shadow 7/2 mkt*
2.05 Possessive 9/4, Hickory Lad 7/2*
2.40 Persica 5/2, Seagulls Eleven 10/3*
3.15 Sallal 11/4, Respond 7/2*
4.00 Amelia Earhart 9/4*, Legacy Link 3/1
4.40 Celeborn 4/1*, Asmen Warrior 9/2
5.15 Stellar Sunrise 13/8*, Greek Mythology 5/1
5.50 Dance In The Storm 15/8*
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