Botanical (IRE)
Botanical is a gelding with three wins from 15 starts on turf. He won the Class 2 Knights Solicitors Handicap at York over 1m2f – 1m4f on good ground off 97 in May 2024, the Class 3 Hampton By Hilton Hamilton Park Handicap over 1m – 1m1f on soft off 87 in Oct 2023 and a Class 5 novice at Hamilton over 1m – 1m1f on good to soft in Jul 2023. He has two wins from two starts at Hamilton and one from two at York. He finished 9 of 12 in the Class 2 Betfred Suffolk Stakes at Newmarket in May 2026 off an official rating of 104.
- 3–15Wins / Runs
- 20%Strike rate
- 9 (60%)Placed
- −7.83£1 level staken=15 at SP
- 0.88Fair A/E n=15 · 0.73 incl. margin
- 110Highest OR
- 76dAvg between runs
A/E compares actual wins with what starting prices implied. "Fair" strips the bookmaker margin from the expectation, so favourites and longshots are judged on the same footing — figures near 1.00 mean the market priced this horse about right.
KTB Speed and Rating
Best recent Speed 91
How fast the horse ran, as points against the day-corrected standard time for its course and distance: 100 is the median GB Class 4 handicap winner on that code; one point is 0.1% of the standard time. A, B or C is how much the day's card could tell us, not how good the run was. What this means →
| Going | Runs | Best | Median | Since 18 Oct 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Good to Soft | 5 | 121A | 109 | 1 · — |
| Good to Firm | 3 | 75A | 63 | 1 · — |
| Standard (AW) | 3 | 91A | 86 | — |
| Soft | 2 | 97A | 94 | — |
| Heavy | 1 | — | — | — |
| Good | 1 | — | — | — |
| Distance | Runs | Best | Median | Since 18 Oct 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1m2f – 1m4f | 8 | 109C | 91 | — |
| 1m – 1m1f | 6 | 121A | 86 | 2 · 118 / 96.5 |
| 6f – 7f | 1 | — | — | — |
KTB Speed v1 · batch 15 Sep 2026 · GB & Irish racing only · 15 figures from 15 runs · as at 3 Oct 2026 · a record, not a forecast
Both figures are KTB's own, computed from the archive; no vendor rating enters either. Every run's figure is on its form line below with its grade. Grades measure how much the archive could see, never the merit of the run.
Run style from 4 analysed runs
- Held up 3 (75%) · 0 wins
- Prominent 1 (25%) · 0 wins
Pedigree intelligence
Progeny in our archive have won 13.8% of 12,136 runs since Jan 2008 (1,098 horses).
Weakest over 1m5f – 2m (all codes): 9.3% from 953.
| Going | Runs | Wins | SR | vs sire | This horse |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Firm | 18 | 4 | 22.2% | +8.4 | — |
| Good to Firm | 1,559 | 238 | 15.3% | +1.5 | 0 from 3 |
| Good | 2,750 | 383 | 13.9% | +0.1 | 1 from 1 |
| Good to Soft | 1,550 | 183 | 11.8% | −2 | 1 from 5 |
| Soft | 1,865 | 252 | 13.5% | −0.3 | 1 from 2 |
| Heavy | 708 | 83 | 11.7% | −2.1 | 0 from 1 |
| Standard (AW) | 3,684 | 531 | 14.4% | +0.6 | 0 from 3 |
| Distance (all codes) | Runs | Wins | SR | vs sire | This horse |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Under 6f | 475 | 71 | 14.9% | +1.1 | — |
| 6f – 7f | 3,588 | 510 | 14.2% | +0.4 | 0 from 1 |
| 1m – 1m1f | 3,574 | 514 | 14.4% | +0.6 | 2 from 6 |
| 1m2f – 1m4f | 3,268 | 466 | 14.3% | +0.5 | 1 from 8 |
| 1m5f – 2m | 953 | 89 | 9.3% | −4.5 | — |
| 2m1f – 2m4f | 245 | 24 | 9.8% | −4 | — |
| 2m5f – 3m | 32 | 1 | 3.1% | −10.7 | — |
| Over 3m | 1 | 0 | 0% | −13.8 | — |
Flat and jumps together (all codes) · since Jan 2008 · as at 18 Oct 2026 · rows under 30 runs muted · win % is the measure, a record not a forecast
3 siblings in the archive, 1 winner — best of them Bay City Roller (IRE) (4 wins).
The wins came over 7f–1m4f; the highest grade won is Group 1 (Bay City Roller (IRE)).
| Produce | Runs | Wins | Win trips | Best grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bay City Roller (IRE) | 15 | 4 | 7f–1m4f | Group 1 |
| Bloom Vega (IRE) | 8 | 0 | — | — |
| Blooming Rose (IRE) | 2 | 0 | — | — |
Record by conditions
| Going | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Good to Soft | 5 | 1 | 20% | −3.43 |
| Good to Firm | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| Standard (AW) | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| Soft | 2 | 1 | 50% | +0.10 |
| Heavy | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Good | 1 | 1 | 100% | +2.50 |
| Class | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Class 2 | 6 | 1 | 17% | −2.50 |
| Class 1 | 4 | 0 | 0% | −4.00 |
| Class 3 | 2 | 1 | 50% | +0.10 |
| Class 4 | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Class 5 | 1 | 1 | 100% | +0.57 |
| Course | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doncaster | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| Kempton (AW) | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| York | 2 | 1 | 50% | +1.50 |
| Ascot | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Hamilton | 2 | 2 | 100% | +1.67 |
| Newmarket | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Epsom Downs | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Goodwood | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Distance | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1m2f – 1m4f | 8 | 1 | 13% | −4.50 |
| 1m – 1m1f | 6 | 2 | 33% | −2.33 |
| 6f – 7f | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Jockey | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Billy Loughnane | 4 | 0 | 0% | −4.00 |
| Ben Curtis | 2 | 2 | 100% | +1.67 |
| David Egan | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Clifford Lee | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Sam James | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Ryan Moore | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| P J McDonald | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| William Buick | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| James Doyle | 1 | 1 | 100% | +2.50 |
| Cameron Noble | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Headgear | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| None | 9 | 3 | 33% | −1.83 |
| Tongue tie | 4 | 0 | 0% | −4.00 |
| Tongue tie + cheekpieces | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Hood | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Season | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| 2025 | 4 | 0 | 0% | −4.00 |
| 2024 | 4 | 1 | 25% | −0.50 |
| 2023 | 5 | 2 | 40% | −1.33 |
Splits include every sample, however small — muted rows are under 3 runs. A one-from-one record is a fact, not a trend: read the Runs column before the strike rate.
Form
| Date | Course | Race | Pos | Btn | Wgt | OR | Spd | KTB | Jockey | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02 May 26+35d | Newmarket | Betfred Suffolk Stakes (Heritage Handicap) Settled towards the back early travelling on the far flank - pushed along and made progress into contention 2f out - lost momentum inside final furlong - eventually well held in 9th | 9/12 | 1 | 9-11 | 104 | 75A | 87A | Clifford Lee | 6/1 |
| 28 Mar 26+196d | Doncaster | William Hill Lincoln (Heritage Handicap) (Str) Sent straight to the front and opened up two lengths once rivals converged after the opening furlong - kicked along approaching two out - pressed for the lead a furlong out - pushed along and lost the advantage soon after - weakened inside the closing stages - finished fourth | 4/21 | nk | 9-12 | 104 | 118C | 112A | Sam James | 11/1 |
| 13 Sep 25+99d | Doncaster | Mastiff Manor Handicap (GBBPlus Race) Settled close up early - still holding an opportunity into the straight and pushed along with 2f left - unable to find more in the closing stages - finished fifth | 5/9 | 2 | 9-13 | 106 | 91A | 103A | Billy Loughnane | 5/2F |
| 06 Jun 25+46d | Epsom Downs | Betfred Nifty 50 Handicap (GBBPlus Race) Settled just behind the pace on the rail - pushed along with a furlong left - dropped away quickly - finished eighth | 8/13 | ½ | 9-12 | 108 | 90C | 101A | Ryan Moore | 10/3F |
| 21 Apr 25+23d | Kempton (AW) | Virgin Bet Daily Price Boosts Magnolia Stakes (Listed) Straight into a forward spot - hit the front briefly before giving it up 7f out - settled in behind the pace - pressed for a response inside the final furlong but couldn't quicken - held on for 5th | 5/8 | ½ | 9-3 | 110 | 91A | 95A | Billy Loughnane | 5/1 |
| 29 Mar 25+185d | Doncaster | William Hill Doncaster Mile Stakes (Listed) (Str) Sat just behind the front-runner early - pushed along and well placed turning into the final furlong - kept going without extra gear to finish third | 3/9 | ½ | 9-2 | 110 | 121A | 101A | Billy Loughnane | 5/2 |
| 25 Sep 24+74d | Goodwood | Foundation Stakes (Listed) Sat close to the pace - eased forward to hit the front 2f out - challenged hard inside the final furlong but nosed out at the line | 2/9 | shd | 9-4 | 109 | 96A | 109A | Billy Loughnane | 2/1F |
| 13 Jul 24+25d | York | John Smith's Cup Handicap (Heritage Handicap) | 2/20 | 1¾ | 9-9 | 107 | 109C | 110A | P J McDonald | 9/2F |
| 18 Jun 24+32d | Ascot | Wolferton Stakes (Listed) | 15/15 | 11 | 9-5 | 107 | 63C | 78C | William Buick | 11/4J |
| 17 May 24+228d | York | Knights Solicitors Handicap | 1/16 | 9-8 | 97 | 97C | 112A | James Doyle | 5/2F | |
| 02 Oct 23+23d | Hamilton | Hampton By Hilton Hamilton Park Handicap | 1/8 | 9-9 | 87 | 97A | 108A | Ben Curtis | 11/10F | |
| 09 Sep 23+31d | Ascot | Victoria Racing Club 'Confined' Handicap | 3/6 | 1¼ | 9-9 | 87 | 54A | 88B | Cameron Noble | 11/4 |
| 09 Aug 23+20d | Kempton (AW) | Unibet Horserace Betting-Operator Of The Year Novice Stakes (GBB Race) | 2/11 | 1¾ | 9-10 | — | 69A | 93A | David Egan | 15/8 |
| 20 Jul 23+43d | Hamilton | Racing TV HD On Sky 424 Novice Stakes (GBB Race) | 1/11 | 9-4 | — | 67B | 99A | Ben Curtis | 4/7F | |
| 07 Jun 23 | Kempton (AW) | More Extra Place Races At Unibet Novice Stakes (GBB Race) (Div 1) | 2/14 | nk | 9-4 | — | 86B | 94A | David Egan | 9/1 |
Quick answers
- How many races has Botanical (IRE) won?
- Botanical (IRE) won 3 of 15 archived starts between 2023 and 2026, a strike rate of 20%. Placed 9 times in total (60% of starts).
- Who trains Botanical (IRE)?
- Botanical (IRE) is trained by K R Burke, who saddled the horse on its most recent run on 2 May 2026.
- Who is Botanical (IRE)'s sire?
- Botanical (IRE) is by Lope De Vega (IRE) out of Bloomfield (IRE), whose sire is Teofilo.
- What going does Botanical (IRE) prefer?
- Botanical (IRE) has the best record on good to soft going: 1 win from 5 starts (20%). Only going bands with at least three archived starts are read, so this is a direction rather than a settled preference.
- What is Botanical (IRE)'s official rating?
- The most recent official rating on record is 104, from the run on 2 May 2026. The highest on record is 110.
- What is Botanical (IRE)'s sire's record?
- Lope De Vega (IRE)'s progeny in our archive have won 13.8% of 12,136 runs since Jan 2008 (1,098 horses), Flat and jumps together. Weakest over 1m5f – 2m (all codes): 9.3% from 953.
- Who are Botanical (IRE)'s siblings?
- Out of Bloomfield (IRE), Botanical (IRE) has 3 other produce in our archive, 1 of them a winner. Most wins: Bay City Roller (IRE) (4). Highest grade won: Group 1 (Bay City Roller (IRE)). The wins came over 7f–1m4f. As at Oct 2026.