McGuinness delighted following Bowerman’s Doha success
Trainer also secured place money with Saltonstall in Saudi Arabia.
Ado McGuinness has reflected on a very profitable weekend overseas, which saw Bowerman win in Qatar and Saltonstall pick up some big prize money in Saudi Arabia. The seven-year-old Bowerman overcame a wide draw to win the Irish Thoroughbred Marketing Cup in Doha, beating the ex-Brian Meehan inmate Dominus in a race worth over GBP 80,000 to the winner. McGuinness will now look at all the major races over a mile in Europe, with a Group Three win already in the locker. “We were very happy. I thought he’d run a massive race and he did, but he had plenty against him. He had to do all the travelling and was drawn out wide on a tight track, so it’s great for everybody involved,” said McGuinness. “He’s lightly-raced. He’s not the easiest to train, but he’s still improving. We felt he was the class horse in the race, so we had to go and we got proved right. “We’ll get him home and freshen him up. He’s not a soft ground horse. We were thinking of getting him qualified for All-Weather Finals Day, but it was one or the other. “He’s a dude of a horse, a lovely horse to train and we’re lucky to have him.” Bowerman could step up to 10 furlongs, but McGuinness has Saltonstall – who was fourth behind Willie Mullins’ True Self in Saudi Arabia – for those races. “We could think about the Tattersalls Gold Cup (for Bowerman), but I think a fast-run mile really suits. There’s a lot of money to be picked up pot hunting in the big races. Saltonstall won plenty for coming fourth in Saudi,” said McGuinness, who also took Harry’s Bar to Riyadh. “Harry’s Bar just didn’t like the dirt. I thought he would, but they go so fast in those races and he didn’t enjoy the kickback. We’ll try to qualify him for the All-Weather Finals, but our programme in Ireland doesn’t make that easy. He’s rated a bit lower on the grass, which is an option for Ascot and the like.”Follow us on Twitter racing365dotcom and like our Facebook page.
Latest
-
Fox clear to ride Grand National favourite Corach Rambler
BHA speculation jockey could miss Aintree due to suspension.
-
‘Revelation’ Dear My Friend out to continue hot streak
Last season’s Burradon Stakes winner goes for the Mile this year.
-
Mick Appleby struggling to split Sprint duo
Juan Les Pins and Billyjoh both fancied to run well on All-Weather Finals Day.
-
Easter Classic contender Penzance still improving
Appleby: ‘He’s in good order and he would be our best chance of a winner on Friday.’
-
Dane O’Neill calls time on career following injury battle
Veteran rider can call on some great memories from his days in the saddle.
-
Ryan believes Room Service can deliver Burradon success
‘He’s matured the way you would like to see him mature from two to three’.
-
Fire Demon aiming to burn up Finals Day rivals
Andrew Balding’s progressive sprinter expected to be suited by Newcastle.
-
Fergie enjoying time in the sun with Spirit Dancer
Richard Fahey-trained seven-year-old is chasing a Middle East treble in Dubai.
-
Ancient Wisdom given Guineas target ahead of Derby date
Godolphin’s Classic hope is likely to skip Dante at York.
-
Regally-bred Kikkuli one to note in the Juddmonte ranks this year
Frankel’s half-brother could make a name for himself in his own right.