Bowles' Flat thread 2008

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Ok, taken a bit of time to work up a list of horses which i will publish over the next few days. Ultimately, the aim is to create a "stable" of horses to follow. When the horse runs, i will make my decision based on the merits of it winning (same as my jumps thread). Some of the bets will be antepost & these will be kept to small stakes. Analysis will also be based on group/class/distance. I dont expect to back any horse lower than class 3 in this thread. Bet no.1 Saturdays's Irish 2000 Guineas (1m Group 1) The Curragh FAST COMPANY 1pts ew @ 16/1 Paddypower Godolphin have made thier usual slow start to a campaign with no show in the 1st few classics. However, Rio De la Plata eventually caught my eye running on into 3rd at the weekend in the French 2000. Fast Company was left out of the English version despite beating Ibn Khaldun on the gallops & will have to be at its best to beat New Approach. The horse is one to follow hence the next bet in the Derby in case it runs away with this race. Bet no. 2 The Derby June 7th (1m 4f Group 1) Epsom FAST COMPANY 1pt ew @ 33/1 Paddypower Bet no. 3 3.10 York (6f Group 2) Weds 14th May HAATEF 5pts ew @ 8/1 Paddypower Lightly raced sprinter sure to figure in the big sprints this season after excellent consistent efforts last year. Going to keep on side for Royal Ascot where it is 20/1 for the Golden Jubilee stakes. It is that race plus the July Cup at newmarket that is the reason i am including it. Bet no. 4 3.10 York (6f Group 2) Weds 14th May UTMOST RESPECT 5pts ew @ 9/1 Paddypower Lightly raced sprinter who won nicely on debut at Thirsk & could be worth following although i feel this would be its peak & i would rather see it go for the big class 1 handicaps during the season over 6f. Won the Ayr Silver cup last season fairly easily & should figure well in the sprints all season.

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Re: Bowles' Flat thread 2008 5th & 9th, no return. Results Wednesday May 14 2008 York 15:10 - Result Duke Of York Hearthstead Homes Stakes (group 2) £100000 added, 3yo plus, 6f, Class 1, £61100 penalty, 17 ran Going: Good to Firm Winning Time: 1m 10.71s

Pos.	Dr.	Dist.	Horse	Wt	Jockey	Trainer	Age	SP
1	6		Assertive	9-7	R L Moore	R Hannon	5	15/2
		held up in touch far side group, ridden to lead over 1f out, kept on under pressure inside final furlong opened 13/2 touched 8/1 £8000-£1000 £4000-£500 Each Way £3500-£500 Each Way
2	1	nk	War Artist (AUS)	9-12	K McEvoy	J M P Eustace	5	11/1
		chased leaders of far side group, ridden well over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong opened 14/1
3	7	nk	Beckermet (IRE)	9-7	C Catlin	R F Fisher	6	40/1
		led far side group and overall leader, headed over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong
4	17	¾	Us Ranger (USA)	9-7	J Murtagh	A P O'Brien	4	9/4 f
		towards rear stands side group, ridden 2f out, headway over 1f out, stayed on final furlong opened 10/3 touched 7/2 £20000-£6000 £3000-£900 £2000-£600 £3000-£1000 (x2) £1500-£400 (x4) £2750-£1000 (x3) £2200-£800 (x6) £1100-£400 (x5) £2500-£1000 (x2) £1000-£400 (x3)
5	4	nk	Haatef (USA)	9-10	D P McDonogh	K Prendergast	4	8/1
		held up far side group, ridden over 2f out, headway over 1f out, stayed on opened 15/2
5	3	d.h	Hoh Mike (IRE)	9-7	J P Spencer	M L W Bell	4	16/1
		in rear far side group, ridden over 2f out, stayed on final furlong opened 10/1
7	2	1¼	Prime Defender	9-7	M Hills	B W Hills	4	12/1
		held up far side group, ridden over 2f out, headway over 1f out, one pace
8	11	½	Balthazaar's Gift (IRE)	9-7	J Fortune	L M Cumani	5	14/1
		held up stands side group, ridden over 2f out, kept on same pace opened 12/1
9	10	2	Utmost Respect	9-7	P Hanagan	R A Fahey	4	9/1
		chased leaders stands side group, no extra final furlong opened 10/1 £40000-£4000 £4000-£400 Each Way £4500-£500 Each Way
10	15	1¾	Galeota (IRE)	9-7	P Dobbs	R Hannon	6	40/1
		chased leaders stands side group, no extra final furlong opened 33/1
11	14	¾	Honoured Guest (IRE)	9-7	J A Heffernan	A P O'Brien	4	25/1
		behind far side group, no impression
12	5	1	Beaver Patrol (IRE)	9-7	R Hills	Eve Johnson Houghton	6	28/1
		chased leader far side group, weakened final furlong opened 33/1
13	9	½	Big Timer (USA)	9-7	T Eaves	Miss L A Perratt	4	33/1
		chased leaders far side group, ridden over 2f out, no extra final furlong
14	12	1½	Wi Dud	9-7	N Callan	K A Ryan	4	16/1
		chased leaders stand side group, weakened over 1f out
15	8	½	Rising Shadow (IRE)	9-7	J Quinn	N Wilson	7	100/1
		slowly away, raced far side group, towards rear touched 150/1
16	18	1¾	Garnica (FR)	9-7	A Nicholls	D Nicholls	5	20/1
		raced stands side group, always towards rear opened 25/1 touched 18/1
17	16	1½	Sonny Red (IRE)	9-7	R Hughes	R Hannon	4	20/1
		led stands side group, weakened over 1f out opened 25/1