Admiring a Cox chance
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/ Brad Thompson / 21 October 2011 / Leave a comment Bet Now View Market
Another plus for Secret Admirer is what’s anticipated to be the perfect ground for her to stretch out to her full potential.
A hot tempo and some cushion in the track has Brad Thompson warming to Secret Admirer storming home late to claim the Cox Plate (2040m) at Moonee Valley on Saturday.
Secret Admirer, the recent winner of the Epsom Handicap, has arguably slipped under the guard of punters as she travels down from Sydney to contest the premier Weight-For-Age event in the land.
As as a two-time Group One winner, both in devastating fashion, the four-year-old mare by Dubawi has serious claims at the current $12.5 quote on the Betfair exchange.
She is prepared by savvy trainer Grahame Begg, who was the envy of rival trainers at the 'Breakfast With The Best' barrier draw on Tuesday.
Secret Admirer was the first name drawn out for connections to choose a draw for their runner, giving Begg the opportunity to hand-pick gate number eight.
With what is expected to be a strong tempo up front, noted back-marker Secret Admirer should relish the quick speed as Glass Harmonium and Helmet vie for the lead.
The scratching of Descarado, tipped to provide even more speed in the early stages, hasn't strengthened Secret Admirer's chance.
But rest assured, this race won't be run at a dawdle, despite Descarado's omission.
The pace will be on and former Melbourne hoop Brenton Avdulla can latch onto the back of a horse to travel into the race around the turn.
The horse to take him into the race is likely to be Rekindled Interest, a genuine hope after trouncing Kiwi visitor Jimmy Choux in a track gallop on Tuesday.
The big question mark lies over whether Secret Admirer can catch the leader.
It's highly likely that Helmet will be the one Secret Admirer has to gun down.
The query wil be just how strong the gun three-year-old is late, or will he simply not stop with a paltry 49.5kg on his back?
Another plus for Secret Admirer is what's anticipated to be the perfect ground for her to stretch out to her full potential.
Showers are expected on Friday, and they were reported to be watering the track on Thursday night.
Just to her liking.
Secret Admirer worked stylishly at the Valley circuit during the week and even looked more comfortable and free-running as she got on her 'Melbourne leg'.
At the $12.5 on Betfair she is more than worthy of an each-way ticket.
