The major race of the day is in Perth. The Group 2 $500,000 Player-Winterbottom Stakes over 1200 metres has a field of 14 runners. The early market has Lucky Secret as $3.40 as he performs really well at this distance with 5 wins from 7 starts over 1200m. Next in the betting are Ortensia and Waratah’s Secret both at $4.80, Idyllic Prince at $6, Kid Choisir at $9.50, Black In Time at $12 then Revolition and Let Go Thommo both at $18.
Waratah’s Secret is a WA three-year old who is unbeaten in 4 starts and is all speed. With only 53.5kg on his back he may be able to win again in this tougher competition. Ortensia is one of only 2 mares in the race and found the 1600m of the Railway a little too far last week but should do better at this distance. Lucky Secret loves the distance and has won with bigger weights than the 58.5kg he will carry here.
Jo’s Winterbottom Stakes Racing tips:
1. Waratah’s Secret, 2. Ortensia, 3. Lucky Secret
