The secret is out in Kimberley

Racing is set to make a welcome return in Kimberley today with ten competitive races carded.

The weather has been to blame for the recent stints of abandoned meetings at Flamingo Park. But the good news for punters is the surface appears to be safe enough for horses and jockeys to race.

Corrie Lensley-trained Secret Lover made light work of his opposition in his last win when edging out the field by 4.75 lengths. This five-year-old son of Daring Bid will line up in today’s Race 8 main event, the Kimberley 1400 (NonBlack Type) over 1400m.

The drop in trip shouldn’t raise concerns – his last run suggests he’ll handle it well. He left quite an impression in that victory. One can be bullish about his chances, regardless of the wide No 14 draw he’ll have to overcome. Much is in Secret Lover’s favour here; he enjoys the sand, has a 100% strike rate at the course (two runs for two wins) and he’ll be shouldering a modest 52kg which will only increases his chances.

A number of runners are held on form by this gelding, notably Morrie, Shade Of Silence and Ford Country.

Secret Lover’ biggest danger could come from Il Palio who’s finished second in his last three runs.

But he will have to shoulder 7.5kg more than Secret Lover.

Jaguar appears to be the Corrie Lensley stable jockey Muzi Yeni’s pick of ride over Secret Lover.