Sandown assignment has Grahame Begg anticipating Aroused's next run
The performance of Aroused at Flemington on Cox Plate Day, despite not winning, has not dampened Grahame Begg's enthusiasm for the promising filly.
This daughter of Snitzel is slated to contest the $1 million Group 3 Thoroughbred Club Stakes at Sandown, facing some highly regarded competitors.
The 1200-metre contest will be only the third outing for the filly, who debuted with a commanding maiden victory before finishing a short-head second in the Listed Crockett Stakes (1200m) on October 24.
Saturday's race presents a step up in class, pitting her against notable rivals such as Natural Fling, Chayan, Lady Catalina, Sequinned, and the Crockett Stakes victor, Caddington. Nevertheless, Begg is confident that his filly possesses further untapped potential.
"She ran very well, she just got a little bit exposed for inexperience up the straight," Begg stated.
"Also, she had to do it at both ends. She drew the outside gate and the one down on the inside probably dropped off a bit quick and she got left in front but she ran very, very well and we think this is a nice race for her."
"It's a nice time between both races that three-week gap," he added.
Her initial victory, a decisive three-length win over 1000m at Ballarat, took place on September 30.
Aroused is from the Written Tycoon mare Sexy Eyes, a $700,000 acquisition from last year's Inglis Easter Yearling Sale, and races in the colours of Fairway Thoroughbreds, associated with John Camillieri, the breeder behind the legendary Winx.
She has drawn barrier three in the 15-horse field, with Jordan Childs, who has guided Aroused in her two previous starts, booked for the ride once again.
Aroused is one of several strong chances for Begg and Childs on the day, with the pair also set to partner Splash Back in the $1 million Orr Stakes and the reigning champion She's A Hustler in the $750,000 Group 2 Zipping Classic.
Punters keen to get involved can check out the extensive racing odds available at top Australian betting sites.
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