The Dato Tan Chin Nam Stakes is a reliable lead-up to the Cox Plate and IASbet.com bookmaker Mark Read believes that the pre-post favourite for the Cox Plate will show us his real ability on Saturday.

“Punters should know by now that Whobegotyou ($2.80) only flicks the switch when he gets to the mile, and the addition of blinkers tells us that the horse is expected to find better form.”

Interest in betting this week on the Dato Tan Chin Nam Stakes has seen strong support for the in-form Mic Mac ($3.80) and the Singapore sensation Jolie’s Shinzu ($8.00).  “I am happy to lay Mic Mac as he is yet to be proven at the mile.  The overseas raider will ensure a strong tempo that will again suit the backmarkers, including Whobegotyou.”

After weeks of opposing Dreamscape ($5.50), Read reckons the Gai Waterhouse trained horse has found his right race in the Group 2 Theo Marks Stakes this Saturday at Rosehill.  “His weight, the draw and racing against horses with big tasks ahead, makes Dreamscape a great value ticket for the weekend.”