How Claire's Secret came right out into the open at Newmarket

Owner Howard Cooke with the story of a surprise birthday gift for his wife

Third time lucky: Claire's Secret, a birthday present from owner Howard Cooke for his wife Claire, wins at Chelmsford on October 13Credit: Howard J Cooke

Name Howard Cooke

Age 53

HorseClaire's Secret

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Nicholas Godfrey

Published on 29 October 2016inFeatures

Last updated 16:45, 27 October 2016

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