The promising Sir Harley faces exciting prospects Jet Like Rico and Sierra Foxtrot in what should be a terrific Mixed 4/5 460m race at Warragul this evening.
Talented youngster Compton Blazer – triumphant in three straight races and five of seven overall – lines up against the consistent Coolant in a Mixed 4/5 400m event, while Big Fonzie is expected to boost his strike rate in a 460m Restricted Win final.
G3 winner Jazz Opera headlines a 400m Grade 5 final, but track specialist Top Faith and Mac Rooster are big dangers.
Dual Group placegetter Gracie Bale and the in-form Aston Ziebell are the standout chasers in their respective 485m Restricted Win heats at Horsham this afternoon.
Today’s Drawcards
Trainer: Daniel Gibbons
Horsham 
Race 3
Box 1 
485m 
4:04pm
Claim to fame:
– Two-time Group placegetter
– 81% top-three from 26 starts
TAB fixed odds: $2.25
The Watchdog says: Yes
Trainer: Paul AbelaHorsham Race 4
Box 8 485m 4:19pm
Claim to fame:
– 26.99 PB Horsham 485m
– 83% top-three from 12 starts
TAB fixed odds: $1.35
The Watchdog says: Yes
Trainer: Natalie Presutto Warragul Race 9
Box 7 400m 9:25pm
Claim to fame:
– Group 3 winner
– 64% top-three from 33 starts
TAB fixed odds: $2.30
The Watchdog says: Yes
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Tuesday 18 January
$5 Win – WHERE’S THE BEES Healesville Race 11 Box 2 350m 2:11pm
TAB fixed odds: $3 Win
Form 
https://watchdog.grv.org.au/meeting/666539979/race/11
The Watchdog says 
: Only a field of four and that should work into his favour. He hasn’t had a lot of luck in his past three runs; however, he turned in some big performances prior to that. He meets a handy one in WAVES CRASHING (6), but he should be able to go with him in the early stages and then prove too strong in the run home.
$5 Win – SIR HARLEY
Must Watch Race
Mixed Grade 4/5
Warragul Race 6 Box 4 460m 8:25pm
TAB fixed odds: $2.30 Win
The Watchdog says : SIR HARLEY (4) turned in a big performance when placed here on Friday night and he can go one better this evening. The empty draw to his outside is a big advantage, so with a clean getaway, he should be able to assume control before they enter the bend, and he will prove too strong in the run home.
‘Must Watch Race’ Preview :
SIR HARLEY (4) has been a little costly of late, however he is jet propelled when at his best and he is expected to return to the winners list tonight. He didn’t have a lot of luck here last Friday night; however, he did turn in a big performance and I’m expecting him to lead and carve out serious time. SIERRA FOXTROT (8) is a gun speedster also and he returned to racing with a slashing 25.83sec Geelong win. He has a terrific record here and the wide draw should suit, so if the favourite happens to make a mistake, he will be there to capitalise. JET LIKE RICO (1) rounds out the serious chances. He returned to form with a cracking 19.27sec Healesville win and he can show slick early speed. So, with an even getaway, he should fire through and be in the mix.
Form https://watchdog.grv.org.au/meeting/666539982/race/6
The Watchdog’s selections: 4 – 8 – 1 – 2
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