Dr. Slats is expected to win at Healesville for the third straight Sunday despite facing G3 finalist Smart As Jack and the in-form Hugo in a 350m Free For All.
G2 finalist Hazey Roy, G3 placegetter Paddy’s Marvel, the red-hot Slingshot Reaper and Trickity Click clash in a 300m Free For All, while Zachary is searching for three straight wins.
G1 Rookie Rebel runner-up Aston Ulysses headlines a Mixed 4/5 595m race at Sandown Park this afternoon, while promising chasers Rio Bhodi and Kung Pow Kevin are in action.
Elmo Rose, One’s Obsession and G3 finalist Ha Ha Magoo battle in a Mixed 3/4 440m race at Sale tonight, while G3 winner Ridge highlights a Mixed 4/5 520m event.
Today’s Drawcards
Trainer: Mark Morrissey
Healesville Race 5
Box 3 300m 12:25pm
Claim to fame:
– 3rd G3 Country Championship
– Won 7 of last 9
TAB fixed odds: $2.25
The Watchdog says: No
Trainer: William McMahon
Healesville Race 10
Box 5 350m 2:06pm
Claim to fame:
– Won 10 from 19
– Won 2 from 3 Trk/Dst
TAB fixed odds: $1.45
The Watchdog says: Yes
Trainer: Paul Abela
Sandown Park Race 8
Box 2 595m 4:22pm
Claim to fame:
– 2nd Group 1 Rookie Rebel
– 79% top-three from 62 starts
TAB fixed odds: $1.35
The Watchdog says: Yes
THE WATCHDOG’S $10 INVESTMENT
Sunday 27 March
$3 Multi
First : Win – SHE’S EXQUISITE
Healesville Race 4 Box 4 300m 12:02pm
TAB fixed odds: $2.40 Win
Form https://watchdog.grv.org.au/meeting/666540617/race/4
Second : Place – KID MALAWI
Healesville Race 11 Box 4 300m 2:31pm
TAB fixed odds: $1.65 Place
Form https://watchdog.grv.org.au/meeting/666540617/race/11
Third : Win – STROMBOLI
Sale Race 3 Box 1 440m 6:24pm
TAB fixed odds: $1.55 Win
Form https://watchdog.grv.org.au/meeting/666540616/race/3
The Watchdog says : SHE’S EXQUISITE (4) sizzles up the straight and she is expected to lead from go to whoa. KID MALAWI (4) is never far away in this company and should finish in a top-three spot. STROMBOLI (1) is a serious prospect and is drawn to lead throughout.
Multi price: $6.13
$2 Trifecta – 5 / 7 / 4 (200%)
Must Watch Race
Free For All
Healesville Race 10
350m 2:06pm
The Watchdog says : DR. SLATS (5) can bust the clock and he is expected to lead throughout. HUGO (7) is a powerful type, and he can run home into the quinella spot, while track specialist SMART AS JACK (4) can fill the minor end of the money.
‘Must Watch Race’ Preview :
DR. SLATS (5) is a ridiculous talent and after two brilliant wins here in recent weeks, he is expected to push the 19-second barrier today. He has beaten quality chasers here of late and with the depleted line-up, he should get plenty of room in the initial stages, so there should be no excuses. HUGO (7) is a powerful type, and he appears to be the likely danger. He has turned in some terrific performances of late and with a slow beginner on his outside, he will get every chance to balance up and he can then dial up the pressure mid-race. SMART AS JACK (4) has been down on his best form of late, but he loves racing here and he rounds out the serious chances.
Form https://watchdog.grv.org.au/meeting/666540617/race/10
The Watchdog’s selections: 5 – 7 – 4 – 8
$5 Multi
First : Win – LEKTRA RHINO
Sandown Park Race 5 Box 1 515m 3:33pm
TAB fixed odds: $1.50 Win
Form https://watchdog.grv.org.au/meeting/666540618/race/5
Second : Win – ASTON ULYSSES
Sandown Park Race 8 Box 2 595m 4:22pm
TAB fixed odds: $1.35 Win
Form https://watchdog.grv.org.au/meeting/666540618/race/8
Third: Place – AUDENZIA
Sandown Park Race 11 Box 7 515m 5:22pm
TAB fixed odds: $1.55 Place (Top two finish required)
Form https://watchdog.grv.org.au/meeting/666540618/race/11
The Watchdog says : LEKTRA RHINO (1) continues to impress, and he is drawn to make every post a winner, while ASTON ULYSSES (2) has a clear class edge over his rivals, and he should get the cash comfortably. AUDENZIA (7) sizzled in a trial here recently and with a clear run early, a top-two finish looks likely.
Multi price: $3.13
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