Daily Mail: No Sunday stroll at Sandown Park

Storm Stroller – victorious in seven of his 12 starts – lines up against Runaway Miss and My Neo – triumphant in eight of his 15 races – in a terrific Grade 5 515m heat at Sandown Park this afternoon.

G2 Launceston Cup winner Hill Top Jack stands out in a Mixed 4/5 595m event, while G3 Northern Districts Cup runner-up My Name’s Stacey and Western Districts Derby finalist Weblec Raider clash in a Grade 5 515m heat.

G3 finalist Ha Ha Magoo faces in-form chasers Two Phones and Ivy Isobel in a Grade 5 515m heat, while the promising Wharfie highlights a Mixed 4/5 515m race.

G2 Traralgon Cup runner-up Paua Of Janie and track specialist Duncan headline their respective races at Healesville today.

Today’s Racing

Healesville: 11:01am start
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Sandown Park: 1:39pm start
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Sale: 5:44pm start
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Today’s Drawcards

PAUA OF JANIE

Trainer: Steve White
Healesville Race 4
Box 7 350m 11:52am

Claim to fame:
– 2nd Group 2 Traralgon Cup
– Won 12 from 22

TAB fixed odds: $1.70

The Watchdog says: Yes

DUNCAN

Trainer: Julie Grindley
Healesville Race 10
Box 3 300m 1:46pm

Claim to fame:
– Won 3 of last 4
– Won 13 from 22 Trk/Dst

TAB fixed odds: $1.40

The Watchdog says: Yes

HILL TOP JACK

Trainer: David Geall
Sandown Park Race 7
Box 8 595m 3:54pm

Claim to fame:
– 1st Group 2 Launceston Cup
– 67% top-three from 57 starts

TAB fixed odds: $1.50

The Watchdog says: Yes

THE WATCHDOG’S $10 INVESTMENT
Sunday 3 April

$4 Multi

First : Place – MAJOR CYCLONE
Healesville Race 4 Box 8 350m 11:52am
TAB fixed odds: $1.65 Place (Top two finish required)
Form https://watchdog.grv.org.au/meeting/666542938/race/4

Second : Place – CHOP
Healesville Race 9 Box 8 350m 1:21pm
TAB fixed odds: $1.95 Place
Form https://watchdog.grv.org.au/meeting/666542938/race/9

Third : Place – HAZEY ROY
Healesville Race 12 Box 5 350m 2:26pm
TAB fixed odds: $1.24 Place (Top two finish required)
Form https://watchdog.grv.org.au/meeting/666542938/race/12

The Watchdog says : MAJOR CYCLONE (8) loves racing up the straight and tends to race in the middle of the track, so with the smaller line-up and good draw, he should be able to finish in the top two. CHOP (8) is ideally drawn out wide and he is racing with confidence, so a top-three finish looks likely. HAZEY ROY (5) has the class edge and with vacant draws on either side, he should get every chance to hit the scoreboard.

Multi price: $3.99

$3 Multi

First : Place – BUSTER HARLEY
Sandown Park Race 4 Box 6 515m 2:35pm
TAB fixed odds: $1.50 Place
Form https://watchdog.grv.org.au/meeting/666542939/race/4

Second : Place – AUDENZIA
Sandown Park Race 6 Box 1 515m 3:27pm
TAB fixed odds: $1.30 Place
Form https://watchdog.grv.org.au/meeting/666542939/race/6

Third : Win – WHARFIE
Sandown Park Race 11 Box 4 515m 5:07pm
TAB fixed odds: $1.75 Win
Form https://watchdog.grv.org.au/meeting/666542939/race/11

The Watchdog says : BUSTER HARLEY (6) has been looking for this distance range and he has a big motor. With an ounce of luck early, he should be able to run home into the placings. AUDENZIA (1) was brilliant here last Sunday and from the good draw, there should be no excuses. WHARFIE (4) was dominant in his win here last time and with the smaller line-up he should get the job done again.

Multi price: $3.41

$3 Win – STORM STROLLER

Must Watch Race

Grade 5 Heat

Sandown Park Race 10
Box 3 515m 4:49pm

TAB fixed odds: $1.90 Win

The Watchdog says : STORM STROLLER (3) should have no trouble crossing and leading at the first bend. With the ability to run sub 29.30sec, his rivals including RUNAWAY MISS (1) and MY NEO (7) will have a hard time reeling him in.

‘Must Watch Race’ Preview :

Great line-up with star prospects RUNAWAY MISS (1), STORM STROLLER (3) and MY NEO (7) set for a thrilling battle. RUNAWAY MISS has turned in some brilliant performances on the provincial circuit of late and she is suited to this distance range. STORM STROLLER has some electric wins at The Meadows to his credit and he should be able to pounce on the lead. He hasn’t really fired at Sandown Park to date, but if he finds the top early, he can make amends today. MY NEO was a terrific 29.52sec winner here three runs back and he carves out time wherever he goes. The draw is a slight concern, but if he can step on terms, he will put himself right in the mix at the first bend.

Form https://watchdog.grv.org.au/meeting/666542939/race/10

The Watchdog’s selections: 3 – 1 – 7 – 4