At his sixth start, Mr. Audacious will attempt to repeat his track record-breaking heroics in tonight’s $47,000 to-the-winner G2 Shepparton Cup Final against defending champion and multiple G2 winner Ferdinand Boy, G1 winner Idolize and G2 winner Robbie Rotten.
Two-time G2 champion Typhoon Sammy and G2 Bendigo Cup winner Paua Of Buddy duel in the $10,000 winner-take-all Cup Night Match Race.
Premier Racing at The Meadows features G1 Brisbane Cup champion Equalizer, while Group winners Hill Top Jack and Collinda Patty plus the in-form Golden Quest clash.
Today’s Drawcards
Trainer: David Geall
Shepparton Race 8
Box 3 450m 8:25pm
Claim to fame:
– Three-time Group 2 winner
– Won 6 of last 8
TAB fixed odds: $3.80
The Watchdog says: Yes
Trainer: Rachael Busuttil
Shepparton Race 8
Box 6 450m 8:25pm
Claim to fame:
– 24.66 TR Shepparton 450m
– Won 4 from 5
TAB fixed odds: $3
The Watchdog says: No
Trainer: Jason Thompson
The Meadows Race 8
Box 2 525m 9:05pm
Claim to fame:
– 1st Group 1 Brisbane Cup
– 29.71 PB The Meadows 525m
TAB fixed odds: $2
The Watchdog says: Yes
THE WATCHDOG’S $10 INVESTMENT
Saturday 19 March
$4 Multi
First : Win – COLLINDA LADY
The Meadows Race 2 Box 1 525m 6:57pm
TAB fixed odds: $1.45 Win
Form https://watchdog.grv.org.au/meeting/666540591/race/2
Second : Win – PAUA OF BUDDY
Shepparton Race 4 Box 3 450m 6:59pm
TAB fixed odds: $1.50 Win
Form https://watchdog.grv.org.au/meeting/666540649/race/4
Third : Win – BODY HACK
Shepparton Race 12 Box 4 385m 9:50pm
TAB fixed odds: $1.35 Win
Form https://watchdog.grv.org.au/meeting/666540649/race/12
The Watchdog says : COLLINDA LADY (1) was a brilliant winner here last Saturday night and she is drawn to repeat the dose. PAUA OF BUDDY (3) will be suited by the match race format, and he should prove too strong in the run home. BODY HACK (4) is airborne at present and should be leading from go to whoa.
Multi price: $2.94
$4 Win – LEKTRA RHINO
The Meadows Race 3 Box 1 525m 7:17pm
TAB fixed odds: $2.20 Win
Form https://watchdog.grv.org.au/meeting/666540591/race/3
The Watchdog says : LEKTRA RHINO (1) has turned in some great performances of late and from the good draw, he should be able to hold the top through the bend. It’s not an overly strong event, so if he gets a cheap lead, he should prove too classy in the run home.
$2 Win – FERDINAND BOY
Must Watch Race
Group 2 Shepparton Cup Final
Shepparton Race 8
Box 3 450m 8:25pm
TAB fixed odds: $3.80 Win
The Watchdog says : FERDINAND BOY (3) is the reigning Shepparton Cup champion, and he is going as well as ever. There is limited early pace in boxes one and two, so with a clean getaway, he should be able to cross and lead and he is very hard to get past when in the clear.
‘Must Watch Race’ Preview :
Thrilling Group 2 final and all eyes will be on boom youngster MR. AUDACIOUS (6). After missing the kick, he showed a tremendous turn of foot when smashing the track record in his 24.66sec heat win. He has come up with a tough draw again tonight and he can’t afford to make any mistakes at box rise. FERDINAND BOY (3) is the reigning Shepparton Cup champion and he showed in his heat that he is going as well as he was 12 months ago. There isn’t a whole lot of early pace inside, so if he can step on terms, he should be able to assume control quickly and he has proven in the past that he is very hard to get past when in the clear. Group 2 Warragul Cup winner ROBBIE ROTTEN (8) was beaten but far from disgraced in his heat, while COMPLIANCE (4) and SUBSTANTIAL (7) both appear to be value.
Form https://watchdog.grv.org.au/meeting/666540649/race/8
The Watchdog’s selections: 3 – 8 – 4 – 7
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