Daily Mail: ‘Country cups king’ at Horsham

Four-time G2 country cup champion Ferdinand Boy is favoured to secure his 45^th victory from 81 starts in a 410m Free For All at Horsham this afternoon.

G3 finalist Rio Bhodi also appears in a Grade 5 485m event.

2021 G1 Australian Cup runner-up Fernando Bluey faces prolific winner Hazey Roy and 2020 G3 Healesville Cup winner Zambora Lou in a 400m Special Event for Veterans at Warragul tonight.

Dale Code’s Predicted Market Firmer
SUNSET BLING
TAB fixed odds at 8:45am: $4 Win
Warragul Race 1 Box 6 6:40pm
Form https://watchdog.grv.org.au/meeting/666538610/race/1

Today’s Racing

Geelong: 2:43pm start
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Horsham: 3:21pm start
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Warragul: 6:40pm start
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Today’s Drawcards

FERDINAND BOY

Trainer: David Geall
Horsham Race 7
Box 1 410m 5:12pm

Claim to fame:
– Four-time Group 2 winner
– Won last 4 (44 of 80 overall)

TAB fixed odds: $1.10

The Watchdog says: Yes

LUCA’S JEBRYNAH

Trainer: Bryan Sykes
Warragul Race 6
Box 7 400m 8:25pm

Claim to fame:
– Won 3 of last 4
– Won 3 from 4 Box 7

TAB fixed odds: $1.90

The Watchdog says: Yes

FERNANDO BLUEY

Trainer: Lyn Smith
Warragul Race 12
Box 8 400m 10:34pm

Claim to fame:
– 2nd Group 1 Australian Cup
– Won 24 from 46

TAB fixed odds: $1.70

The Watchdog says: No

THE WATCHDOG’S $10 INVESTMENT
Tuesday 24 May

$4 Multi

First : Win – TOO MUCH TRIFLE
Horsham Race 1 Box 1 410m 3:21pm
TAB fixed odds: $1.65 Win
Form https://watchdog.grv.org.au/meeting/666538609/race/1

Second : Win – ENAMOURED
Horsham Race 3 Box 3 410m 3:57pm
TAB fixed odds: $1.60 Win
Form https://watchdog.grv.org.au/meeting/666538609/race/3

Third : Win – UFORO BALE
Geelong Race 8 Box 4 460m 5:02pm
TAB fixed odds: $1.85 Win
Form https://watchdog.grv.org.au/meeting/783379633/race/8

The Watchdog says : TOO MUCH TRIFLE (1) was ultra-impressive when placed on debut at Geelong and is drawn to lead throughout today. ENAMOURED (3) was a good thing beaten here last Tuesday and she is expected to make amends, while the classy UFORO BALE (4) looks very well graded today and he should be making every post a winner.

Multi price: $4.88

$4 Multi

First : Place – WOBBLY BOOTS
Horsham Race 4 Box 2 410m 4:14pm
TAB fixed odds: $1.55 Place
Form https://watchdog.grv.org.au/meeting/666538609/race/4

Second : Place – MOTH ROCKS
Horsham Race 6 Box 2 485m 4:54pm
TAB fixed odds: $1.35 Place
Form https://watchdog.grv.org.au/meeting/666538609/race/6

Third : Place – ROBIN’S CHOICE
Horsham Race 9 Box 2 410m 5:56pm
TAB fixed odds: $1.40 Place (Top two finish required)
Form https://watchdog.grv.org.au/meeting/666538609/race/9

The Watchdog says : WOBBLY BOOTS (2) caught the eye last Tuesday and I think she is one to watch once she rises in distance, however with the speed drawn inside today, she does appear suited and should be able to run home into the money. MOTH ROCKS (2) is flying at present, and he will be on the pace from the outset. ROBIN’S CHOICE (2) has turned in some great performances of late and a top-two finish looks likely.

Multi price: $2.93

$1 Trifecta – 1 / 4 / 3,6,7,8 (25%)

$1 Trifecta – 1 / 3,6,7,8 / 4 (25%)

Must Watch Race

Free For All

Horsham Race 7
410m 5:12pm

The Watchdog says : Four-time Group 2 country cup champion FERDINAND BOY (1) should be making every post a winner. SWEET EMILY (4) can show early speed, but she can also hit the line well, so with an ounce of luck in running, she should be able to finish in second or third at nice odds.

‘Must Watch Race’ Preview :

We get to see the great FERDINAND BOY (1) go to work and he is expected to light up the clock this afternoon. After capturing the Group 2 Warrnambool Cup, he carved out a blistering 25.62sec to chalk up career win number 44 at Geelong as he pursues a half-century of victories. He has won six-of-eight this track/distance and will be skinny odds, so punters might want to anchor him up front in their exotic bets. SWEET EMILY (4) is the likely danger for mine. She has always done her best racing here and she has the ability to lead or come from off the pace in her races, so with a clear passage early, she can take home some minor money. TOOLONG TIGER (6) is racing with great confidence at present, and he needs to be respected, while the speedy SINFUL ANGEL (3) can work the champ over in the first 250m before she gets tired.

Form https://watchdog.grv.org.au/meeting/666538609/race/7

The Watchdog’s selections: 1 – 4 – 6 – 8