G2 Healesville Cup finalist Aston Merit is eyeing his fourth-straight win this evening at Warragul, with Gunai Rebel, Dr. Ryker and Golden Skyrocket the biggest threats.
G1 Hobart Thousand winner Aussie Secret faces kennelmate and G2 Bendigo Cup placegetter Typhoon Sammy in a 400m Free For All.
Track specialists Duncan and Hello George, plus the well-performed Handsome Jack, are in action at Healesville, while G3 515m Speed Star runner Highly Explosive races at Sandown Park.
Dale Code’s Predicted Market Firmer
CONCRETE FEVER
TAB fixed odds at 9:10am: $3.30 Win
Warragul 
Race 4 
Box 7 
6:57pm
Form 
https://watchdog.grv.org.au/meeting/666540025/race/4
Today’s Drawcards
Trainer: Jessica Sharp Warragul Race 7 Box 7 
400m 8:08pm
Claim to fame:
– Group 2 Healesville Cup finalist
– Won 5 from 9
TAB fixed odds: $2.30
The Watchdog says: Yes
Trainer: Jason ThompsonWarragul Race 8
Box 4 400m 8:34pm
Claim to fame:
– 3rd Group 2 Bendigo Cup
– Won 19 from 29
TAB fixed odds: $1.80
The Watchdog says: Yes
Trainer: Jason Thompson Warragul Race 8
Box 5 400m 8:34pm
Claim to fame:
– 1st Group 1 Hobart Thousand
– Won 4 of last 5
TAB fixed odds: $2.25
The Watchdog says: No
THE WATCHDOG’S $10 INVESTMENT 
Sunday 2 January
$5 Win – SUPER FOOT Healesville Race 2 Box 8 300m 11:39am
TAB fixed odds: $2.90 Win
Form https://watchdog.grv.org.au/meeting/666539928/race/2
The Watchdog says 
: He takes on a good one in AUBAMEYANG (6), however he is just as talented, and he appears ideally drawn out wide. His box manners are good, and he has tremendous burn once balanced, so he should be able to assume control after around 50m and he will prove too strong in the run home.
$4 Multi
First 
: Win – DUNCAN Healesville Race 4 Box 1 300m 12:12pm
TAB fixed odds: $1.50 Win
Form https://watchdog.grv.org.au/meeting/666539928/race/4
Second : Win – ALCINDOR Healesville Race 10 Box 1 350m 2:04pm
TAB fixed odds: $2 Win
Form https://watchdog.grv.org.au/meeting/666539928/race/10
The Watchdog says : DUNCAN (1) is a track specialist, and he should prove too strong in the run home for his rivals. ALCINDOR (1) continues to impress and from the good draw, he should be able to settle in the top two or three early and he will power to the line in the closing stages.
Multi price: $3
$1 Exacta – 7 / 8 (100%)
Must Watch Race
Mixed Grade 4/5
Warragul Race 7 400m 8:08pm
The Watchdog says : ASTON MERIT (7) is a star in the making and he should get plenty of cover from GOLDEN SKYROCKET (8) early and they should head into the bend in the top two.
‘Must Watch Race’ Preview :
ASTON MERIT (7) is one of the most exciting chasers in work and he was breathtaking when going from last to first in the space of 150m at Warrnambool last time out. He is still learning what it is all about, however if he can mend his box manners, he has the ability to be elite. GOLDEN SKYROCKET (8) has won here in a slick 22.58sec and if the favourite makes a mistake, she can capitalise, while GUNAI REBEL (1) is expected to be on the pace from the outset.
Form https://watchdog.grv.org.au/meeting/666540025/race/7
The Watchdog’s selections: 7 – 8 – 1 – 2
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