A terrific clash between three-time G2 country cup champion Ferdinand Boy and dual G1 placegetter Mr. Fix It highlights the first meeting at Traralgon’s new J-Curve track tonight.
Warrnambool Summer Sizzle winner Silver Brute, the in-form Ivy Isobel and G2 Healesville Cup placegetter Hill Top Jonah should provide a great battle, while G1 Hume Cup runner-up Mepunga Warrior v G3 Healesville Cup runner-up Paua Of Oscar v G1 Maturity Classic runner-up Fernando Mick is another top duel.
G1 Sale Cup winner Jarick Bale is the standout chaser at The Meadows this evening.
Today’s Drawcards
Trainer: David Geall
Traralgon 
Race 6
Box 6 
395m 
7:51pm
Claim to fame:
– Three-time Group 2 winner
– Won 33 from 63
TAB fixed odds: $2.80
The Watchdog says: No
Trainer: Jeff BrittonTraralgon Race 6
Box 8 395m 7:51pm
Claim to fame:
– 2nd Group 1 Adelaide Cup
– Won 20 from 45
TAB fixed odds: $2.50
The Watchdog says: Yes
Trainer: Mark Delbridge The Meadows Race 6
Box 7 600m 8:24pm
Claim to fame:
– 1st Group 1 Sale Cup
– Won 4 of last 7
TAB fixed odds: $2
The Watchdog says: No
THE WATCHDOG’S $10 INVESTMENT 
Saturday 15 January
$2 Win – MR. FIX IT
Must Watch Race
Special Event
Traralgon Race 6 Box 8 395m 7:51pm
TAB fixed odds: $2.50 Win
The Watchdog says 
: MR. FIX IT (8) comes into this after three months off and he should be primed for this assignment. He is one of the most reliable beginners in work and with the middle division expected to bunch early, he should have no trouble crossing, and they will have a hard time reeling him in.
‘Must Watch Race’ Preview :
FERDINAND BOY (6) returned to the winners list with a top 25.26sec Warrnambool win last time out. The best provincial speedster in the game is expected to feature again tonight, however all star MR. FIX IT (8) will keep him honest throughout. He was placed in the Group 1 Adelaide Cup final last time out and he comes into this nice and fresh after a three-month layoff. Box manners will play a major role and he has proven to be ultra-reliable, so I’m expecting him to cross ‘Ferdinand’ early and score. LOTS OF CHATTER (5) was runner-up in the Group 2 Gosford Cup final last time out and he has raced well over this distance range in the past. The draw is obviously a concern, but he is racing with confidence.
Form 
https://watchdog.grv.org.au/meeting/741679399/race/6
The Watchdog’s selections: 8 – 6 – 5 – 3
$4 Win – MYSTIFY KICK Traralgon Race 7 Box 3 500m 8:14pm
TAB fixed odds: $2.60 Win
Form https://watchdog.grv.org.au/meeting/741679399/race/7
The Watchdog says : He is a powerful type when at his best and I’m expecting him to atone for his luckless run when resuming. CASHTON BALE (1) and ASTON MATRICE (2) are expected to hold a prominent spot early and that should allow MYSTIFY KICK (3) to find the rail early and settle in the top four. The last 200m is where he does his best work, so he should be able to run over the top in the closing stages.
$4 Multi
First 
: Place – STAY STRONG The Meadows Race 6 Box 1 600m 8:24pm
TAB fixed odds: $1.55 Place
Form https://watchdog.grv.org.au/meeting/666539970/race/6
Second : Win – SODA TITAN The Meadows Race 10 Box 3 525m 9:45pm
TAB fixed odds: $2.20 Win
Form https://watchdog.grv.org.au/meeting/666539970/race/10
The Watchdog says : STAY STRONG (1) is racing with confidence and she is expected to hold the early lead from the good draw. There are a couple of handy ones out wide, but she is a bold front runner and if she does everything right early, a top-three finish is likely. SODA TITAN (3) is absolutely airborne at present, and he looks drawn to get all the breaks. There is plenty of speed drawn inside, so he should be able to drive through at the bend and head to the back in the top three. He is very strong in the run home and will prove hard to hold out.
Multi price: $3.41
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