After breaking the 485m track record in his last visit to Horsham, Presidents Cup winner Soda Titan lines up against G1 National Derby finalist Boston Garden in the sixth heat of the G2 Horsham Cup this afternoon.
Zivon Bale, G1 National Derby finalist Zara’s Ivan, dual G2 runner-up Lots Of Chatter and G2 Launceston Cup winner Hill Top Jack contest the first heat, while G2 Traralgon Cup winner Typhoon Sammy stands out in the second heat.
In-form chasers Americano Miss and Decimate face multiple Group finalist Hebridean Black in the third heat, while dual G1 winner Qwara Bale features in the fourth heat.
G1 Adelaide Cup winner Do It clashes with Old News, G1 Silver Chief finalist Xavien Bale and Ha Ha Magoo (won four straight) in the fifth heat.
Today’s Drawcards
Trainer: Jason Thompson
Horsham Race 5
Box 1 485m 4:21pm
Claim to fame:
– 1st Group 2 Traralgon Cup
– Won 24 from 37
TAB fixed odds: $1.85
The Watchdog says: Yes
Trainer: Andrea Dailly
Horsham Race 7
Box 1 485m 5:09pm
Claim to fame:
– Two-time Group 1 winner
– 66% top-three from 56 starts
TAB fixed odds: $2.60
The Watchdog says: Yes
Trainer: Max Auld
Horsham Race 9
Box 1 485m 5:49pm
Claim to fame:
– 26.66 TR Horsham 485m
– Won 14 from 30
TAB fixed odds: $1.45
The Watchdog says: Yes
THE WATCHDOG’S $10 INVESTMENT
Friday 25 February
$2 Place – ORSON AVERY Lucky Longshot
Horsham Race 5 Box 3 485m 4:21pm
TAB fixed odds: $13 Place (Top two finish required)
Form https://watchdog.grv.org.au/meeting/666542525/race/5
The Watchdog says : She is rising significantly in class, but she has turned in some big performances in recent months and with TYPHOON SAMMY (1) and HANDSOME RHINO (2) expected to go together in the initial stages, she should get a nice run through mid-race, and she represents value for the place.
$2 Trifecta – 1 / 3 / 2,4,7 (66.66%)
Must Watch Race
Sixth heat of Group 2 Horsham Cup
Horsham Race 9
485m 5:49pm
The Watchdog says : Horsham 485m track record holder SODA TITAN (1) should get all the breaks and score, while the powerful CRACKERJACK KEG (3) can charge home into second spot.
‘Must Watch Race’ Preview :
SODA TITAN (1) recently broke the track record here with a breathtaking 26.66sec victory over the brilliant ASTON TITAN and he is drawn to take a power of beating again. There isn’t a lot of genuine early speed in this event, so with a clean getaway, he should be able to navigate the bend in the top two and they will have a hard time holding him out. CRACKERJACK KEG (3) is an interesting runner. He can be a tad hard to follow at times, but he has elite talent and if he gets a look at them mid race, he could cause an upset. BOSTON GARDEN (4) has drawn poorly again, and he will need to begin well to get into contention.
Form https://watchdog.grv.org.au/meeting/666542525/race/9
The Watchdog’s selections: 1 – 3 – 4 – 8
$6 Multi
First : Win – YAMASAKI BALE
Geelong Race 4 Box 8 460m 8:12pm
TAB fixed odds: $1.40 Win
Form https://watchdog.grv.org.au/meeting/666542509/race/4
Second : Win – YAHIRO BALE
Geelong Race 9 Box 8 400m 9:49pm
TAB fixed odds: $1.33 Win
Form https://watchdog.grv.org.au/meeting/666542509/race/9
Third : Place – WHERE’S THE BEES
Geelong Race 10 Box 1 400m 10:08pm
TAB fixed odds: $1.40 Place (Top two finish required)
Form https://watchdog.grv.org.au/meeting/666542509/race/10
The Watchdog says : YAMASAKI BALE (8) and YAHIRO BALE (8) are both star prospects and they look very well graded in their respective events. WHERE’S THE BEES (1) has the right draw and he has returned to form in recent weeks, so with a clean getaway, he should be able to hit the scoreboard.
Multi price: $2.60
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