G3 Shootout placegetter McCooly’s Lad and potential star Mobile Legend are set to highlight today’s meeting at The Meadows.

Well-performed chasers Invictus Jaxson and Providence Bale should have a terrific duel too.

Prolific winners Rilynn Bale, Benchester (dual G2 finalist) and Rocket Boy clash at Ballarat tonight, while G2 Healesville Cup placegetter Hill Top Jonah and the exciting On The Bit also appear.

Dale Code’s Predicted Market Firmer
HILL TOP JONAH
TAB fixed odds at 9am: $2.20 Win
? Ballarat ? Race 6 ? Box 3 ⏱ 8:37pm
Form ? https://watchdog.grv.org.au/meeting/666539215/race/6

Today’s Racing

The Meadows: 11:52am start
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Bendigo: 3:03pm start
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Cranbourne: 6:47pm start
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Ballarat: 6:58pm start
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Today’s Drawcards

McCOOLY’S LAD

Trainer: Anthony Azzopardi
? The Meadows ? Race 11
? Box 1 ? 525m ⏱ 2:50pm

Claim to fame:
– 3rd Group 3 Shootout
– Won 8 from 15

TAB fixed odds: $1.10

The Watchdog says: Yes

HILL TOP JONAH

Trainer: David Geall
? Ballarat ? Race 6
? Box 3 ? 450m ⏱ 8:37pm

Claim to fame:
– 3rd Group 2 Healesville Cup
– Won 17 from 37

TAB fixed odds: $2.20

The Watchdog says: Yes

BENCHESTER

Trainer: Mark Morrissey
? Ballarat ? Race 7
? Box 2 ? 390m ⏱ 8:57pm 

Claim to fame:
– Dual Group 2 finalist
– 76% top-three from 78 starts

TAB fixed odds: $3.60

The Watchdog says: No

? THE WATCHDOG’S $10 INVESTMENT ?
? Wednesday 24 November

? $1 Trifecta – 2 / 1,3 / 1,3,4,6,7 (12.50%)

? Must Watch Race ?

Mixed Grade 6/7

? The Meadows ? Race 2
? 525m ⏱ 12:07pm

The Watchdog says ?:  MOBILE LEGEND (2) is a serious prospect, and he will be carving out time. WILLY CAN DO (1) and ZIPPY YAMAHA (3) should get a nice run through and can fill second.

‘Must Watch Race’ Preview ?:
MOBILE LEGEND (2) has only had four starts, however, he announced himself as a potential star with two breathtaking Bendigo wins in October. He stepped up in class last time out and turned in a gutsy performance behind star speedster PAUA OF OSCAR, so he should find this event a lot easier and with a clear run early, he has the potential to go sub 29.90sec. He will continue to get better with more racing, and he may be a major player in the Group 1 Silver Chief at The Meadows in the coming months.

Form ? https://watchdog.grv.org.au/meeting/666539213/race/2

The Watchdog’s selections: 2 – 3 – 1 – 7

? $2 Multi

First ?: Win – LONELY LISA
? The Meadows ? Race 3 ? Box 1 ? 525m ⏱ 12:27pm
TAB fixed odds: $3 Win
Form ? https://watchdog.grv.org.au/meeting/666539213/race/3

Second ?: Place – EL CAZADOR
? The Meadows ? Race 6 ? Box 4 ? 600m ⏱ 1:22pm
TAB fixed odds: $1.80 Place (Top two finish required)
Form ? https://watchdog.grv.org.au/meeting/666539213/race/6

Third ?: Win – ISOLATING
? Cranbourne ? Race 8 ? Box 1 ? 520m ⏱ 9:11pm
TAB fixed odds: $1.65 Win
Form ? https://watchdog.grv.org.au/meeting/666539216/race/8

The Watchdog says ? : LONELY LISA (1) will appreciate the drop in class, and she is drawn to lead throughout. EL CAZADOR (4) has been crying out for this distance range and with an ounce of luck in running, a top-two finish looks likely. ISOLATING (1) has plenty on his rivals and he should be leading from go-to-whoa.

Multi price: $8.91

? $3 Win – HILL TOP JONAH
? Ballarat ? Race 6 ? Box 3 ? 450m ⏱ 8:37pm
TAB fixed odds: $2.20 Win
Form ? https://watchdog.grv.org.au/meeting/666539215/race/6

The Watchdog says ? : He has unrivalled pace soon after box rise, and he returned to his best with a dazzling 22.40sec Geelong win last Thursday night. There is limited pace inside, so he should have no trouble crossing and he will turn for home with a nice break.

? $4 Win – FORREST ELBOW
? Ballarat ? Race 9 ? Box 5 ? 450m ⏱ 9:38pm
TAB fixed odds: $2.15 Win
Form ? https://watchdog.grv.org.au/meeting/666539215/race/9

The Watchdog says ? : Serious talent and she is the best bet of the day clearly. She has been enormous in her two wins to date, and she has given every indication that she will appreciate the rise in distance. There are a couple of promising types, but she is the real deal, and they will have to run sub 25.10sec to reel her in.

? RECENT $10 INVESTMENTS ?

Tuesday 23 November: $8.20 (-18%)
Monday 22 November: $6.90 (-31%)
Sunday 21 November: $0 (-100%)
Saturday 20 November: $7.80 (-22%)
Friday 19 November: $9 (-10%)
Thursday 18 November: $16 (+60%)
Wednesday 17 November: $0 (-100%)

Past 7 days: $47.90 for $70 invested (-32%)
Past 14 days: $145.14 for $140 invested (+4%)
Past 28 days: $322.40 for $280 invested (+15%)

? MONTH x MONTH RECORD

October 2021: $311.40 for $310 (Even)
September 2021: $220.69 for $300 (-26%)
August 2021: $262.63 for $310 (-15%)
July 2021: $309.18 for $300 (+3%)
June 2021: $324.38 for $300 (+8%)

NOTE: June was the first full-month of the new-look Daily Mail, in which The Watchdog has a $10 daily spend.

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