Despite returning from a two-month layoff, exciting prospect Raised stretched his winning streak to four races last Tuesday and he is back in action at Healesville today in a 350m Restricted Win heat.

Made Me Blind stands out in a 300m Free For All, while Invictus Ethan, Aston Latham and So Hazy are set to provide a strong battle in a Grade 5 300m race.

The in-form Crackerjack Keg and G1 Maturity Classic finalist Handsome Rhino are the standout chasers in their respective races at Horsham in the afternoon/early evening.

Handsome Rhino will face a strong challenge in a Mixed 3/4 485m event from Hatters Lane after he unleashed an explosive late burst to win over 410m at Horsham last Tuesday.

Today’s Racing

Healesville: 10:50am start
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Geelong: 2:27pm start
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Horsham: 4:19pm start
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Warragul: 6:46pm start
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Today’s Drawcards

MADE ME BLIND

Trainer: John Paraskevas
? Healesville ? Race 6
? Box 6 ? 300m ⏱ 12:14pm

Claim to fame:
– Won 6 of last 8
– 70% top-three from 46 starts

TAB fixed odds: $1.65

The Watchdog says: No

CRACKERJACK KEG

Trainer: Cliff Smith
? Horsham ? Race 8
? Box 3 ? 410m ⏱ 6:24pm

Claim to fame:
– Won 4 of last 7
– Won 6 from 14 Trk/Dst

TAB fixed odds: $1.90

The Watchdog says: Yes

HANDSOME RHINO

Trainer: Paul Galea
? Horsham ? Race 9
? Box 5 ? 485m ⏱ 6:39pm

Claim to fame:
– Group 1 Maturity Classic finalist
– 29.75 PB The Meadows 525m

TAB fixed odds: $1.33

The Watchdog says: Yes

? THE WATCHDOG’S $10 INVESTMENT ?
? Tuesday 21 December

? $2 Multi

First ?: Win – MAIN FORCE
? Healesville ? Race 4 ? Box 1 ? 300m ⏱ 11:40am
TAB fixed odds: $1.60 Win
Form ? https://watchdog.grv.org.au/meeting/666540492/race/4

Second ?: Win – INVICTUS ETHAN
? Healesville ? Race 10 ? Box 4 ? 300m ⏱ 1:34pm
TAB fixed odds: $2.50 Win
Form ? https://watchdog.grv.org.au/meeting/666540492/race/10

The Watchdog says ? : MAIN FORCE (1) has a fair bit on his rivals, and he is expected to make every post a winner. INVICTUS ETHAN (4) has turned in some big performances of late and with a slow beginner on his outside, he should get every chance to lead and score.

Multi price: $4

? $2 Trifecta – 7 / 8 / 4,5 (100%)

? Must Watch Race ?

Restricted Win Heat

? Healesville ? Race 7
? 350m ⏱ 12:35pm

The Watchdog says ?: RAISED (7) is expected to smash the clock, while MANILA DUSK (8) should get a nice cart across and fill the quinella spot. BALTS OBSESSION (4) and GEL BLASTER (5) should battle for third.

‘Must Watch Race’ Preview ?:

RAISED (7) has won four on the spin in dynamic fashion with the latest a scorching 19.09sec victory over this track and trip. He is a member of the strong Pitt kennel and he is expected to score today. MANILA DUSK (8) is racing with extreme confidence, and he has a great record here. With the favourite expected to assume control soon after box rise, he should get a nice cart across early and fill the quinella spot. BALTS OBSESSION (4) is rising in class, but she has won her past three in style and if the favourite makes a mistake, she may be there to capitalise.

Form ? https://watchdog.grv.org.au/meeting/666540492/race/7

The Watchdog’s selections: 7 – 8 – 4 – 5

? $4 Win – BATMAN’S DREAMS
? Healesville ? Race 9 ? Box 2 ? 350m ⏱ 1:14pm
TAB fixed odds: $2.40 Win
Form ? https://watchdog.grv.org.au/meeting/666540492/race/9

The Watchdog says ? : BATMAN’S DREAMS (2) has been brilliant in his past two here and with a clean getaway, he should be able to cross the red early and he will prove too strong in the run home.

? $2 Trifecta – 5 / 4 / 1,2 (100%)
? Horsham ? Race 9 ? 485m ⏱ 6:39pm
Form ? https://watchdog.grv.org.au/meeting/666540494/race/9

The Watchdog says ? : HANDSOME RHINO (5) is a class above and he should be leading throughout. HATTERS LANE (4) was enormous here last Tuesday, and he should run home into the quinella spot. SWIFT BRITTANY (1) is the obvious choice for third, however we have included EUREKA ICON (2) for value.

? RECENT $10 INVESTMENTS ?

Monday 20 December: $0 (-100%)
Sunday 19 December: $24 (+140%)
Saturday 18 December: $10.85 (+9%)
Friday 17 December: $18 (+80%)
Thursday 16 December: $0 (-100%)
Wednesday 15 December: $19 (+90%)
Tuesday 14 December: $24.70 (+147%)

Past 7 days: $96.55 for $70 invested (+38%)
Past 14 days: $210.75 for $140 invested (+51%)
Past 28 days: $289.24 for $280 invested (+3%)

? MONTH x MONTH RECORD

November 2021: $300.47 for $300 (Even)
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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