Track specialists Hello George, Boom Out, Duncan, Body Hack and Braemar Prince should produce a great battle in the $5,000 to-the-winner Backyard Blitz final at Healesville this afternoon.

Healesville Derby runner-up Paddy’s Marvel is favoured to boost his strike rate, but Rack City and Sambar Chief are worthy challengers in a 350m Free For All.

Omega Dodge is hoping to continue his affinity at Sale tonight in a 440m Free For All although Dr. Mumma, Dr. Madison and My Faith will ensure the race is hotly contested.

Dale Code’s Predicted Market Firmer
MY BRO JOE
TAB fixed odds at 9am: $2.40 Win
? Sandown Park ? Race 6 ? Box 1 ⏱ 3:57pm
Form ? https://watchdog.grv.org.au/meeting/666539974/race/6

Today’s Racing

Healesville: 11:31am start
Form     Tips     Key stats

Sandown Park: 2:23pm start
Form     Tips     Key stats

Sale: 5:57pm start
Form     Tips     Key stats

Today’s Drawcards

PADDY’S MARVEL

Trainer: Mark Morrissey
? Healesville ? Race 6
? Box 2 ? 350m ⏱ 12:54pm

Claim to fame:
– 2nd Healesville Derby
– Won 17 from 31

TAB fixed odds: $1.90

The Watchdog says: Yes

HELLO GEORGE

Trainer: David Bottrell
? Healesville ? Race 8
? Box 1 ? 350m ⏱ 1:31pm

Claim to fame:
– Won 22 from 47
– 19.04 PB Healesville 350m

TAB fixed odds: $2.30

The Watchdog says: Yes

OMEGA DODGE

Trainer: Barry Harper
? Sale ? Race 4
? Box 7 ? 440m ⏱ 7:02pm

Claim to fame:
– The Horizon finalist
– 17 of 18 wins Sale 440m

TAB fixed odds: $3.10

The Watchdog says: No

? THE WATCHDOG’S $10 INVESTMENT ?
? Sunday 16 January

? $7 Place – DUNCAN

? Must Watch Race ?

Backyard Blitz Final

? Healesville ? Race 8
? Box 4 ? 350m ⏱ 1:31pm

TAB fixed odds: $1.95 Place

The Watchdog says ?: It’s a hot field and DUNCAN (4) is going to need some luck in running, however there is a fair bit of pace in boxes one, two and three, so he should be able to find the rail soon after box rise. He hits the line extremely well, so if the gap is there in the middle stages, he should put himself into contention.

‘Must Watch Race’ Preview ?:

We see an elite line-up of straight trackers and track specialist HELLO GEORGE (1) looks poised to score again. He has won five-of-seven from this draw and he is capable of pressing the 19-second barrier, so with a clean getaway, he will take a power of beating. BODY HACK (7) has gone to another level in recent weeks, and he is armed with breathtaking early speed, so he is expected to press the red runner throughout. BRAEMAR PRINCE (8) is a powerful type, and he was far from disgraced when resuming here last week, while the gifted DUNCAN (4) will need some luck early, but if he can find the rail early, he will be strong in the run home. BOOM OUT (3) is the interesting runner. He has unrivalled mid race pace, but he may get crowded in the initial stages.

Form ? https://watchdog.grv.org.au/meeting/666539973/race/8

The Watchdog’s selections: 1 – 7 – 3 – 4

? $3 Multi

First ?: Win – TRICKITY CLICK
? Healesville ? Race 9 ? Box 8 ? 300m ⏱ 1:51pm
TAB fixed odds: $2.30 Win
Form ? https://watchdog.grv.org.au/meeting/666539973/race/9

Second ?: Win – KRAKEN SKYE
? Sale ? Race 12 ? Box 2 ? 440m ⏱ 9:49pm
TAB fixed odds: $2.40 Win
Form ? https://watchdog.grv.org.au/meeting/666539972/race/12

The Watchdog says ? : TRICKITY CLICK (8) broke the magical 19-second barrier here recently and is perfectly dawn out wide today. With a clean getaway, there should be no excuses. KRAKEN SKYE (2) is an absolute rocket and if she can step on terms, she should be able to hold a prominent spot early and prove too strong late.

Multi price: $5.52

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