G3 runner-up Red Reactor faces Broken Hill Cup finalist Manila Dusk and the consistent Jungle Panther in an extremely competitive Grade 5 485m heat at Horsham this afternoon.

Rigg v Busted Billy v G3 finalist Zigzag Cabang are lining up in a 410m Free For All, while Alfie Alligator v Hummock v Cybertruck v Aston Samba is a tough Grade 5 485m heat to predict the winner of.

G1 Australian Cup runner-up Fernando Bluey raced for the first time in five months last Tuesday night and he is aiming to record back-to-back wins at Warragul this evening in a 400m Free For All.

G3 Launching Pad finalist Aston Komuni and My Neo – victorious in nine races from 19 starts – are expected to boost their respective strike rates at Warragul as well.

Today’s Racing

Healesville: 11:17am start
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Geelong: 3:06pm start
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Horsham: 4:04pm start
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Warragul: 6:44pm start
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Today’s Drawcards

ZIGZAG CABANG

Trainer: Greg Berry
? Horsham ? Race 4
? Box 8 ? 410m ⏱ 5:08pm

Claim to fame:
– Group 3 finalist
– 22.86 PB Horsham 410m

TAB fixed odds: $1.90

The Watchdog says: Yes

RED REACTOR

Trainer: Daniel Pell
? Horsham ? Race 7
? Box 7 ? 485m ⏱ 6:05pm

Claim to fame:
– 2nd Group 3 VicBred Maiden
– Won 4 from 9

TAB fixed odds: $2.60

The Watchdog says: No

FERNANDO BLUEY

Trainer: Lyn Smith
? Warragul ? Race 9
? Box 7 ? 400m ⏱ 9:28pm

Claim to fame:
– 2nd Group 1 Australian Cup
– Won 24 from 45

TAB fixed odds: $1.40

The Watchdog says: Yes

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? Tuesday 26 April

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? Must Watch Race ?

Grade 5 Heat

? Horsham ? Race 7
? 485m ⏱ 6:05pm

The Watchdog says ?: Group 3 runner-up RED REACTOR (7) and the consistent JUNGLE PANTHER (8) are expected to dominate the race out wide, so we have taken both of them up front, however KRAKEN SKYE (2) – dominant at Traralgon last Wednesday night – has a big motor, so we have included her for second spot to be safe.

‘Must Watch Race’ Preview ?:

RED REACTOR (7) comes into this with scorching wins at The Meadows and Sandown Park to his credit and he should be suited to the big spacious Horsham circuit. There is a slight concern about the box draw, as he is a very keen railer, but if he can step on terms, he should have enough pace to cross. JUNGLE PANTHER (8) was a dazzling 29.96sec winner at The Meadows two runs back and he is ideally drawn. He has won here previously in a scorching 27.04sec and a similar performance would see him hit the scoreboard. His biggest asset is his mid-race burn, so if he can step cleanly, he should be able to go with RED REACTOR throughout. KRAKEN SKYE (2) and MANILA DUSK (4) are both capable types and either one of them could cause a minor upset.

Form ? https://watchdog.grv.org.au/meeting/666543006/race/7

The Watchdog’s selections: 8 – 7 – 2 – 4

? $4 Win – IN A BLUE
? Horsham ? Race 8 ? Box 3 ? 485m ⏱ 6:25pm
TAB fixed odds: $2.50 Win
Form ? https://watchdog.grv.org.au/meeting/666543006/race/8

The Watchdog says ? : He hadn’t been having much luck in town, however he returned to the provincial circuit at Ballarat last Wednesday night and showed his true talent with a terrific placing over 450m. Today, he finds himself in a race which lacks genuine early speed, so he should get a pretty cheap lead and he will be carving out time.

? $4 Multi

First ?: Win – ZIPPING VIKING
? Warragul ? Race 2 ? Box 3 ? 460m ⏱ 7:05pm
TAB fixed odds: $1.95 Win
Form ? https://watchdog.grv.org.au/meeting/666543007/race/2

Second ?: Place – BARK HEALY
? Horsham ? Race 11 ? Box 7 ? 410m ⏱ 7:22pm
TAB fixed odds: $1.60 Place
Form ? https://watchdog.grv.org.au/meeting/666543006/race/11

Third ?: Win – LEKTRA SAMMY
? Horsham ? Race 12 ? Box 1 ? 410m ⏱ 7:41pm
TAB fixed odds: $2.50 Win
Form ? https://watchdog.grv.org.au/meeting/666543006/race/12

The Watchdog says ? : ZIPPING VIKING (3) has turned in some big performances to date and this really does look to be his race. BARK HEALY (7) was a strong winner here last Tuesday and with an ounce of luck early he should be able to run home into a top-three finish. LEKTRA SAMMY (1) has been big in the past few weeks, and he is drawn to make every post a winner today.

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