G2 Shepparton Cup finalist and Shepparton 450m track record holder Mr. Audacious lines up against recent Grafton Cup runner-up On The Bit and G2 Shepparton Cup placegetter Dream Wizard in a Mixed 4/5 450m heat at Traralgon tonight.

Jungle Panther (five wins in his last six) and Rufiano (won his last two) duel in a Mixed 4/5 450m heat, while Tiger Isla – triumphant in her last five starts – faces Throw Caution and Miss Martina in a Mixed 4/5 350m race.

G3 placegetter McKeon Bale is expected to prevail in a Grade 5 525m event at The Meadows this afternoon, while G2 finalist Dynamic Prince clashes with Indy Matilda and Daph’s Zac in a Mixed 3/4 525m event.

Whistling Bullet and Distinguish should produce a top battle in a Grade 5 425m race at Bendigo.

Today’s Racing

The Meadows: 12:11pm start
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Bendigo: 2:39pm start
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Traralgon: 6:42pm start
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Warrnambool: ABANDONED

Today’s Drawcards

McKEON BALE

Trainer: Daniel Gibbons
? The Meadows ? Race 6
? Box 2 ? 525m ⏱ 1:40pm

Claim to fame:
– 3rd Group 3 Ladies Bracelet
– Won 6 from 14

TAB fixed odds: $1.60

The Watchdog says: Yes

DYNAMIC PRINCE

Trainer: Peter Presutto
? The Meadows ? Race 8
? Box 8 ? 525m ⏱ 2:15pm

Claim to fame:
– Group 2 Shepparton Cup finalist
– 29.93 PB The Meadows 525m

TAB fixed odds: $1.85

The Watchdog says: Yes

MR. AUDACIOUS

Trainer: Rachael Busuttil
? Traralgon ? Race 9
? Box 2 ? 450m ⏱ 9:28pm

Claim to fame:
– Group 2 Shepparton Cup finalist
– Won 7 from 9

TAB fixed odds: $1.30

The Watchdog says: Yes

? THE WATCHDOG’S $10 INVESTMENT ?
? Wednesday 18 May

? $3 Multi

First ?: Win – OSPREY STORM
? The Meadows ? Race 1 ? Box 1 ? 525m ⏱ 12:11pm
TAB fixed odds: $1.80 Win
Form ? https://watchdog.grv.org.au/meeting/666538588/race/1

Second ?: Win – McKEON BALE
? The Meadows ? Race 6 ? Box 2 ? 525m ⏱ 1:40pm
TAB fixed odds: $1.60 Win
Form ? https://watchdog.grv.org.au/meeting/666538588/race/6

Third ?: Place – TASTE THE GOLD
? The Meadows ? Race 7 ? Box 3 ? 525m ⏱ 1:57pm
TAB fixed odds: $1.35 Place
Form ? https://watchdog.grv.org.au/meeting/666538588/race/7

The Watchdog says ? : OSPREY STORM (1) has been impressive to date, and he will get every chance to lead throughout. MCKEON BALE (2) is a potential star and I’m expecting her to assume control quickly and score with ease. TASTE THE GOLD (3) is showing loads of potential and possesses good early burn, so a clean getaway should see him hit the scoreboard.

Multi price: $3.88

? $4 Win – NINO’S GIRL
? The Meadows ? Race 12 ? Box 1 ? 525m ⏱ 3:25pm
TAB fixed odds: $2.90 Win
Form ? https://watchdog.grv.org.au/meeting/666538588/race/12

The Watchdog says ? : NINO’S GIRL (1) drops considerably in class today and I’m expecting her to pounce on the early lead. The last 50 metres is a concern but this race lacks depth, so she should be able to break away mid-race and prove too classy.

? $3 Trifecta – 2 / 1 / 4,7 (150%)

? Must Watch Race ?

Mixed Grade 4/5 Heat

? Traralgon ? Race 9
? 450m ⏱ 9:28pm

The Watchdog says ?: Group 2 Shepparton Cup finalist MR. AUDACIOUS (2) is simply electrifying, and he should be making every post a winner. ON THE BIT (1) was a scorching 24.80sec winner here and he can run home into the quinella spot. DREAM WIZARD (7) is the likely prospect for third, however MAYFAIR’S DREAM (4) continues to improve and could challenge for third spot at nice odds.

‘Must Watch Race’ Preview ?:

MR. AUDACIOUS (2) is one of the most electrifying prospects we have ever seen, and he has been brilliant in his two runs since a minor injury. There isn’t a lot of genuine early speed in this event, so if he can step on terms, he should be able to burst to the lead and he will be carving out ridiculous sectionals. ON THE BIT (1) has always shown enormous potential and he has been back to his brilliant best in his past five runs. He can be a little hit-or-miss early, but he is racing with confidence and if he can reproduce the effort which saw him score here in a scorching 24.80sec recently, he can test the favourite throughout. DREAM WIZARD (7) has made multiple country cup finals and was recently placed in the Shepparton edition. He probably lacks the brilliance of the two favourites, but he is ultra-consistent, and he will be very strong in the run home.

Form ? https://watchdog.grv.org.au/meeting/772140199/race/9

The Watchdog’s selections: 2 – 1 – 7 – 4

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