Ms. Mighty Mouse – top-two in 17 of her 20 races – lines up against the promising Nicolson Bale – seven wins from 13 starts – and Kraken Stinger in a competitive 450m Restricted Win final at Shepparton tonight.

Body Hack – victorious in 19 of his 37 starts – is expected to prevail in a 385m Free For All, but Market Scooby – a winner in seven of his 19 races – and All Inn Jasper cannot be taken lightly.

Bern’s Ability – a winner two starts back – and My Mate Tip – triumphant in two of his past four races – should provide a top duel in a Mixed 4/5 450m event.

Break Ranks v Yahiro Bale v Barooga Boy and Adelmo Bale v Slick Sister v Here Comes Lenny are set to be terrific 450m Shepparton to The Meadows Restricted Win heats.

Today’s Racing

Ballarat: 10:35am start
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Traralgon: 2:32pm start
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Warrnambool: 2:42pm start
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Shepparton: 6:39pm start
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Today’s Drawcards

BODY HACK

Trainer: Alfred Debattista
? Shepparton ? Race 4
? Box 1 ? 385m ⏱ 7:41pm

Claim to fame:
– Won 19 from 37
– 21.38 PB Shepparton 385m

TAB fixed odds: $1.15

The Watchdog says: Yes

NICOLSON BALE

Trainer: Rebecca Gibbons
? Shepparton ? Race 6
? Box 2 ? 450m ⏱ 8:25pm

Claim to fame:
– Won last 3 (7 from 13 overall)
– 85% top-two from 13 starts

TAB fixed odds: $1.95

The Watchdog says: Yes

MS. MIGHTY MOUSE

Trainer: Roger Bloomfield
? Shepparton ? Race 6
? Box 6 ? 450m ⏱ 8:25pm

Claim to fame:
– 85% top-two from 20 starts
– Won 4 from 9 Trk/Dst

TAB fixed odds: $3.90

The Watchdog says: No

? THE WATCHDOG’S $10 INVESTMENT ?
? Monday 13 June

? $6 Multi

First ?: Win – SHOW ME ZIWAY
? Shepparton ? Race 2 ? Box 1 ? 450m ⏱ 6:58pm
TAB fixed odds: $2.10 Place
Form ? https://watchdog.grv.org.au/meeting/666538692/race/2

Second ?: Win – BODY HACK
? Shepparton ? Race 4 ? Box 1 ? 385m ⏱ 7:41pm
TAB fixed odds: $1.15 Win
Form ? https://watchdog.grv.org.au/meeting/666538692/race/4

Third ?: Place – BERN’S ABILITY
? Shepparton ? Race 8 ? Box 1 ? 450m ⏱ 9:05pm
TAB fixed odds: $1.50 Place (Top two finish required)
Form ? https://watchdog.grv.org.au/meeting/666538692/race/8

The Watchdog says ? : SHOW ME ZIWAY (1) is armed with a good turn of foot, and he is drawn to be on the pace throughout. He may not be able to hold off YAHIRO BALE (4) late, but a top-three finish is likely. BODY HACK (1) has an amazing strike rate, and he should be leading from go to whoa. BERN’S ABILITY (1) will appreciate the vacant draw outside and that should allow him to hold the early lead. The last 30m is a concern but he should have enough in the tank for a top-two finish.

Multi price: $3.62

? $4 Place – WHERE’S GOOSE

? Must Watch Race ?

Restricted Win heat

? Shepparton ? Race 5
? Box 2 ? 450m ⏱ 8:03pm

TAB fixed odds: $3.20 Place

The Watchdog says ?: WHERE’S GOOSE (2) meets a good line-up tonight including a potential topliner in ADELMO BALE (5), but he is never too far away here, and he will be able to clear SHAGGY RUFUS (1) early on. With a clear passage, he should be able to hit the scoreboard.

‘Must Watch Race’ Preview ?:

ADELMO BALE (5) has burst onto the scene with four dynamic wins in five starts. He recently carved out a scorching 29.51sec when winning at Dubbo and he showed his versatility by dropping back to 410m at Horsham and posting a slick 23.23sec. There are a couple of handy ones in this event, however with a clear run early, he should be able to assume control quickly and a sub 25-second run could be on the cards. HERE COMES LENNY (8) was never headed in his solid 25.49sec win here two runs back and he looks the likely danger. He has proven to be a reliable beginner to date, and he should keep the pressure on from the outset. WHERE’S GOOSE (2) has been placed in seven-of-12 here and he loves an inside draw, so he could cause an upset.

Form ? https://watchdog.grv.org.au/meeting/666538692/race/5

The Watchdog’s selections: 5 – 8 – 7 – 2

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