The Watchdog has run a fine tooth comb over Saturday night’s Group 2 Ballarat Cup heats, and has plenty of advice for punters.

Listen to the audio below to learn how to give yourself a strong chance of making it a profitable evening.

BALLARAT CUP – HEAT 1
Saturday, 6.53pm          Form guide

The Watchdog says: “I wouldn’t want to be taking even money on Short Pork.”

BALLARAT CUP – HEAT 2
Saturday, 7.20pm          Form guide

The Watchdog says: “Yozo Bale looks the bet here at $4 with Aussie Secret at $2.50 well under the odds.”

BALLARAT CUP – HEAT 3
Saturday, 7.43pm          Form guide

The Watchdog says: “This is probably the most exciting of the heats, with Dr. Tucker a really good bet at $3.60 while Dream Wizard is the value runner at $7.”

BALLARAT CUP – HEAT 4
Saturday, 8.04pm          Form guide

The Watchdog says: “I think the value bet here could be Fortuna Bale ($9)…since resuming she has been in phenomenal form.”

BALLARAT CUP – HEAT 5
Saturday, 8.30pm          Form guide

The Watchdog says: “At $2.90 Tinker Craig looks a pretty good bet and he could firm up closer to race time.”

BALLARAT CUP – HEAT 6
Saturday, 8.54pm          Form guide

The Watchdog says: “Bound To Succeed looks tough to roll but at $2.30 he’s a little bit short, while the value bet appears to be Junk Food Junkie at $14.”

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