Despite racing for the first time over 595 metres, G3 Shootout placegetter McCooly’s Lad stands out in a Grade 5 race at Sandown Park tonight.

Last year’s G3 Great Chase winner Dr. Tucker faces dual Group finalist Keep It Black, G3 Casino Cup winner Aston Titan and the promising Paddy Wants Pats in a Mixed 3/4 515m race.

The exciting Compton Redeemer is eyeing his fifth straight win and sixth from eight starts.

Dale Code’s Predicted Market Firmer
NANGAR TROY
TAB fixed odds at 9am: $2.70 Win
? Shepparton ? Race 8 ? Box 1 ⏱ 1:03pm
Form ? https://watchdog.grv.org.au/meeting/731468517/race/8

Today’s Racing

Shepparton: 11:04am start
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Warragul: 2:49pm start
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Horsham: 6:08pm start
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Sandown Park: 7:04pm start
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Today’s Drawcards

DR. TUCKER

Trainer: William McMahon
? Sandown Park ? Race 5
? Box 7 ? 515m ⏱ 8:25pm

Claim to fame:
– 1st Group 3 Great Chase
– Won 18 from 33

TAB fixed odds: $2.60

The Watchdog says: Yes

McCOOLY’S LAD

Trainer: Anthony Azzopardi
? Sandown Park ? Race 7
? Box 3 ? 595m ⏱ 9:10pm

Claim to fame:
– 3rd Group 3 Shootout
– Won 9 from 17

TAB fixed odds: $1.65

The Watchdog says: Yes

KENNY THE BRUTE

Trainer: Kel Greenough
? Sandown Park ? Race 8
? Box 4 ? 715m ⏱ 9:34pm

Claim to fame:
– 2nd Group 1 Bold Trease
– 41.53 PB Sandown Park 715m

TAB fixed odds: $2.80

The Watchdog says: No

? THE WATCHDOG’S $10 INVESTMENT ?
? Thursday 9 December

? $2.50 Win – JUNK FOOD JUNKIE
? Sandown Park ? Race 3 ? Box 8 ? 515m ⏱ 7:43pm
TAB fixed odds: $4.40 Win
Form ? https://watchdog.grv.org.au/meeting/666540455/race/3

The Watchdog says ? : She meets a few good ones, but she showed a return to form when placed here last Thursday night behind Group 1 Adelaide Cup winner DO IT. She went through the first marker in a slick 5.04sec from box seven, so if she can reproduce something similar tonight, she will have enough pace to cross early on and she has proven to be a bold front runner in the past.

? $6 Place – GINTOKI BALE
? Sandown Park ? Race 7 ? Box 1 ? 595m ⏱ 9:10pm
TAB fixed odds: $2.60 Place (Top two finish required)
Form ? https://watchdog.grv.org.au/meeting/666540455/race/7

The Watchdog says ? : McCOOLY’S LAD (3) is obviously going to take a power of beating, however GINTOKI BALE (1) is an honest type and I think he can settle a little closer to the speed from the inside draw. He hasn’t experienced a lot of luck recently, but he has been hitting the line well and he will appreciate the rise in distance tonight.

? $1.50 Exacta – 7 / 2,4,6 (50%)

? Must Watch Race ?

Grade 5

? Sandown Park ? Race 9
? 515m ⏱ 9:55pm

The Watchdog says ?:  COMPTON REDEEMER (7) is having his first look at the track, but a clean getaway should see him get the cash. SHE’S SO KIND (6) looks the leader and is the obvious choice for second, however we have included strong types WIGRAM ROAD (2) and HIGH END (4).

‘Must Watch Race’ Preview ?:

COMPTON REDEEMER (7) has taken the provincial circuit by storm in recent weeks with two devastating sub 25-second wins around Ballarat. On both occasions, he speared to the lead and won with authority, however it was at his latest start at Shepparton where he showed his versatility. After bombing the start, he worked through the field and powered to the line when scoring in a solid 25.43sec. He rises in distance and makes his metro debut tonight, but he gives every indication the journey won’t be a problem and he has potential star written all over him.

Form ? https://watchdog.grv.org.au/meeting/666540455/race/9

The Watchdog’s selections: 7 – 6 – 4 – 2

? RECENT $10 INVESTMENTS ?

Wednesday 8 December: $18.43 (+84%)
Tuesday 7 December: $9.39 (-6%)
Monday 6 December: $10 (Even)
Sunday 5 December: $0 (-100%)
Saturday 4 December: $7.20 (-28%)
Friday 3 December: $0 (-100%)
Thursday 2 December: $8.70 (-13%)

Past 7 days: $53.72 for $70 invested (-23%)
Past 14 days: $91.51 for $140 invested (-35%)
Past 28 days: $231.55 for $280 invested (-17%)

? MONTH x MONTH RECORD

November 2021: $300.47 for $300 (Even)
October 2021: $311.40 for $310 (Even)
September 2021: $220.69 for $300 (-26%)
August 2021: $262.63 for $310 (-15%)
July 2021: $309.18 for $300 (+3%)
June 2021: $324.38 for $300 (+8%)

NOTE: June was the first full-month of the new-look Daily Mail, in which The Watchdog has a $10 daily spend.

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