Dual Group placed Jarick Bale is expected to outstay his rivals in tonight’s $10,000 to-the-winner Sale Distance Championship final, while two-time G1 winner Gypsy Wyong is also appearing on the card.

The clash between Chic and Impulse Buy, plus the unbeaten Devine Empress and promising High Jewel, highlight the six heats of the G2 Laurels Classic at Sandown Park this afternoon.

G2 Healesville Cup placegetter Hill Top Jonah faces track specialist Hello George and G2 finalist Daniel Avocado in the $5,000 to-the-winner Christmas Trophy final at Healesville.

Today’s Racing

Healesville: 11:04am start
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Sandown Park: 2:04pm start
Form     Tips     Key stats

Sale: 5:57pm start
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Today’s Drawcards

HILL TOP JONAH

Trainer: David Geall
? Healesville ? Race 8
? Box 1 ? 350m ⏱ 1:01pm

Claim to fame:
– 3rd Group 2 Healesville Cup
– Won 19 from 40

TAB fixed odds: $1.35

The Watchdog says: Yes

GYPSY WYONG

Trainer: Andrea Dailly
? Sale ? Race 6
? Box 8 ? 650m ⏱ 7:34pm

Claim to fame:
– Dual Group 1 winner
– Won 15 from 28

TAB fixed odds: $1.55

The Watchdog says: Yes

JARICK BALE

Trainer: Mark Delbridge
? Sale ? Race 8
? Box 1 ? 650m ⏱ 8:14pm

Claim to fame:
– Dual Group placegetter
– 36.72 PB Sale 650m

TAB fixed odds: $1.70

The Watchdog says: Yes

? THE WATCHDOG’S $10 INVESTMENT ?
? Sunday 12 December

? $5 Multi

First ?: Place – APOLLO ONE
? Healesville ? Race 9 ? Box 8 ? 350m ⏱ 1:17pm
TAB fixed odds: $1.45 Place (Top two finish required)
Form ? https://watchdog.grv.org.au/meeting/666540463/race/9

Second ?: Win – FLOSSIE ANN
? Sale ? Race 4 ? Box 4 ? 440m ⏱ 6:54pm
TAB fixed odds: $1.95 Win
Form ? https://watchdog.grv.org.au/meeting/666540462/race/4

The Watchdog says ? : APOLLO ONE (8) has a tremendous record here and he is ideally drawn out wide. If he can step on terms, he should be able to settle in the top two and hit the scoreboard. FLOSSIE ANN (4) has continued to improve with each run, and she was ultra-impressive when placed at Warragul last time. On that occasion, she showed a dynamic turn of foot soon after box rise and was about to take control before clipping heels, so with a little luck early tonight, she should make amends.

Multi price: $2.82

? $5 Place – OMEGA TYSON

? Must Watch Race ?

Sale Distance Championship Final

? Sale ? Race 8
? Box 2 ? 650m ⏱ 8:14pm

TAB fixed odds: $2.10 Place

The Watchdog says ?: JARICK BALE (1) was enormous last Sunday night, and he is expected to dominate from the inside draw. OMEGA TYSON (2) has turned in some great performances of late and he can run a big race tonight.

‘Must Watch Race’ Preview ?:

With the Sale Cup heats next Sunday night, this is going to be a stellar preview. JARICK BALE (1) obliterated the clock with a breathtaking near-record 36.72sec win here last Sunday evening. He has come up with the inside draw tonight and another forward showing is expected. INVICTUS RISING (6) has won his past two here in blistering fashion and he is going to be a major player. Group 1 winner KNICKS BALE (8) should be better for the run here last Sunday night but she will need a few things to go her way. The blowout chance appears to be OMEGA TYSON (2). He has turned in some great performances since rising in distance and he can follow JARICK BALE through early on.

Form ? https://watchdog.grv.org.au/meeting/666540462/race/8

The Watchdog’s selections: 1 – 2 – 4 – 6

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