True Collinda – fifth in the TAB Phoenix last start and placed in the G3 Northern Districts Cup final – is back in action at Bendigo this morning.

G2 Laurels finalist Caroline and prolific winner Zipping Zarbo are also running after 11am.

Paddy’s Marvel, Action Girl and G1 Hume Cup finalist Mr. Speaker are racing at Ballarat tonight, while On The Bit, Kepal and dual Group finalist Keep It Black are lining up at Geelong.

Dale Code’s Predicted Market Firmer
NYAH NYAH FLYER
TAB fixed odds at 9am: $2.15 Win
? Geelong ? Race 3 ? Box 5 ⏱ 7:49pm
Form ? https://watchdog.grv.org.au/meeting/666540519/race/3

Today’s Racing

Bendigo: 9:17am start
Form     Tips     Key stats

Sale: 9:27am start
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Ballarat: 6:57pm start
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Geelong: 7:04pm start
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Today’s Drawcards

TRUE COLLINDA

Trainer: Jason Thompson
? Bendigo ? Race 5
? Box 2 ? 425m ⏱ 10:17am

Claim to fame:
– TAB Phoenix runner
– 29.17 PB Sandown Park 515m

TAB fixed odds: $1.22

The Watchdog says: Yes

KEPAL

Trainer: John Barbara
? Geelong ? Race 7
? Box 1 ? 400m ⏱ 9:08pm

Claim to fame:
– Won 5 of last 7
– Beat Ferdinand Boy last start

TAB fixed odds: $1.40

The Watchdog says: Yes

MR. SPEAKER

Trainer: Josh Formosa
? Ballarat ? Race 8
? Box 7 ? 545m ⏱ 9:16pm

Claim to fame:
– Group 1 Hume Cup finalist
– 30.79 PB Ballarat 545m

TAB fixed odds: $1.33

The Watchdog says: Yes

? THE WATCHDOG’S $10 INVESTMENT ?
? Friday 31 December

? $4 Multi

First ?: Win – DR. KNUCKLES
? Sale ? Race 4 ? Box 2 ? 440m ⏱ 10:13am
TAB fixed odds: $1.65 Win
Form ? https://watchdog.grv.org.au/meeting/666540522/race/4

Second ?: Win – MAC ROOSTER
? Sale ? Race 8 ? Box 3 ? 440m ⏱ 11:19am
TAB fixed odds: $1.90 Win
Form ? https://watchdog.grv.org.au/meeting/666540522/race/8

The Watchdog says ? : DR. KNUCKLES (2) is a track specialist, and he can lead from go to whoa. MAC ROOSTER (3) finds himself in a race which lacks genuine early speed, so he should be able to take over soon after box rise, and he will be carving out time.

Multi price: $3.13

? $4 Multi

First ?: Win – PADDY’S MARVEL
? Ballarat ? Race 4 ? Box 1 ? 390m ⏱ 7:53pm
TAB fixed odds: $1.55 Win
Form ? https://watchdog.grv.org.au/meeting/666540527/race/4

Second ?: Win – KEEP IT BLACK
? Geelong ? Race 8 ? Box 1 ? 520m ⏱ 9:27pm
TAB fixed odds: $1.45 Win
Form ? https://watchdog.grv.org.au/meeting/666540519/race/8

Third ?: Place – LEVI BALE
? Ballarat ? Race 9 ? Box 7 ? 450m ⏱ 9:35pm
TAB fixed odds: $1.50 Place (Top two finish required)
Form ? https://watchdog.grv.org.au/meeting/666540527/race/9

The Watchdog says ? : PADDY’S MARVEL (1) is just about back to his best and he is drawn to lead throughout, while KEEP IT BLACK (1) is very well graded and he can make every post a winner also. LEVI BALE (7) has elite mid race pace, and he should be in the top two from the outset.

Multi price: $3.37

? $2 Exacta – 3 / 1,4,7 (66.66%)

? Must Watch Race ?

Grade 5 Final

? Ballarat ? Race 5
? 450m ⏱ 8:12pm

The Watchdog says ?: ACTION GIRL (3) should lead and score easily. ZARA’S IVAN (7) is the obvious pick for second, however we have included KANJI KILO (1) and PIRATES PATCH (4) for value.

‘Must Watch Race’ Preview ?:

Very strong final and the exciting ACTION GIRL (3) is looking to add to her already impressive record. She comes into this having won eight of nine in blistering fashion and she continues to show terrific box manners and excellent acceleration. ZARA’S IVAN (7) is a member of a hot litter and he put everyone on notice with a scorching 24.93sec heat win. This is his toughest test, but a repeat of that run can see him go close. Fingers crossed the two top elects ping the lids and it will be on from the outset.

Form ? https://watchdog.grv.org.au/meeting/666540527/race/5

The Watchdog’s selections: 3 – 7 – 1 – 4

? RECENT $10 INVESTMENTS ?

Thursday 30 December: $15.72 (+57%)
Wednesday 29 December: $34.75 (+248%)
Tuesday 28 December: $26.30 (+163%)
Monday 27 December: $13 (+30%)
Sunday 26 December: $8.40 (-16%)
Friday 24 December: $8.10 (-19%)
Thursday 23 December: $9.10 (-9%)

Past 7 days: $106.27 for $60 invested (+77%)
Past 14 days: $178.92 for $130 invested (+38%)
Past 28 days: $353.92 for $270 invested (+31%)

? 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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