In the first Group 1 of 2022, G1 Adelaide Cup finalist Weblec Blazer faces in-form chasers Zippy Tesla and Titan Blazer, plus G3 Silver Bullet finalist Xavien Bale, in tonight’s $100,000 to-the-winner TAB Silver Chief final at The Meadows.
G1 Melbourne Cup runner-up Lala Kiwi headlines the 525m Free For All, while three-time G2 country cup champion Ferdinand Boy is the star attraction at Warrnambool this evening.
Dale Code’s Predicted Market Firmer
VALESKA BALE
TAB fixed odds at 8:30am: $2.20 Win
? The Meadows ? Race 3 ? Box 1 ⏱ 7:17pm
Form ? https://watchdog.grv.org.au/meeting/666539927/race/3
Today’s Drawcards
Trainer: David Geall
? Warrnambool ? Race 6
? Box 7 ? 450m ⏱ 7:34pm
Claim to fame:
– Three-time Group 2 winner
– Won 32 from 61
TAB fixed odds: $1.80
The Watchdog says: Yes
Trainer: Andrea Dailly
? The Meadows ? Race 6
? Box 4 ? 525m ⏱ 8:13pm
Claim to fame:
– 2nd Group 1 Melbourne Cup
– 66% top-three from 41 starts
TAB fixed odds: $2.10
The Watchdog says: Yes
Trainer: Andrea Dailly
? The Meadows ? Race 8
? Box 3 ? 525m ⏱ 8:57pm
Claim to fame:
– Won 3 of last 4
– 29.60 PB The Meadows 525m
TAB fixed odds: $3.20
The Watchdog says: No
? THE WATCHDOG’S $10 INVESTMENT ?
? Saturday 1 January
? $3 Multi
First ?: Win – STORM STROLLER
? The Meadows ? Race 1 ? Box 3 ? 525m ⏱ 6:37pm
TAB fixed odds: $2.20 Win
Form ? https://watchdog.grv.org.au/meeting/666539927/race/1
Second ?: Win – FABRIOLA XIMENEZ
? The Meadows ? Race 5 ? Box 1 ? 600m ⏱ 7:55pm
TAB fixed odds: $2.30 Win
Form ? https://watchdog.grv.org.au/meeting/666539927/race/5
The Watchdog says ? : STORM STROLLER (3) went to another level at Geelong, and he appears to be the real deal. He should be able to pounce on the lead and score with ease. FABRIOLA XIMENEZ (1) has turned in some colossal performances of late and from the good draw, there should be no excuses tonight.
Multi price: $5.06
? $5 Win – BOSTON GARDEN
? The Meadows ? Race 2 ? Box 2 ? 525m ⏱ 6:57pm
TAB fixed odds: $2.60 Win
Form ? https://watchdog.grv.org.au/meeting/666539927/race/2
The Watchdog says ? : He is armed with elite pace soon after box rise and with INDY FIDO (1) expected to hold the early lead, he should get a dream run through at the bend. It’s a quality affair, however he has the talent to run around the 29.80sec mark and that would be more than enough to score.
? $2 Place – WEBLEC BLAZER
? Must Watch Race ?
Group 1 TAB Silver Chief Final
? The Meadows ? Race 8
? Box 4 ? 525m ⏱ 8:57pm
TAB fixed odds: $3.10 Place
The Watchdog says ?: WEBLEC BLAZER (4) needs some luck in running, however he is the fastest chaser in the race, and I think he can find the rail before they reach the first bend. The last 300m is when he does his best work, so if he can settle top five, he can hit the scoreboard.
‘Must Watch Race’ Preview ?:
Great line-up and any one of six runners could get the cash. IT’S ONLY MONEY (1), SLINGSHOT JONESY (2), XAVIEN BALE (6) and TITAN BLAZER (7) are expected to challenge for the early lead and the inside division should be able to hold the top. If that happens, ZIPPY TESLA (3) and WEBLEC BLAZER (4) should get a nice run through at the bend. ‘Tesla’ has carved out some scorching wins of late, but he is yet to really show he can come from off the pace and produce similar times, whilst ‘Weblec’ has proven he is quite versatile, so at the double figure quote, he looks to be the value. The inside two runners are the most inexperienced, however they have the most scope for improvement and are ones to watch going forward.
Form ? https://watchdog.grv.org.au/meeting/666539927/race/8
The Watchdog’s selections: 4 – 2 – 6 – 1
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