The promising Sir Harley faces exciting prospects Jet Like Rico and Sierra Foxtrot in what should be a terrific Mixed 4/5 460m race at Warragul this evening.

Talented youngster Compton Blazer – triumphant in three straight races and five of seven overall – lines up against the consistent Coolant in a Mixed 4/5 400m event, while Big Fonzie is expected to boost his strike rate in a 460m Restricted Win final.

G3 winner Jazz Opera headlines a 400m Grade 5 final, but track specialist Top Faith and Mac Rooster are big dangers.

Dual Group placegetter Gracie Bale and the in-form Aston Ziebell are the standout chasers in their respective 485m Restricted Win heats at Horsham this afternoon.

Today’s Racing

Healesville: 11:04am start
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Horsham: 3:27pm start
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Geelong: 3:49pm start
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Warragul: 6:48pm start
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Today’s Drawcards

GRACIE BALE

Trainer: Daniel Gibbons
? Horsham ? Race 3
? Box 1 ? 485m ⏱ 4:04pm

Claim to fame:
– Two-time Group placegetter
– 81% top-three from 26 starts

TAB fixed odds: $2.25

The Watchdog says: Yes

ASTON ZIEBELL

Trainer: Paul Abela
? Horsham ? Race 4
? Box 8 ? 485m ⏱ 4:19pm

Claim to fame:
– 26.99 PB Horsham 485m
– 83% top-three from 12 starts

TAB fixed odds: $1.35

The Watchdog says: Yes

JAZZ OPERA

Trainer: Natalie Presutto
? Warragul ? Race 9
? Box 7 ? 400m ⏱ 9:25pm

Claim to fame:
– Group 3 winner
– 64% top-three from 33 starts

TAB fixed odds: $2.30

The Watchdog says: Yes

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? Tuesday 18 January

? $5 Win – WHERE’S THE BEES
? Healesville ? Race 11 ? Box 2 ? 350m ⏱ 2:11pm
TAB fixed odds: $3 Win
Form ? https://watchdog.grv.org.au/meeting/666539979/race/11

The Watchdog says ? : Only a field of four and that should work into his favour. He hasn’t had a lot of luck in his past three runs; however, he turned in some big performances prior to that. He meets a handy one in WAVES CRASHING (6), but he should be able to go with him in the early stages and then prove too strong in the run home.

? $5 Win – SIR HARLEY

? Must Watch Race ?

Mixed Grade 4/5

? Warragul ? Race 6
? Box 4 ? 460m ⏱ 8:25pm

TAB fixed odds: $2.30 Win

The Watchdog says ?: SIR HARLEY (4) turned in a big performance when placed here on Friday night and he can go one better this evening. The empty draw to his outside is a big advantage, so with a clean getaway, he should be able to assume control before they enter the bend, and he will prove too strong in the run home.

‘Must Watch Race’ Preview ?:

SIR HARLEY (4) has been a little costly of late, however he is jet propelled when at his best and he is expected to return to the winners list tonight. He didn’t have a lot of luck here last Friday night; however, he did turn in a big performance and I’m expecting him to lead and carve out serious time. SIERRA FOXTROT (8) is a gun speedster also and he returned to racing with a slashing 25.83sec Geelong win. He has a terrific record here and the wide draw should suit, so if the favourite happens to make a mistake, he will be there to capitalise. JET LIKE RICO (1) rounds out the serious chances. He returned to form with a cracking 19.27sec Healesville win and he can show slick early speed. So, with an even getaway, he should fire through and be in the mix.

Form ? https://watchdog.grv.org.au/meeting/666539982/race/6

The Watchdog’s selections: 4 – 8 – 1 – 2

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