The Watchdog's Daily Mail

Sunday, 06 Feb, 2022,
by @WatchDogRacing

Daily Mail: Boy, ‘Ferdinand’ loves Sale

Three-time G2 country cup champion Ferdinand Boy is facing track specialist Omega Dodge in tonight’s 440m Free For All at Sale.

G1 Maturity Classic runner-up Fernando Mick and recent G2 Launceston Cup winner Hill Top Jack are also in action.

Two-time G2 country cup winner Yozo Bale is the standout chaser at Geelong this afternoon, while Paua Of Mindy, Barista Chick and Starlight Tyson headline their respective races at Sandown Park.

Dale Code’s Predicted Market Firmer
SWEET PETIT
TAB fixed odds at 9am: $3 Win
? Sandown Park ? Race 7 ? Box 4 ⏱ 4:14pm
Form ? https://watchdog.grv.org.au/meeting/666542444/race/7

Today’s Racing

Geelong: 12:04pm start
Form Tips Key stats

Sandown Park: 2:01pm start
Form Tips Key stats

Sale: 5:54pm start
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Today’s Drawcards

YOZO BALE

Trainer: Correy Grenfell
? Geelong ? Race 4
? Box 1 ? 460m ⏱ 12:56pm

Claim to fame:
– Two-time Group 2 winner
– 69% top-three from 82 starts

TAB fixed odds: $1.35

The Watchdog says: Yes

HILL TOP JACK

Trainer: David Geall
? Sale ? Race 8
? Box 2 ? 520m ⏱ 8:23pm

Claim to fame:
– 1st Group 2 Launceston Cup
– Won 3 of last 4

TAB fixed odds: $1.40

The Watchdog says: Yes

FERDINAND BOY

Trainer: David Geall
? Sale ? Race 10
? Box 4 ? 440m ⏱ 9:05pm

Claim to fame:
– Three-time Group 2 winner
– Won 4 from 4 Trk/Dst

TAB fixed odds: $1.60

The Watchdog says: Yes

? THE WATCHDOG’S $10 INVESTMENT ?
? Sunday 6 February

? $3.50 Multi

First ?: Win – YOZO BALE
? Geelong ? Race 4 ? Box 1 ? 460m ⏱ 12:56pm
TAB fixed odds: $1.35 Win
Form ? https://watchdog.grv.org.au/meeting/666542527/race/4

Second ?: Win – SAILOR’S GIRL
? Geelong ? Race 10 ? Box 1 ? 460m ⏱ 2:50pm
TAB fixed odds: $1.22 Win
Form ? https://watchdog.grv.org.au/meeting/666542527/race/10

Third ?: Win – FERDINAND BOY
? Sale ? Race 10 ? Box 4 ? 440m ⏱ 9:05pm
TAB fixed odds: $1.60 Win
Form ? https://watchdog.grv.org.au/meeting/666542443/race/10

The Watchdog says ? : YOZO BALE (1) is all class, and he is drawn to make every post a winner. SAILOR’S GIRL (1) is dropping considerably in class and is expected to lead throughout, while FERDINAND BOY (4) looks a moral at the skinny odds.

Multi price: $2.63

? $5 Multi

First ?: Place – FLYING SURPRISE
? Sandown Park ? Race 7 ? Box 1 ? 515m ⏱ 4:14pm
TAB fixed odds: $1.60 Place (Top two finish required)
Form ? https://watchdog.grv.org.au/meeting/666542444/race/7

Second ?: Win – SPANISH MISS
? Sandown Park ? Race 11 ? Box 1 ? 515m ⏱ 5:36pm
TAB fixed odds: $1.30 Place (Top two finish required)
Form ? https://watchdog.grv.org.au/meeting/666542444/race/11

The Watchdog says ? : FLYING SURPRISE (1) is a powerful type and from the good draw he will get all the breaks and a top-two finish is on the cards. SPANISH MISS (1) is another who is well drawn, and she has turned in some handy performances of late. She looks very well graded in this event and there should be no excuses for her today.

Multi price: $2.08

? $1.50 Trifecta – 4 / 2 / 1 (150%)

? Must Watch Race ?

Free For All

? Sale ? Race 10
? 440m ⏱ 9:05pm

The Watchdog says ?: FERDINAND BOY (4) should lead all the way, while OMEGA DODGE (2) will run home into the quinella spot. NITROGLYCERINE (1) has the good draw and can sneak into third spot.

‘Must Watch Race’ Preview ?:

FERDINAND BOY (4) is one of the best provincial sprinters in the state and he will be looking to atone for his luckless run in the Group 2 Traralgon Cup final. He will be suited to the smaller line-up, so with an even getaway, he should burst to the lead and a sub 24.60sec run should be on the cards. OMEGA DODGE (2) is a track specialist and the obvious danger. He has won a staggering 19 of 52 (37 percent) over this track/distance and he will charge to the line. I don’t think he can pick up the champ, but he should fill the quinella spot.

Form ? https://watchdog.grv.org.au/meeting/666542443/race/10

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

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