G1 Silver Chief placegetter Titan Blazer is strongly fancied to boost his strike rate to 13 wins from 27 starts in a Grade 5 515m race at Sandown Park this afternoon.

In-form chasers Aston Amigo and Starlight Tyson, plus G3 finalist So Predictable, are contesting a Mixed 4/5 595m event.

Three-time G2 country cup champion Ferdinand Boy headlines the 440m Free For All at Sale this evening, but dual G2 runner-up Lots Of Chatter must be respected.

Hill Top Jonah – placed twice at G2 level – stands out in a 440m Grade 5 heat, while G1 runner-up Fernando Mick v G2 winner Hill Top Jack and G3 winner Ridge v the promising Kysaiah should be top clashes.

Today’s Racing

Healesville: 11:03am start
Form     Tips     Key stats

Sandown Park: 1:59pm start
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Sale: 5:58pm start
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Today’s Drawcards

TITAN BLAZER

Trainer: Daniel Gibbons
? Sandown Park ? Race 9
? Box 4 ? 515m ⏱ 4:42pm

Claim to fame:
– 3rd Group 1 Silver Chief
– Won 12 from 26

TAB fixed odds: $1.35

The Watchdog says: Yes

HILL TOP JACK

Trainer: David Geall
? Sale ? Race 6
? Box 8 ? 520m ⏱ 7:49pm

Claim to fame:
– 1st Group 2 Launceston Cup
– Won 3 of last 5

TAB fixed odds: $2.40

The Watchdog says: No

FERDINAND BOY

Trainer: David Geall
? Sale ? Race 8
? Box 2 ? 440m ⏱ 8:34pm

Claim to fame:
– Three-time Group 2 winner
– Won 35 from 67

TAB fixed odds: $1.35

The Watchdog says: Yes

? THE WATCHDOG’S $10 INVESTMENT ?
? Sunday 13 February

? $4 Multi

First ?: Place – BATMAN’S DREAMS
? Healesville ? Race 5 ? Box 1 ? 350m ⏱ 12:11pm
TAB fixed odds: $1.65 Place (Top two finish required)
Form ? https://watchdog.grv.org.au/meeting/666542466/race/5

Second ?: Win – DUNCAN
? Healesville ? Race 8 ? Box 1 ? 350m ⏱ 1:01pm
TAB fixed odds: $1.75 Win
Form ? https://watchdog.grv.org.au/meeting/666542466/race/8

Third ?: Win – FLYING FIFI
? Healesville ? Race 11 ? Box 2 ? 300m ⏱ 2:07pm
TAB fixed odds: $1.50 Win
Form ? https://watchdog.grv.org.au/meeting/666542466/race/11

The Watchdog says ? : BATMAN’S DREAMS (1) has turned in some handy performances of late and from the good draw he should be able to finish in the top two. DUNCAN (1) is a track specialist, and he will scrape the paint from the outset. FLYING FIFI (2) is a powerful type, and she will appreciate the smaller line-up.

Multi price: $4.33

? $5 Multi

First ?: Win – ASTON AMIGO
? Sandown Park ? Race 8 ? Box 1 ? 595m ⏱ 4:27pm
TAB fixed odds: $1.60 Win
Form ? https://watchdog.grv.org.au/meeting/666542467/race/8

Second ?: Win – TITAN BLAZER
? Sandown Park ? Race 9 ? Box 4 ? 515m ⏱ 4:42pm
TAB fixed odds: $1.35 Win
Form ? https://watchdog.grv.org.au/meeting/666542467/race/9

The Watchdog says ? : ASTON AMIGO (1) is airborne at present and looks the goods from the inside draw. TITAN BLAZER (4) has a fair bit on these, and he should assume control soon after box rise and score.

Multi price: $2.16

? $1 Trifecta – 4 / 1 / 2,5,7 (33.33%)

? Must Watch Race ?

Grade 5

? Sandown Park ? Race 9
? 515m ⏱ 4:42pm

The Watchdog says ?: Group 1 Silver Chief placegetter TITAN BLAZER (4) has a bit on these and should be scoring. HENDRIK BALE (1) is favourably drawn and can fill the quinella spot. We have gone wide for third in the hope of securing some value.

‘Must Watch Race’ Preview ?:

TITAN BLAZER (4) was recently placed in the Group 1 Silver Chief final, and he is one of the sport’s brightest stars. Today he goes around in a Grade 5, and he is expected to make light work of his opposition. Last time out, he managed to come from off the speed and reel in the talented DAPH’S ASCEND at The Meadows, so he is now a lot stronger, however he is still armed with a dazzling turn of foot. Other than talented interstate speedster VON SAY SO (2), there is very limited early speed, so TITAN BLAZER should be able to burn them off at the bend and a sub 29.30sec run could be on the cards.

Form ? https://watchdog.grv.org.au/meeting/666542467/race/9

The Watchdog’s selections: 4 – 1 – 2 – 5

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