G1 Melbourne Cup champion Koblenz – racing for the first time since December 27 – faces Listed Australian Sprint winner Nikoli Bale and Horsham 485m track record holder Soda Titan in a Mixed 3/4 450m race at Shepparton tonight.
G3 runner-up Aston Merit and the promising Mr. Audacious headline a Grade 5 450m race, while G1 finalists Fernando’s Quest and Xavien Bale are also in action.
Dale Code’s Predicted Market Firmer
CHARLOTT’S BLAZE
TAB fixed odds at 9am: $2.90 Win
? Shepparton ? Race 12 ? Box 5 ⏱ 10:55pm
Form ? https://watchdog.grv.org.au/meeting/666540553/race/12
Today’s Drawcards
Trainer: David Geall
? Shepparton ? Race 4
? Box 5 ? 450m ⏱ 7:51pm
Claim to fame:
– 1st Group 1 Melbourne Cup
– Won 26 from 41
TAB fixed odds: $1.80
The Watchdog says: Yes
Trainer: Jessica Sharp
? Shepparton ? Race 6
? Box 1 ? 450m ⏱ 8:43pm
Claim to fame:
– 2nd Group 3 Country Champ
– Won 8 from 16
TAB fixed odds: $3.70
The Watchdog says: Yes
Trainer: Michelle Mallia
? Shepparton ? Race 8
? Box 8 ? 650m ⏱ 9:32pm
Claim to fame:
– Group 1 Super Stayers finalist
– Won 4 of last 8
TAB fixed odds: $2.50
The Watchdog says: Yes
? THE WATCHDOG’S $10 INVESTMENT ?
? Monday 7 March
? $5 Multi
First ?: Win – ASTON SEBRING
? Shepparton ? Race 1 ? Box 8 ? 450m ⏱ 6:44pm
TAB fixed odds: $1.45 Win
Form ? https://watchdog.grv.org.au/meeting/666540553/race/1
Second ?: Place – JODIE’S BOY
? Shepparton ? Race 5 ? Box 7 ? 450m ⏱ 8:15pm
TAB fixed odds: $3.10 Place (Top two finish required)
Form ? https://watchdog.grv.org.au/meeting/666540553/race/5
The Watchdog says ? : ASTON SEBRING (8) was a tad unlucky on debut and he should find this event a lot easier. JODIE’S BOY (7) is never far away here, and he likes to scout wide in his races, so from the good draw, there should be no excuses tonight.
Multi price: $4.49
? $2 Trifecta – 5 / 1,8 / 1,8 (100%)
? Must Watch Race ?
Mixed Grade 3/4
? Shepparton ? Race 4
? 450m ⏱ 7:51pm
The Watchdog says ?: Group 1 Melbourne Cup champion KOBLENZ (5) should be primed for this assignment, and he is expected to lead throughout. NIKOLI BALE (1) and SODA TITAN (8) are the obvious two to fill the minor money.
‘Must Watch Race’ Preview ?:
KOBLENZ (5) makes his much-anticipated return to the track, and it won’t be a walk in the park. He hasn’t raced since late December; however, he should be primed for this event and if at peak fitness, a sub 24.90sec run could be on the cards. Horsham 485m track record holder SODA TITAN (8) looks suitably drawn out wide and he has broken the magical 25-second barrier here previously, so if the favourite happens to make a mistake at box rise, he should be there to capitalise. Explosive speedster NIKOLI BALE (1) is capable of causing an upset if he can begin well from the red draw.
Form ? https://watchdog.grv.org.au/meeting/666540553/race/4
The Watchdog’s selections: 5 – 8 – 1 – 4
? $3 Win – ASTON MERIT
? Shepparton ? Race 6 ? Box 1 ? 450m ⏱ 8:43pm
TAB fixed odds: $3.70 Win
Form ? https://watchdog.grv.org.au/meeting/666540553/race/6
The Watchdog says ? : He meets a brilliant line-up tonight; however, he is armed with an elite turn of foot and from the good draw, he should be able to hold a forward spot early on. He will have to be at his best to score but I think he can get down to around the 25-second mark and that should be enough to score.
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