At his sixth start, Mr. Audacious will attempt to repeat his track record-breaking heroics in tonight’s $47,000 to-the-winner G2 Shepparton Cup Final against defending champion and multiple G2 winner Ferdinand Boy, G1 winner Idolize and G2 winner Robbie Rotten.

Two-time G2 champion Typhoon Sammy and G2 Bendigo Cup winner Paua Of Buddy duel in the $10,000 winner-take-all Cup Night Match Race.

Premier Racing at The Meadows features G1 Brisbane Cup champion Equalizer, while Group winners Hill Top Jack and Collinda Patty plus the in-form Golden Quest clash.

Today’s Racing

Shepparton: 5:48pm start
Form     Tips     Key stats

The Meadows: 6:35pm start
Form     Tips     Key stats

Today’s Drawcards

FERDINAND BOY

Trainer: David Geall
? Shepparton ? Race 8
? Box 3 ? 450m ⏱ 8:25pm

Claim to fame:
– Three-time Group 2 winner
– Won 6 of last 8

TAB fixed odds: $3.80

The Watchdog says: Yes

MR. AUDACIOUS

Trainer: Rachael Busuttil
? Shepparton ? Race 8
? Box 6 ? 450m ⏱ 8:25pm

Claim to fame:
– 24.66 TR Shepparton 450m
– Won 4 from 5

TAB fixed odds: $3

The Watchdog says: No

EQUALIZER

Trainer: Jason Thompson
? The Meadows ? Race 8
? Box 2 ? 525m ⏱ 9:05pm

Claim to fame:
– 1st Group 1 Brisbane Cup
– 29.71 PB The Meadows 525m

TAB fixed odds: $2

The Watchdog says: Yes

? THE WATCHDOG’S $10 INVESTMENT ?
? Saturday 19 March

? $4 Multi

First ?: Win – COLLINDA LADY
? The Meadows ? Race 2 ? Box 1 ? 525m ⏱ 6:57pm
TAB fixed odds: $1.45 Win
Form ? https://watchdog.grv.org.au/meeting/666540591/race/2

Second ?: Win – PAUA OF BUDDY
? Shepparton ? Race 4 ? Box 3 ? 450m ⏱ 6:59pm
TAB fixed odds: $1.50 Win
Form ? https://watchdog.grv.org.au/meeting/666540649/race/4

Third ?: Win – BODY HACK
? Shepparton ? Race 12 ? Box 4 ? 385m ⏱ 9:50pm
TAB fixed odds: $1.35 Win
Form ? https://watchdog.grv.org.au/meeting/666540649/race/12

The Watchdog says ? : COLLINDA LADY (1) was a brilliant winner here last Saturday night and she is drawn to repeat the dose. PAUA OF BUDDY (3) will be suited by the match race format, and he should prove too strong in the run home. BODY HACK (4) is airborne at present and should be leading from go to whoa.

Multi price: $2.94

? $4 Win – LEKTRA RHINO
? The Meadows ? Race 3 ? Box 1 ? 525m ⏱ 7:17pm
TAB fixed odds: $2.20 Win
Form ? https://watchdog.grv.org.au/meeting/666540591/race/3

The Watchdog says ? : LEKTRA RHINO (1) has turned in some great performances of late and from the good draw, he should be able to hold the top through the bend. It’s not an overly strong event, so if he gets a cheap lead, he should prove too classy in the run home.

? $2 Win – FERDINAND BOY

? Must Watch Race ?

Group 2 Shepparton Cup Final

? Shepparton ? Race 8
? Box 3 ? 450m ⏱ 8:25pm

TAB fixed odds: $3.80 Win

The Watchdog says ?: FERDINAND BOY (3) is the reigning Shepparton Cup champion, and he is going as well as ever. There is limited early pace in boxes one and two, so with a clean getaway, he should be able to cross and lead and he is very hard to get past when in the clear.

‘Must Watch Race’ Preview ?:

Thrilling Group 2 final and all eyes will be on boom youngster MR. AUDACIOUS (6). After missing the kick, he showed a tremendous turn of foot when smashing the track record in his 24.66sec heat win. He has come up with a tough draw again tonight and he can’t afford to make any mistakes at box rise. FERDINAND BOY (3) is the reigning Shepparton Cup champion and he showed in his heat that he is going as well as he was 12 months ago. There isn’t a whole lot of early pace inside, so if he can step on terms, he should be able to assume control quickly and he has proven in the past that he is very hard to get past when in the clear. Group 2 Warragul Cup winner ROBBIE ROTTEN (8) was beaten but far from disgraced in his heat, while COMPLIANCE (4) and SUBSTANTIAL (7) both appear to be value.

Form ? https://watchdog.grv.org.au/meeting/666540649/race/8

The Watchdog’s selections: 3 – 8 – 4 – 7

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DELBRIDGE’S CLASSIC DUBBO QUEST
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AUDACIOUS RECORD IN CUP HEATS
KIWI FLIES IN PERTH CUP HEATS
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