Zipping Scorcher is backing up quickly from a heat of the G2 Ballarat Cup on Friday night to contest a 450m Grade 5 final at Shepparton this evening.

Little Tiger and Distinguish – the other heat winner with Zipping Scorcher last Monday night – both have to be respected.

Shaka Big Tonks is aiming to extend his winning streak to four races in a Grade 5 450m event, while Code Cracker and Russian Berry clash in a Grade 5 385m race.

Prolific winner Rocket Boy v the promising Elite Jet v G2 Ballarat Cup runner-up Special Talent and Studley v Teddy Logan should be terrific battles.

G3 Great Chase winner Ridge v Disorientated v Bernadette v Maxwell should be a competitive Mixed 3/4 440m event in the highlight race at Sale this afternoon.

Today’s Racing

Ballarat: 10:40am start
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Sale: 2:04pm start
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Warrnambool: 2:39pm start
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Shepparton: 6:51pm start
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Today’s Drawcards

RIDGE

Trainer: William McMahon
? Sale ? Race 6
? Box 1 ? 440m ⏱ 3:47pm

Claim to fame:
– 1st Group 3 Great Chase
– 73% top-three from 41 starts

TAB fixed odds: $3

The Watchdog says: No

ZIPPING SCORCHER

Trainer: Lisa Delbridge
? Shepparton ? Race 8
? Box 3 ? 450m ⏱ 9:30pm

Claim to fame:
– Won 13 from 23
– Won 2 from 2 Box 3

TAB fixed odds: $1.60

The Watchdog says: Yes

ROCKET BOY

Trainer: Lisa Delbridge
? Shepparton ? Race 9
? Box 2 ? 450m ⏱ 9:51pm

Claim to fame:
– Won 38 from 78
– 25.08 PB Shepparton 450m

TAB fixed odds: $2.30

The Watchdog says: No

? THE WATCHDOG’S $10 INVESTMENT ?
? Monday 4 April

? $4 Win – MISSION OASIS
? Shepparton ? Race 2 ? Box 8 ? 385m ⏱ 7:10pm
TAB fixed odds: $3.10 Win
Form ? https://watchdog.grv.org.au/meeting/666542941/race/2

The Watchdog says ? : He is showing loads of promise and is ideally drawn out wide. He carved out an impressive 21.90sec when scoring here two runs back and he will continue to get better with more racing. With an even getaway, he should burn them off through the bend and prove too strong late.

? $5 Multi

First ?: Win – PANADERO WARRIOR
? Shepparton ? Race 3 ? Box 4 ? 450m ⏱ 7:32pm
TAB fixed odds: $1.60 Win
Form ? https://watchdog.grv.org.au/meeting/666542941/race/3

Second ?: Place – WRANGLER JANE
? Shepparton ? Race 5 ? Box 1 ? 450m ⏱ 8:19pm
TAB fixed odds: $1.80 Place
Form ? https://watchdog.grv.org.au/meeting/666542941/race/5

Third ?: Place – ROCKET BOY
? Shepparton ? Race 9 ? Box 2 ? 450m ⏱ 9:51pm
TAB fixed odds: $1.40 Place (Top two finish required)
Form ? https://watchdog.grv.org.au/meeting/666542941/race/9

The Watchdog says ? : PANADERO WARRIOR (4) continues to impress, and he will be suited by the smaller line-up. WRANGLER JANE (1) is never too far away here and from the good draw, she will get every chance to hit the scoreboard. ROCKET BOY (2) is a prolific winner, and he will have a great battle with SPECIAL TALENT (8) throughout.

Multi price: $4.03

? $1 Trifecta – 3 / 7,8 / 2,6,7,8,9 (12.50%)

? Must Watch Race ?

Grade 5 Final

? Shepparton ? Race 8
? 450m ⏱ 9:30pm

The Watchdog says ?: ZIPPING SCORCHER (3) – victorious in 13 of his 23 races – should have the pace to cross and lead throughout. LITTLE TIGER (7) and DISTINGUISH (8) are both classy types and one of them can fill the quinella spot. We have gone wide for third in the hope of securing some value.

‘Must Watch Race’ Preview ?:

ZIPPING SCORCHER (3) has been taking on and beating some elite talent of late and he looks perfectly placed tonight. His box manners are solid, and his biggest asset is his turn of foot soon after box rise. He should find the top early and he may push the 25-second barrier. DISTINGUISH (8) had a string of luckless performances before returning to his brilliant best last Monday night with a slashing 25.27sec heat win. He would normally prefer a rails draw, however he possesses a wonderful turn of foot. LITTLE TIGER (7) has been placed in three-of-four here and he can show sizzling early speed. He missed the kick in his heat, so with a better getaway tonight, he will give himself every chance.

Form ? https://watchdog.grv.org.au/meeting/666542941/race/8

The Watchdog’s selections: 3 – 7 – 8 – 2

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