Promising chaser Barista Chick – a dual Sandown Park winner – is expected to boost her strike rate to nine wins from 20 starts in a Grade 5 425m race at Bendigo this afternoon.

Rapid Reiko v My Mate Tip should be a terrific duel in a Mixed 4/5 525m event as well.

Slingshot Rusty – victorious in four of his last five starts – lines up against Bendigo Gold Rush Maiden finalist Honestly Two, Belle of Bendigo winner Aston Salma and the promising Aston Carey in a 400m Road To The Diamond Restricted Win final at Geelong tonight.

Consistent winner Freya Bale stands out in a Mixed 3/4 400m race, while G3 finalist Chop Scotch v Ben Mayo v Little Tiger and Code Cracker v Sinful Angel should be top clashes.

Today’s Racing

Bendigo: 2:42pm start
Form     Tips     Key stats

Geelong: 7:08pm start
Form     Tips     Key stats

TAB Million Dollar Chase semi-finals at Wentworth Park
Starting from 7:57pm (Race 3)

Today’s Drawcards

BARISTA CHICK

Trainer: Robert Le Sueur
? Bendigo ? Race 7
? Box 7 ? 425m ⏱ 4:44pm

Claim to fame:
– Won 8 from 19
– 25.12 PB Shepparton 450m

TAB fixed odds: $1.70

The Watchdog says: Yes

SLINGSHOT RUSTY

Trainer: David Geall
? Geelong ? Race 5
? Box 3 ? 400m ⏱ 8:27pm

Claim to fame:
– Won 4 of last 5
– 21.68 PB Shepparton 385m

TAB fixed odds: $2.70

The Watchdog says: Yes

FREYA BALE

Trainer: Rebecca Gibbons
? Geelong ? Race 6
? Box 1 ? 400m ⏱ 8:49pm

Claim to fame:
– Won 15 from 34
– Won 3 from 4 Box 1

TAB fixed odds: $1.85

The Watchdog says: Yes

? THE WATCHDOG’S $10 INVESTMENT ?
? Friday 29 April

? $7 Multi

First ?: Win – FLIGHT RISK
? Bendigo ? Race 4 ? Box 8 ? 425m ⏱ 3:37pm
TAB fixed odds: $1.40 Win
Form ? https://watchdog.grv.org.au/meeting/666543017/race/4

Second ?: Win – BARISTA CHICK
? Bendigo ? Race 7 ? Box 7 ? 425m ⏱ 4:44pm
TAB fixed odds: $1.70 Win
Form ? https://watchdog.grv.org.au/meeting/666543017/race/7

The Watchdog says ? : FLIGHT RISK (8) is a serious prospect, and he looks ideally drawn out wide, so with an ounce of luck early, he should get the job done. BARISTA CHICK (8) has some sizzling wins to her credit already and she is normally very reliable at box rise. The vacant draw on her outside is a big advantage, so there should be no excuses.

Multi price: $2.38

? $3 Win – SLINGSHOT RUSTY

? Must Watch Race ?

Restricted Win Final

? Geelong ? Race 5
? Box 3 ? 400m ⏱ 8:27pm

TAB fixed odds: $2.70 Win

The Watchdog says ?: SLINGSHOT RUSTY (3) has won four of his past five in devastating fashion and he should be better for the run here last Friday night. There is a bit of speed drawn underneath, but if he can step on terms, he should have the pace to cross, and they will have to go very fast to reel him in.

‘Must Watch Race’ Preview ?:

SLINGSHOT RUSTY (3) has won four of his past five and he will be looking to atone for his heat defeat last Friday night. He is armed with blistering pace once balanced and he will give them something to catch. ASTON SALMA (2) proved that her scorching 23.66sec Bendigo win was no fluke with a cracking 22.74sec heat win. The draw is a slight concern but if she can time the start, she should be able to make a big impact. HONESTLY TWO (1) should be much better for the run here last Friday night and tonight’s draw is a big plus. ASTON CAREY (7) has gone five-of-six to date and he was the fastest heat winner. Normally, the wide draw would suit but with the abundance of pace drawn inside, he will need some luck. WEBLEC WAVE (4) and TASTE THE GOLD (8) are both talented types as well.

Form ? https://watchdog.grv.org.au/meeting/666543016/race/5

The Watchdog’s selections: 3 – 1 – 2 – 7

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