G3 Northern Districts Cup runner-up My Name’s Stacey is expected to dominate a Mixed 4/5 450m event at Shepparton this evening.

Zachary – victorious in five of his last six races – faces consistent chasers Kraken Stinger and Chop Scotch – a G3 Speed Star 525m finalist – in a Grade 5 450m heat.

Body Hack (won 18 races from 34 starts) and G3 Country Championship placegetter Paddy’s Marvel (won 23 races from 41 starts) should provide a great clash in a 385m Free For All.

Bendigo Gold Rush Maiden finalist Long Pocket v Here Comes Lenny (Mixed 6/7 450m final) and Jayville Menace v Key Evidence v Rio Baskin (Mixed 4/5 385m race) are competitive events.

Today’s Racing

Ballarat: 10:47am start
Form     Tips     Key stats

Traralgon: 2:27pm start
Form     Tips     Key stats

Shepparton: 7:02pm start
Form     Tips     Key stats

Today’s Drawcards

ZACHARY

Trainer: Robert Tartaglia
? Shepparton ? Race 6
? Box 6 ? 450m ⏱ 8:48pm

Claim to fame:
– Won 5 of last 6
– 73% top-three from 57 starts

TAB fixed odds: $1.45

The Watchdog says: Yes

BODY HACK

Trainer: Alfred Debattista
? Shepparton ? Race 9
? Box 1 ? 385m ⏱ 9:51pm

Claim to fame:
– Won 18 from 34
– 21.38 PB Shepparton 385m

TAB fixed odds: $1.70

The Watchdog says: Yes

PADDY’S MARVEL

Trainer: Mark Morrissey
? Shepparton ? Race 9
? Box 3 ? 385m ⏱ 9:51pm

Claim to fame:
– 3rd Group 3 Country Champ
– Won 23 from 41

TAB fixed odds: $2.50

The Watchdog says: No

? THE WATCHDOG’S $10 INVESTMENT ?
? Monday 23 May

? $4 Multi

First ?: Win – BLACKPOOL RYAN
? Ballarat ? Race 1 ? Box 7 ? 450m ⏱ 10:47am
TAB fixed odds: $2 Win
Form ? https://watchdog.grv.org.au/meeting/783375124/race/1

Second ?: Place – APACHE SHOUT
? Ballarat ? Race 10 ? Box 4 ? 450m ⏱ 1:27pm
TAB fixed odds: $1.45 Place
Form ? https://watchdog.grv.org.au/meeting/783375124/race/10

The Watchdog says ? : BLACKPOOL RYAN (7) has been impressive to date, and he appears to have a fair bit on his rivals, so a clean getaway should see him cross and lead throughout. APACHE SHOUT (4) is an improving type, and he will be strong in the run home, so a clear passage mid-race should see him hit the scoreboard.

Multi price: $2.90

? $4 Multi

First ?: Win – ASTON WHISKY
? Shepparton ? Race 2 ? Box 8 ? 385m ⏱ 7:24pm
TAB fixed odds: $1.80 Win
Form ? https://watchdog.grv.org.au/meeting/666538604/race/2

Second ?: Place – ERTUGRUL BEY
? Shepparton ? Race 8 ? Box 7 ? 450m ⏱ 9:28pm
TAB fixed odds: $2.30 Place (Top two finish required)
Form ? https://watchdog.grv.org.au/meeting/666538604/race/8

The Watchdog says ? : ASTON WHISKY (8) was smartly placed here when on debut and he can go one better tonight. ERTUGRUL BEY (7) has turned in some great performances of late and he is ideally drawn out wide. A clear passage in the initial stages should see he feature in the top two.

Multi price: $4.14

? $2 Trifecta – 5,6 / 5,6 / 2,3,4,7,8 (20%)

? Must Watch Race ?

Grade 5 Heat

? Shepparton ? Race 6
? 450m ⏱ 8:48pm

The Watchdog says ?: KRAKEN STINGER (5) and ZACHARY (6) should have a great battle throughout and I think KRAKEN STINGER can cause a minor upset. We have gone wide for third in the hope of finding some value, which includes Group 3 Speed Star 525m finalist CHOP SCOTCH (7).

‘Must Watch Race’ Preview ?:

ZACHARY (6) is one of the most in-form speedsters in Victoria and that is expected to continue. His box manners have been faultless recently and another clean getaway should see him cross and find the rail and he has the potential to give the 25-second barrier a nudge. CHOP SCOTCH (7) is another classy speedster and he beat Group 3 winner HENNESSEY at Horsham two runs back. He might have preferred a rails draw, however with the pace underneath, he should be able to get a nice cart across and he will be strong in the run home. KRAKEN STINGER (5) returned to his best with a dazzling 23.75sec Bendigo win and a repeat of that performance will see him make the favourite work hard for victory.

Form ? https://watchdog.grv.org.au/meeting/666538604/race/6

The Watchdog’s selections: 6 – 5 – 7 – 3

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