Western Blazer is aiming to win his third-straight race at Sandown Park this afternoon in a Grade 5 515m final despite lining up against up-and-coming chasers Zipping Viking, Our Tie Breaker and Street Of Dreams.

Three heats of the $10,000 to-the-winner Judy Hayley Memorial are also being staged.

Dr. Slats and G1 Harrison-Dawson finalist Bang highlight their respective at Healesville, while Braemar Prince v Duncan v Cybertruck, Shima Sheen v dual G1 finalist Jepara v Slingshot Reaper, and dual Group placegetter Aston Merit v Flying Pie should all be tremendous contests.

Dual G1 finalist Immunity is the standout chaser at Sale this evening, while Healesville Oaks winner Lady Wynal is also in action.

Today’s Racing

Healesville: 11:00am start
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Sandown Park: 1:57pm start
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Sale: 4:50pm start
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Today’s Drawcards

BANG

Trainer: Jeff Britton
? Healesville ? Race 6
? Box 2 ? 350m ⏱ 12:27pm

Claim to fame:
– G1 Harrison-Dawson finalist
– 67% top-three from 24 starts

TAB fixed odds: $1.95

The Watchdog says: Yes

ASTON MERIT

Trainer: Jessica Sharp
? Healesville ? Race 11
? Box 4 ? 300m ⏱ 2:08pm

Claim to fame:
– Dual Group placegetter
– Won 3 from 4 Trk/Dst

TAB fixed odds: $2

The Watchdog says: Yes

IMMUNITY

Trainer: Jason Thompson
? Sale ? Race 8
? Box 5 ? 520m ⏱ 7:08pm

Claim to fame:
– Dual Group 1 finalist
– Won 24 from 44

TAB fixed odds: $1.50

The Watchdog says: Yes

? THE WATCHDOG’S $10 INVESTMENT ?
? Sunday 5 June

? $3.50 Multi

First ?: Win – I’M TALKING
? Healesville ? Race 2 ? Box 1 ? 350m ⏱ 11:15am
TAB fixed odds: $1.55 Win
Form ? https://watchdog.grv.org.au/meeting/666538664/race/2

Second ?: Win – DR. SLATS
? Healesville ? Race 4 ? Box 2 ? 350m ⏱ 11:50am
TAB fixed odds: $1.35 Win
Form ? https://watchdog.grv.org.au/meeting/666538664/race/4

Third ?: Place – APOLLO ONE
? Healesville ? Race 5 ? Box 7 ? 350m ⏱ 12:08pm
TAB fixed odds: $2.10 Place
Form ? https://watchdog.grv.org.au/meeting/666538664/race/5

The Watchdog says ? : I’M TALKING (1) is a serious up-and-comer and is drawn to lead throughout, while DR. SLATS (2) is expected to smash the clock in his event. APOLLO ONE (7) runs into a few good ones but he loves racing here and he likes to stay wide in his races, so with a clear run early, he can sneak into the placings.

Multi price: $4.39

? $3 Win – WESTERN BLAZER

? Must Watch Race ?

Grade 5 Final

? Sandown Park ? Race 6
? Box 5 ? 515m ⏱ 3:39pm

TAB fixed odds: $4.20 Win

The Watchdog says ?: WESTERN BLAZER (5) was brilliant last Sunday and with SAILOR’S GIRL (4) expected to move left in the initial stages, he should get a nice cart across into the bend and then head to the back straight with a nice break.

‘Must Watch Race’ Preview ?:

WESTERN BLAZER (5) has always shown enormous potential and he has been brilliant since resuming. He showed a tremendous turn of foot in his 29.76sec heat win last Sunday and with SAILOR’S GIRL (4) expected to carve left early on, he should get a great run into the first bend today. ZIPPING VIKING (1) is another serious up-and-comer. He hasn’t had a lot of luck in his runs here to date but if he can step on terms, he should settle in the top three and he will be strong in the run home. OUR TIE BREAKER (2) has continued to get better with every run, while GOING ALRIGHT (7) and STREET OF DREAMS (8) both have talent, but they will need some luck in running.

Form ? https://watchdog.grv.org.au/meeting/666538665/race/6

The Watchdog’s selections: 5 – 1 – 8 – 7

? $3.50 Multi

First ?: Place – OREJITAS
? Sandown Park ? Race 10 ? Box 1 ? 595m ⏱ 4:54pm
TAB fixed odds: $1.35 Place (Top two finish required)
Form ? https://watchdog.grv.org.au/meeting/666538665/race/10

Second ?: Win – ALWAYS A THRILL
? Sale ? Race 2 ? Box 7 ? 440m ⏱ 5:14pm
TAB fixed odds: $1.75 Win
Form ? https://watchdog.grv.org.au/meeting/666538663/race/2

Third ?: Place – FEROCIOUS RUST
? Sale ? Race 9 ? Box 6 ? 440m ⏱ 7:30pm
TAB fixed odds: $1.45 Place (Top two finish required)
Form ? https://watchdog.grv.org.au/meeting/666538663/race/9

The Watchdog says ? : OREJITAS (1) has a quick PB here over 515m and he is drawn to hold the early lead. The last 30m is a slight concern but this isn’t a strong race, and he should turn for home with a nice break. ALWAYS A THRILL (7) is ideally drawn out wide and he is a serious prospect. With an even getaway, he should assume control quickly and score. FEROCIOUS RUST (6) is a near faultless beginner, and he is airborne at present, so he should be able to cross in the early stages and a top-two finish is likely.

Multi price: $3.42

Today’s News

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