Premier Racing at The Meadows tonight is highlighted by the Great Eight event over 525m with G3 Bill Collins Speed Star runner-up Big Opal Rocks lining up against G2 Ballarat Cup winner Compliance and G2 Shepparton Cup finalist Dynamic Prince (won five of his last seven).

G1 Harrison-Dawson finalist Bang v G3 Bill Collins Speed Star finalist McInerney v G1 Harrison-Dawson winner Rapaki Rocks v G1 National Futurity winner Idolize is an outstanding Mixed 4/5 525m race.

Yahiro Bale (five wins from eight starts), G1 Fanta Bale Super Stayers finalist Fernando’s Quest and dual G1 placegetter Kinson Bale highlight their respective races.

Today’s Racing

Shepparton: 9:17am start
Form     Tips     Key stats

Geelong: 4:49pm start
Form     Tips     Key stats

The Meadows: 6:39pm start
Form     Tips     Key stats

Today’s Drawcards

RAPAKI ROCKS

Trainer: Mario Briganti
? The Meadows ? Race 7
? Box 4 ? 525m ⏱ 8:39pm

Claim to fame:
– 1st Group 1 Harrison-Dawson
– Won 7 of last 12

TAB fixed odds: $2.70

The Watchdog says: No

IDOLIZE

Trainer: Peter Presutto
? The Meadows ? Race 7
? Box 8 ? 525m ⏱ 8:39pm

Claim to fame:
– 1st Group 1 National Futurity
– Won 15 from 29

TAB fixed odds: $2.40

The Watchdog says: Yes

COMPLIANCE

Trainer: Karen Pitt
? The Meadows ? Race 8
? Box 1 ? 525m ⏱ 8:58pm

Claim to fame:
– 1st Group 2 Ballarat Cup
– Won 13 from 25

TAB fixed odds: $2.25

The Watchdog says: Yes

? THE WATCHDOG’S $10 INVESTMENT ?
? Saturday 18 June

? $7 Multi

First ?: Win – FRANCIS BENALI
? The Meadows ? Race 2 ? Box 1 ? 525m ⏱ 6:58pm
TAB fixed odds: $1.40 Win
Form ? https://watchdog.grv.org.au/meeting/666538711/race/2

Second ?: Place – SMOKIN’ GRILLE
? The Meadows ? Race 6 ? Box 1 ? 600m ⏱ 8:19pm
TAB fixed odds: $1.40 Place
Form ? https://watchdog.grv.org.au/meeting/666538711/race/6

Third ?: Place – RAPAKI ROCKS
? The Meadows ? Race 7 ? Box 4 ? 525m ⏱ 8:39pm
TAB fixed odds: $1.24 Place
Form ? https://watchdog.grv.org.au/meeting/666538711/race/7

The Watchdog says ? : FRANCIS BENALI (1) is a serious up-and-comer and from the inside draw, there should be no excuses. SMOKIN’ GRILLE (1) was brilliant here last Saturday night, and he is drawn to get every chance to hit the scoreboard. RAPAKI ROCKS (4) is a Group 1 winner and with a clear run mid-race, he should be able to run home into the top three.

Multi price: $2.43

? $3 Exacta – 1,3 / 1,3,6,7 (50%)

? Must Watch Race ?

Great Eight event

? The Meadows ? Race 8
? 525m ⏱ 8:58pm

The Watchdog says ?: Group 2 Ballarat Cup champion COMPLIANCE (1) should hold the top early and he will prove hard to reel in, while the powerful BIG OPAL ROCKS (3) just needs a clear crack mid-race. We have included ASTON TANGO (6) and DO IT (7) for second in the hope of securing some value.

‘Must Watch Race’ Preview ?:

COMPLIANCE (1) is drawn to hold the early lead and he tends to race best on one-bend tracks; however, he has raced well here in the past and he was narrowly beaten in the Group 1 Silver Chief Final earlier this year. BIG OPAL ROCKS (3) is one of the most gifted chasers in training and with three wins from four attempts here, he just needs an ounce of luck in running. DYNAMIC PRINCE (2) has always shown enormous potential and he has gone to another level with four wins in his past five starts. The last 30m is a slight concern but he should pressure COMPLIANCE for most of the journey and he will be in the mix as they turn for home.

Form ? https://watchdog.grv.org.au/meeting/666538711/race/8

The Watchdog’s selections: 1 – 3 – 2 – 6

? RECENT $10 INVESTMENTS ?

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NOTE: June was the first full-month of the new-look Daily Mail, in which The Watchdog has a $10 daily spend.

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