Wangaratta tips: NSW-based jockey Blaike McDougall holds strong hand on Monday

Blaike McDougall is the jockey to follow at Wangaratta on Monday where a big eight-race card will be held on a heavy track.

BEST BET

QUEEN OF SASS

R3 No. 12 $2.90

Can make amends after being nabbed late on debut at Wangaratta last start. With Daniel Moor (ribs) sidelined, star jockey Damian Lane takes the ride for Ellerton-Zahra.

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THE SPHINX

R2 No. 9 $3.90

First-starter out of in-form Nick Ryan barn has the benefit of experienced jockey Rhys McLeod to navigate a slightly awkward draw. Stable places horses well as a rule so must be respected.

ANTAGONISER

R6 No. 2 $4.80

Gone almost two years without a win but drop in grade and good draw puts the four-year-old gelding right in the picture.

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BOMBERZ TOYZ

R4 No. 1 $9

Still a maiden after 14 starts but six minor placings show the four-year-old gelding is always around the mark. Will go forward and be hard to run down.

THE JOCKEY

BLAIKE McDOUGALL

NSW-based jockey drops into Wangaratta with a strong book of rides, including three for Lindsay Park.

FINANCE CHOICE (R1 No. 3 $2.20), KORE (R2 No. 13 $4.20), MR BRIGHTSIDE (R3 No. 7 $3.80), TIPPERARY LASS (R4 No. 14 $4.20), FUNKY FARM (R6 No. 9 $15) and AHADI FARASI (R7 No. 13 $14)

Originally published asOn The Punt: McDougall to make presence felt

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