Ballarat Race 3 - Pink Diamond Challenger Sprinter Ht1
DEEP THINKER (8) placed two runs ago then again in the money last time when second (25.28) at this track in a R/A FIN. This looks easier and expected to bounce back. MATCHBOX HONEY (2) has been settling off the speed lately, finishing eighth (26.54) last time in a Grade 4/5 at Shepparton. Has a good record at this journey. Key runner on best form. DYNAMITE DOUG (1) produced a moderate effort last time when sixth at Warragul over 400m behind Patriot Niamh (23.12) in a Grade 5. The form from his last run is stacking up nicely. Can measure up this time. MORAINE JOKER (6) cannot be left out over a shorter distance.
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Suited by inside box. Last start finished 6th over 400m at Warragul beaten 8 lengths (23.12) behind Patriot Niamh in a Grade 5 on April 24. Comes through a good form race. Looks a top chance.
Last Starts 39 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 24/04/2026 | 63 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Warragul | 400m | 0:23.12 | 0:22.54 | 0:22.54 | N/A | 5 |
| 8.5L | $13.00 |
| 8/8 | 20/02/2026 | 11 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Geelong | 400m | 0:23.23 | 0:22.40 | 0:22.35 | N/A | 8 |
| 11.8L | $4.80 |
| 8/8 | 09/02/2026 | 5 | GR 4/5 | $3,360.00 | Shepparton | 450m | 0:25.97 | 0:24.98 | 0:24.98 | N/A | 5 |
| 14.0L | $31.00 |
| 4/7 | 04/02/2026 | 12 | GR 4/5 | $3,360.00 | Ballarat | 390m | 0:22.36 | 0:22.16 | 0:21.90 | N/A | 2 |
| 3.0L | $10.00 |
| 4/8 | 23/01/2026 | 19 | GR 4/5 | $3,360.00 | Geelong | 400m | 0:22.80 | 0:22.46 | 0:22.29 | N/A | 1 |
| 5.3L | $7.50 |
| 8/8 | 04/01/2026 | 6 | GR 4/5 | $3,360.00 | Horsham | 410m | 0:24.10 | 0:23.29 | 0:22.90 | N/A | 8 |
| 11.7L | $7.00 |
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Latest effort finished last in a Grade 4/5 on May 25 over 450m at Shepparton behind Manager beaten 17 lengths (26.54). Below best last time but looks well placed here. Deserves another chance.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/8 | 25/05/2026 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $3,360.00 | Shepparton | 450m | 0:26.54 | 0:25.32 | 0:25.06 | N/A | 2 |
| 17.5L | $51.00 |
| 6/8 | 18/05/2026 | 13 | GR 4/5 | $3,360.00 | Shepparton | 450m | 0:25.82 | 0:25.28 | 0:25.28 | N/A | 6 |
| 7.8L | $71.00 |
| 8/8 | 05/05/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Warragul | 460m | 0:26.61 | 0:26.19 | 0:25.49 | N/A | 2 |
| 6.3L | $2.70 |
| 3/8 | 01/05/2026 | 10 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Traralgon | 425m | 0:24.26 | 0:24.14 | 0:23.61 | N/A | 6 |
| 1.7L | $6.00 |
| 3/7 | 21/04/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Warragul | 400m | 0:23.19 | 0:23.14 | 0:22.29 | N/A | 4 |
| 0.7L | $2.50 |
| 2/7 | 17/04/2026 | 32 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Warragul | 400m | 0:22.55 | 0:22.48 | 0:22.44 | N/A | 3 |
| 1.3L | $8.00 |
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Poor last start but ran a better race two back when fourth over 450m at this track. Others read better.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 21/05/2026 | 8 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Warrnambool | 390m | 0:22.80 | 0:21.99 | 0:21.74 | N/A | 3 |
| 11.6L | $15.00 |
| 4/8 | 13/05/2026 | 6 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Ballarat | 450m | 0:25.87 | 0:25.30 | 0:25.03 | N/A | 8 |
| 8.3L | $11.00 |
| 3/7 | 07/05/2026 | 9 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Ballarat | 450m | 0:25.75 | 0:25.62 | 0:25.20 | N/A | 8 |
| 2.0L | $31.00 |
| 5/6 | 28/04/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Horsham | 410m | 0:23.77 | 0:23.40 | 0:23.09 | N/A | 3 |
| 5.5L | $6.50 |
| 6/7 | 21/04/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Horsham | 410m | 0:23.89 | 0:23.29 | 0:22.75 | N/A | 3 |
| 8.8L | $6.50 |
| 2/6 | 14/04/2026 | 6 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Horsham | 410m | 0:23.51 | 0:23.16 | 0:22.99 | N/A | 3 |
| 5.0L | $26.00 |
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Hit the ground running last time with a strong early split and tried to lead throughout but had to settle for the minors when second (28.94) at Bendigo over 500m. Holds top-three claims.
Last Starts 90 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/7 | 04/03/2026 | 6 | GR 5 | $1,740.00 | Bendigo | 500m | 0:28.94 | 0:28.86 | 0:28.02 | N/A | 8 |
| 1.3L | $1.70 |
| 2/8 | 26/02/2026 | 5 | Bottom Up - Grade 5 | $1,530.00 | Shepparton | 450m | 0:25.60 | 0:25.59 | 0:25.59 | N/A | 8 |
| 0.3L | $2.80 |
| 1/8 | 21/02/2026 | 10 | Bottom Up - Grade 5 | $1,530.00 | Bendigo | 425m | 0:24.21 | 0:24.21 | 0:24.21 | N/A | 3 |
| 1.8L | $2.70 |
| 5/7 | 11/02/2026 | 8 | Bottom Up - Grade 5 | $1,530.00 | Healesville | 300m | 0:17.20 | 0:17.00 | 0:16.86 | N/A | 1 |
| 3.0L | $4.60 |
| 6/8 | 03/02/2026 | 43 | Bottom Up - Grade 5 | $1,530.00 | Healesville | 300m | 0:17.13 | 0:16.80 | 0:16.80 | N/A | 4 |
| 5.0L | $9.50 |
| 5/6 | 22/12/2025 | 12 | GR 5 NP | $3,340.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:30.28 | 0:29.81 | 0:29.28 | N/A | 6 |
| 7.3L | $4.20 |
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Could only manage fell last time but the start prior hit the frame at double figure odds when second (30.01) over 515m at Sandown. Has a squeeze box to navigate but is in the mix.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0/8 | 23/05/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Ballarat | 450m | 0:32.71 | 0:25.78 | 0:25.67 | N/A | 2 |
| 99.0L | $2.70 |
| 2/6 | 18/05/2026 | 5 | GR 5 NP | $3,400.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:30.01 | 0:29.82 | 0:29.46 | N/A | 5 |
| 2.8L | $8.50 |
| 8/8 | 13/05/2026 | 21 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Ballarat | 450m | 0:26.00 | 0:25.39 | 0:25.03 | N/A | 4 |
| 8.6L | $12.00 |
| 6/8 | 22/04/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Ballarat | 450m | 0:25.75 | 0:25.00 | 0:24.89 | N/A | 2 |
| 10.8L | $10.00 |
| 5/7 | 15/04/2026 | 7 | GR 5 H | $2,930.00 | Ballarat | 450m | 0:25.81 | 0:25.29 | 0:24.96 | N/A | 4 |
| 7.4L | $46.00 |
| 7/7 | 08/04/2026 | 19 | GR 4/5 | $3,360.00 | Ballarat | 450m | 0:25.83 | 0:25.08 | 0:25.08 | N/A | 8 |
| 10.8L | $41.00 |
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Last start finished 5th over 525m at The Meadows beaten 6 lengths (30.86) behind Yaya Sally in a Grade 5 H on May 27. Racing well and has to be included.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/6 | 27/05/2026 | 4 | GR 5 H | $3,400.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.86 | 0:30.41 | 0:30.18 | N/A | 4 |
| 6.5L | $31.00 |
| 7/8 | 23/05/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $1,740.00 | Ballarat | 545m | 0:32.32 | 0:31.48 | 0:31.48 | N/A | 8 |
| 12.3L | $4.80 |
| 3/6 | 18/05/2026 | 7 | GR 5 NP | $3,400.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:30.13 | 0:29.82 | 0:29.46 | N/A | 8 |
| 4.5L | $12.00 |
| 3/6 | 11/05/2026 | 9 | GR 5 | $3,400.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:30.23 | 0:29.72 | 0:29.39 | N/A | 4 |
| 7.3L | $13.00 |
| 1/5 | 02/05/2026 | 9 | Rank Limit - Grade 5 | $1,530.00 | Ballarat | 450m | 0:25.65 | 0:25.65 | 0:25.29 | N/A | 3 |
| 0.3L | $5.50 |
| 5/8 | 23/04/2026 | 17 | Rank Limit - Grade 5 | $1,530.00 | Shepparton | 450m | 0:25.80 | 0:25.24 | 0:25.24 | N/A | 2 |
| 8.0L | $11.00 |
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Backs up after finishing 5th on May 30 over 450m at this track in a Grade 5. Shouldn't trouble the top few hopes.
Last Starts 3 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/7 | 30/05/2026 | 15 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Ballarat | 450m | 0:25.54 | 0:25.44 | 0:25.44 | N/A | 7 |
| 1.5L | $3.30 |
| 7/8 | 15/05/2026 | 3 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Geelong | 400m | 0:23.28 | 0:22.77 | 0:22.20 | N/A | 2 |
| 7.3L | $6.00 |
| 1/7 | 12/05/2026 | 5 | Bottom Up - Grade 5 | $1,530.00 | Geelong | 400m | 0:22.83 | 0:22.83 | 0:22.74 | N/A | 8 |
| 0.3L | $2.70 |
| 3/7 | 07/05/2026 | 6 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Ballarat | 450m | 0:26.46 | 0:25.53 | 0:25.20 | N/A | 5 |
| 13.5L | $5.50 |
| 6/8 | 01/05/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Geelong | 400m | 0:23.15 | 0:22.71 | 0:22.47 | N/A | 1 |
| 6.5L | $3.70 |
| 1/7 | 27/04/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Ballarat | 450m | 0:25.43 | 0:25.43 | 0:25.35 | N/A | 8 |
| 0.8L | $8.50 |
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Has placed the last couple. Ran 25.28 when second at this track latest but the run prior he recorded a quick 25.27 over 450m finishing second at this track. Looms as the one to beat this time.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 27/05/2026 | 7 | R/A FIN | $3,360.00 | Ballarat | 450m | 0:25.28 | 0:25.19 | 0:25.19 | N/A | 1 |
| 1.3L | $3.60 |
| 2/7 | 20/05/2026 | 12 | RST WIN H | $2,930.00 | Ballarat | 450m | 0:25.27 | 0:25.02 | 0:25.02 | N/A | 8 |
| 3.8L | $5.00 |
| 4/8 | 08/05/2026 | 15 | RST WIN H | $3,340.00 | Bendigo | 500m | 0:28.45 | 0:28.18 | 0:28.02 | N/A | 1 |
| 3.9L | $2.10 |
| 7/8 | 23/04/2026 | 13 | RST WIN H | $2,930.00 | Warrnambool | 450m | 0:25.98 | 0:25.18 | 0:24.72 | N/A | 1 |
| 11.5L | $2.60 |
| 6/8 | 10/04/2026 | 5 | RST WIN H | $2,930.00 | Geelong | 460m | 0:26.48 | 0:25.57 | 0:25.57 | N/A | 8 |
| 13.0L | $4.80 |
| 5/8 | 05/04/2026 | 9 | R/A FIN | $7,330.00 | Bendigo | 425m | 0:24.11 | 0:23.48 | 0:23.48 | N/A | 7 |
| 9.3L | $9.00 |
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Did a good job two starts back at this track to win by half a length in 25.92, beating Soda Swan. Last start finished 4th over 450m at this track beaten 6 lengths (25.72) behind Doongalla Gem in a Grade 5 on April 20. Prepared to risk on this occasion.
Last Starts 43 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/7 | 20/04/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Ballarat | 450m | 0:25.72 | 0:25.29 | 0:25.29 | N/A | 4 |
| 6.3L | $21.00 |
| 1/6 | 13/04/2026 | 2 | T3 RSTW | $1,530.00 | Ballarat | 450m | 0:25.92 | 0:25.92 | 0:25.63 | N/A | 1 |
| 0.5L | $6.50 |
| 7/8 | 11/04/2026 | 10 | Rank Limit - Grade 5 | $1,740.00 | Ballarat | 545m | 0:31.79 | 0:31.18 | 0:31.18 | N/A | 1 |
| 8.8L | $51.00 |
| 7/7 | 01/04/2026 | 9 | RST WIN | $3,940.00 | Ballarat | 660m | 0:39.61 | 0:38.20 | 0:38.20 | N/A | 6 |
| 20.3L | $51.00 |
| 5/7 | 23/03/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Ballarat | 450m | 0:26.10 | 0:25.70 | 0:25.49 | N/A | 1 |
| 5.8L | $7.00 |
| 6/8 | 16/03/2026 | 6 | Bottom Up - Grade 5 | $1,530.00 | Geelong | 460m | 0:26.90 | 0:26.26 | 0:26.20 | N/A | 2 |
| 9.5L | $17.00 |