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Ballarat Race 6 - Ballarat Function Centre

DEEP THINKER (2) was responsible for a modest effort most recently when sixth at Horsham over 485m behind Paw Maud (27.96) in a Grade 5. Has claims if he runs up to expectations. GRAY GROUPER (1) was quickly out of the boxes with a slick early sectional clocking 24.05 with a half a length win at Bendigo over 425m. Makes plenty of appeal if runs up to latest. BIG DUKE (7) finds it hard to break through. Better run when finding the frame last time though, finishing second (25.86) at this track. Can measure up. CRACKERJACK GREG (6) can sneak into the finish with the right run.

Race Time:9:03 AM

Saturday, August 29, 2026

Track:Good

Weather:FINE

Prize Money:$0.00

Distance:450m

Gray Grouper (1)1353325441

Trainer: Stephen Brincat (BRIMBANK (C))12 mths 22: 5-2-3

2 yo BLU Dog

Sire: BERNARDO (AUS)

Dam: JEN JUMBO PRAWN (AUS)

Stats

Career22: 5-2-3

Win %22.73%

Place %45.45%

Prize Money$7,850.00

Comments

Strong performance after racing just off the speed to win by half a length at Bendigo over 425m (24.05) beating Angry Chief in Grade 5 on August 26. Can make it back to back wins.

Last Starts 3 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Ran	Win	BON	A1s	Box	Result	Margin	Starting Price
1/7	26/08/2026	5	GR 5	$1,530.00	Bendigo	425m	0:24.05	0:24.05	0:24.03	N/A	6	1. Gray Grouper 2. Angry Chief 3. Indy Grant	0.5L	$3.20
4/6	21/08/2026	8	GR 5	$2,930.00	Ballarat	390m	0:22.59	0:22.10	0:22.05	N/A	4	1. Happy And Numb 2. Myrniong Storm 3. Vacation Calling	7.3L	$5.50
4/8	13/08/2026	6	GR 5	$2,930.00	Warrnambool	450m	0:25.83	0:25.54	0:25.28	N/A	8	1. Doongalla Don 2. Paw Harkonnen 3. Absolute Rupee	4.1L	$5.50
5/8	07/08/2026	7	GR 4/5	$3,360.00	Geelong	460m	0:26.13	0:25.80	0:25.46	N/A	1	1. Sharapova Star 2. Paw Elodee 3. Slick Badger	4.6L	$61.00
2/8	31/07/2026	3	GR 5	$2,930.00	Bendigo	425m	0:24.55	0:24.24	0:23.96	N/A	4	1. Midnight Thunder 2. Gray Grouper 3. Everglow	4.8L	$9.50
3/7	28/07/2026	22	GR 5	$2,930.00	Horsham	410m	0:23.73	0:23.65	0:23.34	N/A	1	1. Belair Betty 2. Piebald 3. Gray Grouper	1.2L	$4.80
3/6	06/07/2026	10	GR 5	$2,930.00	Ballarat	390m	0:22.32	0:21.98	0:00.00	N/A	3	1. I'm Too Messy 2. Starship Atlas 3. Gray Grouper	5.0L	$8.50

Deep Thinker (2)1263425466

Trainer: Gary Peach (GOLDEN PLAINS (S))12 mths 25: 5-4-2

2 yo Black Dog

Sire: AUSSIE INFRARED (AUS)

Dam: SWIFTY (AUS)

Stats

Career25: 5-4-2

Win %20.00%

Place %44.00%

Prize Money$16,960.00

Comments

Latest effort finished 6th in a Grade 5 on August 24 over 485m at Horsham behind Paw Maud beaten 7 lengths (27.96). Has clocked a strong 25.19 Best Time here at the trip. Top chance.

Last Starts 5 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Ran	Win	BON	A1s	Box	Result	Margin	Starting Price
6/8	24/08/2026	13	GR 5	$3,340.00	Horsham	485m	0:27.96	0:27.46	0:27.37	N/A	6	1. Paw Maud 2. Aston Castle 3. Dynamite Eric	7.3L	$2.80
6/7	11/08/2026	6	GR 4/5	$3,880.00	Horsham	485m	0:28.33	0:27.91	0:27.28	N/A	3	1. Mister Manfredi 2. Alligator Rock 3. Paw Qwerty	6.1L	$4.60
4/6	05/08/2026	12	GR 5 H	$3,340.00	The Meadows	525m	0:30.76	0:30.02	0:29.93	N/A	5	1. Dewana Sizzle 2. Mother Georgia 3. Hartland Axel	10.8L	$8.50
5/8	24/07/2026	7	GR 5 FIN	$3,880.00	Bendigo	500m	0:28.36	0:28.14	0:27.61	N/A	2	1. Analyzation 2. Paw Raynor 3. Baby Beets	3.3L	$9.00
2/8	17/07/2026	10	GR 5 H	$3,340.00	Bendigo	500m	0:28.25	0:27.97	0:27.97	N/A	2	1. Paw Raynor 2. Deep Thinker 3. Urana Orbit	4.0L	$2.40
4/6	07/07/2026	7	GR 4/5	$3,880.00	Horsham	485m	0:27.61	0:27.46	0:27.46	N/A	7	1. Paw Palmer 2. Mister Manfredi 3. Kraken Tommy	2.3L	$3.60

Cousin Johnny (3)5233315347

Trainer: Michael Meyer (CENTRAL GOLDFIELDS (S))12 mths 33: 3-6-8

3 yo BLU Dog

Sire: HOSTILE (AUS)

Dam: DANCE DIVA DANCE (AUS)

Stats

Career33: 3-6-8

Win %9.09%

Place %51.52%

Prize Money$7,070.00

Comments

Disappointed last time but just missed the placings two back over 500m at Bendigo. Likely to struggle this time.

Last Starts 31 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Ran	Win	BON	A1s	Box	Result	Margin	Starting Price
7/8	29/07/2026	12	GR 5	$2,930.00	Ballarat	390m	0:22.71	0:22.21	0:21.91	N/A	3	1. Paw Christie 2. Myrniong Storm 3. Marco Marco	7.0L	$21.00
4/8	17/07/2026	4	GR 5 H	$3,340.00	Bendigo	500m	0:28.55	0:27.97	0:27.97	N/A	6	1. Paw Raynor 2. Deep Thinker 3. Urana Orbit	8.5L	$67.00
3/6	13/07/2026	12	GR 5	$2,930.00	Shepparton	450m	0:26.10	0:25.75	0:25.34	N/A	8	1. Paw Razor 2. Jed's Memory 3. Cousin Johnny	5.0L	$23.00
5/6	01/07/2026	7	RST WIN	$3,340.00	Ballarat	545m	0:32.43	0:31.10	0:31.10	N/A	5	1. Starborn 2. Rev Gordon 3. Okay Alf	19.0L	$17.00
1/8	24/06/2026	7	Rank Limit - Grade 6	$1,740.00	Bendigo	500m	0:28.36	0:28.36	0:28.36	N/A	4	1. Cousin Johnny 2. Centrefold Sal 3. Christmas	6.2L	$4.00
3/8	17/06/2026	14	T3 GR 6	$1,740.00	Bendigo	500m	0:28.63	0:28.25	0:28.25	N/A	5	1. Paw Georgie 2. Vesta Bale 3. Cousin Johnny	5.8L	$12.00

Turn Up Turbo (4)1165447777

Trainer: Donna Pace (SCARSDALE)12 mths 50: 5-9-4

2 yo RED/FWN Dog

Sire: ASTON RUPEE (AUS)

Dam: CLEO'S NEO (AUS)

Stats

Career50: 5-9-4

Win %10.00%

Place %36.00%

Prize Money$15,195.00

Comments

Has finished seventh at his last couple of starts, most recently at this track over 545m. Major threat on best form.

Last Starts 7 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Ran	Win	BON	A1s	Box	Result	Margin	Starting Price
7/8	22/08/2026	8	GR 5	$1,740.00	Ballarat	545m	0:32.01	0:31.34	0:31.34	N/A	5	1. Just Got Paid 2. Gravity Rush 3. Paw Wylder	9.6L	$11.00
7/8	14/08/2026	18	GR 5	$2,930.00	Geelong	400m	0:23.38	0:22.62	0:22.35	N/A	1	1. Rocky Superstar 2. Charlie's Rose 3. Paw Nascent	10.9L	$31.00
7/8	27/07/2026	25	GR 5	$3,340.00	Sandown	515m	0:30.65	0:29.91	0:29.26	N/A	6	1. Aston Currency 2. Lindenow Buffy 3. Breakn' A Sweat	10.6L	$23.00
7/7	02/07/2026	3	GR 5	$8,790.00	Sandown	515m	0:30.52	0:29.61	0:29.29	N/A	2	1. Shade Of Pale 2. Blue Trombone 3. Winning Ratio	13.3L	$7.00
4/7	29/06/2026	7	GR 4/5	$3,970.00	Sandown	515m	0:30.36	0:29.83	0:29.43	N/A	2	1. Oklahoma Bale 2. Maxi Grin 3. Aston Policy	7.8L	$8.00
4/6	22/06/2026	14	FFA	$3,970.00	Sandown	515m	0:30.12	0:29.58	0:29.58	N/A	4	1. Uncle Stiltskin 2. Maxi Grin 3. Found Treasure	7.8L	$31.00

Valletta Moon (5)4152137646

Trainer: John Nicholls (MELTON (C))12 mths 53: 11-4-8

3 yo Black Bitch

Sire: KOBLENZ (AUS)

Dam: VALLETTA MIST (AUS)

Stats

Career53: 11-4-8

Win %20.75%

Place %43.40%

Prize Money$20,955.00

Comments

Has been out of the money of late. Could only manage sixth last time out over 425m at Bendigo. Will be tested in this company.

Last Starts 8 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Ran	Win	BON	A1s	Box	Result	Margin	Starting Price
6/6	21/08/2026	4	GR 4/5	$3,360.00	Bendigo	425m	0:24.40	0:23.76	0:23.76	N/A	1	1. Trick 2. Zambada Icon 3. Tornado Tessa	9.3L	$23.00
4/8	17/08/2026	7	GR 5	$2,930.00	Shepparton	390m	0:22.73	0:22.31	0:21.75	N/A	3	1. Berringa Paddy 2. Sweet I Am 3. Compare Joe	6.0L	$9.50
6/8	10/08/2026	10	GR 5	$2,930.00	Shepparton	390m	0:22.71	0:22.34	0:21.96	N/A	2	1. Kraken Western 2. Sweet I Am 3. Indy Grant	5.2L	$7.50
7/8	31/07/2026	8	GR 4/5	$3,360.00	Geelong	400m	0:23.52	0:22.35	0:22.35	N/A	1	1. Weblec Joel 2. Paw Ortiz 3. Big Boy Pants	16.7L	$46.00
3/8	23/07/2026	5	GR 5	$2,930.00	Warrnambool	450m	0:25.95	0:25.72	0:25.34	N/A	6	1. Cruising Jamie 2. Indian Prince 3. Valletta Moon	3.4L	$4.00
1/8	18/07/2026	5	GR 5	$1,530.00	Ballarat	450m	0:25.57	0:25.57	0:25.55	N/A	1	1. Valletta Moon 2. Trissa Bale 3. Sit And Steer	2.0L	$2.40

Crackerjack Greg (6)1321876625

Trainer: Jordan Cooper (GOLDEN PLAINS (S))12 mths 19: 3-4-2

2 yo Black Dog

Sire: SUNSET SPITFIRE (AUS)

Dam: MAXIMUM SHIRLEY (AUS)

Stats

Career19: 3-4-2

Win %15.79%

Place %47.37%

Prize Money$6,485.00

Comments

Was out of the placings last time but the start prior was just edged out when second (19.61) over 350m at Healesville. Tough draw to overcome but capable of a better result.

Last Starts 4 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Ran	Win	BON	A1s	Box	Result	Margin	Starting Price
5/6	25/08/2026	4	GR 5	$1,530.00	Geelong	400m	0:23.53	0:22.71	0:22.32	N/A	6	1. Zipping Choi 2. Dashing Derek 3. Paw Yuri	11.8L	$3.60
2/7	21/08/2026	7	GR 5	$1,530.00	Healesville	350m	0:19.61	0:19.60	0:19.52	N/A	8	1. Sailplane 2. Crackerjack Greg 3. Bundy Paradise	0.1L	$2.30
6/7	14/08/2026	3	GR 5	$3,340.00	Bendigo	500m	0:28.78	0:28.17	0:27.97	N/A	2	1. Greysynd Clyde 2. Thermal Flame 3. Kiwi Fred	8.8L	$31.00
6/7	11/08/2026	7	GR 5	$2,930.00	Horsham	410m	0:24.15	0:23.27	0:23.16	N/A	7	1. Aston National 2. Eat Your Spinach 3. Genesis Bale	12.6L	$23.00
7/7	04/08/2026	7	RST WIN H	$2,930.00	Horsham	410m	0:24.14	0:23.71	0:23.30	N/A	4	1. Torpedo Giblet 2. Dimora Big Boy 3. Paw Xiomara	6.2L	$7.00
8/8	28/07/2026	11	GR 5	$2,930.00	Warragul	460m	0:26.87	0:26.26	0:25.92	N/A	3	1. Thorkildsen 2. That's My Boy 3. Mystery Nell	8.6L	$12.00

Big Duke (7)7647526352

Trainer: Danny Cortese (CASEY (C))12 mths 98: 12-13-8

3 yo Black Dog

Sire: HOUDINI BOY (AUS)

Dam: RING A DRAGON (AUS)

Stats

Career98: 12-13-8

Win %12.24%

Place %33.67%

Prize Money$43,875.00

Comments

Hit the ground running with a fast early sectional but found one better when runner up over 450m at this track clocking 25.86. Found one better last time. Well placed and worth following up.

Last Starts 7 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Ran	Win	BON	A1s	Box	Result	Margin	Starting Price
2/8	22/08/2026	16	GR 5	$1,530.00	Ballarat	450m	0:25.86	0:25.69	0:25.57	N/A	4	1. Plutonic 2. Big Duke 3. Bengal Beast	2.4L	$7.00
5/7	06/08/2026	3	GR 5	$1,530.00	Warragul	400m	0:23.50	0:23.09	0:22.59	N/A	8	1. It's Friday 2. Warrior Tommy 3. Hanna's Avatar	6.0L	$2.40
3/7	03/08/2026	6	GR 5	$3,340.00	Sandown	515m	0:30.24	0:30.06	0:29.41	N/A	4	1. Deal 'Em High 2. Rattle And Bang 3. Big Duke	2.5L	$5.00
6/8	28/07/2026	4	GR 4/5	$1,530.00	Geelong	460m	0:26.53	0:25.76	0:25.76	N/A	7	1. Little Flower 2. Moraine Leah 3. Winning Ratio	10.9L	$14.00
2/6	24/07/2026	3	GR 5	$1,530.00	Healesville	350m	0:19.94	0:19.88	0:19.34	N/A	8	1. Aussie Supreme 2. Big Duke 3. Aussie Savannah	1.0L	$3.40
5/8	21/07/2026	7	GR 5	$2,930.00	Warragul	400m	0:23.19	0:22.46	0:22.45	N/A	8	1. Point Break 2. Brindle Surprise 3. Bula	10.4L	$51.00

Bun Quake (8)6637354114

Trainer: Stephen Brincat (BRIMBANK (C))12 mths 137: 12-11-32

4 yo BDL Dog

Sire: DROOPYS SYDNEY (AUS)

Dam: GYPSY BUN (AUS)

Stats

Career137: 12-11-32

Win %8.76%

Place %40.15%

Prize Money$48,325.00

Comments

Was in a purple patch of form before proving a little disappointing last start, finishing fourth at Sandown over 595m. Has plenty of ability look for improvement. Not out of it.

Last Starts 5 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Ran	Win	BON	A1s	Box	Result	Margin	Starting Price
4/8	24/08/2026	14	GR 5	$3,940.00	Sandown	595m	0:34.90	0:34.62	0:34.36	N/A	6	1. Best For Last 2. Archer Sweet 3. Lady Ness	4.0L	$46.00
1/5	10/08/2026	9	GR 5	$3,340.00	Sandown	515m	0:30.11	0:30.11	0:29.19	N/A	4	1. Bun Quake 2. Gravity Rush 3. Rattle And Bang	5.3L	$4.20
1/8	01/08/2026	7	GR 5	$1,740.00	Ballarat	545m	0:31.33	0:31.33	0:30.78	N/A	3	1. Bun Quake 2. Axel's Radar 3. Lektra Otis	0.8L	$21.00
4/7	25/07/2026	3	GR 5	$1,740.00	Ballarat	545m	0:31.86	0:31.65	0:31.11	N/A	6	1. Les Norton 2. Axel's Radar 3. Lektra Otis	3.1L	$7.00
5/8	22/07/2026	7	Bottom Up - Grade 5	$1,740.00	Bendigo	500m	0:28.86	0:28.39	0:28.39	N/A	5	1. Greysynd Bonnie 2. Paw Nevada 3. Reggae Miss	6.7L	$19.00
3/6	15/07/2026	5	GR 5	$3,340.00	The Meadows	525m	0:30.83	0:30.49	0:29.89	N/A	2	1. Greysynd Bonnie 2. Paw Amalfi 3. Bun Quake	4.9L	$5.50