The Pink Diamond series with total prizemoney of $1.175 million resumed yesterday and the action continues at Bendigo today and Geelong tonight.

The Rookie Sprinter heat at Geelong features Group finalists Zara’s Ivan, Bang and Fearless Rory, plus the exciting Jungle Panther.

G1 winner Untapped and placegetter Aston Velvet, plus G3 winner Collinda Patty, are contesting the Champion Distance heat, while G1 winner Zippy Tesla faces Group placegetters Titan Blazer, Mepunga Mustang and Fernando Mick, plus Gypsy Yankee in the Champion Sprinter heat.

G1 finalist Golden Quest and G1 runner-up Aston Ulysses headline the Champion Distance heat at Bendigo, while Silver Brute, G3 runner-up Plan Ahead and multiple Group placegetter Lots Of Chatter highlight their respective heats.

Today’s Racing

Healesville: 11:04am start
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Bendigo: 3:17pm start
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Traralgon: 6:50pm start
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Geelong: 7:10pm start
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Today’s Drawcards

ASTON ULYSSES

Trainer: Paul Abela
? Bendigo ? Race 6
? Box 8 ? 660m ⏱ 4:57pm

Claim to fame:
– 2nd Group 1 Rookie Rebel
– Won 2 from 2 Trk/Dst

TAB fixed odds: $2.90

The Watchdog says: Yes

UNTAPPED

Trainer: Dustin Drew
? Geelong ? Race 4
? Box 7 ? 680m ⏱ 8:13pm

Claim to fame:
– 1st Group 1 Sandown Cup
– Won 3 of last 5

TAB fixed odds: $1.80

The Watchdog says: Yes

ZIPPY TESLA

Trainer: Andrea Dailly
? Geelong ? Race 8
? Box 4 ? 460m ⏱ 9:32pm

Claim to fame:
– 1st Group 1 Silver Chief
– 67% top-three from 34 starts

TAB fixed odds: $5.50

The Watchdog says: No

? THE WATCHDOG’S $10 INVESTMENT ?
? Friday 10 June

? $2 Multi

First ?: Place – TOBIN FROST
? Bendigo ? Race 6 ? Box 1 ? 660m ⏱ 4:57pm
TAB fixed odds: $1.70 Place
Form ? https://watchdog.grv.org.au/meeting/666538684/race/6

Second ?: Win – PLAN AHEAD
? Bendigo ? Race 8 ? Box 1 ? 500m ⏱ 5:36pm
TAB fixed odds: $1.40 Win
Form ? https://watchdog.grv.org.au/meeting/666538684/race/8

Third ?: Win – ASTON SALMA
? Bendigo ? Race 10 ? Box 1 ? 425m ⏱ 6:18pm
TAB fixed odds: $2.30 Win
Form ? https://watchdog.grv.org.au/meeting/666538684/race/10

The Watchdog says ? : TOBIN FROST (1) has been racing well of late and he is drawn to be prominent throughout. PLAN AHEAD (1) has been enormous since resuming and there should be no excuses from the inside draw. ASTON SALMA (1) has blistering early pace and she should get plenty of cover from her kennelmate MAXED OUT (2) in the run to the first bend.

Multi price: $5.47

? $4 Win – MEPUNGA TILLY
? Geelong ? Race 1 ? Box 1 ? 400m ⏱ 7:10pm
TAB fixed odds: $3.50 Win
Form ? https://watchdog.grv.org.au/meeting/666538682/race/1

The Watchdog says ? : MEPUNGA TILLY (1) was backed for a stack when making her debut here last Friday night and she never really got a clear crack at her rivals. From the inside draw, she should step well and be able to then hunt through and hold the lead, we should see what she is made of tonight.

? $2 Multi

First ?: Win – ASTON PABLO
? Geelong ? Race 3 ? Box 2 ? 680m ⏱ 7:49pm
TAB fixed odds: $1.90 Win
Form ? https://watchdog.grv.org.au/meeting/666538682/race/3

Second ?: Win – ASTON MERIT
? Geelong ? Race 7 ? Box 5 ? 400m ⏱ 9:09pm
TAB fixed odds: $2.50 Win
Form ? https://watchdog.grv.org.au/meeting/666538682/race/7

Third ?: Place – ZIPPY TESLA
? Geelong ? Race 8 ? Box 4 ? 460m ⏱ 9:32pm
TAB fixed odds: $1.75 Place
Form ? https://watchdog.grv.org.au/meeting/666538682/race/8

The Watchdog says ? : ASTON PABLO (2) has turned in some great performances of late and he will appreciate the smaller line-up. ASTON MERIT (5) has a tough draw, but he is a ridiculous talent, and he just needs an ounce of luck in the first 40m or so. ZIPPY TESLA (4) will charge to the line and looks a great place prospect.

Multi price: $8.31

? $2 Exacta – 5,6 / 1,3,4,5,6 (25%)

? Must Watch Race ?

Fourth heat of the Pink Diamond Rookie Sprinter

? Geelong ? Race 6
? 460m ⏱ 8:51pm

The Watchdog says ?: Group 2 Geelong Gold Cup finalist STORM STROLLER (5) might have enough pace to cross and lead and he should bring JUNGLE PANTHER (6) across in the early stages, so one of those runners should get the cash. We have gone wide for second in the hope of securing some value as it is a very even race.

‘Must Watch Race’ Preview ?:

JUNGLE PANTHER (6) has gone to another level in recent months, and he appears suitably drawn out wide. He carved out back-to-back wins at Horsham in April/May and he followed those runs up with a breathtaking 25.52sec Warragul win. This is his toughest test to date, but a clear run early should see him figure prominently. QUICK SMART (2) comes into this having won three-of-four in brilliant style at Sandown Park, however he is dropping back from 515m, and there is an abundance of early speed engaged. ZARA’S IVAN (1) has the class edge over his rivals and a clean getaway can see him hold a handy spot early. Group 2 finalist FEARLESS RORY (4) won here recently in a scorching 25.54sec. The draw is a slight concern, but he does possess a wonderful turn of foot.

Form ? https://watchdog.grv.org.au/meeting/666538682/race/6

The Watchdog’s selections: 6 – 5 – 4 – 1

Today’s News

DEWANA DELIGHT IN PINK DIAMOND
IN CASE YOU MISSED IT

? RECENT $10 INVESTMENTS ?

Thursday 9 June: $20.72 (+107%)
Wednesday 8 June: $0 (-100%)
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Saturday 4 June: $0 (-100%)
Friday 3 June: $0 (-100%)

Past 7 days: $45.09 for $70 invested (-36%)
Past 14 days: $89.73 for $140 invested (-36%)
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? MONTH x MONTH RECORD

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February 2022: $288.97 for $280 (+3%)
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December 2021: $384.82 for $300 (+28%)
November 2021: $300.47 for $300 (Even)
October 2021: $311.40 for $310 (Even)
September 2021: $220.69 for $300 (-27%)
August 2021: $262.63 for $310 (-15%)
July 2021: $309.18 for $300 (+3%)
June 2021: $324.38 for $300 (+8%)

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