Swan Hill
VIC • 2026-04-12
Good
Rail: True Entire Circuit
Updated: 08:39 AEST
Track Insights — Swan Hill
Recent Patterns:
- Recent races featured traffic issues - tactical rides and clear runs critical
- Multiple reports of wide runs - suggests inside draws holding advantage
Top Jockeys Here:
- D Yendall: 1W from 3 (33.3% win, 66.7% place)
- Nathan Punch: 0W from 3 (0.0% win, 0.0% place)
- H Coffey: 0W from 6 (0.0% win, 50.0% place)
- Neil Farley: 0W from 3 (0.0% win, 66.7% place)
- Logan McNeil: 0W from 3 (0.0% win, 33.3% place)
Barriers: Middle barriers (4-8) provide the best tactical options, allowing flexibility to settle forward or back depending on pace. Inside barriers excel in smaller fields, while wide draws suit horses with natural speed.
Pace: Sprint races (1000-1200m) favor leaders and on-pace runners. Middle distance (1200-1600m) suits versatile runners who can position midfield. Staying races (1600m+) reward horses with sustained stamina who can finish strongly over the final 400m.
R1 • 975m • Maiden;12:00
PASS
Maiden; • Prize: $32000
| # | Horse | Bar | Conf | Price | Tag |
| 1 |
Hegely Lachlan King |
5 |
43% |
$$5.35 |
BEST |
| 2 |
Gunz Chelsea Jokic |
1 |
32% |
$$5.08 |
DANGER |
| 3 |
Queen Caves Cassidy Hill |
6 |
32% |
$$14.85 |
|
| 4 |
She's Elusive Sarah Field |
3 |
22% |
$$28.12 |
|
- Finished 6th last start, 2.9L off the winner.
- Significant class drop — has been competing against stronger opposition.
- Has tried 975m without placing — distance may not suit.
- Sectional times below field average — may struggle in a tight finish.
No edge detected — race passed.
HOT PACE
Multiple early speed - closers advantaged
START ←
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Back
Midfield
Pressers
Leaders
Running Style Breakdown
4
Meet Me At The Bar
Barrier 2
LEADER
▼
▲▲ Strong advantage
▲ Slight advantage
— Neutral
▼ Disadvantaged
Full Field Analysis
1
Bad Blood (8) J:
flying form, quality stable
14%
#2
2
Gunz (1) J: Chelsea Jokic
proven at distance, flying form
32%
3
Kgalagadi (8) J: Liam Riordan
form a concern, top jockey, quality stable, inconsistent
14%
4
Meet Me At The Bar (2) J: Cian Macredmond
form a concern, top jockey, quality stable, inconsistent
5
Soviet Strike (9) J: Ryan Hurdle
top jockey, quality stable, inconsistent
18%
#3
6
Queen Caves (6) J: Cassidy Hill
track specialist, proven at distance, flying form, top jockey
32%
#4
7
She's Elusive (3) J: Sarah Field
quality stable
22%
#1
8
Hegely (5) J: Lachlan King
track specialist, proven at distance, flying form, top jockey
43%
9
Immortal Truth (7) J: Eoin Walsh
proven at distance, in good form, top jockey, quality stable
19%
10
Wanted Enuff (4) J: Will Gordon
flying form, top jockey, quality stable, inconsistent
18%
R2 • 1300m • Maiden;12:00
PASS
Maiden; • Prize: $32000
| # | Horse | Bar | Conf | Price | Tag |
| 1 |
The Lady Venus Nadia Daniels |
5 |
29% |
$$6.04 |
BEST |
| 2 |
Alvin Chelsea Jokic |
3 |
30% |
N/A |
DANGER |
| 3 |
Miss Solar Hart Chelsea Taylor |
12 |
29% |
N/A |
|
| 4 |
He's A Hustler Harry Coffey |
4 |
25% |
$$6.43 |
|
- Placed 3rd of 8 last start (0.6L).
- Significant class drop — has been competing against stronger opposition.
- Sectional times below field average — may struggle in a tight finish.
No edge detected — race passed.
HOT PACE
Multiple early speed - closers advantaged
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Back
Midfield
Pressers
Leaders
Running Style Breakdown
12
Tomorrows Prospect
Barrier 6
PRESSER
—
10
Miss Solar Hart
Barrier 12
BACKMARKER
▲▲
▲▲ Strong advantage
▲ Slight advantage
— Neutral
▼ Disadvantaged
Full Field Analysis
#2
1
Alvin (3) J: Chelsea Jokic
track specialist, proven at distance
30%
2
Belgium Lad (10) J: Ryan Hurdle
form a concern, top jockey, quality stable, inconsistent
20%
3
More Give It (15) J: Brad Rawiller
in good form, top jockey
24%
4
Si Si Sir (7) J: Sarah Field
quality stable
24%
#4
5
He's A Hustler (4) J: Harry Coffey
flying form, top jockey, quality stable
25%
6
Infinite Game (8) J: Milos Bunjevac
in good form, top jockey, quality stable
19%
7
Let Rip Rod (9) J: Eoin Walsh
top jockey, quality stable, inconsistent
19%
8
Cheers To Us (1) J: Cassidy Hill
proven at distance, top jockey, inconsistent
29%
9
Juno's Song (9) J: Cian Macredmond
form a concern, top jockey, quality stable, inconsistent
#3
10
Miss Solar Hart (12) J: Chelsea Taylor
top jockey, quality stable, inconsistent
29%
#1
11
The Lady Venus (5) J: Nadia Daniels
top jockey, quality stable
29%
12
Tomorrows Prospect (6) J: Logan McNeil
in good form, quality stable
26%
13
Desert Falcon (5) J: Will Gordon
top jockey, quality stable, inconsistent
26%
14
Donvilla D'or (11) J: Makisha Salter
top jockey, quality stable, inconsistent
11%
15
Inarticulate (2) J: Nadia Daniels
top jockey, quality stable, inconsistent
27%
R3 • 1600m • Benchmark 56;12:00
Med
Value Bet
Benchmark 56; • Prize: $22000
| # | Horse | Bar | Conf | Price | Tag |
| 1 |
Hydrogen Power Stacey Metcalfe |
1 |
41% |
$$3.33 |
BEST |
| 2 |
Positivo Brad Rawiller |
2 |
32% |
$$2.36 |
DANGER |
| 3 |
Tarakash Cian Macredmond |
5 |
29% |
$$7.47 |
|
| 4 |
Asawin Chelsea Taylor |
3 |
23% |
$$25.73 |
|
- Placed 3rd of 8 last start (2.5L).
- Significant class drop — has been competing against stronger opposition.
- Has tried 1600m without placing — distance may not suit.
WIN#3 Hydrogen Power1% of bank
EVEN PACE
True run race - genuine test
START ←
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Back
Midfield
Pressers
Leaders
Running Style Breakdown
4
She's Stargazing
Barrier 4
PRESSER
—
8
Fiorente Spritz
Barrier 3
MIDFIELD
—
▲▲ Strong advantage
▲ Slight advantage
— Neutral
▼ Disadvantaged
Full Field Analysis
#2
1
Positivo (2) J: Brad Rawiller
proven at distance, flying form, top jockey, quality stable
32%
#4
2
Asawin (3) J: Chelsea Taylor
top jockey, quality stable
23%
#1
3
Hydrogen Power (1) J: Stacey Metcalfe
track specialist, proven at distance, in good form, top jockey
41%
4
She's Stargazing (4) J: Will Gordon
top jockey, quality stable
17%
5
Catch A Break (3) J: Nadia Daniels
proven at distance, top jockey, quality stable
21%
#3
6
Tarakash (5) J: Cian Macredmond
proven at distance, top jockey, quality stable
29%
7
Red Sparks (6) J: Milos Bunjevac
top jockey, inconsistent
20%
8
Fiorente Spritz (3) J: Sarah Field
suited to trip, inconsistent
18%
Exotics
Quinella: Hydrogen Power, Positivo
Exacta: Hydrogen Power / Positivo, Tarakash
Trifecta: Box: Hydrogen Power, Positivo, Tarakash, Asawin
First 4: Box: Hydrogen Power, Positivo, Tarakash, Asawin, Catch A Break
R4 • 1600m • Maiden;12:00
PASS
Maiden; • Prize: $32000
| # | Horse | Bar | Conf | Price | Tag |
| 1 |
Egyptian Thorn Harry Coffey |
1 |
27% |
$$5.44 |
BEST |
| 2 |
Speedometer Nathan Punch |
4 |
23% |
N/A |
DANGER |
| 3 |
Zoudeadly Lachlan King |
9 |
29% |
$$8.42 |
|
| 4 |
Romuald Ryan Hurdle |
5 |
26% |
$$5.45 |
|
- Placed 2nd of 9 last start (0.3L).
- Significant class drop — has been competing against stronger opposition.
- Stepping to 1600m for the first time — distance query.
- Sectional times below field average — may struggle in a tight finish.
No edge detected — race passed.
SLOW PACE
No pressure - leader advantaged
START ←
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Back
Midfield
Pressers
Leaders
Running Style Breakdown
6
Kings Reflection
Barrier 12
MIDFIELD
—
▲▲ Strong advantage
▲ Slight advantage
— Neutral
▼ Disadvantaged
Full Field Analysis
1
Brutalrule (13) J: Cian Macredmond
proven at distance, top jockey
26%
2
Fox Force (16) J: Sarah Field
quality stable, inconsistent
25%
#4
3
Romuald (5) J: Ryan Hurdle
top jockey, quality stable
26%
4
And I Am (10) J: Cian Macredmond
top jockey, quality stable, inconsistent
18%
#1
5
Egyptian Thorn (1) J: Harry Coffey
flying form, top jockey, quality stable, inconsistent
27%
6
Kings Reflection (12) J: Will Gordon
form a concern, top jockey, quality stable, inconsistent
7
Saltillo (11) J: Eoin Walsh
in good form, top jockey, quality stable, inconsistent
23%
#2
8
Speedometer (4) J: Nathan Punch
top jockey, quality stable, inconsistent
23%
9
Spicy Apple (7) J: Brad Rawiller
top jockey, quality stable, inconsistent
17%
#3
10
Zoudeadly (9) J: Lachlan King
in good form, top jockey, quality stable
29%
11
Eminent Ella (8) J: Logan McNeil
in good form
21%
12
Miss Trombari (6) J: Milos Bunjevac
top jockey, inconsistent
26%
13
Crush Puppy (13) J:
in good form, inconsistent
16%
14
Half Scotch (3) J: Liam Riordan
in good form, top jockey
25%
15
Triagonal (14) J: Dylan Dean
top jockey, inconsistent
25%
16
Foxiet (2) J: Chelsea Taylor
top jockey, quality stable, inconsistent
25%
R5 • 2400m • Benchmark 56;12:00
Med
Value Bet
Benchmark 56; • Prize: $22000
| # | Horse | Bar | Conf | Price | Tag |
| 1 |
Flashlight Brad Rawiller |
6 |
41% |
$$5.06 |
BEST |
| 2 |
Duke Of Bedford Will Gordon |
1 |
29% |
$$57.16 |
DANGER |
| 3 |
Gift Of Oratory Harry Coffey |
2 |
26% |
$$69.05 |
|
| 4 |
Donegal Soul Chelsea Taylor |
4 |
24% |
$$5.44 |
|
- Placed 2nd of 11 last start (2.5L).
- Significant class drop — has been competing against stronger opposition.
- Has tried 2400m without placing — distance may not suit.
- Sectional times below field average — may struggle in a tight finish.
WIN#1 Flashlight1% of bank
EVEN PACE
True run race - genuine test
START ←
→ FINISH 🏁
Back
Midfield
Pressers
Leaders
Running Style Breakdown
4
Duke Of Bedford
Barrier 1
PRESSER
—
5
Gift Of Oratory
Barrier 2
PRESSER
—
▲▲ Strong advantage
▲ Slight advantage
— Neutral
▼ Disadvantaged
Full Field Analysis
#1
1
Flashlight (6) J: Brad Rawiller
track specialist, proven at distance, in good form, top jockey
41%
2
Dealt (7) J: Cian Macredmond
top jockey, quality stable, inconsistent
17%
3
Distillery (3) J: Lachlan King
in good form, top jockey, quality stable
22%
#2
4
Duke Of Bedford (1) J: Will Gordon
flying form, top jockey, quality stable
29%
#3
5
Gift Of Oratory (2) J: Harry Coffey
solid track record, proven at distance, top jockey
26%
#4
6
Donegal Soul (4) J: Chelsea Taylor
top jockey, quality stable
24%
7
Winds Of March (9) J: Liam Riordan
proven at distance, top jockey, inconsistent
22%
8
Lane Changer (8) J: Eoin Walsh
in good form, top jockey, quality stable
17%
9
Velocity Rose (5) J: Nadia Daniels
top jockey, quality stable, inconsistent
19%
Exotics
Exacta: Flashlight / Duke Of Bedford, Gift Of Oratory
Trifecta: Box: Flashlight, Duke Of Bedford, Gift Of Oratory, Donegal Soul
First 4: Box: Flashlight, Duke Of Bedford, Gift Of Oratory, Donegal Soul, Distillery
R6 • 1300m • Benchmark 56;12:00
PASS
Benchmark 56; • Prize: $22000
| # | Horse | Bar | Conf | Price | Tag |
| 1 |
Sakasu Cassidy Hill |
6 |
33% |
$$93.79 |
BEST |
| 2 |
Chosen Venture Milos Bunjevac |
4 |
31% |
$$5.44 |
DANGER |
| 3 |
Olivia's Scandal Chelsea Taylor |
3 |
31% |
N/A |
|
| 4 |
Masina Makisha Salter |
10 |
29% |
$$6.62 |
|
- Missed last but has won 1 of past 5 (incl. Mildura).
- Significant class drop — has been competing against stronger opposition.
- Has tried 1300m without placing — distance may not suit.
- Sectional times below field average — may struggle in a tight finish.
No edge detected — race passed.
EVEN PACE
True run race - genuine test
START ←
→ FINISH 🏁
Back
Midfield
Pressers
Leaders
Running Style Breakdown
4
Burning Sensation
Barrier 12
LEADER
—
3
Highly Intrigued
Barrier 5
PRESSER
—
7
Olivia's Scandal
Barrier 3
MIDFIELD
—
11
Lychee Green Tea
Barrier 7
MIDFIELD
—
12
Smokey Warrior
Barrier 11
MIDFIELD
—
9
Ville De Lumiere
Barrier 1
BACKMARKER
—
▲▲ Strong advantage
▲ Slight advantage
— Neutral
▼ Disadvantaged
Full Field Analysis
1
Silvaloa (9) J: Lachlan King
track specialist, top jockey, quality stable
22%
2
Altruist (2) J: Chelsea Jokic
quality stable
23%
3
Highly Intrigued (5) J: Brad Rawiller
proven at distance, in good form, top jockey, quality stable
25%
4
Burning Sensation (12) J: Sarah Field
quality stable
19%
#2
5
Chosen Venture (4) J: Milos Bunjevac
track specialist, proven at distance, in good form, top jockey
31%
6
Manchego (10) J: Cian Macredmond
proven at distance, top jockey, quality stable
19%
#3
7
Olivia's Scandal (3) J: Chelsea Taylor
proven at distance, in good form, top jockey, quality stable
31%
#1
8
Sakasu (6) J: Cassidy Hill
solid track record, proven at distance, top jockey, quality stable
33%
9
Ville De Lumiere (1) J: Harry Coffey
in good form, top jockey, quality stable
23%
10
Brillar (11) J: Will Gordon
proven at distance, top jockey, quality stable, inconsistent
21%
11
Lychee Green Tea (7) J: Liam Riordan
track specialist, in good form, top jockey, quality stable
26%
12
Smokey Warrior (11) J: Nathan Punch
proven at distance, top jockey, quality stable
24%
#4
13
Masina (10) J: Makisha Salter
track specialist, proven at distance, top jockey, quality stable
29%
14
Smart Elissim (8) J: Stacey Metcalfe
proven at distance, class edge, top jockey, inconsistent
24%
R7 • 975m • Benchmark 56;12:00
PASS
Benchmark 56; • Prize: $22000
| # | Horse | Bar | Conf | Price | Tag |
| 1 |
Viperion Dylan Dean |
3 |
32% |
$$11.40 |
BEST |
| 2 |
Reward The Sheriff Logan McNeil |
4 |
32% |
$$87.73 |
DANGER |
| 3 |
Wareo Road Harry Coffey |
8 |
31% |
$$3.05 |
|
| 4 |
Bimballa Eoin Walsh |
11 |
26% |
$$5.88 |
|
- Finished 7th last start, 3.9L off winner.
- Significant class drop — has been competing against stronger opposition.
- Sectional times below field average — may struggle in a tight finish.
No edge detected — race passed.
HOT PACE
Multiple early speed - closers advantaged
START ←
→ FINISH 🏁
Back
Midfield
Pressers
Leaders
Running Style Breakdown
15
Simply Luscious
Barrier 4
LEADER
▼
9
Reward The Sheriff
Barrier 4
PRESSER
—
16
Highland Belle
Barrier 10
MIDFIELD
▲
▲▲ Strong advantage
▲ Slight advantage
— Neutral
▼ Disadvantaged
Full Field Analysis
1
Maximillius (1) J: Sarah Field
proven at distance, class edge, quality stable
26%
#3
2
Wareo Road (8) J: Harry Coffey
track specialist, proven at distance, in good form, top jockey
31%
3
Fox Man (10) J: Will Gordon
proven at distance, in good form, top jockey, quality stable
24%
4
The Wayfarer (5) J: Stacey Metcalfe
track specialist, proven at distance, in good form, top jockey
25%
5
Vinnie's Turn (6) J: Cian Macredmond
top jockey, quality stable
21%
6
Whatdoya Mean (11) J: Ryan Hurdle
proven at distance, in good form, top jockey
18%
7
Bellakai (2) J: Chelsea Taylor
track specialist, top jockey, quality stable
20%
#4
8
Bimballa (11) J: Eoin Walsh
track specialist, proven at distance, flying form, top jockey
26%
#2
9
Reward The Sheriff (4) J: Logan McNeil
track specialist, proven at distance, quality stable
32%
10
Lacemaker (13) J: Liam Riordan
proven at distance, top jockey
17%
11
Melodee Rose (7) J: Milos Bunjevac
in good form, top jockey, quality stable
22%
12
Shadow Black (9) J: Brad Rawiller
proven at distance, in good form, top jockey, quality stable
25%
#1
13
Viperion (3) J: Dylan Dean
track specialist, proven at distance, top jockey, quality stable
32%
14
Avid General (7) J: Cassidy Hill
solid track record, proven at distance, top jockey, quality stable
27%
15
Simply Luscious (4) J: Makisha Salter
solid track record, proven at distance, top jockey, quality stable
25%
16
Highland Belle (10) J: Sarah Field
proven at distance, quality stable
24%
Betting Summary
Selective staking — bet only when confident
R3:
#3 Hydrogen Power (Barrier 1)
Model: $3.33
1% of bank
R5:
#1 Flashlight (Barrier 6)
Model: $5.06
1% of bank
Total Stake: 2.0%
Approach: Only bet with ≥1% stake confidence. STAY OUT races excluded — sometimes the best bet is no bet.
Understanding The System
Race Classifications
- Top Pick: High-confidence, strong form
- Strong Bet: Good edge identified
- Exotics Only: Include in exotic bets
- Pass Race: Insufficient edge
Staking Guide
- 5%: Max confidence standout
- 3–4%: High confidence
- 2%: Good confidence
- 1%: Moderate / each-way value
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