Swan Hill Racing Tips

Race 1 – Bet365 Bet Boost Maiden Plate (1200m)

Texture looks capable of improving sharply second-up after resuming in stronger company at Bendigo. The drop back to country grade suits and the stable has a strong record placing its young horses. From a wide draw he’ll need some luck, but the talent is there to figure prominently.

Selections:

1. Texture ($6.00)
2. Pierre Le Quill ($3.80)
3. Tijola ($4.80)
4. Menzies Creek ($2.90)

Race 2 – The Bottle O Swan Hill Maiden Plate (1200m)

Pravaha produced an encouraging first-up run at Seymour and looks ideally placed against this opposition. The filly should take natural improvement from that effort and the soft conditions are unlikely to cause any issues. She deserves favouritism and looks hard to beat.

Selections:

1. Pravaha ($1.70)
2. Tara’s Crown ($12.00)
3. French Palace ($19.00)
4. Nevawasanangel ($34.00)

Race 3 – Footts Swan Hill Demolition Group Maiden Plate (1200m)

Aqua Storm resumes for a new stable after showing promise during his first preparation. His recent trial work has been encouraging and he maps to enjoy a favourable run from a good draw. If he has returned improved, this looks a very suitable race.

Selections:

1. Aqua Storm ($2.40)
2. Magnus Maximus ($4.20)
3. Pick A Symphony ($5.50)
4. Sweatband ($16.00)

Race 4 – Jarrod Arentz Electrical & Solar Solutions BM66 Handicap (2400m)

Aurora Rise drops sharply in grade after competing in stronger metropolitan races and looks well placed back in country company. The step to this level should suit and her overall form stack up favourably against these rivals. Expect her to be hard to hold out late.

Selections:

1. Aurora Rise ($6.00)
2. Vegas Jack ($7.50)
3. My Uncle Did It ($4.40)
4. Untethered ($10.00)

Race 5 – Commercial Hotel Swan Hill VOBIS Gold Elvstroem Classic (1300m)

Magiconi showed plenty on debut when finishing runner-up at Warrnambool and should strip fitter for that experience. The colt has early speed, draws well and faces a field where natural improvement could be enough to secure victory.

Selections:

1. Magiconi ($4.40)
2. Running Rich ($4.20)
3. Mountjoy ($8.50)
4. Bay Ve ($16.00)

Race 6 – Vernon’s Steel BM78 Handicap (1200m)

Ka Ying Cheer brings excellent metropolitan form into this race and has been racing consistently all preparation. His recent effort at Caulfield Heath was full of merit and the drop back to country grade is significant. He looks the horse they all have to beat.

Selections:

1. Ka Ying Cheer ($3.50)
2. Barbie’sdreamworld ($5.50)
3. Sea Poem ($5.50)
4. Wolf Twenty One ($10.00)

Race 7 – Pooles Accountants Golden Topaz (1200m)

Cripps has been racing in strong company throughout this campaign and brings some excellent form lines into this feature sprint. His consistency at metropolitan level gives him a class edge and he looks capable of measuring up despite a competitive field.

Selections:

1. Cripps ($4.80)
2. Salsa Fellow ($4.50)
3. Steel Move ($7.00)
4. Contemporary ($14.00)

Race 8 – Ultima Hotel BM70 Handicap (1600m)

Pharoah’s Glory was impressive leading throughout at Stawell and can take another step forward here. The gelding maps to get a favourable run and arrives in winning form. At the current odds, he appeals as one of the better value plays on the card.

Selections:

1. Pharoah’s Glory ($7.00)
2. Dramaticus ($3.20)
3. Em Sixty ($8.00)
4. Geffina ($8.50)

Best Bet

Race 3 – Aqua Storm ($2.40)

Aqua Storm resumes off encouraging trial form, joins a new stable and looks ideally placed to break through in a suitable maiden.

Good luck if you’re having a bet at Swan Hill and enjoy the opening day of the carnival. With a Soft 6 track expected and competitive fields throughout the eight-race program, there are plenty of betting opportunities for punters looking for both favourites and value selections.

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