Swan Hill   07 Jun 2026
 
GOING: S(5)

The Federal Hotel Swan Hill Maiden Plate 1600m

Track: Soft 5   Clear (Max: 17)   Rail: True Entire Circuit.  

Hopeless Romantic has good early speed and can set a decent tempo. KING'S ANCHOR (6) found the line nicely last start to get up for second over 1300m at Bendigo when returning from a spell. Better for that, suited by the rise in trip and draws to advantage. HOPELESS ROMANTIC (5) has found only one better at only two runs and should relish getting to 1600m for the first time. ANGEL'S GATHERING (1) finished in the money last start running third at Stawell and should strip fitter for past attempts, rates one of the chances. BLUE TYPHOON (10) went down narrowly last start when well in commission, finishing second at Mildura over 1400m, beaten only a head. In the mix. SUGGESTED PLAY: King's Anchor to win.
1 x7333 ANGEL'S GATHERING
BEN, WILL & JD HAYES
3YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
Lamiro (Mgr: L Defina)
Last start 3rd of 12 at Stawell Mdn-Sw on May 18 over 1600m, in the wet; 2.5 len behind Call Me Rhonda with 59.5kg at $4.40. Before that 3rd of 10 at Kilmore Mdn-Sw on May 4 over 1600m, in the wet; neck behind Just Landed with 59.5kg at $4.20. Among the leading chances.
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DAMIEN THORNTON
Royal Blue With Green, White And Red Striped Armbands And Peak, White Pom Pom
2 6x452 BOULDEROO
ANDREW BOBBIN
3YO  B/BR  GELDING 59.0KG
B L Mathers & Mrs A M Mathers
Last start made some head-way from midfield; 2nd of 10 at Echuca Mdn-Sw on May 23 over 1612m, on a slow track; neck behind Palladium carrying 59.5kg at $7.50. The race before that 5th of 12 at Ararat Mdn-Sw on May 9 over 1300m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Hot Stepping Hippy with 59.5kg at $21. Heading in the right direction and looks hard to beat.
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WILL GORDON
Turquoise, Pink Band, Pale Blue Sleeves, White Cap
3 98 BUCKS NIGHT
DANIEL KELLY
3YO  GREY  GELDING 59.0KG
Mrs V M Kelly, A Overall & Mrs J Overall
Dual acceptor. Having third race start. At big odds at debut, ran last of 9 at Kyneton Mdn-Sw on April 23 over 1225m, 13 len behind Super Choice carrying 59kg at $31. Second-up 8th of 10 at Mildura Mdn-Sw on May 24 over 1400m, 6 len behind Osaka Castle with 59.5kg at $101. Two career starts to date have been quite plain and more than happy to risk at this stage.
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ALANA KELLY
Black, Lime Band and Cap
4 24 GRACCONI
MARK WALKER
3YO  BROWN  GELDING 59.0KG
Mrs L M Griffiths, G J Griffiths, K J Griffiths, Mrs A V Griffiths, R A Taylor, Ms D Taylor, C Mallon, Mrs Y Savage, Mrs K Mallon, A S Savage, T M Bartle, Mrs G Bartle, Mrs K Rothall, D Circosta, Mrs K Circosta, G Lewis, Mrs J Lewis & Mrs G Ammendola
Having third race start. At debut, 2nd of 8 at Echuca 3yo Mdn-Sw on April 16 over 1400m, neck behind Muthabara carrying 58kg at $7.50. Second-up sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 10 at Ararat Mdn-Sw on May 9 over 1600m, slow going 1.3 len behind High Altitude with 59.5kg at $3.90. Better for the two runs to date and has the speed to overcome wide gate.
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JETT STANLEY
White, Hot Pink And Blue Jewel Motif, Pale Blue With Blue Diamonds Sleeves And Cap, Hot Pink Pom Pom
5 22 HOPELESS ROMANTIC
NEIL DYER
3YO  B/BR  GELDING 59.0KG
N J Dyer, J M Dyer, C W McHugh, T J Griffiths, B J Binns, J G Crameri, R D Simpson, J Anderson, Mrs A Magro, B J Fraser, L E Eales, Dr T M Showler, M L Rowland, R Bull & D W Binns
Third race start today. At debut, raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 14 at Wangaratta Mdn-Sw on May 3 over 1300m, slow going 1.75 len behind Princess Mess carrying 59.5kg at $21. Last start 2nd of 12 at Echuca Mdn on May 23 over 1412m, on a slow track; 0.8 len behind Wild Ruby carrying 59.5kg at $1.75. Leading prospect.
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DYLAN DUNN
Gold And Blue Diagonal Stripes, Gold Cap And Pom Pom
6 5x2 KING'S ANCHOR
TONY & CALVIN MCEVOY
3YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
Yu Long Investments (Mgr: Y Zhang), Pinecliff Racing (Mgr: J B Munz), P R Orrico, J M Simmons, G J Donnelley, G McFarlane, Mrs L B Donnelley, Mrs C McFarlane, Mrs L M Orrico, C McKinnon & Eastwood Hackers (Mgr: J Madden)
Third race start. First start 5th of 9 at Kilmore Mdn-Sw on November 23 over 1450m, on a slow track; 2 len behind Pavlich with 58kg at $2.25. Went for a break before returning 2nd of 9 at Bendigo Mdn-Sw on May 13 over 1300m, head behind Harbour Town carrying 59.5kg at $15. Fitter and is a leading contender.
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HARRY COFFEY
Bottle Green, White Checked Sleeves, White Cap
7 8 NUMBERSNEVERSEEN
PATRICK PAYNE
3YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 59.0KG
Price Bloodstock Management Ltd (Mgr: Ms J G Chapman) & Farmhouse Holdings Pty Ltd (Mgr: P Payne)
Dual acceptor. At debut, 8th of 12 at Echuca Mdn on May 23 over 1412m, on a slow track; 7 len behind Wild Ruby with 59.5kg at $8.50. Can do better. Will take a lot from that hitout and shapes as a knockout hope.
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J NOONAN
Royal Blue, White And Red Band, White Sleeves, Royal Blue And Red Armbands, Quartered Cap
8 09 POORLITTLERICHKID
HEATH CHALMERS
3YO  BROWN  GELDING 59.0KG
Mrs T L Basham & C J Basham
Having third race start. At very long odds at debut, second last of 11 at Horsham Mdn-Sw on April 27 over 1400m, 23 len behind I Will Shine carrying 59kg at $91. Last start second last of 10 at Echuca Mdn-Sw on May 23 over 1612m, slow going 11 len behind Palladium carrying 59.5kg at $101. Outclassed again.
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B RAWILLER
Aqua Blue With Yellow Epaulettes, Motif And Sleeves With Aqua Quarters, Yellow Cap
9 27x22 ZETHEROS
AARON PURCELL
3YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
P Groidis, Miss O Groidis, Miss B Groidis, Mrs M Groidis & Kanga Vets (Mgr: N Bowden)
Dual acceptor. Third-up today. First-up 2nd of 11 at Warrnambool 3yo+ Mdn-Sw on May 6 over 1400m, on rain affected going; 1.0 len behind Shoma with 59.5kg at $9. Last start ran on from midfield; 2nd of 12 at Stawell Mdn-Sw on May 18 over 1600m, on a wet track; long-neck behind Call Me Rhonda with 59.5kg at $1.60. Rates highly. With a little improvement can take this out.
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Hot Pink, Yellow Stars, White Cap, Hot Pink Pom Pom
10 x5532 BLUE TYPHOON
NATHAN HOBSON
3YO  BR/BL  FILLY 57.0KG
Mrs T L Basham & C J Basham
Racing well recently. At the latest run 2nd of 10 at Mildura Mdn-Sw on May 24 over 1400m, head behind Osaka Castle carrying 57.5kg at $3.50. The race before that 3rd of 7 at Ballarat F&M Mdn-Sw on May 10 over 1400m, in the wet; 2 len behind Elegant Contessa carrying 58kg at $4.20. Can figure in the outcome again.
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NEIL FARLEY
Aqua Blue With Yellow Epaulettes, Motif And Sleeves With Aqua Quarters, Yellow Cap
11 08 LAYSAN
BEN BRISBOURNE
3YO  BAY  FILLY 57.0KG
W B Brisbourne, J Gregorio, Ms M Harding, D Ash, Correct Weight Racing (Mgr: D M Hehir), S K McNamara, C J Morey, S J Russell, M J Thomas, B A Tonkin, E S Whitehead, Mrs J E Whitehead, S Di Camillo, C Trower, B J Crapper & A G Gilham
Raced two times to date. At very long odds at debut, second last of 14 at Wangaratta Mdn-Sw on May 3 over 1300m, on a slow track; 17 len behind Princess Mess carrying 57.5kg at $61. Second-up 8th of 10 at Echuca Mdn-Sw on May 23 over 1612m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Palladium carrying 57.5kg at $61. Hard to have on current form.
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CONNOR MURTAGH
Silver, Black Brisbourne Racing Logo, Sleeves And Cap
12 94 LI'L MISS DRAMA
DAN O'SULLIVAN
3YO  BAY  FILLY 57.0KG
D K Noles, Mrs K O Noles, H Noles, Miss L B Noles & R I Noles
Lining up for just third start. At debut, second last of 10 at Ballarat Mdn-Sw on May 10 over 1200m, in the wet; 8 len behind Onlooker carrying 57.5kg at $9. Second-up raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 8 at Ballarat 3yo F Mdn-Sw on May 24 over 1400m, 4 len behind Baltic Blizzard carrying 57kg at $20. Thereabouts last time and could feature with further improvement.
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JETT STANLEY
Maroon, Gold Stars, Hooped Sleeves And Cap
13 8 MISS DEPENDABLE
PAUL PREUSKER
3YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 57.0KG
P A Preusker, P I McFarlane, Mrs M Drum, G Harvey, M Allwright, D Dicarla, K Peach, R Coventry, M Allwright & Tin Shed Racing (Mgr: M Dunlop)
Was at big odds at debut, 8th of 11 at Horsham Mdn-Sw on May 19 over 1400m, on a wet track; 6 len behind Spike Almighty carrying 57.5kg at $41. Others rate better.
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TEODORE NUGENT
Red, Royal Blue And White Hoops, Royal Blue Sleeves, Red And White Quartered Cap
14 97945 SPORTS MODE
CHRISTOPHER DAVIS
3YO  BAY  FILLY 57.0KG
Mrs K J Davis & Ms T J Davis
At the latest run 5th of 12 at Echuca Mdn on May 23 over 1412m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Wild Ruby with 57.5kg at $151. The start before that made some head-way from midfield; 4th of 14 at Echuca Mdn-Sw on May 11 over 1400m, slow going 5 len behind Regal Gent with 57.5kg at $151. Hard to see her turning it around enough to feature here.
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MILOS BUNJEVAC
Royal Blue, White Horseshoes, Red And White Starred Sleeves And Cap
15 5x5 ASHEN KNIGHT
CRAIG WEEDING
3YO  GR/B  GELDING 59.0KG
Johnno's (Mgr: M J Fiteni)
Second-up. First start 5th of 10 at Kerang Mdn-Sw on December 27 over 1400m, 16 len behind Sumo Sandy with 58kg at $20. Returned from break 5th of 12 at Albury Mdn on May 26 over 1400m, slow going 2.75 len behind Cooranga with 58kg at $19. Not beaten too far last time, but still keen to see again.
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JAKE DUFFY
Silver, Black Checked Sash, Cerise Sleeves, Black Star Cap
16 0x5 DIOSCURI
ANDREW BOBBIN
3YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
G J Baldwin, M W Crapper, Mrs M A Crapper, Mrs C T Adamson, F L Adamson, D P Robinson, Ms J G O'Sullivan, L Crapper, Mrs M F Selwood, B L Selwood, R Selwood, Mrs H N Selwood, Miss E A Coburn, R L Coburn, Mrs J Mountjoy & G Mountjoy
Dual acceptor. Second-up. First start didn't finish the race at Terang Mdn-Sw December 16 over 1200m. Went for a spell before returning 5th of 8 at Hamilton 3yo Mdn-Sw on May 26 over 1200m, on a wet track; 11 len behind Queen Christine with 58kg at $51. Hard to get excited about his chances.
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J BOWDITCH
Navy Blue, BB Over Line, Navy Blue Cap
17 578x CAROLINA ROSE
HENRY DWYER
3YO  BAY  FILLY 57.0KG
Rosemont Stud Pty Ltd (Mgr: A P Mithen)
Resuming after a four-and-a-half months break. Finished off last preparation second last of 9 at Geelong Mdn-Sw January 26 over 1755m, 6 len behind Aurora Rise carrying 56kg at $10. On debut fifth of 11 at Colac 3yo Mdn December 20 over 1200m, 1.5 len behind Kilcarn carrying 56kg at $5.50. Second at latest jumpout, so might be an improver first-up.
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JYE MCNEIL
Red, White Gatecrasher
18 59x09 LADY NANCY
JASON CANNON
3YO  BAY  FILLY 57.0KG
Ms C Pretlove, Mrs C M Davis, Mrs S Holland, J T Cannon, Mrs S K Valentine, G J Valentine, Miss J N Cannon, Ms M Pretlove, Miss O Pretlove, O Pretlove & B Gibbs
Dual acceptor. Third-up today. Resuming did the work up front then tired ran last of 10 at Gawler 2yo+ F&M Mdn-Sw on May 13 over 1100m, slow going 9 len behind Maldivica carrying 57kg at $61. Second-up failed to make an impression; second last of 10 at Murray Bridge 2yo+ Mdn-Sw on May 23 over 1200m, on a slow track; 10 len behind Arcturus Star with 55.5kg at $151. Can't have here.
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MS S METCALFE
Black, Pink J And White C Logo, Black Cap, Pink Pom Pom
19 x5807 DONVILLA D'OR
NATHAN HOBSON
3YO  BROWN  FILLY 57.0KG
Mrs T L Basham & C J Basham
At the latest run got back early 7th of 13 at Corowa Mdn-Sw on June 1 over 1400m, on a slow track; 5 len behind Regal Reggie carrying 57kg at $51. The race before that ran last of 10 at Murray Bridge 2yo+ Mdn-Sw on May 23 over 1200m, on a slow track; 11 len behind Arcturus Star with 55.5kg at $81. Looking to others.
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MS S METCALFE
Aqua Blue With Yellow Epaulettes, Motif And Sleeves With Aqua Quarters, Yellow Cap