Swan Hill   21 Apr 2026
 
GOING: G(4)

BusBiz.net.au BM62 Handicap 2400m

Track: GOOD 4   Clear (Max: 25)   Rail: True Entire Circuit.  

Genuine pace with Flashlight, Earl Of Gloucester and Prince Pinot leading the way. FLASHLIGHT (1) goes on top. He's a fairly consistent stayer who got the job done when last seen here in a BM56, sent out favourite under the 62.5kg but coming on well from midfield to score narrowly. This is a slightly tougher affair but barely and he maps for every chance to make it a double. EARL OF GLOUCESTER (3) was dominant breaking his maiden at Ararat by six lengths last time out. Didn't beat much there but he can go on with it. PRINCE PINOT (2) has won two in a row over shorter trips this time in. Doubt the longer trip here pulls hi up, go close again. DONEGAL SOUL (7) was just behind Flashlight when they met here last time and has claims off that while GIFT OF ORATORY (6) can land in a good spot and stick on for a minor placing. SUGGESTED PLAY: Flashlight to win.
1 35321 FLASHLIGHT
PATRICK PAYNE
5YO  BAY  GELDING 61.0KG
Farmhouse Holdings Pty Ltd (Mgr: P B Payne), D D K Racing (Mgr: K De Souza), J L Travaglia, Miss G M Prebble, J Giardina, J H Batchelor, M J Sheahan, Mrs S G Mills, W A McTaggart, B W Mcavaney, M Leithhead, T Alcock, H Cowen & J P A Sist
Recent form sound. At the latest run favourite; came from midfield and won by a nose at this track Bm56 April 12 over 2400m defeating Donegal Soul carrying 62.5kg at $2.15. The race before that held ground to the line 2nd of 11 at Ararat Bm56 on March 30 over 2206m, 2.5 len behind My Uncle Did It with 62.5kg at $3.90. Should take beating again.
2
WILL GORDON
Navy, Cream Seams
2 90x11 PRINCE PINOT
ROD SYMONS
4YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 60.0KG
Mrs J M Symons, S P Ousley, D C Miles, J A J Hicks, Ms C Hicks, Miss M A Hicks & J G Hicks
Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. First-up won by 0.5 len at Echuca 0 - 56 March 21 over 1618m defeating Wings Of Carmen carrying 59.5kg at $7.50. Second-up won by a long-neck at Kilmore Bm62 March 31 over 2007m on a rain affected track defeating Lunar Force carrying 58.5kg at $6. Well placed. Can remain unbeaten this campaign.
1
B RAWILLER
Gold, Black Yoke
3 52561 EARL OF GLOUCESTER
ANDREW NOBLET
4YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
Seymour Bloodstock
At the latest run came from midfield and scored a big 6 len win at Ararat Mdn-Sw March 30 over 2206m defeating My Rosalie with 59.5kg at $4.40. Before that 6th of 13 at Warrnambool Mdn-Sw on March 9 over 2350m, 6 len behind Phoenician with 59.5kg at $12. Rates highly. Dominant last time and should measure up again.
6
HARRY COFFEY
Navy Blue, White Sash, Navy And Lime Striped Sleeves And Cap
4 28x85 REDDIVO
JAMIE EDWARDS
7YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
Mrs J M Edwards, N J Carter, Mrs V M Carter, M P Palmer, D D Files, R A O'Callaghan, Mrs M L O'callaghan, P A Schmidt, M A Bathie, Mrs M A O'Callaghan, Dad's Get Away (Mgr: B A Collings) & Cool Drinks Racing (Mgr: D L Howard)
Third-up today and placed third-up previously. First-up second last of 9 at Ballarat 0 - 62 on March 20 over 1500m, 10 len behind Treasureflight with 60kg at $61. Last start 5th of 14 at Ballarat Bm66 on April 3 over 2000m, 2 len behind Bold Strike carrying 58kg at $201. Minor hope on latest.
8
LINDA MEECH
Pink, Black Diamonds, Striped Sleeves And Quartered Cap
5 93740 YELLOWTWINKLETOES
PATRICK PAYNE
7YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 58.0KG
Miss J L Rathbone, S P Harrison, P Tasker & T J Lavin
Last start didn't finish the race at Hamilton Mdn Hdle-Sw April 7 over 3200m. The run before that 4th of 11 at Ararat Bm56 on March 30 over 2206m, 5 len behind My Uncle Did It with 61.5kg at $14. See this one.
3
HOLLY DURNAN
Royal Blue, Red Seams, Black Sleeves, Red Seams, Red Cap, Black Seams
6 49206 GIFT OF ORATORY
AUSTY COFFEY
6YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
Four-Point Racing (Mgr: C Mobilio)
Most recently faded in the straight 6th of 9 at this track Bm56 on April 12 over 2400m, 4 len behind Flashlight carrying 61kg at $11. The run before that raced on the pace before fading second last of 11 at Echuca Bm56 on March 21 over 2124m, 8 len behind Flash Of Dallas carrying 61.5kg at $12. Rough hope.
4
NEIL FARLEY
Royal Blue, Yellow Four Pointed Star, Collar And Sleeves, Quartered Cap, Royal Blue Pom Pom
7 44552 DONEGAL SOUL
LIAM HOWLEY
4YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 56.0KG
T A Dwyer, I P Racing (Mgr: M K Williamson), M D Hosking, D Lynch, G Jones, M Collison, D Turner, D Hecker, J O'Brien, J Hippisley, A R Johnstone, T A R Hunt, M Campbell, P Tyers, B R Porter, M Prendergast & Mrs K D Dwyer
Last start 2nd of 9 at this track Bm56 on April 12 over 2400m, nose behind Flashlight with 59kg at $6.50. The run before that 5th of 13 at Bendigo Bm70 on March 27 over 2400m, 2.75 len behind Customer Service with 52kg at $8.50. Promising effort last time out. Have to consider off last start.
5
ALANA KELLY
Green, Purple Star On Cap
8 x7727 FINAL QUARTER
CON KELLY
5YO  B/BR  MARE 54.0KG
C V & N D Kelly
Most recently raced behind the speed prior to fading 7th of 12 at Kyneton 0 - 56 on March 28 over 1864m, on a slow track; 3 len behind Patsy's Star with 55kg at $6. Before that 2nd of 14 at this track Bm56 on March 15 over 1600m, nose behind Second Fix with 53kg at $18. Place best.
7
CASSIDY HILL
White, Green Stripes, Black Sleeves And Black Cap
9 856x8 CHRISTMAS
PAUL PREUSKER
9YO  BAY  GELDING 54.0KG
P A Preusker, J R Burke, F C Belot, K A J Peach, G J Morrow, G L Hayter, Harvey Racing & Breeding (Mgr: D M Harvey), G P Herrmann, K J Jones, M T Magrath, B J McPhee, Mrs S R Sullivan, K C Garland & Mrs B Hahnel
Second run back. Comes off a 49-day let-up. First-up after five months eased back early on 8th of 11 at Ararat Bm56 on March 3 over 2200m, slow going 15 len behind Untethered with 57kg at $26. Previously second-up 5th of 7 at Bendigo Bm64 on April 24 over 2200m, 9 len behind Gift Of Oratory carrying 59kg at $51. Happy to let him have this one also.
8
MS C PULS
Emerald Green, Gold V, Red Sleeves, Quartered Cap