Swan Hill 12 Apr 2026
GOING: G(4)
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McLardy McShane Swan Hill BM56 Handicap 975m Track: GOOD 4 Clouds (Max: 15) Rail: True Entire Circuit. |
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Reward The Sheriff and Avid General should set a strong tempo. This is tough. REWARD THE SHERIFF (9) missed a whisker this track and trip first-up and then found a 62 at over 1000m at Bendigo too much of a stretch. Rates highly and can bounce back. Is proven third up and can bounce back on his home track. MELODEE ROSE (11) missed a nose over 900m at Corowa and then began awkwardly beaten 2.2L at Yarra Valley. Has claims in this lineup with average luck in the run. WAREO ROAD (2) resumes with Coffey booked and has jumped out well at Bendigo. Has an awkward gate but has jumped out well at Bendigo, and he ran his best number this course/distance. BIMBALLA (8) won her Maiden here a month ago over this trip, and that stacks up. Will do on for a top barn, but has the outside gate, and that will require good management. THE WAYFARER (4) just missed at Edenhope and then raced wide throughout here. Draws better for this, and he's in the mix. SUGGESTED PLAY: Reward The Sheriff appeals most.
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MAXIMILLIUS
MICHAEL JONES 6YO CHESTNUT GELDING 63.0KG Ms A J Smith, J B Kelly, C Trahair & L Keanelly Returns from a 43-day let-up. At the latest run sat on the pace before fading 9th of 11 at Wangaratta Bm66 on February 28 over 1170m, 7 len behind Greatham Boy carrying 59.5kg at $11. The start before that sat on the speed throughout before fading second last of 9 at Caulfield Bm70 on January 31 over 1000m, 7 len behind Castellar with 59kg at $101. Can do better and might be a surprise packet. |
1 SARAH FIELD |
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| 2 | 8x61x |
WAREO ROAD
AUSTY COFFEY 5YO BAY GELDING 62.0KG A Natale, C Camera & A R Coffey Resuming. Finished off last preparation by head Echuca Bm56 December 31 over 1000m defeating Minesite carrying 60kg at $8.50. When resuming last campaign sixth of 12 at Tatura Bm56 December 14 over 1000m, 2.75 len behind Dapper Don with 60.5kg at $4.80. Likely to race well. |
9 HARRY COFFEY |
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| 3 | 8104x |
FOX MAN
ANDREW BOBBIN 4YO CHESTNUT GELDING 61.0KG S J Gull, Mrs S E Gull, A S Gull & C S Gull Gelding back from a spell of three-and-a-half months. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last preparation fourth of 10 at Hanging Rock Bm56 January 1 over 1000m, 2.25 len behind Scream with 61.5kg at $5. Goes well first up. |
10 WILL GORDON |
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| 4 | 27718 |
THE WAYFARER
NATHAN HOBSON 8YO BAY GELDING 61.0KG A P Hobson, Mrs R E Hobson & R T Hobson Last start 8th of 12 at this track Bm56 on March 15 over 975m, 6 len behind Surprisatic with 59kg at $19. The race before that won by a head at Edenhope 0 - 56 March 7 over 1000m defeating Lychee Green Tea with 57kg at $3.70. In the mix. |
5 MS S METCALFE |
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| 5 | x7610 |
VINNIE'S TURN
LINC SULLIVAN 5YO CHESTNUT GELDING 61.0KG Mrs C M Sullivan & B J Sullivan Returns from a 57-day let-up. Last start 11th of 14 at Ballarat Bm56 on February 14 over 1200m, 7 len behind Grammy's Sunshine with 61.5kg at $41. The start before that won by a nose at Kyneton Mdn-Sw January 31 over 1103m defeating Singles Moment with 59.5kg at $9.50. Looks safely held. |
6 C J MACREDMOND |
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| 6 | 5616x |
WHATDOYA MEAN
HEATH CHALMERS 5YO B/BR GELDING 60.0KG Mrs A Chalmers, P W Carter, Mrs M T Saville, Mrs E E Chalmers, C R Wilson, G Campbell, Ms M King, M C Reed, K S Siebert & D G Kennedy Resuming after a break of nine months. Finished off last campaign sixth of 11 at Ballarat Synthetic Bm58 July 1 over 1000m, 5.5 len behind Demojo with 60kg at $31. First up last campaign seventh of 13 at Ararat Mdn-Sw May 10 over 1100m, 6 len behind Chilli Reaper carrying 59.5kg at $14. Will take benefit from this run. |
12 R J HURDLE |
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| 7 | 9290x |
BELLAKAI
HELEN BURNS 6YO BR/BL MARE 60.0KG Ms M J Mitton, Mrs K A Stojanovski, S Stojanovski, A G Mitton, Ms H L Burns, J K Morrish, Mrs N L Morrish, W A Mitton, Mrs C M Crossfield, F H J Appleby, G J Appleby, Mrs M J Proper & Miss T E F Appleby Mare returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last preparation 11th of 14 at Warrnambool Bm62 November 30 over 1700m, soft track; 10 len behind Aseventy Seven with 58kg at $81. First up last campaign fourth of 12 at Mt Gambier Bm66 May 9 over 1414m, soft track; 1.75 len behind Emerald Reward with 58kg at $8.50. Betting watch. |
2 MS CHELSEA TAYLOR |
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| 8 | x5531 |
BIMBALLA
BEN, WILL & JD HAYES 3YO BAY FILLY 60.0KG B M Griffiths & Mrs M M Griffiths Form hard to fault. At the latest run won by a head at this track Mdn-Sw March 15 over 975m defeating Where's My Sock carrying 57kg at $8. Before that raced on speed throughout when 3rd of 8 at Moe Mdn-Sw on February 22 over 1000m, 1.5 len behind Bruiser Murphy carrying 57kg at $4.40. Shapes up nicely, but the gate is cruel. |
12 EOIN WALSH |
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| 9 | 45x28 |
REWARD THE SHERIFF
NATHAN HOBSON 4YO BAY GELDING 60.0KG N J Hobson, A P Hobson, R T Hobson & Mrs R E Hobson Third-up today and won third-up in the past. First-up 2nd of 12 at this track Bm56 on March 15 over 975m, long-neck behind Surprisatic with 60.5kg at $13. Last start couldn't go on with it; 8th of 12 at Bendigo 0 - 62 on March 27 over 1000m, 10 len behind Tres Magnifique with 57.5kg at $21. Has tasted success at this venue and is a major contenders. |
4 LOGAN MCNEIL |
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| 10 | 8x80x |
LACEMAKER
HEATH CHALMERS 6YO BAY MARE 59.0KG Mrs A Chalmers, Mrs L Buxton, B Buxton, N McNeill, D J O'Reilly & Brown St Boozers (Mgr: K S Siebert) Resuming after a break of ten months. Finished off last campaign tenth of 12 at Warracknabeal Bm58 June 27 over 1200m, soft track; 5 len behind Swifties carrying 58.5kg at $41. First up last campaign eighth of 12 at Ballarat Synthetic F&M Bm58 June 17 over 1100m, 9 len behind I Am Piki with 61kg at $6.50. Prefer to see how she returns. |
14 LIAM RIORDAN |
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| 11 | 58724 |
MELODEE ROSE
CRAIG WEEDING 4YO BROWN MARE 58.0KG Mrs M J Ick, C A Weeding, A Cavallaro, C A Favara & Mrs N Favara Form hard to fault. Last start 4th of 11 at Yarra Valley Bm56 on March 24 over 1000m, on a slow track; 2.25 len behind Mystery Blonde with 58.5kg at $7.50. Before that 2nd of 8 at Corowa Cl1 on March 7 over 900m, nose behind Tesoro Mio with 55.5kg at $2.20. Has winning claims. |
8 MILOS BUNJEVAC |
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| 12 | 5147x |
SHADOW BLACK
SEAN MOTT 5YO BROWN MARE 58.0KG Mrs C Hood Back from a spell. Finished off last campaign seventh of 14 at Donald Bm56 December 2 over 1000m, 3 len behind Elena Montero carrying 58.5kg at $31. First up last campaign fourth of 11 at Donald 0 - 58 June 21 over 1006m, soft track; 2.5 len behind Cool The Jets carrying 57.5kg at $26. Might be better off following this run. |
10 B RAWILLER |
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| 13 | 65587 |
VIPERION
CHARLES CASSAR 8YO BAY MARE 58.0KG T C Pannell, Mrs S T Cassar, N J E Lovett, J A Willaton, Mrs A J Martin, B P Cooney, Ms D Jones, K Moodaley, M McDonald & Mrs N R Lovett Most recently 7th of 11 at Yarra Valley Bm56 on March 24 over 1000m, slow going 4 len behind Mystery Blonde with 58.5kg at $12. Before that second last of 9 at Ararat Bm56 on March 3 over 1100m, slow going 5.5 len behind Marty Mcfly with 59.5kg at $12. Prefer to see her back in form. |
3 DYLAN DEAN |
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| 14 | 76x66 |
AVID GENERAL
JODY THOMPSON 10YO B/BR GELDING 59.0KG N F Thompson, Ms J L Thompson, Mrs F J Thompson, A Thompson & Mrs A Barton Third-up today and won third-up previously. First-up second last of 7 at Colac 0 - 56 on March 1 over 1000m, slow going 5.5 len behind Emerald Court carrying 60kg at $11. Last start 6th of 11 at Berrigan Bm58 on March 14 over 1100m, 4 len behind Mighty Feat with 59.5kg at $6. Will be tested. |
7 CASSIDY HILL |
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| 15 | 2x853 |
SIMPLY LUSCIOUS
NATHAN HOBSON 4YO BAY MARE 56.0KG Miss C D Richardson Third-up today and won third-up previously. Resuming 8th of 11 at Edenhope 0 - 56 on March 7 over 1000m, 5 len behind The Wayfarer carrying 55.5kg at $5. Second-up tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 12 at this track Bm56 on March 15 over 975m, 3.5 len behind Surprisatic carrying 57kg at $15. Can improve. |
4 MAKISHA SALTER |
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| 16 | 6109x |
HIGHLAND BELLE
SAAB HASAN 5YO CHESTNUT MARE 56.0KG Miss Z Jeary, R L Herron, Mrs H C Herron, Ms T R Jeary, D L Paynter, P B Nass, T Hancock, G F Mack, Mrs J D Mack, Ms D Smith, Mrs J Thorwesten, Mrs S M Tinetti, D Hallam, C A Burgess, Mrs M Lawton, Crown Valley Lodge (Mgr: D Stogryn), G P Heffernan, G F Stone, Ms C Evans & Mrs B L Skidmore Resuming. Finished off last campaign second last of 10 at Yarra Valley 0 - 56 October 25 over 1209m, soft track; 8 len behind Ranakye with 57.5kg at $61. Previously first up; 12th of 14 at Seymour Mdn-Sw August 15 over 1000m, soft track; 15 len behind Facilitate with 57.5kg at $81. Might be better off following this run. |
11 SARAH FIELD |
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