Swan Hill   07 Jun 2026
 
GOING: S(5)

bet365 Swan Hill Cup 1600m

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

Black Storm has good early speed and can set a decent tempo. The big one of the weekend, which looks to be one of the most open Swan Hill Cups in many a year. CARTOON GRAVEYARD (3) might be hitting it at the right time, fourth-up off a fine effort over 1600m at Caulfield. Beaten a lip by Jimmy The Bear there, and that horse would start favourite in this, so it looks the right form. ELECTRIC IMPULSE (4) gets here second-up, off a fine fresh run at Sandown when she caught the eye late. Gets to 1600m now, draws to settle closer and has won three of five second-up. SEAFALL (6) is starting to build a picket fence and while the recent wins have been in easier races than this, she's been winning comfortably and draws to get her chance to keep the winning run going. PRECIOUS CHARM (2) is proven in better races than this and put the writing on the wall with a recent trial win. SUGGESTED PLAY: Cartoon Graveyard each way.
1 9x0x0 FREEDOM RALLY
GAVIN BEDGGOOD
6YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
Grandlodge Thoroughbreds Pty Ltd (Mgr: P Anastasiou), S Anastasiou, N Roiniotis, P Roiniotis, Mrs K Anastasiou, J H Anastasiou, Miss N E Anastasiou, Miss A Anastasiou, Mrs A Roiniotis, Miss P Roiniotis & Mrs C A Biddick
Second-up today. Last start 12th of 16 at Sandown-Hillside Bm100 on May 23 over 1400m, on a slow track; 10 len behind Meridius with 59kg at $101. At only start last preparation ran last of 11 at Flemington in the LR Headquarters on October 4 over 1400m, 7 len behind Media World carrying 60kg at $41. Looks to have a big job ahead again.
2
J BOWDITCH
Gold, Red And Royal Blue Diamond Band And Armbands
2 17895 PRECIOUS CHARM
SYMON WILDE
6YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG
Wilde Racing (Mgr: S W Wilde), PROF D Llewelyn, Mrs G Donovan, A H Donovan, D C Symons & P G Daffy
Returns from a 33-day let-up. Most recently 5th of 12 at Warrnambool Hcp on May 5 over 1700m, on a wet track; 2 len behind Ocean Beyond carrying 61kg at $11. Before that 9th of 13 at Flemington Hcp on March 28 over 1600m, slow going 5 len behind Al Duca carrying 55.5kg at $41. Certainly worth another chance.
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HARRY COFFEY
Grey, Pink Band, Armbands And Cap
3 42052 CARTOON GRAVEYARD
JOHN KEYS
6YO  BAY  GELDING 54.0KG
Tasmanian Bloodstock, Nova Clause, A Mcintyre, F D McCrossen, J M Silver, M E J Silver, N Balcombe, K Wescott, P E McCooke, B R Porter, M M Izzo, M G Cocker, R G Schaeche, N J Collis, P J Sherriff & G B Lynd & Motree Thoroughbreds
At the latest run ran on strongly from last on the turn; 2nd of 7 at Caulfield Hcp on May 30 over 1600m, in the wet; nose behind Jimmy The Bear carrying 54.5kg at $7.50. The run before that 5th of 10 at Caulfield Bm100 on May 9 over 1440m, slow going 1.0 len behind Brave One with 54.5kg at $9.50. Just missed behind a handy one last weekend at Caulfield.
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C NEWITT
Maroon, Lime Shamrocks And Hooped Sleeves, Lime Cap
4 061x4 ELECTRIC IMPULSE
HENRY DWYER
6YO  BROWN  MARE 54.0KG
T Porter, Miss M Porter, Mrs B Porter, Miss J Porter, M Doyle, J Halsall, Y K Ip, P O'Connell, D Morton, D Canny, M Symons, Ms D D'Rose, G Ingram, B Mcavaney, B Singh, Red Lion Hotel, G O H Racing, Beartown 37, Beartown 38 & Kratzie Racing No 52
Second-up. First-up after five months 4th of 16 at Sandown-Hillside Bm100 on May 23 over 1400m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Meridius carrying 53kg at $51. Previously second-up 6th of 11 at Ballarat Bm84 on December 6 over 1400m, slow going 5 len behind Waimarie carrying 56kg at $11. Fitter for that run and expected to be in the finish this time.
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JYE MCNEIL
Royal Blue, Lime Green Stars, Red And Orange Hooped Sleeves, Black And White Striped Cap
5 23473 VERDAD
ROBBIE GRIFFITHS
5YO  BAY  GELDING 54.0KG
Mrs S G Griffiths, R D Griffiths, T S G Brown, Ms S Gnanalingam, Mrs K J Pearce, C Macek, J Morris, C Cowley, A J Lalor, W P Enright, D Shirley, Thin String Racing (Mgr: P McRedmond) & Princeton Thoroughbred Stud (Mgr: C W Pearce)
Last start crossed from a wide gate to lead but couldn't hold on when 3rd of 11 at Flemington Bm100 on May 16 over 1600m, 1.3 len behind Wonder Boy with 53.5kg at $5. The run before that 7th of 12 at Bendigo in the LR Golden Mile on May 2 over 1600m, 1.4 len behind Von Hauke carrying 54kg at $12. Good enough but doesn't win often.
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ALANA KELLY
Hot Pink, White Crossed Sashes, Shield With Old English P Inside
6 76111 SEAFALL
BEN, WILL & JD HAYES
5YO  B/BR  MARE 54.0KG
R L Lavender, Mrs S J Kelly, Lady C M Broun, Mrs K A Baldry, Mrs D Battcock, R I Hurbert-Burns, Mrs B M Conibear, Mrs R J Cozens, N W Gubbins, Dr N J Hartnell, Mrs P King, Mrs J A Leckie, Mrs P E Locke, Ms S A Lomax, Ms S Mactier, M Nolis, Mrs A J Rodgers, D J Spencer, J M Stephens & Mrs D L H Gibb
On a three run winning streak. Most recently won by 2.5 len at Sandown-Hillside Bm84 May 23 over 1600m in soft going defeating Narbold with 54kg at $11. The run before that won by 0.5 len at Bendigo Bm74 May 2 over 1600m defeating Opening Address carrying 56.5kg at $7. Racing well and can feature again.
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JACKSON RADLEY
Black, White V I Over Inverted Eyebrow
7 07114 FINE FUTURE
STEPHEN THEODORE
6YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 54.0KG
On Fire Racing (Mgr: J P Kersten), J M Schutt, D J Brook, R M Hooper, S R Aylett, Mrs A Y Livingstone, J A Livingstone, B Callaghan, D McIntosh, C Symons, C Goss & S J Theodore
Racing well recently. Comes here off a 29-day let-up. Last start 4th of 12 at Morphettville in the G3 Cummings on May 9 over 1600m, slow going 3 len behind Arran Bay with 55kg at $21. The race before that came from midfield and won by 0.6 len at Morphettville Hcp April 25 over 1600m defeating Scandalize with 54kg at $13. Big chance to bounce straight back.
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KAYLA CROWTHER
Black, Red And White Horse Head And Flames, Red Flames On Sleeves, Red Cap
8 2712x BLACK STORM
TIM FITZSIMMONS
6YO  BAY  GELDING 54.0KG
K Lee
First-up. Finished off last preparation second of 7 at Warracknabeal Hcp April 4 over 1600m, 0.5 len behind Angry Skies carrying 61kg at $2.20. Previous preparation first-up favourite; won by 0.5 len Tatura Tat Cup November 22 over 1450m defeating Porter with 58.5kg at $3.90. Spotting race fitness to all rivals, but flies first-up.
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TEODORE NUGENT
Red, Royal Blue Stars Arc And Sleeves, Red Armbands, Royal Blue Cap
9 x0196 OCEAN BEYOND
SIMON RYAN
8YO  B/BR  GELDING 54.0KG
W A Gee, Mrs P Gee, R R Hahn & J F Gee
Last start 6th of 9 at Sandown-Hillside Bm100 on May 23 over 1800m, slow going 6 len behind Pudding carrying 53kg at $21. The start before that 9th of 11 at Flemington Bm100 on May 16 over 1600m, 3.5 len behind Wonder Boy carrying 53kg at $19. Finds a suitable race and should be prominent.
3
JETT STANLEY
Light Blue, White Checks And Sleeves, Checked Cap
10 411x7 SIR ATLAS
LINDSEY SMITH
7YO  BAY  GELDING 54.0KG
B J Spicer, Epic Racing (Mgr: K J Purves), D Boxshall, K J Matthews, Mrs M L O'Donnell, L O'Donnell, A Van, E P Clarke, Mrs R L Clarke, A G Hartnell, Dr N J Hartnell, Mrs K Fox, Te Amo Mater (Mgr: G L Fox), S Willoughby & R D Partington
Second run back. First-up after two months from last on the turn 7th of 13 at Sandown-Hillside Bm84 on May 23 over 1600m, slow going 4 len behind Seafall carrying 57kg at $7.50. Previously second-up came from midfield and won by 1.0 len at Wangaratta Bm70 February 28 over 1590m defeating Buillt carrying 61kg at $2.10. Rates highly and can do much better this time.
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FRED W KERSLEY
Yellow, Royal Blue Knight, Royal Blue And Yellow Stripe Sleeves, Yellow And Royal Blue Star Cap
11 5x069 FARHH FLUNG
DANNY O'BRIEN
7YO  BAY  GELDING 54.0KG
B Cussen, A J Pearse, A Cussen, T W Jones, M G Ford, N Wilson, M P Edwards, A D'augello, Ms S Hunter, Metcap Mgt No 5 (Mgr: J Kanga), A S Jolley, D F Bradbury, D Cicolella & G Olver
Last start 9th of 13 at Sandown-Hillside Bm84 on May 23 over 1600m, on a slow track; 5 len behind Seafall with 59kg at $10. The run before that 6th of 9 at Caulfield Bm84 on May 9 over 1600m, on a slow track; 1.75 len behind Makdane carrying 59kg at $13. Can bounce back.
10
DAMIEN THORNTON
Navy Blue, White Checked Sleeves And Cap
12 4x223 NARBOLD
CHRIS WALLER
4YO  BAY  GELDING 54.0KG
Rosemont Stud Pty Ltd (Mgr: A P Mithen)
Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Resuming ran on strongly from last on the turn; 2nd of 9 at Caulfield Bm84 on May 9 over 1600m, slow going head behind Makdane with 58kg at $9. Second-up tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 13 at Sandown-Hillside Bm84 on May 23 over 1600m, slow going 2.5 len behind Seafall carrying 58kg at $4.40. SCRATCHED
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Red, White Gatecrasher
13 224x3 SNOOPY NOW
DARRYL HEWITT
4YO  BAY  GELDING 54.0KG
D L Hewitt & Ms J C Preston
Second-up. First-up after four months raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 11 at Murray Bridge Bm82 on May 23 over 1200m, on a slow track; 1.75 len behind Gold Spirit with 59kg at $18. Previously second-up came from midfield and won by 2 len at Morphettville Bm74 November 1 over 1600m defeating Hard Prince with 58.5kg at $5. Has won second up in the past and is capable of building on that record.
4
CONNOR MURTAGH
Lime Green, Gold Striped Sleeves And Cap
14 68x89 INDISPENSABLE
CRAIG WEEDING
9YO  BAY  GELDING 54.0KG
M J Fiteni & Ms K M Stewart
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Freshened for 38 days. First-up 8th of 15 at Wagga Prelude Bm90 on April 19 over 1200m, 5.5 len behind Love Shuck carrying 60kg at $71. Last start settled back and ran on when 9th of 16 at Wagga Town Plate on April 30 over 1200m, 5 len behind Harry's Bar carrying 54kg at $101. Will need to lift and draw won't make that easy.
13
D YENDALL
Silver, Black Checked Sash, Cerise Sleeves, Star Cap
15 101x8 MORNING DARLING
SYLVIA THOMPSON
6YO  BAY  GELDING 54.0KG
Jacka Investments Pty Ltd (Mgr: Mrs H M McPhee)
Second run back. First-up after six months second last of 9 at Albury Open Bm84 on May 15 over 1175m, 3 len behind Mahogany Girl carrying 60.5kg at $13. Previously second-up from last on the turn 6th of 12 at Wodonga Bm62 on September 16 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind Jugiong with 61.5kg at $31. Looking elsewhere for the winner.
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C J PARISH
Black, Pink Diagonal Stripes, Bow On Cap
16 11x45 OLLANDIA BEACH
I LISTER
4YO  BAY  GELDING 54.0KG
M Lister, H Logus, P Vlamis
Third-up today and placed third-up previously. First-up raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 10 at Seymour Bm62 on April 26 over 1414m, slow going 2.5 len behind Lethal Thoughts carrying 60.5kg at $4.20. Second run from a spell sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 11 at Seymour Bm62 on May 21 over 1200m, slow going 2 len behind Thinxzo with 60.5kg at $9. Has ability but needs to lift.
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ALANA KELLY
Purple, White Spots, Orange Sleeves And Cap
17 78400 OWL WITNESS
CON KELLY
6YO  BROWN  GELDING 54.0KG
N B Watson
Last start 10th of 12 at Echuca 0 - 56 on May 23 over 1312m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind Wallaby Jack carrying 56.5kg at $14. The run before that 10th of 12 at Bendigo Bm70 on May 13 over 1400m, 8 len behind Dramaticus with 54kg at $151. Not keen on his chances.
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MS S METCALFE
Red, White And Black Vertical Thirds, Black Saint, White And Red Halved Sleeves, Quartered Cap