Swan Hill Race 7 - Vhrc / Mark Gurry & Associates Battlers In The Bush Maiden Pace
TRYAGAINFREDDY (6) finished fourth last start, beaten 25 metres at Charlton over 2100m. Primary contender in a similar assignment. FULLOFFIGHT (1) was out of the money two runs ago, then broke and finished ninth last start over 1690m at Kilmore, coming home 14 metres from the winner. The driver has some work to do from this wide starting position. Meets a similar lineup so he is sure to be a force if the manners improve. SHE IS LOVELY (5) could only manage seventh when resuming over 1690m at Kilmore last start. She strips fitter and will be a sharp improver. DYGANALI (4) has trialled seven times since her last run, so expect she is forward enough to run well fresh from a layoff.

Driver: Alex Ashwood
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Finding that maiden win elusive. Backing up quickly after broke in score up and was out of position at the start and went on to finish a respectable ninth over 1690m at Kilmore last start. The run previous 6th (Fr1) over 1740m at Riverina Paceway, beaten 12 m by Bettors Magic (2:05.40) in 1 WIN on March 28 at $15. Better than last start and can improve sharply.
Last Starts 2 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
9/11 | 24/04/2025 | 27 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | Alex Ashwood | 1:58.6 | 5 |
| 14.2L | $4.60 |
6/9 | 28/03/2025 | 7 | 1 WIN | $9,790.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Neutral | Shane Hallcroft | 1:56.0 | 1 |
| 12.5L | $15.00 |
8/8 | 21/03/2025 | 7 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 1:58.2 | 4 |
| 97.5L | $2.25 |
5/7 | 14/03/2025 | 21 | NR up to 47 | $9,790.00 | Wagga | 2270m | Neutral | Shane Hallcroft | 1:56.0 | 3 |
| 29.0L | $61.00 |
6/10 | 21/02/2025 | 7 | NR up to 47 | $9,790.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Neutral | Ryan Sanderson | 1:56.1 | 5 |
| 14.5L | $21.00 |
5/7 | 14/02/2025 | 9 | NR up to 45 | $10,000.00 | Albury | 1770m | Neutral | Tasmyn Potter | 2:02.6 | 4 |
| 21.3L | $15.00 |
2/11 | 05/02/2025 | 5 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | Tasmyn Potter | 1:55.8 | 3 |
| 0.2L | $2.25 |
1/5 | 02/12/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Glen Douglas | 0 |
| 35L | $0.00 | ||
1/6 | 25/11/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Glen Douglas | 0 |
| 4L | $0.00 |

Driver: Liam Older
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Comments
Last start 6th (Fr7) over 1690m at Kilmore, at the bell was 8th-19.26 beaten 9 m by Dashing Cowboy (2:04.60) in 4yo+ MAIDEN on April 24 at $126. Two runs back 8th (Fr5) over 1650m after being wide early at Bendigo beaten 30 m by Luvn Osman (1:59.10) in MAIDEN on April 16 at $151. Has the job ahead.
Last Starts 2 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
6/11 | 24/04/2025 | 8 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | Liam Older | 1:58.6 | 7 |
| 9.4L | $126.00 |
8/12 | 16/04/2025 | 6 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 1:56.2 | 5 |
| 28.8L | $151.00 |
5/9 | 10/04/2025 | 8 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | Liam Older | 1:58.9 | 4 |
| 8.8L | $126.00 |
7/9 | 02/04/2025 | 24 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Neutral | Liam Older | 1:58.2 | 2 |
| 30.5L | $81.00 |
3/6 | 24/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Liam Older | 0 |
| 41L | $0.00 | ||
5/8 | 09/03/2025 | 7 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Wangaratta | 2210m | Neutral | George Chamouras | 2:00.8 | 3 |
| 26.4L | $151.00 |
8/9 | 02/03/2025 | 377 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1609m | Neutral | Brent Murphy | 1:59.6 | 5 |
| 30.3L | $41.00 |
2/5 | 17/02/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Liam Older | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 | ||
6/6 | 19/02/2024 | 12 | $7,000.00 | Warragul | 1790m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 1:58.1 | 4 |
| 23.5L | $26.00 |

Driver: Brent Murphy
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Comments
Last start 5th (Fr5) over 2190m at Mildura, at the bell was 4th-6.6 beaten 11 m by Ultimate Ego (2:46.30) in MAIDEN on April 16 at $101. Two runs back surrendered the lead and finished 5th (Fr1) over 1790m after showing early pace at Mildura, beaten 5 m by Mustang Daisy (2:17.10) in MAIDEN on April 4 at $51. This looks far too tough.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
5/9 | 16/04/2025 | 12 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Brent Murphy | 2:02.2 | 5 |
| 11.0L | $101.00 |
5/9 | 04/04/2025 | 79 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Brent Murphy | 2:03.2 | 1 |
| 5.1L | $51.00 |
5/6 | 28/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Mark Riseley | 0 |
| 26L | $0.00 | ||
9/9 | 15/01/2025 | 19 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Kathy Watson | 1:59.1 | 3 |
| 110.8L | $151.00 |
7/10 | 27/12/2024 | 7 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Lochie Cook | 2:00.9 | 2 |
| 30.1L | $51.00 |
6/9 | 20/12/2024 | 168 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Wayne Hill | 1:59.1 | 6 |
| 20.8L | $41.00 |
3/6 | 19/11/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Andrew Vozlic | 0 |
| 25L | $0.00 | ||
9/10 | 05/07/2024 | 7 | MAIDEN | $7,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | W J Hill | 1:59.9 | 2 |
| 79.9L | $81.00 |

Driver: Jack Laugher
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Comments
First up. At the last run she surrendered the lead and finished 6th (Fr2) over 2160m after showing early speed at Echuca beaten 55 m by Sky City (2:41.70) in 3yo on May 20 at $151. Likely to measure up.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3/6 | 14/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | C T Hildebrandt | 0 |
| 25L | $0.00 | ||
4/7 | 06/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | C Hilderbrandt | 0 |
| 5L | $0.00 | ||
6/7 | 20/05/2024 | 11 | $7,000.00 | Echuca | 2160m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 2:00.5 | 2 |
| 53.4L | $151.00 | |
5/10 | 09/05/2024 | 4 | NR up to 49 | $4,500.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | N R Jack | 2:00.4 | 1 |
| 30.2L | $16.00 |
6/10 | 05/05/2024 | 6 | $7,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | S C Boyington | 2:00.1 | 3 |
| 24.1L | $81.00 | |
6/7 | 29/04/2024 | - | $7,000.00 | Yarra Valley | 2150m | Neutral | C A Alford | 1:59.1 | 1 |
| 14.9L | $41.00 |

Driver: Ellen Tormey
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Comments
Resumed when beaten 9 m seventh behind Sneaky Philtra at Kilmore over 1690m in a 4yo+ MAIDEN on April 10. Winning prospect with that run under the belt.
Last Starts 16 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
7/9 | 10/04/2025 | 268 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 1:58.9 | 1 |
| 9.6L | $31.00 |
6/8 | 27/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Abby Sanderson | 0 |
| 5L | $0.00 | ||
3/5 | 06/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Ryan Sanderson | 0 |
| 25L | $0.00 | ||
9/11 | 16/07/2024 | 14 | MAIDEN | $7,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 2:00.1 | 4 |
| 94.5L | $34.00 |
7/10 | 02/07/2024 | 13 | MAIDEN | $7,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | E J Tormey | 1:57.2 | 2 |
| 28.5L | $81.00 |
7/12 | 19/06/2024 | 10 | MAIDEN | $7,000.00 | Swan Hill | 2240m | Neutral | E J Tormey | 2:01.3 | 1 |
| 12.4L | $10.00 |
6/10 | 09/06/2024 | 6 | 0 Wins $4501 or more | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | E J Tormey | 1:59.1 | 2 |
| 24.4L | $21.00 |
4/12 | 03/06/2024 | 12 | MAIDEN | $7,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | E J Tormey | 2:00.9 | 1 |
| 27.5L | $41.00 |

Driver: Ryan Backhouse
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Comments
Last start was well beaten into fourth after being driven well back, behind Tuivasa at Charlton over 2100m in a MAIDEN on April 23 at $61. Performed better the start before with a solid effort despite getting well back, when 2nd (Fr5) over 1790m at Mildura, beaten 1.2 m by Mustang Daisy (2:17.10) in MAIDEN on April 4 at $8.50. Rates highly. Ready to make amends.
Last Starts 3 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
4/9 | 23/04/2025 | 19 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Charlton | 2100m | Neutral | Luke Dunne | 1:57.6 | 5 |
| 25.0L | $61.00 |
2/9 | 04/04/2025 | 10 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Ryan Backhouse | 2:03.2 | 5 |
| 1.2L | $8.50 |
2/6 | 25/03/2025 | 9 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Swan Hill | 1750m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 1:55.7 | 2 |
| 4.9L | $31.00 |
6/9 | 16/03/2025 | 7 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Charlton | 2100m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 1:58.2 | 5 |
| 33.8L | $151.00 |
7/10 | 09/03/2025 | 30 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Birchip | 1750m | Neutral | Alex Ashwood | 2:00.3 | 1 |
| 126.3L | $71.00 |
9/10 | 07/02/2025 | 58 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Charlton | 2100m | Neutral | Dean Peters | 2:01.6 | 3 |
| 92.3L | $81.00 |
9/10 | 11/12/2024 | 58 | NR up to 49 | $4,500.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Dean Peters | 1:58.9 | 2 |
| 54.8L | $151.00 |
2/6 | 19/11/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Dean Peters | 0 |
| 25L | $0.00 | ||
1/4 | 04/11/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Dean Peters | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 |

Driver: Luke Dunne
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Comments
Last start was well beaten after breaking at Mildura on April 16. Before that, a game effort when 3rd (Sr1) over 1790m at Mildura, beaten 2.25 m by Mustang Daisy (2:17.10) in MAIDEN on April 4 at $34. Among the chances on best figures.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
7/9 | 16/04/2025 | 12 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Luke Dunne | 2:02.2 | 1 |
| 35.3L | $34.00 |
3/9 | 04/04/2025 | 7 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Luke Dunne | 2:03.2 | 1 |
| 2.2L | $34.00 |
5/10 | 28/03/2025 | 7 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Brent Murphy | 2:00.6 | 1 |
| 49.0L | $101.00 |
5/8 | 21/03/2025 | 7 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Luke Dunne | 1:58.2 | 2 |
| 29.7L | $81.00 |
1/6 | 17/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mildura | 1790m | J L Kerridge | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 | ||
11/11 | 14/03/2025 | 7 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Luke Dunne | 2:02.6 | 2 |
| 255.1L | $19.00 |
5/11 | 07/03/2025 | 70 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Luke Dunne | 2:03.6 | 3 |
| 5.4L | $51.00 |
3/5 | 03/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Luke Dunne | 0 |
| 17L | $0.00 |

Driver: Cameron Maggs
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Comments
Finished eighth at his last two starts since resuming from a spell. Last outing was beaten 50 metres behind Medina at Cranbourne over 2080m MAIDEN on March 16. Better than last start and can improve sharply.
Last Starts 41 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
8/9 | 16/03/2025 | 21 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | W | A F B Mallia | 2:00.9 | 2 |
| 50.1L | $151.00 |
8/8 | 23/02/2025 | 76 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1609m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 2:00.2 | 1 |
| 31.6L | $26.00 |
5/6 | 09/12/2024 | 413 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Warragul | 1790m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 1:55.4 | 6 |
| 79.8L | $26.00 |
3/3 | 01/12/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | Daniel Cormick | 0 |
| 8L | $0.00 | ||
5/7 | 17/11/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cranbourne | 1609m | Daniel Cormick | 0 |
| 31L | $0.00 | ||
5/9 | 23/10/2023 | 25 | No NR | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | J A Callaghan | 1:57.3 | 6 |
| 22.0L | $4.40 |
9/10 | 28/09/2023 | 24 | No NR | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | J W Brown | 1:58.7 | 1 |
| 27.2L | $21.00 |
3/6 | 04/09/2023 | 11 | No NR | $6,940.00 | Bankstown | 1740m | Neutral | J A Callaghan | 1:58.9 | 4 |
| 21.2L | $16.00 |