Swan Hill Race 4 - 2026 Alabar Swan Hill Trotters Cup
The form of BENNIE AND THE JETS NZ (9) had tapered off by the end of his last campaign but he was racing very well earlier. Two-time fresh winner who cops a 40m handicap but looks well placed for a winning return. KENNYWOULD (4) resumes from a spell of six-and-a-half months after closing off last campaign in good form including a Menangle win two back. Readied with a series of solid trials so expecting a bright start to the campaign. OFF YOUR FACESKI (8) has won the last two times he has attempted standing start races, both from bigger handicaps than this. Must respect off that stat. QUEEN KIZEN NZ (5) has claims off a second at Geelong two back.
Driver: Brett Shipway
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Last start 5th (Fr2) over 1710m at Ballarat was 2nd-2.54 at the bell, beaten 13 m by Why Now (2:08.00) on October 7 at $11. Two runs back was well back in the run when 9th (Fr4) over 2100m at Geelong, at the bell was 7th-20.11 beaten 18 m by Myheartbeatstrue (2:40.80) on October 3 at $61. Not keen.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/6 | 07/10/2026 | 4 | NR up to 55 | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Brett Shipway | 2:00.4 | 2 |
| 13.9L | $11.00 |
| 9/10 | 03/10/2026 | 38 | NR up to 55 | $8,000.00 | Geelong | 2100m | R | Brett Shipway | 2:03.2 | 4 |
| 18.7L | $61.00 |
| 5/10 | 26/08/2026 | 2 | NR up to 55 | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Brett Shipway | 1:59.8 | 5 |
| 19.0L | $15.00 |
| 5/10 | 24/08/2026 | 5 | NR 44 to 49 | $5,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Neutral | Brett Shipway | 1:59.2 | 4 |
| 17.1L | $19.00 |
| 1/8 | 19/08/2026 | 16 | NR 48 to 52 | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Brett Shipway | 2:01.3 | 2 |
| 0.2L | $23.00 |
| 5/8 | 03/08/2026 | 35 | NR up to 50 | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | Brett Shipway | 2:03.4 | 1 |
| 16.5L | $12.00 |
| 3/5 | 02/05/2021 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | B Shipway | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 3/3 | 19/05/2019 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | B Shipway | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |
Driver: Jackie Barker
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Two back was beaten by 9 m finishing fourth after being driven well back, behind El Tornado at Ballarat over 2200m on September 23 at $14. Then a handy effort when well beaten into third behind Maestro at Cranbourne over 2575m on October 4 at $10. Heading the right way now.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/9 | 04/10/2026 | 11 | NR 45 | $6,000.00 | Cranbourne | 2575m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 2:03.9 | 0 |
| 16.6L | $10.00 |
| 4/5 | 23/09/2026 | 10 | NR 52 to 56 | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 2:03.6 | 5 |
| 9.6L | $14.00 |
| 4/7 | 13/09/2026 | 44 | 0-1 WIN | $6,000.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 2:00.8 | 7 |
| 40.9L | $3.40 |
| 4/8 | 31/07/2026 | 9 | 10 0K | $14,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Nathan Jack | 1:59.5 | 5 |
| 4.7L | $26.00 |
| 4/10 | 22/07/2026 | 13 | 10 0K | $8,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 1:59.9 | 2 |
| 9.9L | $9.50 |
| 6/10 | 09/07/2026 | 11 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 2:00.1 | 4 |
| 17.4L | $21.00 |
| 3/7 | 28/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | T H Mcguigan | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 | ||
| 3/4 | 14/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | T H Mcguigan | 0 |
| 5L | $0.00 |
Driver: Jack Laugher
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Racing consistently with minor placings at his last two starts. Placed last start 3rd (Fr1) over 1690m at Kilmore beaten 20 m by Spirited Gigi (2:06.20) on October 8 at $41. Before that was driven from back in the field when 3rd (Fr7) over 2200m at Ballarat was 6th-13.13 at the bell, beaten 6 m by Joe Lou (2:44.20) on September 23 at $81. Facing a tough assignment this time around.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/10 | 08/10/2026 | 15 | 0-1 WIN | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | Leigh Sutton | 2:00.2 | 1 |
| 20.9L | $41.00 |
| 1/2 | 04/10/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Good | T J Mortlock | 0 |
| 15L | $0.00 | |
| 3/9 | 23/09/2026 | 16 | NR 46 to 51 | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Leigh Sutton | 2:00.1 | 7 |
| 6.0L | $81.00 |
| 4/6 | 13/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Good | T J Mortlock | 0 |
| 24L | $0.00 | |
| 6/9 | 07/09/2026 | 14 | 1-3 WINs | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Neutral | Leigh Sutton | 1:58.6 | 4 |
| 22.2L | $23.00 |
| 10/10 | 24/08/2026 | 61 | NR 44 to 49 | $5,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Neutral | Trent Fiscalini | 1:59.2 | 1 |
| 182.1L | $81.00 |
| 6/9 | 24/06/2026 | 21 | 1-3 WINs | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 1:59.1 | 2 |
| 18.4L | $26.00 |
| 1/11 | 03/06/2026 | 9 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 2:03.4 | 2 |
| 5.5L | $17.00 |
Driver: Tristan Larsen
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Returns after six-and-a-half months in the paddock. Finished off last campaign when beaten by 1.75 m finishing third behind Second To Nun at Goulburn over 1710m on March 30 at $1.60. Can measure up.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/4 | 08/10/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Kilmore | 2150m | Good | Tristan Larsen | 0 |
| 6L | $0.00 | |
| 2/5 | 29/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Tristan Larsen | 0 |
| 9.6L | $0.00 | |
| 3/10 | 30/03/2026 | 6 | NR up to 55 | $9,790.00 | Goulburn | 1710m | Fast | Zara Fitzpatrick | 1:59.1 | 2 |
| 1.7L | $1.60 |
| 1/7 | 24/03/2026 | 12 | NR up to 53 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Fast | Michael Stanley | 1:58.9 | 5 |
| 20.1L | $1.55 |
| 2/10 | 12/03/2026 | 8 | NR up to 50 | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | T K Larsen | 2:01.2 | 3 |
| 2.2L | $2.80 |
| 5/11 | 04/03/2026 | 7 | NR 48 to 52 | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | T K Larsen | 2:01.3 | 1 |
| 9.2L | $8.50 |
| 2/11 | 25/02/2026 | 13 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Neutral | T K Larsen | 2:00.0 | 6 |
| 2.0L | $12.00 |
| 1/10 | 12/02/2026 | 7 | NR 40 to 45 | $4,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | T K Larsen | 2:05.0 | 1 |
| 12.0L | $2.90 |
Driver: Jordan Leedham
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Last start was well back in the run when 5th (Fr6) over 1720m at Melton, at the bell was 3rd-9.69 beaten 15 m by Romantic Nina (2:06.10) on October 2 at $16. Before that, a game effort when 2nd (Fr2) over 2100m after showing early speed at Geelong was 3rd-4.43 at the bell, beaten 1.2 m by Scar (2:41.30) on September 11 at $4.60. Can be in the mix.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/7 | 02/10/2026 | 21 | NR up to 59 | $6,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | R | Chris Alford | 1:58.0 | 6 |
| 15.8L | $16.00 |
| 2/6 | 11/09/2026 | 8 | NR 57 to 67 | $10,000.00 | Geelong | 2100m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 2:03.6 | 2 |
| 1.2L | $4.60 |
| 5/7 | 03/09/2026 | 26 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 2:04.2 | 6 |
| 7.5L | $8.50 |
| 8/10 | 08/08/2026 | 7 | NR 41 to 57 | $5,000.00 | Globe Derby | 2230m | R | Kevin Weidenbach | 2:05.1 | 0 |
| 19.6L | $3.70 |
| 1/9 | 01/08/2026 | 7 | NR 48 to 59 | $8,000.00 | Globe Derby | 2230m | Neutral | Kevin Weidenbach | 2:02.1 | 1 |
| 1.5L | $7.50 |
| 6/7 | 25/07/2026 | 17 | NR 55 to 69 | $5,000.00 | Globe Derby | 2230m | Neutral | John Caldow | 2:02.5 | 4 |
| 31.0L | $1.80 |
| 3/5 | 12/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Chris Alford | 0 |
| 7L | $0.00 | ||
| 2/3 | 24/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Chris Alford | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 |
Driver: Damian Wilson
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Last start posted a big 8 m win (40m) at Shepparton (2:51.60) beating Tripod in on October 13 at $5. Another big run would not surprise.
Last Starts 1 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 13/10/2026 | 42 | No NR | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | Damian Wilson | 2:03.9 | 0 |
| 8.3L | $5.00 |
| 7/10 | 01/09/2026 | 7 | NR up to 90 | $9,120.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Layne Dwyer | 1:57.2 | 1 |
| 23.5L | $23.00 |
| 5/7 | 25/08/2026 | 21 | NR up to 75 Discretionary Handicap | $9,120.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Layne Dwyer | 1:58.7 | 0 |
| 22.0L | $13.00 |
| 5/6 | 04/08/2026 | 19 | NR up to 85 | $9,120.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Layne Dwyer | 1:57.6 | 1 |
| 18.4L | $19.00 |
| 6/8 | 16/07/2026 | 9 | NR up to 65 | $6,380.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Layne Dwyer | 1:56.7 | 1 |
| 28.7L | $14.00 |
| 6/8 | 07/07/2026 | 14 | NR up to 75 | $9,120.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Layne Dwyer | 1:57.0 | 2 |
| 19.5L | $8.00 |
| 2/7 | 23/06/2026 | 14 | NR up to 75 | $9,000.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Layne Dwyer | 1:55.4 | 1 |
| 9.0L | $15.00 |
| 6/8 | 21/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Good | Leonard Cain | 0 |
| 97L | $0.00 | |
| 4/6 | 07/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Good | Leonard Cain | 0 |
| 18.8L | $0.00 |
Driver: Ellen Tormey
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Last start 7th (FT) over 2570m at Geelong was 7th-14.32 at the bell, beaten 17 m by Imperial Monarch (3:17.40) on October 3 at $61. Before that, 4th (Fr2) over 2240m at Melton, at the bell was 6th-8.3 beaten 6 m by Sebastians Boy (2:47.30) on September 19 at $19. Can improve.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/7 | 03/10/2026 | 14 | No NR | $20,000.00 | Geelong | 2570m | R | Josh Duggan | 2:02.6 | 0 |
| 17.0L | $61.00 |
| 4/9 | 19/09/2026 | 8 | NR 60 to 69 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Josh Duggan | 2:00.2 | 2 |
| 6.6L | $19.00 |
| 5/6 | 11/09/2026 | 27 | NR 57 to 67 | $10,000.00 | Geelong | 2100m | Neutral | Josh Duggan | 2:03.6 | 4 |
| 8.7L | $7.00 |
| 5/9 | 15/08/2026 | 7 | NR 57 to 67 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Josh Duggan | 1:58.2 | 6 |
| 10.9L | $26.00 |
| 4/8 | 08/08/2026 | 14 | NR 60 to 69 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Josh Duggan | 1:59.4 | 5 |
| 21.1L | $9.50 |
| 4/7 | 25/07/2026 | 7 | No NR | $22,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Josh Duggan | 1:59.3 | 4 |
| 19.3L | $6.50 |
| 3/4 | 15/02/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Cameron Hart | 0 |
| 5.9L | $0.00 | |
| 2/2 | 03/11/2021 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Cameron Hart | 0 |
| 50.4L | $0.00 |
Driver: Peter Sanderson
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Last start posted a big 5 m win (30m) at Terang (3:30.40) beating Solotrekk in on September 28 at $8 at the bell was leading 4.8. Winning claims again.
Last Starts 16 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 28/09/2026 | 33 | No NR | $6,000.00 | Terang | 2680m | Neutral | Ewa Justice | 2:04.9 | 0 |
| 4.9L | $8.00 |
| 1/5 | 14/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Stawell | 1785m | Good | Michael Bellman | 0 |
| 12.5L | $0.00 | |
| 8/8 | 26/08/2026 | 11 | NR up to 59 | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Ewa Justice | 2:02.3 | 1 |
| 408.3L | $9.50 |
| 1/4 | 23/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Ararat | 1790m | Good | Ewa Justice | 0 |
| 75L | $0.00 | |
| 9/9 | 15/08/2026 | 5 | 0W/15 0K stake | $11,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Ewa Justice | 1:59.2 | 5 |
| 208.9L | $12.00 |
| 1/10 | 10/08/2026 | 16 | No NR | $4,000.00 | Hamilton | 2660m | Slow | Ewa Justice | 2:04.4 | 0 |
| 6.5L | $5.00 |
| 4/8 | 25/07/2026 | 5 | NR up to 55 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Ewa Justice | 1:58.4 | 3 |
| 4.3L | $9.00 |
| 4/8 | 20/07/2026 | 12 | No NR | $6,000.00 | Stawell | 2180m | Neutral | Ewa Justice | 2:07.6 | 0 |
| 12.3L | $6.00 |
Driver: Leigh Sutton
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Returns after three-and-a-half months in the paddock. Finished off last campaign when well beaten into eighth behind Hoppy at Melton over 2240m on July 4 at $41. Well placed so could open the campaign with a win.
Last Starts 102 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/11 | 04/07/2026 | 21 | NR 69 to 84 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Leigh Sutton | 2:00.8 | 6 |
| 10.1L | $41.00 |
| 8/10 | 13/06/2026 | 7 | NR 70 to 85 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Leigh Sutton | 1:55.3 | 5 |
| 18.7L | $12.00 |
| 8/8 | 06/06/2026 | 35 | No NR | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Fast | Leigh Sutton | 1:56.2 | 2 |
| 17.4L | $16.00 |
| 4/9 | 02/05/2026 | 14 | NR 70 to 85 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Leigh Sutton | 1:59.7 | 2 |
| 5.7L | $4.60 |
| 2/8 | 18/04/2026 | 14 | NR 70 to 85 | $17,500.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Leigh Sutton | 1:59.2 | 5 |
| 0.1L | $2.90 |
| 1/12 | 04/04/2026 | 7 | 0W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Leigh Sutton | 2:00.9 | 2 |
| 15.5L | $1.70 |
| 1/2 | 19/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Leigh Sutton | 0 |
| 0.3L | $0.00 | ||
| 3/3 | 12/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cobram | 2170m | L Sutton | 0 |
| 27L | $0.00 |