Swan Hill Betting Tips, Best Bets & Odds for February 16

He went around at $4.40 behind Elderflower five weeks ago, which is very strong sprinting form for a race like this.

Frederick The Dane was caught three wide on the pace then faded around the bend, but was given zero hope to win the race.

Having had five weeks to recover from a tough run, he now finds himself in a very moderate 64 race with a gun draw that should see him sit on the pace with a little of cover.

Can't help but think the team have brought him out here for a soft kill seeing he was nearly favourite in the city last start.

I have fallen into this boy a few times this prep, but is right back in grade and he looks to have his chance today.

His first-up run was very good, before performing okay at Sandown but he just seemed a little flat last start.

Just As Soon has gone up in trip quickly this prep which means he may be a little short in fitness, so his fourth-up run and his second run for the campaign at 2400m could be ideal.

With tactical speed to settle handy, but also the versatility to come from behind, it gives Dean Holland options from the wide gate, but on pure staying potential, I do feel that this horse is better than 64 grade.

This packs a mighty finish and although Swan Hill is not the easiest of tracks to come from the back of the field, this horse comes right back in grade and quality after facing the likes of Need New Friends last start in 70 grade.

Before that, she was only just over a length away from Diamond Inthe Sky at Caulfield over this trip, having won at her prior start.

The wide gate just eliminates any chance of finding herself a pair or two closer to the speed, but she does only half a kilo from last start which is ideal.

If Diamond Thora can build into the race around the bend, she is the type of mare we can see flash right down the outside to get the chocolates.