His best results come over 1m1f to 1m2f on normal ground—the kind of going that sits in the sweet spot between firm and soft. On such conditions he has won 2 of his 5 races (40%), a sharp contrast to his overall record. He also performs markedly better in Class 4 races, where he has won 2 of 7 starts (29%), indicating he is most competitive at that level. When the ground turns too firm or too soft, or when he steps into stronger company, his chances diminish noticeably.
Ray Dawson has ridden him for most of his career and has recorded 2 wins from 8 races together (25%), fractionally better than his win rate overall. K P De Foy's Newmarket yard, which has sent out 40 winners this season, continues to run him regularly. For a horse seemingly in need of a return to winning form, Mr Swivell appears best suited to normal ground, a stiff 1m1f–1m2f race, Class 4 company, and perhaps a rider who knows him as well as Dawson does. His last win over a year ago suggests the formula needs reapplying soon.
| Course | Races | Results | Last run | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newmarket Galloping |
3 | 1 win, 1 second, 1 other | 27 Sep | 33.3% |
| York Galloping |
3 | 1 win, 1 second, 1 other | 9 Oct | 33.3% |
| chelmsford | 3 | 1 win, 1 second, 1 other | 1 Jun | 33.3% |
| Great Yarmouth Galloping |
2 | 1 win, 1 other | 1 May | 50% |
| Wolverhampton Galloping |
1 | 1 win | 31 Jul | 100% |
| Epsom Downs Undulating |
1 | 1 other | 5 Jun | 0% |
| Southwell Galloping |
1 | 1 other | 5 Jan | 0% |
| Chester Tight |
1 | 1 third | 21 Sep | 0% |
| Newcastle Galloping |
1 | 1 other | 25 Jun | 0% |
| Ascot Galloping |
1 | 1 second | 5 Sep | 0% |
| Kempton Park Galloping |
1 | 1 second | 3 Feb | 0% |
| Lingfield Park Sharp |
1 | 1 other | 9 May | 0% |
| Newbury Galloping |
1 | 1 other | 19 Sep | 0% |
| Nottingham Galloping |
1 | 1 other | 9 Oct | 0% |
| Haydock Park Galloping |
1 | 1 third | 7 Sep | 0% |
| Windsor Sharp |
1 | 1 other | 14 Aug | 0% |
| Thirsk Galloping |
1 | 1 other | 1 Aug | 0% |