Swing Vote

What makes Swing Vote's record worth paying attention to is how specific its strengths are. On fast, dry ground it wins 3 of 5 races—a 60% win rate—but step away from those conditions and the horse becomes far less effective. The recent form tells a mixed story: a win twelve months ago, followed by a string of lower placings, with a sixth-place finish most recently, just a day ago. That last run was less than impressive, but the horse is clearly still racing regularly and actively campaigning. Trained by the Crisford brothers at Newmarket, a yard that has sent out 78 winners this season alone, Swing Vote has access to expert horsemanship, yet the question now is whether age and time away from Jebel Ali have worn away the edge that once made it unbeatable there.