Swan Hill Races & Results All Racing UK & International Horse Racing Speed Ratings & Tips for 2024-09-24

There were 230 Races on across 29 meetings. There was 8 races at Assiniboia Downs first race 01:30, 8 races at Auteuil first race 12:55, 8 races at Beverley first race 13:40, 1 races at Club Hipico first race 01:00, 10 races at Concepcion first race 17:38, 7 races at Fairmount Park first race 19:00, 9 races at Finger Lakes first race 18:00, 8 races at Fontwell first race 13:20, 7 races at Fort Erie first race 20:00, 12 races at Funabashi first race 06:45, 3 races at Gavea first race 01:00, 9 races at Horseshoe Indianapolis first race 19:10, 6 races at Kolkata first race 09:45, 7 races at Leeton first race 04:55, 7 races at Listowel first race 14:00, 7 races at Louisiana Downs first race 22:05, 12 races at Mizusawa first race 03:50, 12 races at Mombetsu first race 06:35 Monbetsu, 8 races at Mountaineer first race 01:15, 9 races at Newcastle first race 16:10, 9 races at Philadelphia first race 17:40, 8 races at Presque Isle Downs first race 20:00, 8 races at Swan Hill first race 04:30, 8 races at Thistledown first race 17:50, 8 races at Vaal first race 11:30, 8 races at Vichy first race 10:51, 8 races at Vincennes first race 15:35, 8 races at Warwick first race 13:47, 7 races at Yeppoon first race 04:07, no doubt Tomform helped you find a winner. TomForm.com uses a custom rating system for each runner.

Race 1: 04:30 Swan Hill Bet365 Top Tote Plus Mdn Plate AUS 975 metres

Info	OR	Days since last run	Age	Jockey
(2) Persuasive Star	6	Stephen Brown	G Brunsdon	Having 3rd run back from a spell. Beaten 3.8L last start when a $201 in the market prior to having a spell. Check betting.
(5) Calm Down Sheriff	4	Liam Riordan	Nathan Hobson	Nathan Hobson 4yo first starter by Ilovethiscity. Look for a positive market lead.
(1) Commanding Shadow	4	Jack Hill	Ms G Johnstone	Second up today after a spell. Ran in a Maiden race at Swan Hill last run when put in a mediocre effort when beaten by just over 8.4L. 8.4L from the winner in Maiden grade race at this circuit last time out. 8.4L from the winner at this trip last start. Look to betting.
(9) Reward The Sheriff	3	Logan Mcneil	Nathan Hobson	First Start. Look to markets.
1st (3) Time To Rumble	5	Mitchell Aitken	Andrew Payne	Resuming from 417 day spell. Solid effort beaten 4.1L behind Princess Halo at Ballarat Synthetic last start. Goes in everything.
3rd (4) Tomanado	4	Neil Farley	Rhys Archard	2nd up. Beaten 6.3L at Bendigo last time. Poor effort last start and hard to see it turning the tables here.
(8) Boundforhell	3	Harry Coffey	Jason Warren	Having 2nd run back from a spell. Was 3.2L away at Bairnsdale last start. Chance.
2nd (6) Jennyanydots	4	Jarrod Fry	Mitchell Freedman	First Start. Expect a forward showing.
(7) Lean And Keen	4	John Allen	Andrew Noblet	Andrew Noblet 4yo first starter by Lean Mean Machine. Watch betting.

LEAN AND KEEN (7) 4yo debutant sired by Lean Mean Machine for trainer Andrew Noblet. Betting is the best guide. TIME TO RUMBLE (3) Resuming after a break of 59 weeks. Uncompetitive when 6th last run at Ballarat. Giving another go here. Should be going forward early. Must respect. JENNYANYDOTS (6) 4yo debutant by Magnus for trainer Mitchell Freedman. Respect the betting. CALM DOWN SHERIFF (5) 4yo by Ilovethiscity racing as a debutant for trainer Nathan Hobson and gets a favourable gate. Watch the betting.

Race 2: 05:00 Swan Hill Jarrod Arentz Electrical & Solar Solutions Mdn Plate AUS 1600 metres

Info	OR	Days since last run	Age	Jockey
(4) Reenabled	4	Jarrod Fry	Linc Sullivan	Ordinary effort behind Oversize when a well beaten 9.5L 7th at Albury last time out. 9.5L from the winner at this distance last start. Won't trouble any of these.
(1) Cha Cha Capers	4	Alysha Warren	B & A Mcknight	Ordinary effort on debut when beaten 10.90L at Tatura as a $41 chance. Include.
(12) Trustthesheriff	6	Logan Mcneil	Nathan Hobson	First up. Below Par effort on debut when beaten 8.3L at Swan Hill as a $151 chance. Expect to run well.
(7) Translucent Angel	4	Ryan Houston	Ms G Johnstone	Couldn't finish off last start at Echuca when 10L 8th after getting a long way back. Yet to finish in the placings this prep. Prefer to see.
(5) Royal Inference	4	Tom Madden	P A Chow	Wasn't far away last time at Terang in a Maiden race when 6.7L from the winner as a $7 chance. Ran at this distance last start when 6.7L from the winner. Has really struggled this preparation. Strong chance.
(8) Axedale Lady	4	Blaike Mc Dougall	Dan O'sullivan	Average effort at Maiden level when beaten 8.00L at Geelong. Could place.
(6) Summer Night	4	Stephen Brown	S Fliedner	Ran in a Maiden race at Tatura last start when put in a mediocre effort when beaten by just over 10.70L. Each way.
(3) Here Comes Wozza	4	Liam Riordan	Ms G Johnstone	Nice run last start when 2.9L behind Henry's Blade at Donald. Knockout chance.
(9) Lady Avenger	5	Harry Coffey	Archie Alexander	3rd up here. Below par when beaten by 6.3L at Warracknabeal last go. Has managed to place one of two starts this preperation. Can hit back hard here.
2nd (2) Gold Relay	4	Neil Farley	Glen Gascoyne	Ordinary effort at Maiden level when beaten 5.3L at Bendigo. 5.3L from the winner over this distance last start. Yet to finish in the placings this prep. Knockout chance.
(11) Suddenly	6	Carleen Hefel	E Jusufovic	Ran in a Maiden race at Sale last start when put in a mediocre effort when beaten by just over 5.30L. Each way claims.
1st (10) Street Seeker	4	Lachlan King	Jason Warren	Having third run back from a break. Not far away last start when 1.8L behind Hurry Curry at Bairnsdale. 1.8L from the winner over this distance last start. Has managed to place one of two starts this preperation. Ultra consistent of late and looks tough to beat here.

STREET SEEKER (10) Honest race when 2nd last start at Bairnsdale and drawn well. Will be positive in the run early. A win looks likely. GOLD RELAY (2) Inched into 4th last time at Bendigo. Can win this. TRANSLUCENT ANGEL (7) Only fair when 8th last start at Echuca and dropping in distance. Blinkers on could be an important change. Could run a race. ROYAL INFERENCE (5) Ran 7th last start at Terang but can find a nice position from the draw. Should muster plenty of early toe. Looks a great place bet

Race 3: 05:30 Swan Hill Ultima Hotel Mdn Plate AUS 2400 metres

Info	OR	Days since last run	Age	Jockey
(5) Alia Asahi	6	Jack Hill	S A Beani	Ran in a Maiden race at Geelong last time when put in a mediocre effort when beaten by just over 13.60L. Really struggling this prep, unable to finish in the placings so far. Consider.
(2) Spirit Of Zain	5	Laura Lafferty	Annalise Maragos	Beaten 8.10L at Tatura last go. Take on trust.
(8) Ludicrous	7	Alana Kelly	D J Cannon	Struggled last start when 8.8L behind Brave Eight at Bendigo. Yet to finish in the placings this prep. Can play a role.
(9) Scodelario	7	Logan Mcneil	Raharna Mcdonald	Even effort before a break behind Singing Duke when beaten 5.60L at Mildura. Respect.
(6) Beatrice Cranach	8	Christine Puls	D W Whitworth	Went to the front and was cut down late behind Maggie's Son at Warrnambool last start. Winning chance.
(1) Special Spot	4	Milos Bunjevac	Raharna Mcdonald	Didn't show much at all last start when 7.60L 5th at Mildura. One of the major players.
(3) The Great Wave	4	Tom Madden	Steven Pateman	Third up today. Ran Fairly last start when 4.50L behind Avenues at Geelong. Knockout hope.
2nd (7) Detoron	5	Harry Coffey	Gary & Dean Alexander	Looked good last start when 0.10L behind Singing Duke at Mildura. Narrowly beaten by a short head last run. Major player.
1st (4) Torbelo	4	John Allen	C Maher	Not far away last start when 2.00L behind Avenues at Geelong. Hard to go past.

DETORON (7) Threw down a serious challenge last start at Mildura. Has plenty of early speed. Looks well suited in this race. TORBELO (4) Flashed home late into 3rd beaten by 2L last start at Geelong and has the ideal alley. In a purple patch of form this preparation. Will give a big sight. BEATRICE CRANACH (6) Was found wanting late when 3rd beaten by 3 1/2L last run at Warrnambool. Each way. SPECIAL SPOT (1) Moved ahead of some to finish 5th last time at Mildura and can find a nice position from the draw. Winkers go off for the first time. Strong each way bet

Race 4: 06:00 Swan Hill Footts Swan Hill Demolition Group (Bm58) AUS 2400 metres

Info	OR	Days since last run	Age	Jockey
(5) Enzed Magic	6	Milos Bunjevac	C J Davis	Ran in a Class 1 race at Griffith last time when put in a mediocre effort when beaten by just over 9.1L. Really struggling this prep, unable to finish in the placings so far. Could measure up.
(7) El Campeon	7	Alana Kelly	A R Coffey	Led and battled on well beaten 2.40L at Mildura last time out. Loves this circuit. In the mix.
(2) Court Painter	9	Neil Farley	I W Lister	On speed and boxed on well when 0.20L behind Wanjiru at Tatura last start. Can be in the finish.
(6) Vic Reel	5	Jack Hill	Lucinda Boyd	Beaten 7.3L at Donald last time. Loves this track. Yet to finish in the placings this prep. Winning chance.
(4) New World Tapestry	8	Harry Coffey	P A Preusker	Ran well last start when 3.7L behind Hoodys Horse at Hamilton. Yet to finish in the placings this prep. Each way claims.
(1) Maggie's Son	5	Koby Jennings	Michael Huglin	Finished hard at Warrnambool when managed to win by 1.8L. Hard to beat.
2nd (3) Peaky Ridge	4	Jarrod Fry	P A Chow	Third up here. Hamilton run wasn't bad last start when 6.1L from the winner. Top chance.
1st (8) Luna Chara	7	Alysha Warren	R G Symons	Looked good last start when 1.5L behind Indreamsyou'remine at Donald. Racing consistently and loathe to leave out.

MAGGIE'S SON (1) Romped home to win last time at Warrnambool. Has the ability to take this out. EL CAMPEON (7) Worked hard to finish 3rd beaten by close to 2 1/2L last start at Mildura. Can give this a shake. COURT PAINTER (2) Close to claiming the win last time at Tatura and drawn the rails. Can go through the gears. Will be there at the finish. LUNA CHARA (8) Made considerable ground when 3rd beaten by 1 1/2L last run at Donald. Should be competitive in this race at a bit of odds

Race 5: 06:30 Swan Hill Pooles Accountants Mdn Plate AUS 1200 metres

Info	OR	Days since last run	Age	Jockey
(7) Manhattan Belle	5	Neil Farley	M Sell	Ordinary effort behind And Found when a well beaten 7.5L 5th at Seymour last time out. Ran at this distance last start when 7.5L from the winner. Really struggling this prep, unable to finish in the placings so far. Betting?.
(10) Shiraz Shaboo	4	Laura Lafferty	Simon Zahra	Having second run back from a break. Mediocre effort when beaten by close to 9L at Warracknabeal last start. Hard to see it improving enough to figure here.
(9) Riccia	4	Christine Puls	B & A Mcknight	Second up. Nice run when beaten 3.50L behind Dry Fire at Tatura last start. Check betting.
(15) Discreet Affair	4	Lachlan King	Dan O'sullivan	Having 3rd run back from a spell. Ordinary when beaten by 13.00L at Ballarat Synthetic last go. Consider for wider exotics.
2nd (3) Quizlet	4	Jarrod Fry	Lucinda Boyd	1st up. Resuming today after a good effort beaten 2.50l behind Life Sentence at Ballarat Synthetic before a spell. Knockout hope.
(6) Malpensa	4	Neil Farley	C Maher	Poor effort on debut when beaten 9.7L at Echuca as a $6 chance. Poor effort last start and hard to see it turning the tables here.
(8) Pompeii Rose	4	Alana Kelly	Mitchell Freedman	Mitchell Freedman 4yo first starter by Widden Valley. Market will tell the story.
(13) Vaderlee	3	Liam Riordan	Simon Zahra	Tidy effort on debut when beaten 4L at Mornington when a $12 chance. Beaten 4L last time out when a $12 in the market prior to having a spell. Can run well here.
(2) Miacapo	4	Mitchell Aitken	Andrew Noblet	Handy effort on debut when beaten 1.3L at Warracknabeal when a $1.85 chance. Top chance.
(11) Aka Daka	3	John Allen	V L Malady	Tidy effort on debut when beaten 4.7L at Cranbourne when a $10 chance. Beaten 4.7L last time out when a $10 in the market. 4.7L from the winner at this distance last time out. Could place.
(4) Universal Harmony	4	Blaike Mc Dougall	Ben, Will & Jd Hayes	Second up today after a spell. Beaten 5.80L at Tatura last go. Goes in everything.
(1) Baile Fervor	4	Brad Rawiller	Patrick & Michelle Payne	Having 1st run back from a break. Resuming today after a handy effort beaten 2.50l behind Flying Bandit at Goulburn before a spell. One of the major players.
1st (5) Wareo Road	4	Harry Coffey	A R Coffey	Impressed last start when 1.5L behind First Return at Horsham. 1.5L from the winner at this trip last start. In the mix.
3rd (12) The Bantam	3	Jack Hill	Brent Stanley	Ordinary effort on debut when beaten 7L at Bendigo as a $13 chance. Place appears best.
(14) Altermatum	3	Harry Coffey	T & C Mcevoy	Having 1st run back from a break. Resuming today after a handy effort beaten 0.2l behind Immortal Star at Ballarat before a spell. One of the major players.

UNIVERSAL HARMONY (4) Was well beaten when 9th last start at Tatura. Capable of bouncing back. Should muster plenty of early speed. Hard to dismiss. BAILE FERVOR (1) First up after a break of 26 weeks. Couldn't stay in touch when 5th last start at Goulburn. Is capable of a resurgence. Racing for a new trainer. No shock to see a win. WAREO ROAD (5) Came in 4th last time at Horsham. Capable of bouncing back. Has early speed and positions nicely. Gets a chance to win. MIACAPO (2) Ran home into 3rd last run at Warracknabeal and was on debut last time. Interesting to see the blinkers go on for the first time. Should be competitive in this race at a bit of odds

Race 6: 07:00 Swan Hill Busbiz.net.au (Bm64) AUS 975 metres

Info	OR	Days since last run	Age	Jockey
(11) Ourzacracker	8	Alysha Warren	C J Davis	Was 3.4L from the winner at Wagga last race. Can figure.
(8) Imelda Mayhem	5	Tom Madden	S J Richards	2nd up today. Sent for a spell on the back of an Ordinary effort when beaten by close to 4L at Ballarat Synthetic. Has some claims.
(2) Theorum	6	Carleen Hefel	E Jusufovic	Second up today after a spell. Beaten 7.1L at Cranbourne last time. Needs to improve here.
(10) Superior Force	6	Christopher Pang	Ms H Burns	Ran well last start when 2.5L behind More Importance at Echuca. Can lift.
3rd (9) Lady Cederberg	4	Blaike Mc Dougall	Ben, Will & Jd Hayes	Having 2nd run back from a break. Showed no early speed and just held ground when 7.3L 9th at Cranbourne last start. Loves these conditions. Can play a role.
1st (4) Chosen Venture	5	Robert Beattie	Nathan Hobson	Resuming from 125 day spell. Suited in this distance range. Market will tell you if fit enough fresh.
2nd (5) It's Maui's Gold	5	Logan Mcneil	Nathan Hobson	Looked good last start when 1.8L behind Missed The Mark at Bendigo. Races well at this trip. Always hard to beat at this track.
(7) Flip The Switch	5	Jarrod Fry	Michael Huglin	Having 3rd run back from a spell. Close up last start when 1.8L behind Not Enough Effort at Bairnsdale. Has a liking for this track condition. Has managed to place one of two starts this preperation. Racing consistently and loathe to leave out.
(3) Goodes	4	Koby Jennings	Trent Edmonds	Having first run back from a spell. Winning chance.
(1) Torlaah	4	Brad Rawiller	Luke Oliver	Nice run last start when 1.8L behind The Showvinist at Pakenham Synthetic. Hard to beat.
(6) Pride Of Sullivan	4	Harry Coffey	Ben, Will & Jd Hayes	Third up here. Impressed when settled on speed last start and was 1.9L behind Missed The Mark at Bendigo. Peaking now third up and looks very well placed.

PRIDE OF SULLIVAN (6) Was outsprinted late when 5th last run at Bendigo. Has good tactical speed and will be nicely positioned. One of the top hopes. CHOSEN VENTURE (4) First up from a break of 17 weeks and finished amongst the placegetters when 2nd first up last preparation at Kerang. Can get the job done. GOODES (3) First up and stormed home to win first up last preparation at Sale. Has been gelded leading up to this and up against a less competitive field. Likely to fill a place. IT’S MAUI’S GOLD (5) Was making up some late ground when 4th last time at Bendigo. Likely to be well placed early. Sound chances

Race 7: 07:30 Swan Hill The Bottle O Swan Hill (Bm64) AUS 1300 metres

Info	OR	Days since last run	Age	Jockey
(14) Crazy Sheriff	5	Alysha Warren	Nathan Hobson	Resuming from 121 day spell. Needs to improve.
2nd (15) Smart Elissim	9	Christopher Pang	A R Coffey	Ran well last start when 0.8L behind Turn Up The Night at Warracknabeal. Can sneak a place.
(13) Remarkabelle	4	Neil Farley	C Maher	Ordinary effort behind Suppose I Do when a well beaten 9.1L 12th at Mornington last time out. Could place.
(9) Brassi Road	4	Logan Mcneil	Nathan Hobson	Mediocre effort when beaten by close to 27L at Flemington last time. Hard to see it improving enough to figure here.
(12) Owl Witness	5	Alana Kelly	C V Kelly	Nice run prior to being sent to the paddock when 3.10L behind Red Hawk at Mildura. Has a liking for this track condition. Roughie.
(2) Mishika	7	Blaike Mc Dougall	Luke Oliver	Second up. Ran in a Benchmark 64 race at Tatura last start when put in a ordinary effort when beaten by just over 8.80L. Keep in mind.
(1) Hello Broadcast	9	Koby Jennings	E Jusufovic	Resuming from 321 day spell. Try both ways.
(5) Air Defence	7	Mitchell Aitken	A R Coffey	First up today. Average effort at Benchmark 70 level before a spell when beaten 3.3L at Ballarat Synthetic. Suited in this distance range. Can be in the finish.
(7) True Nobility	6	Tom Madden	P A Chow	Ran Fairly last start when settled on speed at Geelong finishing 4.80L behind Laa De Sha. Could improve.
(3) Hangyourhat	7	Liam Riordan	P A Preusker	Second up today after a break. Average effort at Class 2 level when beaten 6L at Morphettville. Suited at this trip. Include.
(4) Cosmic Field	5	Jack Hill	Brent Stanley	Having first run back from a spell. Loves these conditions. Goes in everything.
3rd (8) Turn Up The Night	5	Christine Puls	B & A Mcknight	Impressed last start at Warracknabeal when settled outside the lead but proved too strong in a Restricted 58 race. One of the major players.
(10) Simply Sparklez	5	Harry Coffey	A R Coffey	Beaten 3.4L last time out when a $18 in the market. Races well at this venue. Hard to beat.
(6) Highland Harley	5	Carleen Hefel	E Jusufovic	Having third run back from a spell. Won by a half length last time out. Has a liking for this track condition. He is looking to complete the hat-trick of wins today. Has finished top three both goes this preparation. Ultra consistent of late and looks tough to beat here.
1st (11) Rockabilly Rebel	4	Brad Rawiller	Patrick & Michelle Payne	Nice run last start when 0.8L behind War Drama at Bendigo. 0.8L from the winner over this distance last time out. Each way claims.

COSMIC FIELD (4) Has multiple wins first up. Ordinary performance when 9th last start at Canterbury but goes down in class. Displays good tactical speed. Racing for a new trainer. Must be considered. ROCKABILLY REBEL (11) Finished well when 2nd last time at Bendigo. Likely to be well placed early. Has run into the placings at every start this preparation. Has the ability to take this out. HANGYOURHAT (3) Ran 7th last time at Morphettville. Looking past the last run and facing weaker opposition. Has to be included. TURN UP THE NIGHT (8) Picked up nicely to win last start at Warracknabeal and form has been improving over recent runs. Will be positive in the run early. Strong chance

Race 8: 08:00 Swan Hill Manangatang Cup Saturday 12Th October (Bm64) AUS 1600 metres

Info	OR	Days since last run	Age	Jockey
(12) Rain Dance	6	Liam Riordan	A R Coffey	Second up today after a spell. Ran in a Restricted 58 race at Donald last start when put in a mediocre effort when beaten by just over 10.3L. Poor effort last start and place hopes are absolute best.
(14) Khan's Treasure	6	Alysha Warren	P J Sullivan	Third up from a spell. Didn't show much at all last start when 8.9L 11th at Bendigo. Races well at this venue. Look to betting.
(15) Sanctimonious	9	Christopher Pang	Ms H Burns	Impressed last start when 2.8L behind Moxatation at Bordertown. Take on trust.
(10) Cable De Vega	6	Koby Jennings	Michael Huglin	3rd up here. Ran well last start when 1.1L behind Big Kate at Mornington. Minor claims.
(13) Spanish Snitzel	7	Alana Kelly	C V Kelly	Having 2nd run back from a spell. Just a fair effort last time at Restricted 64 level at Bendigo when 3.8L behind War Drama. Loves this track. Consider for wider exotics.
2nd (6) Glens Top Cat	6	Mitchell Aitken	Trent Edmonds	Resuming from 120 day spell. Solid effort beaten 5.00L behind Sambucus at Mornington last start. Has a liking for this track condition. Fair effort last time out and should be able to put in a better performance here.
(8) Go Atti Go	4	Tom Madden	Patrick & Michelle Payne	3rd up today. Struggled last start at Sale when got back and failed to run on. Has managed to place one of two starts this preperation. Chance.
(9) Bannerton	7	Neil Farley	A R Coffey	Impressed last start when 2.1L behind Grand Sage at Bendigo. Has a liking for this track condition. Needs to improve.
(7) Jet Jitsu	6	Jack Hill	Andrew Bobbin	Wasn't far away last time at Bendigo in a Restricted 64 race when 4L from the winner as a $11 chance. Go well.
(2) Kentucky Nick	5	Harry Coffey	T & C Mcevoy	Resuming from 167 day spell. Handy run before a spell when beaten 5.10L behind Commando Drift at Sandown. Unlikely to feature here.
(3) Powerbound	5	Blaike Mc Dougall	Ben, Will & Jd Hayes	Just a fair effort last time at Benchmark 70 level at Sale when 4.50L behind Electric Impulse. Loves these conditions. Top chance.
1st (1) Boondocks	4	Lachlan King	Ben, Will & Jd Hayes	Having third run back from a break. Beaten 3.70L last run when a $2.45 in the market prior to having a spell. Loves these conditions. Has managed to place one of two starts this preperation. One of the major players.
3rd (4) Samurai Star	5	Jarrod Fry	Mitchell Freedman	Close up last start when 1L behind Nishino Crescent at Geelong. One of the toughest to beat.
(5) Eddy Street	5	Brad Rawiller	Patrick & Michelle Payne	Close up last start when 1.8L behind Carnival Row at Pakenham Synthetic. 1.8L from the winner at this trip last time out. Goes in everything.
(11) Fiorensact	8	T Madden	Alan Hanrahan	Ran on strongly to win last start at Warracknabeal.

EDDY STREET (5) Came on strongly to finish 3rd when beaten by 1 3/4L last time at Pakenham. Looks to be value. BOONDOCKS (1) Attacked the line when 3rd beaten by just over 3 1/2L last run at Tatura and have to respect the form at the distance. Displays good tactical speed. Can get the job done. SAMURAI STAR (4) Was strong late when 3rd beaten by 1L last start at Geelong. In fine form this preparation. No shock to see a win. GO ATTI GO (8) Folded up in the straight when 11th last start at Sale but promising career start. Ran 7th in a trial at Cranbourne-trn on Sept 16th. Deserves consideration