Racing and Sports finds the best-backed runners in early betting on Thursday’s meeting at Swan Hill.

Alvida (Race 2) is has been backed into an odds on quote at $1.95, close to a point shorter than her opening price. She has placed at her last three runs including her resuming run at Pakenham when she ran on well and should be improved second up.

Gold Warrior (Race 4) is now second pick in the betting at $3.50 having firmed a point and a half. Runner up at this track and distance two starts back, he dropped in trip but ran on well last time and will be better suited at the mile.

Kabrocco (Race 6) opened about $2.60 but has been heavily backed and is now well into the red at $1.55. The three year old made an impressive start to his career when winning by more than 5L on debut and punters are looking for a similar result today.

Zolani (Race 7) now stands clear at the top of the market at $2.60 with good support shortening her price by close to two points. The filly impressed when winning on debut by more than 3L and the money push suggests she can handle the rose in class today.

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