Like that other “Swift” who is conquering the entertainment world, Misty Swift could soon have his own set of “Swifties” following his every move as he plots his course in the racing world. Already a six-year-old, Misty Swift recorded three wins when then prepared by Shane Ellis, ex-assistant trainer to the late former nine-time Singapore champion trainer Laurie Laxon. The win tally could have been five with a bit more luck.
Anyway, as far as his new trainer Ananthen Kuppan is concerned, that is now water under the bridge. When Misty Swift next faces the starter in a race, owners could be in for a photo-taking session in the winner’s enclosure. You see, when he wants to, Misty Swift can be mighty swift.
Like at the trials at the Selangor Turf Club on the morning of Oct 8. Broadside brewing from Caulfield Guineas rivals Sent off from Gate 2 in that sprint over the 1,000m, Misty Swift settled comfortably into the lead. He held that spot when they cleared the 600m, which led them to the top of the home stretch.
With the finish post looming, he was challenged first by Streets Of Fire (Shogo Nakano) and then Awesome Storm (Tuan Ammar). A furlong out, Ruzaini Supien asked his mount for an effort, and Misty Swift charged home to take the trial by two lengths. If that was not impressive enough, Misty Swift stopped the clock at 59.
79sec. The Reliable Man six-year-old had not put a hoof wrong and all that is now needed is for the grey to bring that form to the races. The two .
