THE Swan Hill trots pre-Christmas meeting was held on Tuesday December 17 with a six event card and a lot of short priced favourites.

The $10,000 Alabar Vicbred Platinum Country Series D Final over 2240 metres opened the night with victory going to Shepparton trainer Tony Barca's 8Y0 Badlands Hanover-Fairy Tale mare Hypervigilant in a mile rate of 1-58.

Driven by Laura Crossland, Hypervigilant coming off an eye catching third at Gunbower on December 8 after racing exposed was sent forward from gate four to obtain the lead fro...