Promising Swivel looks set to get off the mark

Swivel was unlucky to bump in Bivouac on his hurdling bow but compensation awaits in the Best Wishes For 2015 Juvenile Maiden Hurdle at Ludlow today.

A six-times winner on the level for Mark Johnston, the Shirocco colt was not without his supporters at Kempton’s Christmas meeting, although previous winner Bivouac was a clear market leader.

Swivel gave it his best shot, though, and while he eventually finished 12 lengths adrift of the first two, his rider was not overly hard on him when he was beaten.