★ Top pickWon
4Vaafee
Former metropolitan runner showing strong recent form with consecutive placings. Significant class drop to country maiden level is a major advantage.
Victoria · Tuesday 20 May 2025
Kilmore tips and results
Our top pick won 3 of 8 races at Kilmore. Every pick, our analysis and the full results are below.
Top pick won3/838%
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Top pick placed6/875%
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Bet365 Odds Drift Protect Mdn Plate
13:00 local1450mMaiden$270,001,148,502,459,040,000,000,000,000
Winner4. VaafeeSP $2.50
2nd pick3rd
3Ryanman
Consistent performer who has been knocking on the door with recent placings. Inside draw should give tactical advantage and recent racing ensures peak fitness. Main danger to top selection.
3rd pick2nd
6High Tempo
Hayes-trained runner resuming with good fresh form and weight advantage. Drawn to get good run and stable's runners typically improve with racing. Strong chance if ready after break.
Value pick4th
7Swing Low
Gets in well at the weights and drawn to get good run.
- 1st4VaafeeNeil Farley$2.50
- 2nd6High TempoCeline Gaudry$5.00
- 3rd3RyanmanAmy Herrmann$2.80
- 4th7Swing LowMatthew Cartwright$4.80
Full result · 7 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 4 | Vaafee | 4 | Neil Farley | David & Coral Feek | 59.5kg | $2.50 |
| 2nd | 6 | High Tempo | 5 | Celine Gaudry | Ben, Will & Jd Hayes | 57.5kg | $5.00 |
| 3rd | 3 | Ryanman | 1 | Amy Herrmann | M & L Cerchi | 59.5kg | $2.80 |
| 4th | 7 | Swing Low | 3 | Matthew Cartwright | Ms L Tolson & Ms L Proctor | 57.5kg | $4.80 |
| 5th | 1 | Delphian | 7 | Daniel Moor | Luke Oliver | 59.5kg | $41.00 |
| 6th | 2 | Inarticulate | 2 | Cameron Quilty | Saab Hasan | 59.5kg | $151.00 |
| 7th | 5 | Dubai Countess | 6 | E J Walsh | Matthew Cumani | 57.5kg | $81.00 |
Mernda Retirement Village Mdn Plate
13:30 local1200mMaiden$270,001,148,502,459,040,000,000,000,000
Winner4. Fortyfour MagnumSP $3.20
★ Top pick2nd
2Cincincity
Progressive filly showing steady improvement with strong placing last start on similar track/ground. Well-suited by likely strong tempo and has proven ability on soft tracks. Drawn wide but has tactical speed to overcome barrier. Ready to break through.
2nd pickWon
4Fortyfour Magnum
Showed ability with strong placing two starts back. Gets a good run from barrier 5 and stable in good form. Some query on soft track but has enough tactical speed to be competitive. Main danger to top selection.
3rd pick6th
1Alotofsoju
Consistent filly with multiple placings and proven soft track ability. Coming off long spell but has shown ability fresh. Wide barrier a concern but has enough early speed to find position. Place prospects if finds best form.
Value pick7th
10Throw Me A Kiss
Gets perfect run from barrier 6 and should improve second-up. Untested on soft but breeding suggests will handle it.
- 1st4Fortyfour MagnumFred W Kersley$3.20
- 2nd2Cincincity$4.20
- 3rd9Summer SpritzTeodore Nugent$6.50
- 4th7Please Me DoNeil Farley$4.20
Full result · 9 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 4 | Fortyfour Magnum | 5 | Fred W Kersley | L Smith | 57kg | $3.20 |
| 2nd | 2 | Cincincity | 10 | Robert Hickmott | 57kg | $4.20 | |
| 3rd | 9 | Summer Spritz | 1 | Teodore Nugent | D Binaisse | 57kg | $6.50 |
| 4th | 7 | Please Me Do | 8 | Neil Farley | D E Dean | 57kg | $4.20 |
| 5th | 3 | East West Miss | 3 | Samantha Noble | S G Noble | 57kg | $201.00 |
| 6th | 1 | Alotofsoju | 9 | Lachlan King | Toby Lake | 57kg | $15.00 |
| 7th | 10 | Throw Me A Kiss | 6 | Anthony Darmanin | Ben, Will & Jd Hayes | 57kg | $8.00 |
| 8th | 6 | Kalkee | 4 | Corey Parish | R G Symons | 57kg | $17.00 |
| 9th | 5 | Immortal One | 2 | Cian Macredmond | Tyler Donaldson-Aitken | 57kg | $81.00 |
| Scr | 8 | Sparkles | 7 | Daniel Moor | M W Walker | 57kg |
MC Security Mdn Plate
14:00 local1200mMaiden$270,001,148,502,459,040,000,000,000,000
Winner11. BrutalinaSP $1.50
★ Top pickWon
11Brutalina
Progressive filly showing strong form with consecutive seconds including at this track. Drawn to get perfect run midfield and should be strong late. Clear top pick with natural improvement expected.
2nd pick5th
9Trooper
Drawn perfectly to utilize early speed and should get every chance. Team Hawkes rarely miss with ready runners.
3rd pick2nd
2Frosted In Time
Honest gelding showing consistency without winning. Teodore Nugent booking a positive and should be around the mark again.
Value pick3rd
12Highland Belle
Mare showing glimpses of ability including recent third at track. Drawn well and gets conditions to suit.
- 1st11BrutalinaBeau Mertens$1.50
- 2nd2Frosted In TimeTeodore Nugent$4.00
- 3rd12Highland BelleJohn Keating$41.00
- 4th7Savvie BlancNeil Farley$91.00
Full result · 8 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 11 | Brutalina | 6 | Beau Mertens | M Price & M Kent Jnr | 57.5kg | $1.50 |
| 2nd | 2 | Frosted In Time | 4 | Teodore Nugent | Ms A Macpherson | 59.5kg | $4.00 |
| 3rd | 12 | Highland Belle | 3 | John Keating | Saab Hasan | 57.5kg | $41.00 |
| 4th | 7 | Savvie Blanc | 2 | Neil Farley | E J Bourke | 59.5kg | $91.00 |
| 5th | 9 | Trooper | 1 | Liam Riordan | M, W & J Hawkes | 59.5kg | $6.00 |
| 6th | 13 | She''s First Lady | 8 | Will Price | Kate Goodrich | 57.5kg | $151.00 |
| 7th | 8 | Taxing | 9 | Jett Stanley | T G Eurell | 59.5kg | $17.00 |
| 8th | 3 | Issac | 5 | Corey Parish | Lee & Shannon Hope | 59.5kg | $61.00 |
| Scr | 1 | El Fortress | 13 | Craig Newitt | L Kennewell & L Yeomans | 59.5kg | |
| Scr | 4 | Presocratics | 12 | Anthony Darmanin | Ben, Will & Jd Hayes | 59.5kg | |
| Scr | 5 | Pride Of Pariah | 11 | Jake Duffy | Patrick Keane | 59.5kg | |
| Scr | 6 | Quinton | 10 | Amy Herrmann | M & L Cerchi | 59.5kg | |
| Scr | 10 | Bel Song | 7 | Joe Bowditch | Shea Eden | 57.5kg |
Bundoora Activities Mdn Plate
14:30 local1600mMaiden$270,001,148,502,459,040,000,000,000,000
Winner5. My Friday BeauSP $1.55
★ Top pickWon
5My Friday Beau
Consistent performer dropping significantly in class after competing well in stronger races. Has placed in 3 of 6 starts including twice at this trip. Maps to get perfect run from barrier 9 and looks well placed to break through.
2nd pick2nd
2Brutalrule
Lightly-raced improver who has been knocking on the door with recent placings. Should roll forward from wide gate to lead or sit outside lead. Distance looks ideal and stable in good form.
3rd pick4th
1Bolshie
Consistent type who ran well for second last start. Gets strong booking of Patrick Moloney and draws well.
Value pick9th
6Ginger Puff
Lightly-raced mare from strong stable who gets significant weight relief and draws perfectly.
- 1st5My Friday BeauAnthony Darmanin$1.55
- 2nd2BrutalruleCian Macredmond$3.90
- 3rd4Calgary FlyerWill Price$81.00
- 4th1BolshiePatrick Moloney$6.50
Full result · 9 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 5 | My Friday Beau | 9 | Anthony Darmanin | Ben, Will & Jd Hayes | 59.5kg | $1.55 |
| 2nd | 2 | Brutalrule | 10 | Cian Macredmond | Matthew Cumani | 59.5kg | $3.90 |
| 3rd | 4 | Calgary Flyer | 5 | Will Price | Dan O''Sullivan | 59.5kg | $81.00 |
| 4th | 1 | Bolshie | 7 | Patrick Moloney | C C Parry | 59.5kg | $6.50 |
| 5th | 8 | Not Fake | 8 | Sage Duric | R A Hockley | 54.5kg | $151.00 |
| 6th | 3 | Cadfael | 3 | Jett Stanley | Brent Stanley | 59.5kg | $19.00 |
| 7th | 9 | Strategic Defense | 4 | Logan McNeil | D J O''Prey | 57.5kg | $21.00 |
| 8th | 10 | Theria | 11 | Samantha Noble | S G Noble | 57.5kg | $151.00 |
| 9th | 6 | Ginger Puff | 2 | Corey Parish | Ray Matthews | 57.5kg | $51.00 |
| Scr | 7 | Karma Queen | 1 | Ryan Hurdle | Robert Hickmott | 57.5kg | |
| Scr | 11 | Velia | 6 | Jake Duffy | Mitchell Freedman | 57.5kg |
C+M Build Group (Bm64)
15:00 local1600mBenchmark 64$270,001,148,502,459,040,000,000,000,000
Winner7. Rock RevolutionSP $4.40
★ Top pick3rd
1Lightning Express
Former Singapore galloper dropping significantly in class after competing in Group races. Strong record at the distance and maps to get ideal run behind speed. Well-weighted despite top weight and should prove hard to beat in this grade.
2nd pick2nd
6Giddy Up Warrior
Lightly-raced improver who has been racing consistently in similar grade. Gets in well at the weights and drawn to get perfect run.
3rd pick5th
3Eagle Angel
Interesting runner having first Australian start after showing ability in UK. Gear changes suggest stable means business and gets in well at weights. Wide gate a concern but has tactical speed to overcome it. Worth including in wider exotics.
Value pick6th
4Four O''clock Knock
Fresh up from long break but has performed well first-up previously. Well drawn and should get good run behind speed.
- 1st7Rock RevolutionJett Stanley$4.40
- 2nd6Giddy Up WarriorAnthony Darmanin$3.90
- 3rd1Lightning ExpressBeau Mertens$2.40
- 4th8Dustland FairytaleLachlan King$7.50
Full result · 7 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 7 | Rock Revolution | 4 | Jett Stanley | G Waterhouse & A Bott | 58kg | $4.40 |
| 2nd | 6 | Giddy Up Warrior | 3 | Anthony Darmanin | Ben, Will & Jd Hayes | 59.5kg | $3.90 |
| 3rd | 1 | Lightning Express | 6 | Beau Mertens | T Fitzsimmons | 62.5kg | $2.40 |
| 4th | 8 | Dustland Fairytale | 7 | Lachlan King | L Smith | 56.5kg | $7.50 |
| 5th | 3 | Eagle Angel | 9 | Daniel Moor | M W Walker | 61.5kg | $11.00 |
| 6th | 4 | Four O''clock Knock | 2 | Tianni Chapman | Smiley Chan | 59kg | $21.00 |
| 7th | 9 | Valley Of Dreams | 5 | Samantha Noble | S G Noble | 54kg | $201.00 |
| Scr | 2 | Iluvcoffee | 1 | Billy Egan | Lee & Shannon Hope | 62kg | |
| Scr | 5 | Quite The Lass | 8 | Hannah Edgley | Reece Goodwin | 60.5kg |
Probus Association Of Victoria (Bm58)
15:30 local2000mBenchmark 58$270,001,148,502,459,040,000,000,000,000
Winner7. EngelineSP $5.00
★ Top pick7th
2Hawkins
Progressive type showing strong form progression through grades. Last start placing indicates fitness peaking and should get perfect run just off pace from good draw. Weight rise offset by strong form and should handle conditions.
2nd pick4th
6Vizie
Mare in good form who gets significant weight relief and draws to get nice run midfield. Strong recent form suggests ready for this grade rise and should be strong late with light weight.
3rd pick2nd
11Sandpiper
Consistent mare who has been racing well at similar level. Gets good run from inside draw with light weight and proven track ability.
Value pick6th
3Turfie
Last start winner who excels at this trip and gets good run from barrier.
- 1st7EngelineBilly Egan$5.00
- 2nd11SandpiperLiam Riordan$14.00
- 3rd5TactfullAdam Mc Cabe$6.00
- 4th6VizieW Gordon$4.00
Full result · 11 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 7 | Engeline | 3 | Billy Egan | Nick Ryan | 58.5kg | $5.00 |
| 2nd | 11 | Sandpiper | 4 | Liam Riordan | J P Salanitri | 55.5kg | $14.00 |
| 3rd | 5 | Tactfull | 1 | Adam Mc Cabe | Rory Hunter | 60kg | $6.00 |
| 4th | 6 | Vizie | 8 | W Gordon | Chris Calthorpe | 59.5kg | $4.00 |
| 5th | 8 | Jenni Castelforte | 10 | Craig Newitt | C Maher | 58.5kg | $16.00 |
| 6th | 3 | Turfie | 6 | Joe Bowditch | Patrick Keane | 60.5kg | $13.00 |
| 7th | 2 | Hawkins | 9 | Jake Duffy | P G Moody & Katherine Coleman | 60.5kg | $3.20 |
| 8th | 9 | Reactivate | 7 | Patrick Moloney | G M Moloney | 57kg | $41.00 |
| 9th | 12 | Couldbefamous | 16 | Sage Duric | G C Strang | 52kg | $101.00 |
| 10th | 13 | Hibernia Queen | 15 | Tayla Childs | Colin McGillivray | 54kg | $201.00 |
| 11th | 10 | Slipstreaming | 14 | Corey Parish | Lee & Shannon Hope | 56kg | $19.00 |
| Scr | 1 | Torn | 2 | Alice Kennedy | Ben Brisbourne | 57.5kg | |
| Scr | 4 | Eight Under | 11 | Daniel Moor | Mathew Smerdon | 60kg | |
| Scr | 14 | The Right Page | 13 | Will Price | Dominic Sutton | 60kg | |
| Scr | 15 | Timeonlees | 12 | Beau Mertens | T & C McEvoy | 57kg | |
| Scr | 16 | Whispering Pharaoh | 5 | Robert Hickmott | 58.5kg |
Bet365 Never Ordinary Hcp (64)
16:00 local1100mRestricted 64$270,001,148,502,459,040,000,000,000,000
Winner3. You''re Two VainSP $2.10
★ Top pick3rd
10Vain Champagne
Gets in well at the weights and maps to get perfect run just off pace. Natural improvement expected second-up and well suited by likely strong tempo.
2nd pickWon
3You''re Two Vain
Well drawn to utilize early pace and should get ideal run on speed. Main query is class rise but has scope for improvement.
3rd pick6th
2Prudden
Consistent galloper with strong fresh record and proven ability at track/distance. Maps to get good run midfield and will be strong late.
Value pick9th
13Bankroll
Gets in light and will appreciate strong tempo. Maps to get good run midfield with cover.
- 1st3You''re Two VainCorey Parish$2.10
- 2nd8AmraamPatrick Moloney$15.00
- 3rd10Vain ChampagneBilly Egan$2.50
- 4th5Kiss Me If You CanS V Brown$81.00
Full result · 9 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 3 | You''re Two Vain | 2 | Corey Parish | Ms A Macpherson | 59.5kg | $2.10 |
| 2nd | 8 | Amraam | 3 | Patrick Moloney | C I Brown | 57.5kg | $15.00 |
| 3rd | 10 | Vain Champagne | 12 | Billy Egan | Nick Ryan | 57kg | $2.50 |
| 4th | 5 | Kiss Me If You Can | 10 | S V Brown | Ms H Powell | 59kg | $81.00 |
| 5th | 12 | The Victress | 7 | Daniel Moor | M W Walker | 56.5kg | $31.00 |
| 6th | 2 | Prudden | 6 | Jake Duffy | D J Laws | 59.5kg | $11.00 |
| 7th | 9 | Buffet Buster | 11 | Jett Stanley | Brent Stanley | 57.5kg | $81.00 |
| 8th | 7 | Viola Vivace | 1 | Anthony Darmanin | Ben, Will & Jd Hayes | 58kg | $14.00 |
| 9th | 13 | Bankroll | 9 | Tayla Childs | P W Burgun | 54.5kg | $17.00 |
| Scr | 1 | Galbalan | 8 | Chelsea Jokic | S Jokic | 60kg | |
| Scr | 4 | Cameron Falls | 13 | Lee & Shannon Hope | 59kg | ||
| Scr | 6 | The Viking | 4 | Celine Gaudry | Ben, Will & Jd Hayes | 58.5kg | |
| Scr | 11 | Irrefutably | 5 | Beau Mertens | A & S Freedman | 56.5kg |
Beraldo Coffee Hcp (64)
16:30 local1450mRestricted 64$270,001,148,502,459,040,000,000,000,000
Winner2. Deadly PressSP $2.10
★ Top pick4th
1Caleana
Well weighted with 59.5kg and proven on soft tracks. Maps to get perfect run midfield with cover.
2nd pickWon
2Deadly Press
Consistent galloper who should get ideal run on speed from good draw. Form around similar class reads well and proven performer at track/distance. Will give good sight but may be vulnerable late to stronger finishers.
3rd pick7th
7Snatched
Gets in well at weights and drawn to get good run midfield. Class rise but scope for improvement and stable confident.
Value pickScratched
10Shubael
Gets significant weight relief and stable in good form. Wide barrier a concern but likely to get back and run on strongly.
- 1st2Deadly PressBilly Egan$2.10
- 2nd6Palentine''s DayJoe Bowditch$31.00
- 3rd12Written By YouJoe Bowditch$18.00
- 4th1CaleanaBeau Mertens$3.50
Full result · 9 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 2 | Deadly Press | 2 | Billy Egan | Nick Ryan | 59.5kg | $2.10 |
| 2nd | 6 | Palentine''s Day | 6 | Joe Bowditch | Patrick Keane | 57kg | $31.00 |
| 3rd | 12 | Written By You | 4 | Joe Bowditch | D M Noonan | 54.5kg | $18.00 |
| 4th | 1 | Caleana | 5 | Beau Mertens | M Price & M Kent Jnr | 59.5kg | $3.50 |
| 5th | 5 | Almighty Will | 8 | Cian Macredmond | V L Malady | 57.5kg | $21.00 |
| 6th | 4 | Gold Governor | 1 | Logan McNeil | T Fitzsimmons | 58.5kg | $18.00 |
| 7th | 7 | Snatched | 7 | Celine Gaudry | Ben, Will & Jd Hayes | 57kg | $5.00 |
| 8th | 8 | Candy High | 3 | Jett Stanley | Lee & Shannon Hope | 56.5kg | $21.00 |
| 9th | 11 | Prince Beejay | 9 | Corey Parish | Michael Jones | 56kg | $151.00 |
| Scr | 3 | Flanagan | 12 | Patrick Moloney | C I Brown | 59kg | |
| Scr | 9 | Lava Delta | 10 | Adam Mc Cabe | C W McDonald | 56.5kg | |
| Scr | 10 | Shubael | 11 | Jacob Noonan | M M Laurie | 56.5kg |
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