Punt like a Pro, without the know!
Queensland · Wednesday 19 November 2025
Our top pick won 3 of 7 races at Kilcoy. Every pick, our analysis and the full results are below.
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Far Cry stands out on form with a recent second on similar soft ground over near-distance, showcasing ability to handle conditions and stay the trip. Barrier 1 positions her perfectly to take advantage of Kilcoy's leader-favouring nature in a fast tempo race. Soft track experience edges her over unproven rivals.
Mister Mighty's consistent placing form, including a second on Soft 6 last out, highlights reliability in maidens. Handles soft conditions well and carries weight effectively. Barrier 7 allows midfield settling, suitable for Kilcoy's tempo where on-pace runners thrive. Lacks distance proof but recent efforts suggest readiness; solid each-way chance behind top pick.
Strike Me Pink shows promise with a recent third, benefiting from light weight on soft going. Barrier 3 ideal for tactical speed at tight Kilcoy, fitting fast tempo. Limited exposure but upward trend in maiden class suggests place potential, though distance query tempers win hopes compared to more proven rivals.
Second up suits her pattern, and barrier 4 aids positioning in fast tempo.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 3 | Far Cry | 1 | Anthony Allen | Troy Pascoe | 58kg | $2.20 |
| 2nd | 6 | Zhongxin Koala | 2 | Karl Zechner | Allan Chau | 58kg | $7.50 |
| 3rd | 5 | Wildspitze | 5 | Nozi Tomizawa | Tony & Maddysen Sears | 58kg | $12.00 |
| 4th | 11 | Alkebulan | 6 | B A Gentle | 54kg | $18.00 | |
| 5th | 4 | Pellinor | 8 | Brandon Lerena | Ms O Cairns | 58kg | $16.00 |
| 6th | 9 | Sweet Poppy | 11 | Kenji Yoshida | Jake Capewell | 56.5kg | $51.00 |
| 7th | 1 | Mister Mighty | 7 | Leslie Tilley | Jake Capewell | 60kg | $4.80 |
| 8th | 8 | Strike Me Pink | 3 | Kayla Barker | Corey & Kylie Geran | 55kg | $5.50 |
| 9th | 10 | Going My Way | 4 | Tiffani Brooker | L D Wanless | 56kg | $31.00 |
| Scr | 2 | Too Darn Smart | 10 | Paul Hamblin | D R Gafa | 58.5kg | |
| Scr | 7 | Meade's Cafe | 9 | David Murphy | 57.5kg |
Second up suits her pattern, and while barrier 10 is wide, Kilcoy's tight turns favor her midfield map in a moderate-fast tempo.
Snugg's limited but positive form, highlighted by a close second on debut, positions her well first up in a weak maiden. The 60-day freshen-up suits her profile, and barrier 7 enhances chances on Kilcoy's leader-biased track. Soft track handled adequately last out, though unproven at distance; she edges others on recency and class suitability.
Yonaka brings proven affinity for Kilcoy, placing second here last start over the distance on good ground. Her soft record is modest but includes placings, fitting today's Soft 6. Improving trend and class drop help, though wide draw and lack of win power temper expectations; solid for a place in moderate field.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 5 | East West Miss | 10 | Cody Collis | M A Currie | 56.5kg | $2.80 |
| 2nd | 7 | Snugg | 7 | Sean Cormack | T J Dougall | 56.5kg | $2.30 |
| 3rd | 6 | She's Got It | 5 | Tiffani Brooker | L D Wanless | 56.5kg | $21.00 |
| 4th | 2 | Yonaka | 8 | Nathan Thomas | Laura Anderson | 58.5kg | $6.50 |
| 5th | 8 | Wanna Kiss | 6 | Leslie Tilley | H R Richardson | 56.5kg | $8.00 |
| 6th | 1 | Togetherwe Conquer | 1 | Montana Philpot | Brendan Jones | 57kg | $12.00 |
| 7th | 9 | Astern Powers | 3 | Hannah Richardson | Stephanie Sixtus | 55kg | $61.00 |
| 8th | 10 | Kelbrelyn | 2 | Erin Molloy | Rob Davidson | 53kg | $51.00 |
| 9th | 4 | Cheeky Crab | 4 | Jason Taylor | D & G Lane | 56.5kg | $51.00 |
| Scr | 3 | Okanui | 9 | Kayla Barker | Stephen Kirkwood | 55kg |
Averred stands out on form with two recent placings, including a strong 2nd on soft ground last start. Soft track record supports suitability, making it the top pick despite no wins yet.
Twilight Steps has solid form at Kilcoy, with placings in similar staying races and a good soft track record. The inside barrier allows it to settle on-pace in a moderate tempo, suiting the track's front-runner bias. Recent 2nds show fitness, positioning it well for a place or better behind the top pick.
Rubos brings recent form with a 2nd over 1800m and has soft track experience, plus familiarity with Kilcoy. As a likely leader in a moderate tempo race, the tight track should play to its strengths despite the wide barrier. Represents a chance for a place in this open maiden.
Cosmic Insanity offers value first up with a history of placings over staying distances, including on soft ground. While the wide barrier is a concern on Kilcoy's tight circuit, its form pre-spell suggests it can improve into this.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 5 | Cosmic Insanity | 9 | Nozi Tomizawa | James Hepworth | 56.5kg | $18.00 |
| 2nd | 3 | Twilight Steps | 2 | Kayla Johnston | J L Johnston | 56.5kg | $2.50 |
| 3rd | 1 | Averred | 4 | Tiffani Brooker | G R Duncan | 58.5kg | $2.15 |
| 4th | 8 | Phyliss | 6 | Scott Sheargold | Ryan Tyrell | 56.5kg | $6.50 |
| 5th | 9 | Preachabull | 3 | Jason Taylor | D & G Lane | 56.5kg | $17.00 |
| 6th | 6 | Magic They Say | 1 | Kenji Yoshida | Amanda Park | 56.5kg | $41.00 |
| 7th | 2 | Rubos | 7 | Montana Philpot | T N Miller | 57kg | $26.00 |
| 8th | 7 | Our Esprit | 8 | Colleen Krahnen | Amanda Park | 54.5kg | $31.00 |
| 9th | 4 | Glad I Met You | 5 | Dale Smith | Ryan Tyrell | 57kg | $31.00 |
Soft 6 conditions align with past places, and the slight class drop enhances prospects over rivals lacking similar venue success. Barrier is a minor concern but overcome by proven stamina.
Bavarian Lady's recent Kilcoy 1900m victory highlights her affinity for the track's speed-favoring layout, with barrier 1 perfect for leading on soft 6. Form is solid with places in similar stays, and soft record supports conditions, though class rise tempers enthusiasm slightly against stronger closers like the top pick.
So You Can Torque arrives on the back of a Kilcoy 1500m win, with barrier 2 suiting the track's front-runner bias on soft 6.
Buddy's Tale offers value with deep Kilcoy ties, including a recent 1900m second, and light weight on soft 6 could exploit any tiring leaders in moderate-fast tempo.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 2 | Captain Eagle | 8 | Justin Huxtable | P & W Hulbert | 59.5kg | $2.70 |
| 2nd | 6 | So You Can Torque | 2 | Brandon Lerena | A & T Sweeney | 57.5kg | $15.00 |
| 3rd | 4 | Bavarian Lady | 1 | Ryan Wiggins | M A Currie | 58kg | $2.70 |
| 4th | 5 | Security Advisor | 9 | Montana Philpot | James Hepworth | 56.5kg | $4.40 |
| 5th | 8 | Buddy's Tale | 3 | Stephanie Tierney | Debra Corbett | 51kg | $18.00 |
| 6th | 7 | Something Forjo | 4 | Nozi Tomizawa | Corey & Kylie Geran | 57.5kg | $9.00 |
| 7th | 9 | He's Viral | 7 | Bille Rose Andrew | Greg Wright | 54kg | $71.00 |
| Scr | 1 | Man In The Mirror | 6 | R T Hay | 60kg | ||
| Scr | 3 | Kneze | 5 | Amanda Park | 59.5kg |
Super Zamboni stands out on form with a solid first-up record and proven wet-track ability, boasting 2 wins from 8 soft starts. Midfield map suits Kilcoy's tight turns, and dropping in class enhances chances despite the layoff.
Her 38% place rate and 2-from-6 soft wins highlight suitability to conditions. Regular racing keeps her fit, and the light 56kg plus midfield-leaning map favors Kilcoy's front-runner paradise. Solid each-way option behind the top pick.
Kentucky Rose has a winning edge with her sole start at Kilcoy resulting in victory over 800m. While soft track record is 0-4, her overall consistency and barrier 4 position her well for a forward run on this speed-favoring track. Reliable place contender.
Her consistency shines with a 30% place rate, though barrier 7 poses a challenge at speed-biased Kilcoy.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 4 | Super Zamboni | 5 | Dale Smith | S P Ryan | 60.5kg | $2.50 |
| 2nd | 8 | Runaround Sue | 6 | Chloe Lowe | Pat W Webster | 56kg | $3.20 |
| 3rd | 7 | Kentucky Rose | 4 | Madeleine Wishart | C H Richardson | 56kg | $4.00 |
| 4th | 1 | Sutherland | 7 | Kenji Yoshida | Amanda Park | 61.5kg | $6.50 |
| 5th | 2 | Bulsara | 8 | Brandon Lerena | Michael Marsh | 61kg | $18.00 |
| 6th | 5 | Bold Tee | 3 | Ryan Wiggins | G K Taylor | 58.5kg | $18.00 |
| Scr | 3 | Mr Encore | 10 | Hannah Richardson | Glenn Richardson | 61kg | |
| Scr | 6 | Lonergy | 1 | R T Hay | 57kg | ||
| Scr | 9 | I'm Pinker | 11 | P J Wallace | 55.5kg | ||
| Scr | 10 | Reign Of Power | 2 | Nozi Tomizawa | M Park | 55kg | |
| Scr | 11 | Master Miyagi | 9 | M Park | 54.5kg |
Googaz stands out on form with a recent heavy track win at similar class, proving adaptability to Soft 6 conditions.
Royal Gladiator's recent soft track win and high place rate make it a solid each-way chance. Barrier 5 positions it well for Kilcoy's tight turns, where early speed is key.
Half Moon Roo's local dominance at Kilcoy (1 win, 2 places) and recent track second highlight its suitability. Consistent form and light weight help overcome wide draw in a race favoring on-pace runners. Stronger than outsiders like Bandit due to track affinity, though soft conditions unproven; place chance in balanced field.
Soft track record (3 wins from 13) fits conditions, and barrier 2 favors front-running bias.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 9 | Baccarat Rouge | 1 | Colleen Krahnen | William Kropp | 53.5kg | $12.00 |
| 2nd | 3 | Bandit | 2 | Leah Martyn | T B Thomas | 59kg | $14.00 |
| 3rd | 7 | Duke Of Lancaster | 7 | Stephanie Tierney | Alan Robinson | 55kg | $41.00 |
| 4th | 2 | Mishani Reactor | 11 | Justin Huxtable | Beau Gorman | 61.5kg | $5.50 |
| 5th | 4 | Googaz | 10 | Brandon Lerena | Ms O Cairns | 60.5kg | $2.90 |
| 6th | 5 | Denetta | 14 | Olivia Kendal | Stephanie Sixtus | 59kg | $15.00 |
| 7th | 11 | Half Moon Roo | 13 | Kayla Johnston | J L Johnston | 52kg | $9.00 |
| 8th | 6 | Proclaimer | 3 | Erin Molloy | John Thomas | 56.5kg | $31.00 |
| 9th | 8 | Royal Gladiator | 5 | Cody Collis | D J Hansen | 57.5kg | $3.30 |
| 10th | 12 | Key Component | 9 | Dale Smith | S P Ryan | 54kg | $71.00 |
| Scr | 1 | Maurice's Medad | 4 | R T Hay | 61.5kg | ||
| Scr | 10 | Seacryption | 12 | M A Currie | 55kg | ||
| Scr | 13 | Midnight Boom | 8 | Stephanie Sixtus | 54kg | ||
| Scr | 14 | Earlston | 6 | G M Hay | 54kg |
Toroness arrives in peak condition after consecutive wins, the latest on soft ground at 1400m showing adaptability to today's Soft 6.
Huss On First's track win at this distance aligns perfectly with Kilcoy's leader-favouring nature. Fast tempo will suit her closing style from midfield, superior to declining form of I'lltellyouso. Solid place chance in deeper field.
Red Feather Boa stands out on form with a win and place at Kilcoy over 1200m, showcasing tactical speed essential for this tight track. Speed map positions her on-pace in a fast tempo race, superior to backmarkers like Xerri or Headline Legend. Connections reliable, class drop aids.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 12 | Huss On First | 7 | Kenji Yoshida | P J Minter | 56.5kg | $7.00 |
| 2nd | 6 | Mr Wandji | 3 | Samantha Pointon | T J Dougall | 56.5kg | $11.00 |
| 3rd | 10 | Toroness | 6 | Ryan Wiggins | M A Currie | 57.5kg | $3.60 |
| 4th | 8 | Elizabass | 2 | Leslie Tilley | H R Richardson | 57.5kg | $3.40 |
| 5th | 13 | Prince Of Diamonds | 9 | Stephanie Tierney | P D Hill | 55kg | $13.00 |
| 6th | 1 | Xerri | 12 | Colleen Krahnen | Debra Corbett | 59.5kg | $6.00 |
| 7th | 7 | I'lltellyouso | 4 | Brandon Lerena | Ms O Cairns | 58kg | $13.00 |
| 8th | 15 | Headline Legend | 16 | Kayla Barker | John Thomas | 55.5kg | $11.00 |
| Scr | 2 | Palatial Prince | 10 | Hannah Richardson | Glenn Richardson | 61kg | |
| Scr | 3 | Keepmeinthelope | 11 | M A Currie | 59.5kg | ||
| Scr | 4 | Loose Unit | 15 | J L Johnston | 59.5kg | ||
| Scr | 5 | Helikedempretty | 13 | Maleah Hill | 58.5kg | ||
| Scr | 9 | Island Magic | 1 | Amanda Park | 57.5kg | ||
| Scr | 11 | Red Feather Boa | 8 | Tiffani Brooker | L J Gough | 57kg | |
| Scr | 14 | Grey Impact | 5 | L J Gough | 56kg | ||
| Scr | 16 | A Touch From Fayt | 14 | Louise White | 57.5kg |
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