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Queensland · Friday 2 January 2026
Our top pick won 0 of 8 races at Kilcoy. Every pick, our analysis and the full results are below.
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Her advantageous barrier 7 position is ideal for Kilcoy's tight turning track, and she should get a perfect midfield position in a race with very fast tempo. While yet to win, her form suggests she's ready to break through.
Secret Rose brings solid form credentials with a second and third from six starts. Her first-up record (2:0-0-1) suggests she can perform fresh, and her soft track form (6:0-1-1) suits today's conditions. The 120-day break is the main concern.
The very fast tempo should suit his running style, though barrier 13 is a significant disadvantage at Kilcoy's tight track.
With one placing from eight starts, he's shown ability, and the very fast tempo should suit his running style. The tight Kilcoy track should suit his forward racing pattern.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 7 | Sweet Anthe | 12 | Olivia Webb | Rob Davidson | 56.5kg | $71.00 |
| 2nd | 13 | Secret Rose | 5 | Jai Williams | P L Shailer | 55kg | $3.30 |
| 3rd | 5 | Razor's Magic | 15 | Bailie Baker | Jimmy Downes | 53.5kg | $16.00 |
| 4th | 12 | Very Demure | 7 | Leslie Tilley | L F Birchley | 55kg | $3.50 |
| 5th | 8 | Choceclair | 2 | Montanna Savva | Ms S Croxford | 55kg | $8.00 |
| 6th | 10 | Monte Carlo Miss | 3 | Yvette Lewis | Jonny Field | 55kg | $31.00 |
| 7th | 9 | Kindred | 10 | Georgina Cartwright | Darren P Bell | 55kg | $12.00 |
| 8th | 15 | Fortunas Girl | 4 | Jack Bruce | 56.5kg | $3.70 | |
| 9th | 6 | Reva's Choice | 1 | Shakira Bailey | Gregory Cornish | 54.5kg | $41.00 |
| 10th | 3 | Bubbly Moon | 14 | Karl Zechner | T B Thomas | 56.5kg | $26.00 |
| 11th | 1 | Argent Empyrean | 9 | Micheal Hellyer | Ms K Stabe | 58.5kg | $151.00 |
| 12th | 14 | Lilly 'n' Rose | 8 | Anthony Allen | Diane Murphy | 56.5kg | $151.00 |
| Scr | 2 | Seaticus | 18 | Rob Davidson | 57kg | ||
| Scr | 4 | Kirishima | 11 | Ben Ahrens | 56.5kg | ||
| Scr | 11 | Rocking Frocks | 5 | S A Dwyer | 55kg | ||
| Scr | 16 | Cosmic Arc | 16 | R T Hay | 56.5kg | ||
| Scr | 17 | Claw Machine | 6 | Beau Gorman | 58.5kg | ||
| Scr | 18 | Factnot Fiction | 13 | T J Hong | 58.5kg |
Violaceous brings strong form credentials dropping significantly from Open company to a maiden. While first-up from a spell, she has placed fresh before and gets in with just 53kg. The Kendrick stable knows how to prepare a horse, and this filly should be able to use the rails run to advantage.
His overall record shows consistency with 4 placings from 11 starts. The barrier draw suits Kilcoy's tight track, and while first-up, he has placed fresh before. The main concern is the top weight, but his raw ability compensates.
Brave Emma comes into this second-up after a strong 2nd placing at Toowoomba over 870m. While she's yet to win from 22 starts, she has placed 6 times and is dropping in class. The main concern is her unproven record at this track and distance, but her tactical speed should suit.
Second-up today with natural improvement expected, and the addition of winkers and tongue tie should sharpen her focus. Micheal Hellyer is an experienced jockey who knows how to navigate Kilcoy's tight turns.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 5 | Street Dazzler | 3 | Anthony Allen | G J Banks | 56.5kg | $9.50 |
| 2nd | 3 | Brave Emma | 2 | Montanna Savva | K R Kemp | 56.5kg | $6.50 |
| 3rd | 4 | She's Got It | 6 | Jackson Murphy | L D Wanless | 56.5kg | $8.50 |
| 4th | 10 | Violaceous | 1 | Stephanie Tierney | S W Kendrick | 53kg | $2.30 |
| 5th | 13 | Shaque D'amour | 4 | Harrison Shaw | Ms T Cotsiopoulos | 58.5kg | $3.80 |
| 6th | 12 | Aristocratic Girl | 8 | Georgina Cartwright | L J Gough | 56.5kg | $8.00 |
| 7th | 1 | Better For It | 5 | Olivia Kendal | Ms C Allardyce | 58.5kg | $51.00 |
| 8th | 2 | Prince Casbian | 7 | Damien Boche | Rob Goodwin | 57kg | $101.00 |
| Scr | 6 | Bondonga Belle | 5 | Leslie Tilley | Jack Bruce | 55kg | |
| Scr | 7 | Loquito | 9 | Micheal Hellyer | Rachael Watts | 55kg | |
| Scr | 8 | Sheza Party Girl | 14 | T B Thomas | 55kg | ||
| Scr | 9 | The Rookie | 12 | G N Nielsen | 55kg | ||
| Scr | 11 | Joyful Conquest | 11 | Paul Butterworth | 57kg | ||
| Scr | 14 | I'lltellyoui'min | 13 | Wayne O'Connell | 55kg |
Pippie Pomar brings the strongest combination of track experience and recent form to this race. With an excellent record at Kilcoy (2: 0-1-1) including at this distance, she's well-suited to the tight-turning track. Her consistent placing record (4 from 6 starts) and recent 2nd place finish at Dalby indicate she's ready to break through. From barrier 9, she should be able to use her tactical speed to secure a forward position, which is crucial at this venue.
Betterindanude brings solid form credentials with placings in 2 of 3 career starts. While he's yet to race at Kilcoy or over this distance, his consistent performances suggest adaptability. The barrier draw (8) is a concern on this tight track, but his early speed should help overcome this disadvantage.
Ekhidna presents as an improver with several factors in her favor. The application of blinkers for the first time is a significant gear change that should sharpen her focus, while the favorable barrier draw (5) gives her tactical options on this tight-turning track. While her debut run was unplaced, many horses improve significantly from their first to second preparation. The stable's decision to resume here suggests confidence, and the 184-day break has given her time to mature.
While barrier 11 is a concern on this tight track, she's already proven she can handle Kilcoy's unique configuration.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 13 | Ekhidna | 5 | Adam Sewell | G R Duncan | 56kg | $6.00 |
| 2nd | 8 | The Rookie | 4 | Yvette Lewis | G N Nielsen | 56kg | $8.00 |
| 3rd | 12 | Bondonga Belle | 1 | Jack Bruce | 56kg | $31.00 | |
| 4th | 6 | Reign Of Dame | 10 | Adin Thompson | Jason Edwards | 56kg | $5.50 |
| 5th | 14 | Loquito | 2 | Micheal Hellyer | Rachael Watts | 56kg | $5.50 |
| 6th | 9 | Valadore | 11 | Wayne O'Connell | J J Hubbard | 56kg | $16.00 |
| 7th | 1 | Betterindanude | 8 | Leslie Tilley | P J Wallace | 58kg | $4.40 |
| 8th | 5 | Pippie Pomar | 9 | Colleen Krahnen | Tony & Maddysen Sears | 54kg | $4.60 |
| 9th | 11 | Sheza Party Girl | 6 | Dale Smith | T B Thomas | 56kg | $61.00 |
| 10th | 4 | Joyful Conquest | 3 | Bailie Baker | Paul Butterworth | 55kg | $31.00 |
| Scr | 2 | Enterprise Khan | 12 | B A Gentle | 58kg | ||
| Scr | 3 | Hello Punters | 11 | Tony & Maddysen Sears | 58kg | ||
| Scr | 7 | Staffo | 14 | W P Nugent | 56kg | ||
| Scr | 10 | Violaceous | 8 | S W Kendrick | 56kg | ||
| Scr | 15 | Zou Zou Shargusa | 7 | K R Kemp | 58kg |
His 7 career wins from 63 starts shows consistency, and he's proven at similar distances. The tight Kilcoy track isn't ideal from barrier 9, but his tactical speed should allow him to overcome this disadvantage.
The inside barrier is a significant advantage at Kilcoy's tight circuit. While he's only won once from 19 starts, his consistency is evident with 5 seconds and 3 thirds. The top weight is a concern, but his tactical speed from barrier 2 should put him in an ideal position.
Baccarat Rouge brings a strong Kilcoy record with a win and third from just two starts at the track. Her recent 3rd place finish over 1500m at this track suggests she's in good form, and the lightweight of 54kg is advantageous. While this represents a class rise and she's untested at this distance, her tactical speed and track experience make her a genuine contender from barrier 5.
Buddy's Tale represents excellent value given his strong record at Kilcoy over this distance (2 wins, 2 seconds, 1 third from 18 starts). His recent 3rd at Gatton over 2000m and 5th at this track show he's in reasonable form. The lightweight of 52kg and good barrier draw are significant advantages on this tight track. The first-time nose roll could sharpen him up, making him a genuine value chance.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 6 | Baccarat Rouge | 5 | Colleen Krahnen | William Kropp | 54kg | $6.00 |
| 2nd | 1 | Casterly Rock | 2 | Damien Boche | Jack Bruce | 60kg | $3.30 |
| 3rd | 5 | Chance With Wolves | 9 | Morgan Butler | Ms J Aitkenhead | 57.5kg | $3.90 |
| 4th | 2 | Bandit | 8 | Leah Martyn | T B Thomas | 57kg | $17.00 |
| 5th | 4 | Hokkaido | 4 | Leslie Tilley | R T Hay | 58.5kg | $7.50 |
| 6th | 7 | Revelaide | 6 | Chelsea Baker | Vivian Coombes | 55kg | $17.00 |
| 7th | 3 | Change The Deel | 10 | Brandon Lerena | P J Minter | 58.5kg | $11.00 |
| 8th | 11 | Buddy's Tale | 3 | Stephanie Tierney | Debra Corbett | 52kg | $6.50 |
| 9th | 10 | Zelezny | 7 | Jason Taylor | Ravyn Warzecha | 54kg | $101.00 |
| Scr | 8 | Maurita | 1 | Ashvin Goindasamy | Ruby Chatterton | 54kg | |
| Scr | 9 | You Think So | 4 | Ruby Chatterton | 54kg |
Hell Of A Prince brings excellent course experience with a strong record at both track (11: 1-1-2) and track/distance (6: 1-1-1). His recent form is solid with a close 2nd last start at this track and distance. The tight turning Kilcoy track suits his racing style, and he's proven at this class level. Barrier 9 isn't ideal but he has the tactical speed to overcome it.
Born To Be Alive brings excellent recent form with 4 placings from his last 6 starts. His barrier draw (5) is ideal for Kilcoy's tight turning track, and his racing pattern should suit the expected tempo. The return to blinkers could sharpen him up. While he lacks track experience, his consistent form and tactical speed make him a major player.
Pimpernel brings strong recent form with a 3rd and 2nd in his last two starts, showing an improving pattern. He has some track experience and his tactical speed should suit Kilcoy's tight turning track. The lightweight (55kg) is a plus, though barrier 10 isn't ideal. His limited winning strike rate is a concern, but he's racing in career-best form.
He has some track experience at Kilcoy and draws perfectly in barrier 2, which is crucial at this tight-turning track. While his overall record is modest and he's stepping up in class, his current form and ideal draw make him an attractive value proposition.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 6 | Born To Be Alive | 5 | Karl Zechner | Allan Chau | 57kg | $3.40 |
| 2nd | 4 | Cosmic Insanity | 4 | Montanna Savva | Ms S Croxford | 57.5kg | $31.00 |
| 3rd | 2 | Security Advisor | 14 | Nozi Tomizawa | James Hepworth | 59.5kg | $5.00 |
| 4th | 3 | Imagina | 12 | Bailie Baker | Nick Keal | 55kg | $21.00 |
| 5th | 7 | Brave Deel | 3 | Shakira Bailey | Peter Rickards | 55kg | $20.00 |
| 6th | 13 | Hell Of A Prince | 8 | Olivia Webb | Rob Davidson | 55.5kg | $3.10 |
| 7th | 14 | Pimpernel | 9 | Noriyuki Masuda | Taryn Churchill | 55kg | $8.50 |
| 8th | 15 | Shackamaxon | 11 | Jason Taylor | Ravyn Warzecha | 54kg | $101.00 |
| 9th | 9 | Planned Encounter | 13 | Dale Smith | Neil Hocking | 56kg | $14.00 |
| 10th | 17 | Earlston | 2 | G M Hay | 54.5kg | $9.00 | |
| Scr | 1 | Got Yourself A Gun | 6 | Phil Bobic | 59.5kg | ||
| Scr | 5 | Revelaide | 7 | Chelsea Baker | Vivian Coombes | 57.5kg | |
| Scr | 8 | Blueprint | 12 | B J Dais | 56kg | ||
| Scr | 10 | Summer Star | 15 | Jason Edwards | 56kg | ||
| Scr | 11 | Maurita | 8 | Ruby Chatterton | 55kg | ||
| Scr | 12 | You Think So | 1 | Ashvin Goindasamy | Ruby Chatterton | 55kg | |
| Scr | 16 | Zelezny | 9 | Jason Taylor | Ravyn Warzecha | 54.5kg | |
| Scr | 18 | Buddy's Tale | 17 | Debra Corbett | 54kg | ||
| Scr | 19 | Shannon's Legacy | 10 | Renita Beaton | 55.5kg | ||
| Scr | 20 | Jimmy Plod | 20 | Ms N Hemmings | 55.5kg |
Averred brings the strongest recent form, winning last start over this track and distance. Has shown consistency with 1-2-1 in recent runs and maps to get a perfect midfield position from barrier 9. While this is a class rise from maiden grade, the confidence from that win plus proven ability at Kilcoy gives him a clear edge.
Decarbonise brings solid form credentials and gets the perfect inside draw at this tight-turning track. His second-up record is excellent (2-1-0 from 5 starts) and he's proven at similar distances. The barrier advantage is significant at Kilcoy and should allow him to secure a forward position, though the 27-day freshen-up is a slight query.
The experienced campaigner has been racing consistently without winning, but his versatility and fitness edge (on a 12-day backup) are positives. Barrier 6 gives options at this tight track, though his win strike rate (2 from 24) suggests he often finds one better.
Earlston represents excellent value after finishing second at this track last start over the same distance. While his overall record is modest (1-1-2 from 45 starts), his recent form suggests improvement, and he's well-suited to the Good track.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 4 | Got Yourself A Gun | 6 | Leslie Tilley | Phil Bobic | 59.5kg | $4.20 |
| 2nd | 3 | Averred | 9 | Adam Sewell | G R Duncan | 59.5kg | $5.00 |
| 3rd | 1 | Gold Dazzler | 7 | Anthony Allen | Phil Bobic | 60kg | $10.00 |
| 4th | 8 | Maeve | 3 | Jai Williams | Jake Capewell | 56.5kg | $7.00 |
| 5th | 9 | Takara Star | 17 | Brandon Lerena | P J Minter | 56.5kg | $7.00 |
| 6th | 10 | Ain't Tellin | 5 | Adin Thompson | Maleah Hill | 56kg | $31.00 |
| 7th | 2 | Subdue | 2 | Paul Hamblin | Jack Bruce | 60kg | $10.00 |
| 8th | 7 | Oakfield Storm | 15 | Noriyuki Masuda | Taryn Churchill | 57kg | $31.00 |
| 9th | 5 | Decarbonise | 1 | Dylan Turner | J A Gilmore | 59kg | $4.20 |
| 10th | 6 | Rapid Dude | 16 | Dale Smith | T B Thomas | 58kg | $31.00 |
| Scr | 11 | Tidler's Wish | 11 | Damien Boche | Rob Goodwin | 54.5kg | |
| Scr | 12 | Half Moon Roo | 13 | Kayla Johnston | J L Johnston | 52.5kg | |
| Scr | 13 | Woolmar | 4 | T B Thomas | 56kg | ||
| Scr | 14 | Summer Star | 8 | Jason Edwards | 56kg | ||
| Scr | 15 | Orca | 14 | Ravyn Warzecha | 56kg | ||
| Scr | 16 | Earlston | 10 | G M Hay | 54.5kg | ||
| Scr | 17 | Prometio Mas | 12 | Ruby Chatterton | 54kg |
Je Reve brings the strongest recent form, winning at this track just 14 days ago. The Adam Sewell/Laura Anderson combination has found the perfect race with an ideal barrier draw that will allow him to settle in a forward position on this leader-favoring circuit. The class rise is offset by his tactical advantages.
His first-up record is excellent, and trainer Jason Edwards has targeted this race after a spell. The barrier is a slight concern on this tight track, but his early speed should allow him to overcome it. The class drop from BM60 races is significant, though the top weight is a leveler.
Herecomesantorini brings solid recent form including a 3rd placing at this track and distance just 14 days ago. The main concern is the wide barrier which will force him to settle back on a track that strongly favors leaders. If there's a strong tempo, he could run into the placings again.
The tight Kilcoy track should suit her forward running style, and she's been racing in stronger company.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 3 | Lightning Strikes | 8 | Adin Thompson | Jason Edwards | 59.5kg | $3.10 |
| 2nd | 5 | Je Reve | 2 | Adam Sewell | Laura Anderson | 59kg | $4.20 |
| 3rd | 4 | Storm Force Ten | 1 | Stephanie Tierney | S W Kendrick | 57.5kg | $6.50 |
| 4th | 8 | Jediah | 9 | Paul Hamblin | Ms L Derecourt | 57kg | $16.00 |
| 5th | 14 | Reebar | 11 | Leah Martyn | T B Thomas | 53.5kg | $13.00 |
| 6th | 13 | May | 3 | Amy Graham | Ms S Croxford | 54kg | $9.00 |
| 7th | 12 | Minxy | 4 | Georgina Cartwright | Darren P Bell | 54kg | $11.00 |
| 8th | 6 | Lord Danilo | 14 | Kayla Johnston | J L Johnston | 56.5kg | $31.00 |
| 9th | 10 | Benedict Arnold | 16 | Nozi Tomizawa | James Hepworth | 56kg | $12.00 |
| 10th | 1 | Master Ned | 10 | Reece O'Connell | P D Hill | 57kg | $26.00 |
| 11th | 15 | Casino Cat | 12 | P J Minter | 54kg | $51.00 | |
| 12th | 11 | Cosmic Proportions | 13 | Bailie Baker | Melanie Finnigan | 51kg | $61.00 |
| Scr | 2 | Retainer | 14 | S W Kendrick | 60kg | ||
| Scr | 7 | Herecomesantorini | 15 | Olivia Webb | Taylah Mackinnon | 57.5kg | |
| Scr | 9 | Oystercatcher | 15 | Darren P Bell | 56.5kg | ||
| Scr | 16 | Daintree Dreaming | 5 | T B Thomas | 54kg | ||
| Scr | 17 | Prevaricate | 6 | Shakira Bailey | Mark Ferguson | 52kg | |
| Scr | 18 | Destiny Gungho | 7 | Mel Birt | 55.5kg |
Her previous win at this track is significant given Kilcoy's unique configuration. Maps to settle midfield with a strong finishing burst that should be suited by the predicted fast tempo. The 57.5kg is manageable and her consistency (2 wins from 12 starts) suggests reliability.
Her barrier 5 draw is perfect for Kilcoy's tight turning track, and the 55kg weight is advantageous. Though facing a class rise, her recent form (5-2-5) shows consistency. The fast tempo should suit her racing pattern, allowing her to settle midfield and unleash a strong finish.
Grand Crusader resumes from a spell with an excellent first-up record (3 thirds from 4 attempts). Though winless at the track, he has placed here and his consistent placing record (6 seconds, 4 thirds from 25 starts) suggests reliability. The gear change removing blinkers is interesting.
Though the barrier is problematic at Kilcoy, the fast tempo should allow him to find a position. His soft track record (1-0-1 from 4) provides insurance if conditions deteriorate, and his recent form line is improving.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 10 | Betty Maud | 15 | Adam Sewell | G R Duncan | 57kg | $41.00 |
| 2nd | 13 | Grand Crusader | 2 | Amelia Heinrich | Jay Bellamy | 56kg | $6.00 |
| 3rd | 11 | Miss Mercy | 5 | Stephanie Tierney | S W Kendrick | 55kg | $5.00 |
| 4th | 15 | Prince Of Diamonds | 4 | Reece O'Connell | P D Hill | 55.5kg | $31.00 |
| 5th | 18 | Bee Exact | 8 | Reece O'Connell | J J Hubbard | 54.5kg | $4.80 |
| 6th | 5 | Triskelion | 11 | Jai Williams | P L Shailer | 59.5kg | $7.00 |
| 7th | 19 | Herecomesantorini | 1 | Olivia Webb | Taylah Mackinnon | 57.5kg | $12.00 |
| 8th | 2 | Vacillation | 3 | Amy Graham | Ms M Brosnan | 58.5kg | $6.00 |
| 9th | 7 | Island Magic | 7 | Paul Hamblin | Amanda Park | 58kg | $31.00 |
| 10th | 9 | Resolute Lady | 12 | Jackson Murphy | Jason Edwards | 57.5kg | $7.00 |
| 11th | 12 | Monazel | 9 | Michael Murphy | Grant Allard | 57kg | $21.00 |
| 12th | 6 | Mystery Power | 6 | Montanna Savva | Ms S Croxford | 59kg | $101.00 |
| Scr | 1 | Cool Panels | 17 | L J Gough | 60kg | ||
| Scr | 3 | Lightning Strikes | 19 | Jason Edwards | 59.5kg | ||
| Scr | 4 | Purosangue | 16 | M A Currie | 59.5kg | ||
| Scr | 8 | Allezizzy | 17 | Adin Thompson | Harry Schwenke | 57.5kg | |
| Scr | 14 | Miss Zermatt | 14 | Gregory Cornish | 56.5kg | ||
| Scr | 16 | Brazen Sailor | 16 | Justin Huxtable | L F Birchley | 56.5kg | |
| Scr | 17 | Headline Legend | 10 | John Thomas | 57.5kg | ||
| Scr | 20 | Sonic Arrow | 13 | Phil Bobic | 54kg |
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