Punt like a Pro, without the know!
Queensland · Monday 26 January 2026
Our top pick won 1 of 5 races at Kilcoy. Every pick, our analysis and the full results are below.
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Happy Wins returns first-up with significant gear changes (bubble cheeker near side) that suggest improvement. Drawn perfectly in barrier 5 for this tight-turning track, she should get an ideal on-pace position with Micheal Hellyer aboard. While inexperienced, her last preparation showed promise and the stable/jockey combination has been successful.
The triple gear change (blinkers, hanoverian nose band, tongue tie) suggests connections expect significant improvement. While the barrier is slightly wide, Zechner's recent form (3 wins from last 20 rides) and the likely on-pace position offset this concern on this leader-favoring track.
Her last start produced a solid 3rd at Kilcoy over this distance, suggesting she's found her level.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 7 | Happy Wins | 5 | Micheal Hellyer | Annabel & Rob Archibald | 57.5kg | $2.05 |
| 2nd | 5 | Bubble Warrior | 9 | Karl Zechner | Melissa Kelly | 58kg | $2.45 |
| 3rd | 3 | Legal Cause | 8 | Chris Taylor | M J Lakey | 59.5kg | $51.00 |
| 4th | 4 | Set For Life | 6 | Stephanie Tierney | Kym Afford | 57.5kg | $26.00 |
| 5th | 8 | Razor's Magic | 11 | Bailie Baker | Jimmy Downes | 54.5kg | $6.00 |
| 6th | 14 | Hanaa Boy | 2 | Ms S Croxford | 59.5kg | $101.00 | |
| 7th | 9 | Shaken Martini | 4 | Samantha Pointon | Paula Davidson | 55.5kg | $81.00 |
| 8th | 13 | Doing It | 1 | L J Gough | 57.5kg | $21.00 | |
| 9th | 1 | Athol Mac | 12 | Kayla Barker | H R Richardson | 57.5kg | $21.00 |
| Scr | 2 | Chidgey | 13 | Leslie Tilley | Jake Capewell | 59.5kg | |
| Scr | 6 | Quantum Overdrive | 3 | Annabel & Rob Archibald | 58kg | ||
| Scr | 10 | Choceclair | 14 | Ms S Croxford | 56kg | ||
| Scr | 11 | Kamigamo | 7 | Julie Busuttin | P M Busuttin | 54kg | |
| Scr | 12 | Picka Poppy | 10 | Amy Graham | Greg Wright | 54.5kg | |
| Scr | 15 | Dashing Shanghai | 3 | L J Gough | 57.5kg |
Her recent form is strong with a win and placing from her last three starts. The mare has shown versatility in running style and should get a perfect midfield position from barrier 6 in a race with very fast tempo, setting up for a strong finishing burst. Her Good track record (2-2-4 from 12) suits today's conditions.
Despite a disappointing last start, her previous form was solid with a 3rd at Kilcoy and 2nd at Warwick. The mare should get an ideal run from barrier 4 and has proven ability to handle this tight-turning track. Her best form puts her right in contention.
Bad Forest brings a perfect record at this track and distance (1-1-0 from 2) and excels when fresh (2-0-0 first-up). The gelding is dropping in class from his recent runs and has drawn well in barrier 5. While carrying top weight is a concern, his class edge and proven ability at Kilcoy's tight circuit compensate.
He finished a close 2nd at Esk over this distance two starts back and gets in with just 55kg. The gelding should get an economical run from barrier 11 and will be suited by the predicted fast tempo, allowing him to finish strongly.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 6 | Loken | 1 | Damien Boche | John Holcombe | 59kg | $2.50 |
| 2nd | 1 | Bad Forest | 5 | Samantha Pointon | Jamaica Atkinson | 60kg | $5.00 |
| 3rd | 2 | Jain | 8 | Julie Busuttin | Kristen Wenck | 60kg | $16.00 |
| 4th | 12 | Johnny Utah | 2 | Stephanie Tierney | Kym Afford | 54.5kg | $16.00 |
| 5th | 3 | Betta Being Single | 10 | Georgina Cartwright | Chris & Corey Munce | 61.5kg | $6.00 |
| 6th | 10 | Stop The Rot | 11 | Kayla Johnston | J A Hanna | 55kg | $26.00 |
| 7th | 4 | Aye Eye Boom | 6 | Amelia Heinrich | A & T Sweeney | 57.5kg | $7.00 |
| 8th | 5 | Kentucky Rose | 4 | Kayla Barker | C H Richardson | 58.5kg | $6.00 |
| 9th | 11 | I'm A Chocoholic | 3 | Kenji Yoshida | Stephanie Sixtus | 55kg | $61.00 |
| Scr | 7 | Mister Tudor | 5 | Ms L Derecourt | 58.5kg | ||
| Scr | 8 | Fanci Fleur | 7 | Brooke Ainsworth | Brooke Ainsworth | 58kg | |
| Scr | 9 | Pacific Pirate | 9 | Chloe Lowe | Glenn Richardson | 57.5kg |
Has excellent Kilcoy credentials with a 1-2-0 record from 5 starts at the track. Her on-pace running style is perfectly suited to this tight-turning circuit, and she should get an ideal run despite the slightly awkward barrier. Jockey Kayla Johnston knows the horse well.
The 4yo gelding draws perfectly in barrier 2 which is crucial at Kilcoy's tight circuit. Gets the services of in-form jockey Sean Cormack.
Higher Calling is a lightly-raced mare with just two career starts, winning impressively at Nanango two starts back. While she disappointed last start when 7th at Warwick, she's still learning her craft and has considerable upside. The good barrier draw (3) is a significant advantage at Kilcoy, and she should get every chance from there. Untested at the distance but her racing pattern suggests it should suit.
While his win record is poor (2-2-5 from 56 starts), he's been racing in stronger company and should appreciate this easier assignment. The removal of blinkers and addition of a nose roll could spark improvement.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 6 | Invisible Target | 2 | Sean Cormack | Rochelle Pereira | 60kg | $2.45 |
| 2nd | 2 | Galactic Legend | 1 | J L Johnston | 61kg | $9.00 | |
| 3rd | 9 | Dubble Hussle | 4 | Reece O'Connell | Rochelle Pereira | 55.5kg | $16.00 |
| 4th | 10 | Half Moon Roo | 8 | Kayla Johnston | J L Johnston | 56kg | $3.30 |
| 5th | 11 | Summer Star | 6 | Julie Busuttin | Jason Edwards | 57.5kg | $16.00 |
| 6th | 12 | Another Dazzler | 5 | Dale Smith | Neil Hocking | 58kg | $21.00 |
| 7th | 14 | He's Viral | 9 | Amy Graham | Greg Wright | 55kg | $21.00 |
| 8th | 8 | Higher Calling | 3 | Kenji Yoshida | Trevor Stephens | 59kg | $6.00 |
| 9th | 5 | Devine Falls | 7 | Paul Hamblin | G Sitek | 60.5kg | $91.00 |
| Scr | 1 | Barocco Bar | 10 | Emma Fouchard | 64kg | ||
| Scr | 3 | Husson's Revenge | 11 | Rochelle Pereira | 61kg | ||
| Scr | 4 | Defying | 10 | M A Currie | 60.5kg | ||
| Scr | 7 | Maeve | 10 | Leslie Tilley | Jake Capewell | 60kg | |
| Scr | 13 | Zelezny | 10 | Ravyn Warzecha | 57kg |
Cool Panels brings the perfect Kilcoy profile with a flawless 2-from-2 record at this track and distance. His last start win here 37 days ago demonstrated his ability to handle this tight-turning circuit. The Gough/Cartwright combination maintains their partnership after the recent win.
Horrible Hank has a perfect 1-from-1 record at this track and distance, which is significant at the specialist Kilcoy circuit. However, his recent form has been declining with a poor 9th last start, and he's rising in class while carrying a hefty 61.5kg.
Este Dia brings strong recent form with a win two starts back and a respectable 4th last start. His versatile racing pattern should adapt well to Kilcoy's tight turns, and he gets significant weight relief compared to the top weights. While he's untested at this track, his good record at the distance (2-3-0 from 11 starts) and ability to race prominently suggest he'll handle the circuit.
Mr Wandji represents excellent value with strong recent form including a win last start and two seconds prior. He's proven at this track with a second from one attempt and has a solid record at this distance (2-4-2 from 10 starts).
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 6 | Horrible Hank | 2 | Tiffani Brooker | Glenn Richardson | 61.5kg | $4.40 |
| 2nd | 7 | Cool Panels | 4 | Georgina Cartwright | L J Gough | 60kg | $2.60 |
| 3rd | 5 | Mr Wandji | 8 | Samantha Pointon | T J Dougall | 60kg | $7.00 |
| 4th | 2 | Bulsara | 7 | Damien Boche | Michael Marsh | 64kg | $12.00 |
| 5th | 1 | Broken Hero | 1 | Paul Hamblin | N R Stewart | 66kg | $3.30 |
| 6th | 9 | Master Ned | 3 | Chris Taylor | P D Hill | 59kg | $41.00 |
| 7th | 4 | Loose Unit | 5 | Kayla Johnston | J L Johnston | 60kg | $17.00 |
| Scr | 3 | Este Dia | 6 | Reece O'Connell | S Hardy | 59kg | |
| Scr | 8 | Ceekay's Choice | 9 | M A Kropp | 59kg | ||
| Scr | 10 | Saxinoue | 8 | Leslie Tilley | A & T Sweeney | 59kg | |
| Scr | 11 | She's A Bad Girl | 2 | Jamaica Atkinson | 55kg |
Worldy Spirit brings strong recent form with a win and two seconds from her last five starts. From barrier 4, she should secure an ideal midfield position on this tight-turning track. The very fast tempo should suit her finishing style, and she appears to be improving with each run.
Husson's Revenge is a consistent performer who regularly finds the placings with 7 seconds and 9 thirds from 47 starts. He's dropping slightly in class here and has drawn perfectly in barrier 3, which is crucial at Kilcoy. Sean Cormack (5 wins from last 20 rides) takes the mount, and while his win strike rate is modest, he maps to get an ideal run in midfield and should be finishing strongly.
The wide barrier (10) is a significant concern on this tight-turning track, but he should be able to get back and run on strongly with the predicted very fast tempo. Rob Thorburn is riding in good form with 4 wins from his last 20 rides, and this gelding has the class to overcome some obstacles.
This lightly-raced 3yo filly carries just 52kg and represents the unknown factor with significant upside potential.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 1 | Purosangue | 10 | Rob Thorburn | M A Currie | 59.5kg | $4.40 |
| 2nd | 7 | She's A Bad Girl | 1 | Michael J Murphy | Jamaica Atkinson | 57.5kg | $8.00 |
| 3rd | 11 | Zavega | 8 | Bailie Baker | A & T Sweeney | 52kg | $10.00 |
| 4th | 10 | Kachina Girl | 7 | Reece O'Connell | Rochelle Pereira | 52.5kg | $20.00 |
| 5th | 3 | Prince Of Diamonds | 2 | Colleen Krahnen | P D Hill | 58.5kg | $6.00 |
| 6th | 6 | Gallery Master | 6 | Kayla Johnston | Julie Harris | 56kg | $11.00 |
| 7th | 9 | Worldy Spirit | 4 | Harrison Shaw | J A Hanna | 56.5kg | $3.80 |
| 8th | 8 | Suenito | 5 | Julie Busuttin | Jason Hancock | 55kg | $101.00 |
| 9th | 5 | Husson's Revenge | 3 | Sean Cormack | Rochelle Pereira | 58.5kg | $5.00 |
| 10th | 12 | Absolve | 9 | Erin Molloy | Jason Hancock | 53.5kg | $101.00 |
| Scr | 2 | Lets Dance Jandy | 11 | M A Kropp | 60.5kg | ||
| Scr | 4 | Four Leaf Wonder | 6 | Kevin Miller | 60kg |
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