The significant class drop and proven ability at 800m make her hard to beat despite being winless.
Queensland · Saturday 11 April 2026
Kilcoy tips and results
Our top pick won 3 of 7 races at Kilcoy. Every pick, our analysis and the full results are below.
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Searles Garden Products Mdn Plate
Lukey Blue brings solid recent form and the advantage of a significant class drop. Her trainer/jockey combination shows promise with a 33% strike rate, and the recent placing form suggests she can be competitive first-up despite the extended break.
- 1st2Switch The StarsArchie Mc Colm$2.80
- 2nd7Mishani SenoritaMichael J Murphy$31.00
- 3rd13Pick Of The BunchMontanna Savva$51.00
- 4th3The SolicitorDamien Boche$20.00
Full result · 10 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 2 | Switch The Stars | 7 | Archie Mc Colm | Tony & Maddysen Sears | 54kg | $2.80 |
| 2nd | 7 | Mishani Senorita | 3 | Michael J Murphy | Donna Stanbridge | 56kg | $31.00 |
| 3rd | 13 | Pick Of The Bunch | 1 | Montanna Savva | S Hardy | 56kg | $51.00 |
| 4th | 3 | The Solicitor | 11 | Damien Boche | Damien Rideout | 58kg | $20.00 |
| 5th | 11 | Kotor Bay | 4 | Karl Zechner | M J Lakey | 56kg | $11.00 |
| 6th | 6 | Lukey Blue | 5 | Micheal Hellyer | Jason Edwards | 56kg | $4.60 |
| 7th | 9 | San Gimignano | 10 | Chloe Lowe | Donna Stanbridge | 56kg | $21.00 |
| 8th | 17 | Little Miss Boom | 2 | K R Kemp | 56kg | $41.00 | |
| 9th | 5 | Brave In Seattle | 6 | Olivia Kendal | Beau Gorman | 56kg | $2.45 |
| 10th | 12 | Kiss Of Life | 15 | G M Hay | 56kg | $101.00 | |
| Scr | 1 | Past Midnight | 14 | Georgina Cartwright | Jake Capewell | 58kg | |
| Scr | 4 | Braidwood Rose | 9 | Dale Smith | Malcolm Bailey | 56kg | |
| Scr | 8 | Power Maiden | 17 | Belinda Mair | 56kg | ||
| Scr | 10 | Torque Too Easy | 13 | S W Kendrick | 56kg | ||
| Scr | 14 | Aeropower | 12 | T J Dougall | 56kg | ||
| Scr | 15 | Tuk Tik | 8 | Glenn Richardson | 56kg | ||
| Scr | 16 | Concluded | 16 | Billy Healey | 56kg |
Exchange Hotel Kilcoy Mdn Hcp
Second up from spell with a solid record (50% place rate) and proven soft track form.
Tuesday gets the crucial inside barrier at speed-favouring Kilcoy and drops in class. Recent consistent form shows improvement with close placings, and the Savva/Reedy combination has a solid 17% strike rate. The barrier draw and class drop provide strong winning chances.
The 1200m distance suits with previous placing experience, and recent form indicates current fitness. However, the wide barrier poses challenges at this tight track.
Daiquiri Hill offers value with the crucial barrier 1 draw at speed-favouring Kilcoy. First up from a long spell with gear changes suggests stable confidence.
- 1st5FrothsayJaden Lloyd$2.60
- 2nd7TuesdayMontanna Savva$3.70
- 3rd10Pronto PercyGeorgina Cartwright$3.40
- 4th9Daiquiri HillKarl Zechner$5.50
Full result · 7 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 5 | Frothsay | 8 | Jaden Lloyd | S A Dwyer | 58.5kg | $2.60 |
| 2nd | 7 | Tuesday | 2 | Montanna Savva | Ashtyn Reedy | 57kg | $3.70 |
| 3rd | 10 | Pronto Percy | 7 | Georgina Cartwright | David Murphy | 54kg | $3.40 |
| 4th | 9 | Daiquiri Hill | 1 | Karl Zechner | Tony Georgieff | 56kg | $5.50 |
| 5th | 2 | Redwood Grange | 6 | Isabel Jessop | Stephen Kirkwood | 57kg | $41.00 |
| 6th | 3 | Zero | 5 | Kayla Barker | Corey & Kylie Geran | 57kg | $26.00 |
| 7th | 8 | Laetoli | 3 | Hannah Richardson | Glenn Richardson | 56.5kg | $41.00 |
| Scr | 1 | Usual Limits | 10 | Darren P Bell | 60kg | ||
| Scr | 4 | Flying Vision | 4 | Bailey Wheeler | Adam Campton | 58.5kg | |
| Scr | 6 | Sweet Armani | 9 | Billy Healey | 58kg |
Golden Shores Hervey Bay Mdn Hcp
Lucky Artie represents significant value dropping from Hong Kong racing to maiden level. The class drop and light weight make him hard to beat despite his winless record.
Claw Machine has proven Kilcoy form with a recent close second at this track. His consistent recent performances and strong trainer/jockey combination make him a reliable each-way chance in a competitive maiden.
- 1st7Lucky ArtieArchie Mc Colm$1.95
- 2nd5Sir SnackalotMontanna Savva$26.00
- 3rd12YonakaNathan Thomas$31.00
- 4th8ColintonJaden Lloyd$6.00
Full result · 7 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 7 | Lucky Artie | 5 | Archie Mc Colm | Melissa Kelly | 53.5kg | $1.95 |
| 2nd | 5 | Sir Snackalot | 11 | Montanna Savva | B J Puckeridge | 59kg | $26.00 |
| 3rd | 12 | Yonaka | 12 | Nathan Thomas | Laura Anderson | 54kg | $31.00 |
| 4th | 8 | Colinton | 8 | Jaden Lloyd | Darren P Bell | 57kg | $6.00 |
| 5th | 10 | Claw Machine | 4 | Olivia Kendal | Beau Gorman | 55.5kg | $9.00 |
| 6th | 6 | Kickstart | 2 | Micheal Hellyer | Phillip Burns | 57.5kg | $6.50 |
| 7th | 2 | Spirit Of All | 1 | Hannah Richardson | H R Richardson | 59.5kg | $4.60 |
| Scr | 1 | Funhouse | 6 | Bailey Wheeler | Billy Healey | 59.5kg | |
| Scr | 3 | Whiskey And Wine | 9 | Cameron Byrne | 59.5kg | ||
| Scr | 4 | Apollo Moon | 10 | Corey & Kylie Geran | 59kg | ||
| Scr | 9 | Too Darn Smart | 7 | Billy Healey | 57kg | ||
| Scr | 11 | He Is The Kiss | 3 | Karl Zechner | Allan Chau | 55.5kg |
Racing In The Somerset Hcp (58)
Despite the class rise, his fresh condition and tactical speed suit Kilcoy's leader-friendly layout.
Brazen Sailor drops markedly in class after competing in Listed and Open company. The significant class drop combined with light weight provides a strong foundation, though the wide barrier is concerning at this tight track.
Bold As Brass brings solid recent form including a last-start win. His distance record is respectable and he's proven at this class level. However, the wide barrier and top weight present challenges at this speed-favoring track where inside draws are crucial.
Astern Villa offers value with the crucial barrier 1 draw and minimum weight. His recent form shows signs of improvement and the inside barrier is gold at this track.
- 1st9Herecomesantorini$10.00
- 2nd4Bold As BrassJaden Lloyd$7.00
- 3rd5ZoodooMicheal Hellyer$5.50
- 4th10Astern VillaKayla Johnston$4.00
Full result · 8 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 9 | Herecomesantorini | 8 | Taylah Mackinnon | 56kg | $10.00 | |
| 2nd | 4 | Bold As Brass | 7 | Jaden Lloyd | P P Jenkins | 59kg | $7.00 |
| 3rd | 5 | Zoodoo | 2 | Micheal Hellyer | Jack Bruce | 58kg | $5.50 |
| 4th | 10 | Astern Villa | 1 | Kayla Johnston | J L Johnston | 53.5kg | $4.00 |
| 5th | 6 | Prince Of Diamonds | 5 | Paul Hamblin | P D Hill | 57.5kg | $8.50 |
| 6th | 1 | Full Strength | 3 | Minonette Kennedy | Belinda Mair | 60kg | $21.00 |
| 7th | 8 | Brazen Sailor | 6 | Damien Boche | L F Birchley | 56.5kg | $5.50 |
| 8th | 3 | Zarippa | 9 | Georgina Cartwright | Jake Capewell | 59.5kg | $4.80 |
| Scr | 2 | Coincide | 7 | B A Gentle | 59.5kg | ||
| Scr | 7 | The Boss Man | 4 | Dale Groves | 57kg |
Keith Beavis & Carl Bartels Best Mates Memorial Cup (58)
While first up from a spell and facing a class rise, her proven ability and strong finishing kick make her the most likely winner despite the wide draw.
The three-year-old filly drops significantly in class and maps perfectly from barrier 3.
The veteran mare's outstanding Kilcoy record and recent consistent placings make her a genuine chance. Her familiarity with the track and light weight offset concerns about her age and recent win drought.
- 1st4OystercatcherIsabel Jessop$4.40
- 2nd1Stromboli DelightChloe Lowe$2.35
- 3rd12Grandeur RoseGeorgina Cartwright$9.50
- 4th7UcelleMicheal Hellyer$5.00
Full result · 8 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 4 | Oystercatcher | 5 | Isabel Jessop | Darren P Bell | 56.5kg | $4.40 |
| 2nd | 1 | Stromboli Delight | 8 | Chloe Lowe | Pat W Webster | 60kg | $2.35 |
| 3rd | 12 | Grandeur Rose | 9 | Georgina Cartwright | G M Hay | 54.5kg | $9.50 |
| 4th | 7 | Ucelle | 10 | Micheal Hellyer | Stephen Sutherland | 56.5kg | $5.00 |
| 5th | 13 | Above The World | 6 | Kayla Johnston | R F Chessher | 52kg | $31.00 |
| 6th | 3 | Mishani Quest | 3 | Archie Mc Colm | Jay Bellamy | 55kg | $5.00 |
| 7th | 8 | Whiskey Dancer | 2 | Michael J Murphy | Damien Rideout | 56.5kg | $26.00 |
| 8th | 10 | Cherry Lips | 7 | Nathan Thomas | R Drysdale | 55.5kg | $61.00 |
| Scr | 2 | Blue Eye Dame | 11 | Montanna Savva | Ashtyn Reedy | 59kg | |
| Scr | 5 | Do What I Say | 4 | Kelsey Lenton | Nick Keal | 58kg | |
| Scr | 6 | Kettlebell | 12 | Belinda Mair | 58kg | ||
| Scr | 9 | Jidayubori | 1 | Ben Ahrens | 56kg | ||
| Scr | 11 | Duchess Bree | 9 | Ms S Murdoch | 55.5kg |
Ladbrokes Big Bets Copy Now (Bm60)
Kind Wish has the perfect profile for this race with an outstanding record at Kilcoy (2:1-0-1) including a win at this exact track and distance. The barrier 1 draw is crucial on this tight circuit, and she's dropping in class from recent BM65 attempts.
Her barrier 3 draw allows her to settle handy on this speed-favoring track, and the light weight with apprentice claim provides a significant advantage. The class drop could see her return to winning form.
Suprendre is well-placed second up from a spell with a perfect record in that position. However, the wide barrier draw is a significant concern on this tight track, and the lack of a confirmed jockey booking raises questions about stable confidence.
Praise You represents excellent value as the only horse in the field with a win at this exact track and distance. His recent maiden victory here shows he handles the tight circuit well, and the natural progression through the grades suggests improvement.
- 1st7Merchant LadyArchie Mc Colm$3.50
- 2nd3Kind WishStephanie Tierney$1.70
- 3rd11State A FactEmma Simsir$8.00
- 4th13Summer Star$21.00
Full result · 6 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 7 | Merchant Lady | 3 | Archie Mc Colm | Allan Chau | 53.5kg | $3.50 |
| 2nd | 3 | Kind Wish | 1 | Stephanie Tierney | Louise White | 58kg | $1.70 |
| 3rd | 11 | State A Fact | 13 | Emma Simsir | T J Hurley | 50.5kg | $8.00 |
| 4th | 13 | Summer Star | 7 | Jason Edwards | 54kg | $21.00 | |
| 5th | 5 | Praise You | 11 | Dylan Turner | Harry Schwenke | 59kg | $7.00 |
| 6th | 12 | Roigard | 10 | Montanna Savva | J W Sutton | 54kg | $41.00 |
| Scr | 1 | Best Coffee | 6 | Bailey Wheeler | James Moore | 60.5kg | |
| Scr | 2 | Flying Bat | 14 | Allan Chau | 60.5kg | ||
| Scr | 4 | Suprendre | 12 | Phil Bobic | 60kg | ||
| Scr | 6 | Arduous | 8 | Micheal Hellyer | Jack Bruce | 57.5kg | |
| Scr | 8 | Mingardos | 2 | Ben Ahrens | 56.5kg | ||
| Scr | 9 | Midnight Miracle | 5 | Jess Emmerson | Billy Healey | 51kg | |
| Scr | 10 | Sistine Chapel | 4 | Ben Ahrens | 54kg | ||
| Scr | 14 | Track And Field | 9 | Wayne O'Connell | Wayne O'Connell | 54kg |
Golden Shores Retirement Lifestyle Hcp (55)
Chance With Wolves presents the strongest winning chance dropping significantly in class from BM68 to R55. The inside barrier (4) suits his racing pattern perfectly on this tight track where leaders dominate.
Metcalfe appeals as the main danger with first-time nasal strip and improving form trend. The gear change could provide the edge needed, though the wide barrier is a concern on this leader-biased track.
However, barrier 12 is a significant disadvantage on this tight, leader-favoring circuit where backmarkers rarely feature prominently.
His recent Kilcoy win and strong distance record provide hope, while the light weight of 55kg is a significant advantage.
- 1st10Chance With WolvesGeorgina Cartwright$4.60
- 2nd7MetcalfeStephanie Tierney$6.50
- 3rd8Papal MissBailey Wheeler$10.00
- 4th3Sock'emsidKayla Johnston$21.00
Full result · 12 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 10 | Chance With Wolves | 4 | Georgina Cartwright | Ms J Aitkenhead | 57kg | $4.60 |
| 2nd | 7 | Metcalfe | 9 | Stephanie Tierney | D B Peoples | 56kg | $6.50 |
| 3rd | 8 | Papal Miss | 14 | Bailey Wheeler | Vishan Venkaya | 57.5kg | $10.00 |
| 4th | 3 | Sock'emsid | 10 | Kayla Johnston | Brendan Jones | 57.5kg | $21.00 |
| 5th | 9 | Brave Boy | 12 | Dylan Turner | Grant Allard | 57kg | $10.00 |
| 6th | 1 | Kenshin Maru | 1 | Paul Hamblin | Louise White | 60kg | $4.60 |
| 7th | 13 | Another Dazzler | 15 | Neil Hocking | 55kg | $21.00 | |
| 8th | 5 | Proclaimer | 8 | Jaden Lloyd | John Thomas | 58.5kg | $10.00 |
| 9th | 6 | Revelaide | 13 | Micheal Hellyer | Vivian Coombes | 58.5kg | $19.00 |
| 10th | 11 | Flying Rothe | 3 | Dale Smith | Vic Heading | 57kg | $13.00 |
| 11th | 4 | Born To Be Alive | 16 | Archie Mc Colm | Allan Chau | 55kg | $9.50 |
| 12th | 12 | Imagina | 6 | Kayla Barker | Nick Keal | 55kg | $21.00 |
| Scr | 2 | You And I | 7 | Jackson Morris | 60kg | ||
| Scr | 14 | Summer Star | 5 | Jason Edwards | 54.5kg | ||
| Scr | 15 | Track And Field | 11 | Wayne O'Connell | Wayne O'Connell | 54kg | |
| Scr | 16 | The Publican | 2 | L D Wanless | 54kg |
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