Punt like a Pro, without the know!
Queensland · Friday 22 May 2026
Our top pick won 1 of 7 races at Kilcoy. Every pick, our analysis and the full results are below.
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Pippie Pomar stands out with the best track record at Kilcoy, having placed twice from three starts including a narrow second. The 140-day break is a concern, but her track affinity and settling position from barrier 8 make her the most reliable winning chance.
Better value exists elsewhere.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 8 | Outatick | 7 | Jade Metcalfe | P J Wallace | 54kg | $2.60 |
| 2nd | 9 | Pippie Pomar | 8 | Archie Mc Colm | Tony & Maddysen Sears | 53kg | $3.40 |
| 3rd | 11 | Sort Of In Love | 10 | Michael J Murphy | Donna Stanbridge | 56kg | $21.00 |
| 4th | 1 | Hidden Sphere | 3 | Georgina Cartwright | Beau Gorman | 58kg | $9.50 |
| 5th | 4 | Babushka Doll | 1 | Jason Taylor | Taryn Churchill | 56kg | $14.00 |
| 6th | 6 | Kid Mckinlay | 4 | Charlie Bennett | A & T Sweeney | 56kg | $41.00 |
| 7th | 7 | Mishani Senorita | 6 | Olivia Kendal | Donna Stanbridge | 56kg | $6.00 |
| 8th | 14 | Kaipaki Road | 2 | P P Jenkins | 56kg | $61.00 | |
| 9th | 12 | Braidwood Rose | 5 | Julie Busuttin | Malcolm Bailey | 54kg | $151.00 |
| 10th | 5 | Don't Tell Lucy | 9 | Aidan Keeley | Jay Bellamy | 56kg | $9.00 |
| Scr | 2 | Joyful Conquest | 12 | Emma Simsir | Kym Afford | 54kg | |
| Scr | 3 | Aeropower | 11 | T J Dougall | 56kg | ||
| Scr | 10 | Rouge Angel | 12 | Scott Sheargold | Ms K Purdy | 56kg | |
| Scr | 13 | Dracarian | 11 | Karl Zechner | Jake Capewell | 58kg |
Recent trial form is excellent and the significant class drop from Gold Coast racing to country maiden level is a major positive. The stable's reputation for having horses ready first up adds confidence despite the spell.
The improving trend and good barrier position make her a value proposition despite the winless record.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 9 | Jardin De Lys | 2 | Georgina Cartwright | B K Wakefield | 56kg | $12.00 |
| 2nd | 8 | Usual Limits | 12 | Jaden Lloyd | Darren P Bell | 56.5kg | $8.50 |
| 3rd | 5 | Enchaanted | 11 | Archie Mc Colm | Chris & Corey Munce | 54.5kg | $2.90 |
| 4th | 4 | Perrieres | 5 | Micheal Hellyer | Todd Pollard | 58kg | $19.00 |
| 5th | 3 | Talleyrand | 4 | Nathan Fazackerley | R G Lipp | 59kg | $41.00 |
| 6th | 2 | Mud 'n' Blood | 18 | Tiffani Brooker | M J Lakey | 59kg | $101.00 |
| 7th | 7 | Lady Kate | 13 | Shakira Bailey | Gregory Cornish | 54.5kg | $101.00 |
| 8th | 18 | Demes Girl | 9 | Neil Hocking | 54kg | $8.00 | |
| 9th | 13 | Too Darn Smart | 1 | Billy Healey | 56.5kg | $4.60 | |
| 10th | 1 | Almond Gold | 3 | Mitch Goring | Bradley Smith | 58kg | $10.00 |
| 11th | 11 | Saluki | 6 | Damien Boche | David Vandyke | 55kg | $5.00 |
| 12th | 10 | Valour Victorious | 17 | Jason Taylor | Diane Murphy | 55.5kg | $91.00 |
| Scr | 6 | Foxtrotting | 15 | Kenji Yoshida | Amanda Park | 57.5kg | |
| Scr | 12 | Sweet Armani | 10 | Billy Healey | 55kg | ||
| Scr | 14 | Cairo Queen | 16 | M J Lakey | 54.5kg | ||
| Scr | 15 | Youmeanddupre | 7 | Chris & Corey Munce | 55kg | ||
| Scr | 16 | Sweet Poppy | 8 | Dale Groves | 54kg | ||
| Scr | 17 | Yonaka | 14 | Laura Anderson | 54kg |
Recent barrier trial win suggests improvement, though wide draw and limited experience are concerns at tight Kilcoy circuit.
Lightly raced gelding second up from spell for quality trainer Ben Hull. Inside barrier draw suits Kilcoy's tight circuit, and Brandon Lerena booking adds confidence. Limited experience but scope for improvement with more racing.
Consistent maiden with recent placings showing he's competitive at this level. Proven soft track performer with staying breeding.
Significant class drop and inside barrier provide advantages at tight Kilcoy.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 8 | Send The Money | 3 | Shakira Bailey | Jason Hancock | 54.5kg | $31.00 |
| 2nd | 11 | Best Eagle | 6 | Brandon Lerena | Ben Hull | 58.5kg | $3.10 |
| 3rd | 5 | The Hindustan | 9 | Kenji Yoshida | Amanda Park | 58.5kg | $26.00 |
| 4th | 1 | Bon Ichi | 5 | Chloe Lowe | Jeron De Boeck | 58.5kg | $4.60 |
| 5th | 6 | Over The Louvre | 14 | Karl Zechner | Ben Hull | 58kg | $2.30 |
| 6th | 9 | Astern Powers | 4 | Jason Taylor | Stephanie Sixtus | 56kg | $101.00 |
| 7th | 7 | Literature Tycoon | 12 | Micheal Hellyer | Taryn Churchill | 56.5kg | $41.00 |
| 8th | 4 | Set For Life | 15 | Emma Simsir | Kym Afford | 54.5kg | $81.00 |
| 9th | 3 | Kick And Win | 13 | L D Wanless | 58.5kg | $101.00 | |
| 10th | 2 | Hurdwick Stone | 2 | Danny Peisley | Ben Ahrens | 58.5kg | $7.50 |
| Scr | 10 | Roth Queen | 13 | Tony & Maddysen Sears | 56kg | ||
| Scr | 12 | Mister Blaze | 8 | J E Murdoch | 58.5kg | ||
| Scr | 13 | Mishpat | 7 | Kelsey Lenton | Nick Keal | 56kg | |
| Scr | 14 | Zou Zou Shargusa | 11 | K R Kemp | 58kg | ||
| Scr | 15 | Rotate | 10 | Diane Murphy | 58.5kg | ||
| Scr | 16 | O'reilly's Shout | 1 | B & M Costello | 56.5kg |
The soft track specialist has the tactical speed to take advantage of the rail position and control the race from the front.
Second up specialist with strong recent form who should appreciate the step up to 1500m.
The only runner with a perfect record at today's track and distance, plus unbeaten on soft going. However, the wide barrier draw presents a significant challenge at the tight Kilcoy circuit where inside runners dominate.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 2 | Coney Island Baby | 6 | Bailey Wheeler | Billy Healey | 59.5kg | $2.50 |
| 2nd | 5 | Doitlikemaxwell | 11 | Leslie Tilley | Pat W Webster | 58kg | $4.80 |
| 3rd | 10 | Rokabye Warrior | 5 | Jason Taylor | Amanda Park | 55.5kg | $26.00 |
| 4th | 13 | Spirit Of Saintly | 8 | Aidan Keeley | P J Minter | 54.5kg | $31.00 |
| 5th | 6 | The Messiah | 1 | Jaden Lloyd | Gregory Cornish | 58kg | $2.60 |
| 6th | 9 | Mekanic | 12 | Stephanie Tierney | Kym Afford | 54.5kg | $12.00 |
| 7th | 11 | Heart Of Platinum | 4 | Kayla Barker | Melanie Finnigan | 52kg | $31.00 |
| 8th | 12 | Great Angles | 7 | Kenji Yoshida | Amanda Park | 54kg | $31.00 |
| 9th | 14 | Pauli | 2 | L D Wanless | 54kg | $51.00 | |
| Scr | 1 | What Did You Say | 3 | Brandon Lerena | James Moore | 60kg | |
| Scr | 3 | Gold Dazzler | 13 | Phil Bobic | 59kg | ||
| Scr | 4 | Babalola | 9 | Kelsey Lenton | Nick Keal | 58kg | |
| Scr | 7 | Trusty Bandit | 1 | William Kropp | 58kg | ||
| Scr | 8 | Lift'n'mehigher | 10 | Gary Geran | Corey & Kylie Geran | 56.5kg |
Proven soft track performer with ideal barrier draw for Kilcoy's leader-friendly layout. The class rise is a concern but recent form and track conditions strongly favor.
Course and distance winner returning from spell with strong credentials on soft tracks. The first up record is concerning but the proven ability at this venue and conditions, combined with the weight drop, makes this a strong each-way chance.
Consistent soft track performer dropping in class with recent form suggesting competitiveness.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 16 | Faithinher | 8 | Billy Healey | 56kg | $14.00 | |
| 2nd | 8 | Little Vista | 7 | Ms W Bannerot | 59kg | $11.00 | |
| 3rd | 6 | Araminta | 4 | Gary Geran | Corey & Kylie Geran | 59kg | $9.00 |
| 4th | 7 | Gagnante Enchere | 5 | Corey Sutherland | S A Dwyer | 59kg | $3.00 |
| 5th | 11 | Point Be | 10 | Stephanie Tierney | Kym Afford | 55kg | $26.00 |
| 6th | 14 | Paciera | 3 | Billy Healey | 55.5kg | $7.00 | |
| 7th | 17 | Itza Motza | 6 | Billy Healey | 56kg | $6.00 | |
| 8th | 3 | Rustic Tzar | 2 | Leslie Tilley | Billy Healey | 60kg | $3.90 |
| Scr | 1 | Mr Wandji | 12 | T J Dougall | 61kg | ||
| Scr | 2 | Vorkuta | 16 | Tony & Maddysen Sears | 60.5kg | ||
| Scr | 4 | Silent Fox | 14 | Dale Groves | 60kg | ||
| Scr | 5 | Sutherland | 1 | Kenji Yoshida | Amanda Park | 60kg | |
| Scr | 9 | Toroness | 11 | Bailey Wheeler | Billy Healey | 59kg | |
| Scr | 10 | Zoodoo | 15 | Danny Peisley | Jack Bruce | 59kg | |
| Scr | 12 | Sure Start | 18 | Bradley Smith | 56kg | ||
| Scr | 13 | Jacks And Soda | 12 | R G Lipp | 58.5kg | ||
| Scr | 15 | Bold As Brass | 13 | P P Jenkins | 58kg | ||
| Scr | 18 | Grandeur Rose | 9 | G M Hay | 54kg |
The 3yo filly has won at Kilcoy before and draws well in barrier 8.
The light weight of 56.5kg is a major advantage, and she's shown ability at Kilcoy with a previous 3rd. The wide barrier is concerning at this tight track, but her speed and weight advantage make her a strong threat.
Cryptic Sound offers value as a first-up specialist with a perfect record fresh (1 win, 1 place from 4 starts). The class drop and strong distance record are positives, though the long spell and wide barrier present challenges.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 10 | Embolden | 8 | Danny Peisley | G J Hutchesson | 58kg | $3.40 |
| 2nd | 7 | Amore Sirena | 2 | Stacey Callow | B C Baker | 56.5kg | $7.50 |
| 3rd | 20 | Galactic Legend | 3 | Kayla Johnston | J L Johnston | 54.5kg | $11.00 |
| 4th | 2 | Mister Selfie | 13 | Paul Hamblin | P J Minter | 60kg | $14.00 |
| 5th | 5 | Cryptic Sound | 16 | Kelsey Lenton | R G Lipp | 58.5kg | $11.00 |
| 6th | 6 | Frothsay | 19 | Corey Sutherland | S A Dwyer | 58.5kg | $12.00 |
| 7th | 4 | Herecomesantorini | 15 | Michael J Murphy | Taylah Mackinnon | 59.5kg | $9.50 |
| 8th | 16 | West Cork | 6 | Brock Everingham | 59kg | $10.00 | |
| 9th | 13 | Wise Choice | 9 | Emma Simsir | Kym Afford | 53.5kg | $26.00 |
| 10th | 12 | Miss Dramatic | 11 | Kenji Yoshida | Ms L Powell | 57.5kg | $12.00 |
| 11th | 3 | Southampton Nicco | 18 | Jason Taylor | Stephanie Sixtus | 60kg | $6.50 |
| Scr | 1 | Coney Island Baby | 20 | Billy Healey | 60kg | ||
| Scr | 8 | Artie Vainqueur | 14 | A & T Sweeney | 58kg | ||
| Scr | 9 | Do What I Say | 10 | Kelsey Lenton | Nick Keal | 58kg | |
| Scr | 11 | Lukey Blue | 4 | Micheal Hellyer | Jason Edwards | 57.5kg | |
| Scr | 14 | Bean Ball | 12 | Aidan Keeley | Jimmy Downes | 57kg | |
| Scr | 15 | Causeways | 17 | Julie Busuttin | Vishan Venkaya | 57kg | |
| Scr | 17 | Above The World | 1 | R F Chessher | 55.5kg | ||
| Scr | 18 | Kindly | 7 | Corey & Kylie Geran | 55kg | ||
| Scr | 19 | No Double Dipping | 5 | Kenneth Deacon | 56.5kg |
The only horse in the field with a win at this track and distance, Captain Eagle's victory here in November 2025 gives him a significant edge.
Flying Rothe comes off a confidence-boosting win at Burrandowan and drops in class today. The barrier isn't ideal but his stamina should see him home strongly.
O'caldino's recent win at Ballina over a similar distance shows he's in good form, and his staying ability is well-proven. However, the wide barrier is a significant concern at Kilcoy's tight circuit, and his poor soft track record (no wins from 13 starts) is worrying. The class drop helps but the draw may prove insurmountable.
Seeress has an exceptional record at Kilcoy with 3 wins from 12 starts and 2 wins from 9 attempts at this exact distance. The significant class drop and light weight of 54kg provide major advantages.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 14 | Flying Rothe | 5 | Damien Boche | Vic Heading | 57kg | $20.00 |
| 2nd | 11 | Trusty Bandit | 3 | Aidan Keeley | William Kropp | 58kg | $41.00 |
| 3rd | 2 | O'caldino | 13 | Danny Peisley | Christos Zintilis | 61kg | $8.00 |
| 4th | 7 | You And I | 12 | Jackson Morris | 60kg | $8.00 | |
| 5th | 1 | Captain Eagle | 9 | Bailey Wheeler | P & W Hulbert | 64.5kg | $3.10 |
| 6th | 4 | Likeabeel | 8 | Julie Busuttin | P M Busuttin | 58.5kg | $19.00 |
| 7th | 3 | Sly Corner | 7 | Micheal Hellyer | T J Dougall | 61kg | $4.40 |
| 8th | 9 | Hell Follows | 10 | Jaden Lloyd | Christos Zintilis | 58kg | $12.00 |
| 9th | 8 | Kenshin Maru | 4 | Paul Hamblin | Louise White | 58.5kg | $10.00 |
| 10th | 13 | Proclaimer | 2 | Kayla Johnston | John Thomas | 55.5kg | $15.00 |
| 11th | 10 | Oakfield Eagle | 6 | Wayne O'Connell | Wayne O'Connell | 58kg | $31.00 |
| 12th | 6 | Kneze | 1 | Kenji Yoshida | Amanda Park | 60kg | $31.00 |
| Scr | 5 | Stoicism | 13 | Jason Patton | 60.5kg | ||
| Scr | 12 | Bambino Di Vino | 14 | Ashtyn Reedy | 57.5kg | ||
| Scr | 15 | Seeress | 11 | L D Wanless | 54kg |
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