Kilcoy 17 Mar 2026
GOING: H(8)
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LUCK OF THE IRISH Maiden Plate 1200m Track: HEAVY 8 Rail: True. |
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The Little Cub is the likely leader at a strong tempo. SIR MEMPHIS (3) returned last time with a solid second at Dalby over 1100m. Nicely placed to go one better. CLAW MACHINE (1) finished third at Murwillumbah two runs back but was less effective last time over 1400m at Beaudesert, finishing 13 lengths back in eighth. Finds a nice race and can bounce back. TAKARA MOON (4) is a gelding by Wanted out of Mount Maze who is at the races for the first time today. Showed ability with a recent trial placing and can measure up. WHAT DID YOU SAY (5) finished second last start at the first run back from a spell over 1200m at Sunshine Coast when he did his best work late, beaten 6 lengths. Fitter for that run. Placed to advantage and can fill another top-three spot. SUGGESTED PLAY: Backing Sir Memphis.
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CLAW MACHINE
BEAU GORMAN 4YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG C J Spencer Comes here off a 39-day let-up. Most recently sat on the pace before fading 8th of 12 at Beaudesert 4yo+ Mdn on February 6 over 1400m, 13 len behind Effie's Joy with 55.5kg at $16. Before that sat on speed throughout when 3rd of 11 at Murwillumbah Mdn-Sw on January 24 over 1203m, slow going 4 len behind Butwedid with 59kg at $15. Great chance to atone. |
4 OLIVIA KENDAL |
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PRIVET
STEPHANIE SIXTUS 4YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG P D Gray & Mrs P M Gray Last start ran last in a small field at Sunshine Coast Poly Mdn-Sw on March 8 over 1000m, 20 len behind Ralos Star with 58.5kg at $61. Before that ran last in a small field at Gatton Mdn-Sw on March 1 over 860m, on a slow track; 8 len behind Sure Start with 58.5kg at $51. Drawn well but happy to oppose again. |
1 N THOMAS |
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SIR MEMPHIS
KEVIN KEMP 4YO B/BR GELDING 58.0KG K J Fjeldsoe, Mrs R C Fjeldsoe, W J Kingswell, J F Fjeldsoe, Mrs L D Taylor, G W Sabine, Mrs C L Staib, Mrs J M Horgan, Mrs M A Bailey & K R Kemp Second-up. First-up after nine months 2nd of 10 at Dalby Mdn-Sw on March 3 over 1100m, 0.9 len behind Amore Sirena with 56.5kg at $3.30. Previously second-up ran on from midfield; 3rd of 10 at Toowoomba Mdn on May 24 over 1200m, on a slow track; 2.5 len behind Horsburgh carrying 59kg at $41. Winning chance with that run under the belt. |
8 ISABEL JESSOP |
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TAKARA MOON
KERRY TAPLIN 5YO CHESTNUT GELDING 58.0KG M J Kerr & Mrs J Kerr First starter by Wanted out of Mount Maze. Dam was a four-start maiden. Third February 3 at Sunshine Coast Inner Track at his only trial. Barrier an advantage. Ready for a bright start. |
5 M HELLYER |
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| 5 | 378x2 |
WHAT DID YOU SAY
JAMES MOORE 4YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG Mrs B K A Moore, S F Wu, Y F Lee & K M L Ng Second-up. First-up after three months 2nd in a small field at Sunshine Coast Cg&E Mdn on March 6 over 1200m, in the wet; 6 len behind Quit 'N' Tap with 56.5kg at $11. Previously second-up 3rd of 9 at Dalby Mdn on September 20 over 1400m, on a slow track; 0.7 len behind Baccarat Rouge carrying 59kg at $5. Back in good shape and is among the chances. |
3 DAMIEN BOCHE |
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CLEARLY NOT
VIC HEADING 3YO BR/BL GELDING 57.0KG V B Heading Most recently second last of 11 at Toowoomba 3yo Mdn-Sw on February 28 over 1200m, 31 len behind Brave Horatius carrying 58kg at $151. Before that ran last of 7 at this track Mdn-Sw on February 18 over 1200m, on a slow track; 13 len behind Zoodoo carrying 57.5kg at $101. Struggling to make an impact and happy to risk again. |
6 HARRISON SHAW |
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MR BRITE
JOHN JOHNSTON 3YO BROWN GELDING 57.0KG Dr P M Aldons & Mrs R D Aldons Raced two times to date. At very big odds at debut, 10th of 13 at Sunshine Coast 3yo Mdn on February 8 over 1000m, 9 len behind Point Vega with 57kg at $91. Last start in a small field at Sunshine Coast Poly 3yo Mdn-Sw on March 8 over 1100m, 13 len behind Spies On carrying 58kg at $19. Faces an easier assignment so gets his chance to break through. |
2 KAYLA JOHNSTON |
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THE LITTLE CUB
JOHN HUBBARD 3YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG J A Urquhart At debut, ran last in a small field at Esk 2yo+ Mdn-Sw on March 7 over 800m, 4 len behind Meanie with 58.5kg at $9. Can do better. Likely improver with place claims. |
7 W D O'CONNELL |
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ELLES MY NAME
KEVIN KEMP 5YO CHESTNUT MARE 56.0KG Mrs J H Kemp, D W Goss, J W English, P L Winsor, Mrs F J Winsor, M D Rutkowski, M J Read & P R Mcmanus Second run back. First-up after nine months didn't do much in the run home; second last of 7 at Toowoomba 4yo+ Mdn-Sw on February 28 over 1200m, 8 len behind Silent Fox with 56kg at $13. Previously second-up 5th of 12 at Warwick 2yo+ Mdn-Sw on June 21 over 1350m, 3.5 len behind Jidayubori carrying 55.5kg at $4.80. Rates highly and should improve. |
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FABARA
KEVIN KEMP 3YO BAY FILLY 55.0KG B J Hewitt, Mrs A M Hewitt, B E Gray & Mrs P J Gray First starter by Graff - Classy Manhattan purchased for AUD $600 (Inglis 2026 January Online Sale). Half-sister to five-time winner and Listed performed Tribeca Star. Dam was a one-start maiden. Hasn't set the track alight with her trials leading into today's race. Doesn't shape as a strong winning hope today. |
6 STACEY CALLOW |
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