Kilcoy   24 Aug 2025
 
GOING: S(5)

FREE ENTRY DAY SUNDAY 7 SEPTEMBER RATINGS BAND 0 - 55 Handicap 1200m

Track: Soft 5     Rail: True.  

Plenty of pace from Boitumelo, Nicholas Adam and Little Spark matching motors ahead of Hell Of A Prince. LITTLE SPARK (6) was ridden off the pace at Toowoomba last start and really hit the line with purpose, finishing runner-up by just over a length. Bailey Wheeler steps into the irons this time, and she is poised to go one better. GRANDEUR ROSE (5) has a good record here and has found form at the right time with a last start second place finish at the Sunshine Coast 2 weeks ago. She has a tougher gate this time, but is still a sound each-way chance. ANCIENT MISSION (8) resumes from a spell with a recent Gold Coast trial under her belt. Her only win came on this track, and from a good gate, she can figure in the top 3, especially if there is any positive money for her in the markets. SPIRIT OF STORM (4) was third here 3 starts back in early July, and with the right run, she is capable of finishing in the money. SURCOTE (2) will strip fitter after finishing a bold third fresh up at Beaudesert 8 days ago. He carries 2kg less this time, and won't be far away. SUGGESTED PLAY: Little Spark can take this out. Include 2-4-5-8.
1 40210 STEP ON FIRE
GEORGE SITEK
9YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
G Sitek
Returns from a 47-day let-up. Most recently got back early 10th of 13 at Beaudesert 0 - 60 on July 8 over 1400m, 4 len behind Monastery carrying 57kg at $21. The start before that ran on strongly from last on the turn and won by a head at Dalby 0 - 55 June 26 over 1400m defeating Fendbar carrying 58kg at $3.90. Not keen on his chances.
6
M BUTLER
Lime Green, Royal Blue Stripes, White Cap
2 010x3 SURCOTE
RENITA BEATON
7YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
T L Schmetzer & A Wong
Second-up. First-up after four months sat on speed throughout when 3rd of 11 at Beaudesert 0 - 55 on August 16 over 1100m, 1.3 len behind Sapana's Pearl carrying 59kg at $7.50. Previously second-up 3rd in a small field at Murwillumbah Cg&E Bm58 on February 2 over 1100m, 3 len behind Rustic Tzar carrying 57kg at $16. Further improvement in store.
2
JETT NEWMAN
Deep Navy Blue, White Diagonal Half, Striped Sleeves, Quartered Cap
3 9x606 KAYTEE WISDOM
ALYSSA & TROY SWEENEY
4YO  BAY  MARE 58.0KG
Mrs A A Sweeney, Miss B S Geange, T A Sweeney & Red Rose Racing (Mgr: A P Mitchell)
Most recently 6th of 11 at Beaudesert 0 - 55 on August 16 over 1100m, 1.75 len behind Sapana's Pearl carrying 56kg at $21. The race before that 12th of 14 at Warwick 0 - 58 on August 6 over 1100m, slow going 6 len behind Giggy with 58kg at $41. Might struggle again.
9
Green, Old Gold Diamonds, White Sleeves And Red Cap
4 68308 SPIRIT OF STORM
S & A BARLING
6YO  BAY  MARE 58.0KG
J Farrell
Most recently 8th of 10 at Sunshine Coast 0 - 58 on August 15 over 1000m, slow going 5 len behind Bold As Brass with 57kg at $13. The start before that 12th of 14 at Sunshine Coast 0 - 60 on July 25 over 1400m, on a slow track; 3 len behind Midnight Drifter with 56.5kg at $31. Hard to fault if at her best.
5
LUKE P DEMPSEY
Black, Grey Checks, Black Sleeves And Cap
5 55072 GRANDEUR ROSE
GORDON HAY
7YO  B/BR  MARE 57.0KG
G M Hay, Mrs P G Hay & A I Hay
Dual acceptor. Last start held ground to the line 2nd of 9 at Sunshine Coast 0 - 58 on August 10 over 1200m, on rain affected going; 1.5 len behind Script Writer with 53.5kg at $21. The run before that 7th of 11 at Gatton Bm60 on August 1 over 1100m, slow going 2.75 len behind Born Fearless with 55kg at $51. Looks tough to beat in this line-up.
10
GEORGINA CARTWRIGHT
Orange, Green Star, Hooped Sleeves And Green Cap
6 17362 LITTLE SPARK
MARK CURRIE
5YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
Soar Bloodstock (Mgr: S Sydes), M D Death, M Curtin, K J Elleray & L P Petersen
At the latest run 2nd of 10 at Toowoomba Bm55 on August 9 over 1000m, slow going 1.3 len behind The Louvre carrying 55.5kg at $6.50. The start before that led to the turn then faded 6th of 10 at Toowoomba Bm58 on July 12 over 1300m, 3 len behind Naughty Words with 54.5kg at $3.30. Among the leading chances.
4
BAILEY WHEELER
White, Black Horse Head Motif, Armbands And Cap, White Pom Pom
7 x0030 EPIC FLASH
DAVID COLE
5YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
D B Cole & C E Moorhouse
At the latest run sat behind the speed prior to fading to run last of 11 at Beaudesert 0 - 55 on August 16 over 1100m, 7 len behind Sapana's Pearl carrying 58kg at $12. The race before that sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 11 at Gatton Cl1 on August 1 over 1100m, slow going 2.25 len behind Ready And Mabel carrying 55.5kg at $17. Sure to be about the money.
8
TY WHEELER
Royal Blue, Orange Sash And Chevrons, Royal Blue Cap With Orange Diamond
8 2634x ANCIENT MISSION
MARYANN BROSNAN
6YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 56.0KG
G H Austin, Mrs S E Austin & Ms G E Perkins
Resumes after a break of ten weeks and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last preparation fourth of 9 at Ballina Bm58 June 12 over 1400m, on rain affected going; 5.5 len behind Simply Amazing carrying 57.5kg at $8.50. First up last campaign fourth of 10 at Beaudesert Cl3 February 6 over 1100m, 1.3 len behind Chief Witness carrying 54kg at $31. Expecting her to hit the ground running this campaign.
3
ANTHONY ALLEN
White, Royal Blue Vee And Armbands
9 66770 SUENITO
VISHAN VENKAYA
6YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 56.0KG
P Gray
Dual acceptor. Most recently ran last of 11 at Beaudesert Cl2 on August 16 over 1650m, 6 len behind Going To The Sun with 54kg at $61. The race before that ran last of 7 at Toowoomba Cl3-Sw on August 2 over 1100m, on rain affected going; 9 len behind Charmed Passage carrying 58.5kg at $61. Prepared to overlook.
7
DAN MC GILLIVRAY
Royal Blue, Old Gold Treble Clef And Wings, Stars Sleeves, Quartered Cap With Treble Clef
10 6810x HELL OF A PRINCE
ROB DAVIDSON
7YO  BROWN  GELDING 55.0KG
B A Bohringer & D J Sheehan
Resuming. Finished off last preparation tenth of 12 at Nanango Bm50 December 14 over 1600m, soft track; 19 len behind Dolly Disco carrying 58.5kg at $5. When resuming last campaign third of 10 at Gympie Bm45 September 21 over 1030m, 2.5 len behind Nine Cigars carrying 60kg at $5. Looking to others for the winner.
7
KAYLA JOHNSTON
Red, Green Diamonds And Sleeves, Red Hoops, Green Cap, Red Stripes
11 58834 BOITUMELO
GRANT PARKER
7YO  BROWN  MARE 54.0KG
S Pershause, K Pershause & G Parker
Last start 4th of 10 at Nanango 0 - 55 on August 9 over 800m, slow going 3.5 len behind Levar with 53kg at $7. The run before that 3rd of 9 at Esk Bm50 on July 12 over 800m, 3.5 len behind King Invincible with 55.5kg at $12. Looking to others.
9
AMY GRAHAM
Red, White Band
12 0097x NICHOLAS ADAM
WAYNE KUSKOPF
8YO  BAY  GELDING 54.0KG
W Kuskopf
Resuming. Finished off last preparation when last of 7 at Bundaberg Bm60 November 5 over 1380m, 40 len behind Heat carrying 55kg at $17. When resuming last campaign ran last of 9 at Gympie Bm65 July 20 2024 over 1170m, 39 len behind Diggity carrying 52kg at $26. Others make more appeal.
1
RHIANNON PAYNE
Yellow, Red Cross, Armbands And Cap