KingscoteThu, February 19, 2026

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02:40 Kingscote

Festival Hire Benchmark 62 Handicap

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Winner AUD $9,900 - 5 runners

1 ¹⁄₁₆m

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Surface: T

Race Tip

PRINCESS ON PALM (3) doesn't win out of turn but ran a strong race last time out over 7½f at Gawler, finishing second and beaten half a length when she did her best work late. Finds a suitable assignment and can get the job done. KIKORANGI (2) gave a bold sight at the latest appearance over 1m1f at Morphettville but dropped out to finish ninth. Should camp just off the leaders. Among the leading chances. COWLEY'S CREEK (5) doesn't boast the best winning strike rate but ran a strong race last time out, finishing third and beaten only 2 lengths over 1m at Ceduna. Taking on a better line-up this time but he deserves plenty of thought. LAYBUY (4) last appeared three-and-a-half weeks ago over 1m1f at Mt Gambier when he finished tenth. This is his first run for the Trevor Day stable.